Several searches were carried out on Saturday in cases regarding the sanctioning of illegal behaviors manifested in the online environment, consisting of inciting the public to commit crimes or inciting violence and hatred against people on the grounds that they are part of a certain category defined on the basis of ethnicity, sexual orientation or on the grounds of expressing political options in the context of the electoral process in Romania.''Today, December 7, the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police launched a joint action aimed at sanctioning illegal behaviours manifested in the online environment, on various social media platforms, consisting of inciting the public to commit crimes or inciting violence and hatred against individuals on the grounds that they are part of a certain category defined on the basis of ethnicity, sexual orientation or on the grounds of expressing political options in the context of the electoral process in Romania,'' a press release from the Prosecutor's Office reads.In this regard, nine home searches were being carried out in several localities.The operative activities are carried out in seven criminal files in which investigations are carried out into crimes of threat, incitement to violence, hatred or discrimination, failure to comply with the weapons and ammunition regime, the act of a person to publicly promote the cult of persons guilty of committing crimes of genocide against humanity and war crimes, the act of publicly promoting fascist, legionary, racist or xenophobic ideas, concepts or doctrines, provided for in art. 5 of GEO no. 31/2002.According to the same source, the searches target illegal behaviours manifested on several online platforms that can be divided into two categories: messages that incite violence against a candidate in the presidential elections or against those who support a particular candidate and messages that promote fascist, legionary, racist or xenophobic concepts or doctrines, such as hatred and violence on ethnic, racial or religious grounds.Among those targeted by the investigation would be the one who threatened members of the Roma for Democracy organization, according to some sources.
Romanian-born film star Sebastian Stan is set to join director Radu Jude in a new project. The movie will reportedly be titled "Frankenstein in Romania," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jude’s latest film, "Dracula," premiered at the Locarno Film Festival on Sunday, August 10, and tackles the much-depicted figure in another light. He is also […]
More than 470,000 people attended the 10th edition of Untold in Cluj-Napoca, central Romania, held over four days and featuring performances by international and Romanian artists. Organizers said this edition marked the end of the festival’s first decade and announced the launch of Untold One, set for 2026. The final night on August 10 drew […]
Standing at the foot of the world’s highest mountain is a dream for trekkers worldwide. But planning the journey isn’t just about fitness or gear—it’s also about budgeting wisely. The Everest Base Camp trek cost can vary greatly, and without clear guidance, travelers often face unexpected expenses that disrupt their plans. Whether you’re a budget […]
Romanians and citizens from 11 other countries can benefit from visa-free tourist visits of up to 45 days in Vietnam starting August 15, 2025. The new program is valid until August 14, 2028, according to Agerpres. Passport holders from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,...
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has unveiled a special tricolor kit designed for dogs, allowing pet owners to cheer for the national team alongside their four-legged friends during this autumn’s matches. Inspired by the team’s traditional colors, the new bright yellow model is made specifically for canine supporters who want to match the rest of […]
Romanian venture capital fund Early Game Ventures has announced a seed investment of EUR 1 million in Orbital Matter, a promising space-tech startup specializing in advanced construction technology for use in space. With the new investment, the startup aims to reach TRL 8, the “flight-qualified” certification, during its next product launch into space. Orbital Matter […]
