Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Romanian central bank holds the 36th largest reserves in the world
Romania ranks 36th globally by the size of central bank reserves, around USD 73 billion, according to The World Factbook, but based on 2024 data. The 36th place is the same as the country’s position by the size of its economy in the world, with...

Romanian PM says magistrates' pensions are an urgent financial and social problem
Tackling magistrates' pensions represents a milestone in the PNRR on which hundreds of millions of euros of funds depends on, and it is also a major social problem due to the social sense of injustice it creates, prime minister Ilie Bolojan told...

Where to watch Spain vs. Georgia: Latest team news and TV information
Spain will look to make a hat trick of wins when they face Georgia in their first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match of October on Saturday. Spain are riding high on their winning momentum after bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss...

British Airways flight ‘makes emergency landing’ in Romania and medical crews scramble as four people ‘fall ill’
A British Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Romania after it was reported that four people had fallen ill with suspected smoke inhalation. The flight departed Istanbul and was heading towards London, but requested to land...

Where to watch Portugal vs. Ireland: Latest team news and TV information
Portugal will look to continue their winning streak when they welcome Ireland in an intriguing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Saturday. Since winning their second UEFA Nations League title in June, Portugal has been high on their winning streak....

Where to watch Estonia vs. Italy: Latest team news and TV information
Italy will look to strengthen their automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they travel to Tallinn to face Estonia in a qualifier match on Saturday. The Estonia national football team have poor form on their back, having been...

Rutgers Basketball Takes The Stage At Big Ten Media Days
The Big Ten Conference held its annual Basketball Media Days this past week at its headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois. Women’s basketball took the stage first on Wednesday, followed by men’s basketball on Thursday. Here are the big takeaways from...
China Tourism Fair in Bucharest boosts cultural, travel ties
BUCHAREST, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 China Tourism Fair opened on Friday at the Chinese Cultural Center in Bucharest, bringing together more than 100 representatives from China and Romania's tourism, culture and education sectors. Chinese...
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/TAL-ronda-spain-DIGNOMADSPAIN0925-ea2d669d79e74977bb743d6c8f5e6725.jpg)
This Is the Best Country for Digital Nomads in 2025 for Its Quality of Life and Visa Program
More than 18 million American workers described themselves as "digital nomads" in 2024, according to MBO Partners' State of Independence report, marking a 147 percent increase since 2019. If you're hoping to become one of those nomads, the Global...

Blind runner and triathlete from Serbia competing in first Chicago Marathon
Milan Petrović has come to Chicago to run his first major marathon. At 38 years old, he's run more than 30 half marathons and a full marathon overseas, and he's done that as a person who has been blind since the age of 11. Petrović is from...

Teachers and their unions use innovative and empowering approaches to ensure the right to education for girls in all their diversity
On the International Day of the Girl Child and every day, educators around the world are fully committed to advancing girls’ rights through education. “Access to quality education for girls in all their diversity is a fundamental right and an...

Bitcoin, BSV and Culture: Lex from Gopnikz on building the future
Homepage > News > Business > Bitcoin, BSV and Culture: Lex from Gopnikz on building the future Lex from Gopnikz joined the CoinGeek Weekly Livestream this week to talk about what he’s working on, the future of scalable Bitcoin, and how to improve...

Romania: Guinness World Records partners with Pro TV
Guinness World Records (GWR), the global authority on record-breaking achievements, has announced a deal with Romanian broadcaster Pro TV. The partnership will see three GWR series airing on Pro Arena and streaming on Voyo: · Best of the Best (22...

Karl Marx Was Obsessed with Satan: The Deadly Truth About Socialism
Almost two-thirds of Americans under 30 now hold a favorable view of socialism. The frontrunner to become the next Mayor of New York City proudly calls himself a democratic socialist, and Zohran Mamdani says he wants to ban extreme wealth, telling...

Romanian president welcomes Gaza peace agreement brokered by Donald Trump
Romanian president Nicușor Dan saluted the Gaza peace agreement for bringing "much-needed hope for peace and stability in the region." In a post on social media, the president highlighted Romania's continued support for a lasting peace in the...

News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Pristine Snow, Dimash Qudaibergen’s Global Triumph, AI Ambitions, and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features reports on the country’s growing adventure tourism scene, Dimash Qudaibergen’s historic concert at Madison...

Weekend Warm-up: Bayern Munich confident it can keep Michael Olise away from Liverpool, FC Barcelona, Manchester City; Throwing it back to The Dead Kennedys; Sports pain? Enter here; Reviewing Task; and MORE!
Bayern Munich has seen the rumors and knows that clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and FC Barcelona have all been linked to a move for star winger Michael Olise. The aloof Frenchman has been a sensational addition to the Bayern Munich attack...

Bucharest has the highest electricity price adjusted to purchasing power in Europe, study says
Bucharest ranks first in terms of electricity prices adjusted to purchasing power among 33 European capitals and ninth among EU states in terms of energy price, according to the Household Energy Price Index (or HEPI) for September. The HEPI report...

Romanian conservationist Alex Găvan warns of major pollution in Vâlsan River, home to rare ‘living fossil’ fish
Romanian conservationist Alex Găvan has once again reported a major pollution incident at the Brădetu wastewater treatment plant, describing the Vâlsan River as "poisoned for years" and calling the situation a public health emergency and an...

Romania’s Premier to Revise Controversial Emergency Ordinance Blocking Local Repairs
BUCHAREST, Romania — Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced plans to revise Emergency Ordinance 52/2025, which has faced backlash from mayors across the country concerning restrictions on local governments’ ability to conduct repairs and purchase...