Inside the macabre August von Spiess Museum of Hunting in Romania

For thousands of years, humans had to hunt for food. Then when they didn’t – they carried on hunting anyway, apparently for the thrill of it. For those interested in delving further into the world of the hunter – and the hunted – there’s the unique and slightly macabre August von Spiess Museum of Hunting … Read more

Fire kills ten in Covid-19 ward: Deadly hospital blaze breaks out at intensive care unit in Romania

Fire kills ten in Covid-19 ward: Hospital blaze breaks out at intensive care unit in Romania Blaze killed ten people and critically injured seven others in Piatra Neamt today It is believed majority of those killed were infected with Covid-19, officials said  Health minister said fire ‘most likely triggered by a short circuit’ inside hospital  By … Read more

Former Prince of Romania who is distantly related to Queen announces birth of first child with wife

A former Romanian royal who is a distant cousin of the Queen has welcomed his first child with his wife, 18 months after admitting he had fathered a three-year-old girl illegitimately. Nicholas Medforth-Mills, 34, who now lives in the UK, is the grandson of King Michael, Romania’s last king and a distant cousin to Queen … Read more

£2.5million trove of books stolen from London warehouse found in Romania

A treasure trove of rare and historically important books worth £2.5million that was stolen from a warehouse in London three years ago has been found in Romania. Detectives uncovered the stash – which includes tomes by Galileo, Sir Isaac Newton and Spanish painter Francisco Goya – underneath the concrete floor of a rural house in … Read more

Wizz Air becomes first airline to resume overseas flights to Romania, Hungary, Portugal and Spain

Travellers arrived at Luton Airport today for the first time since Britain went into lockdown as the budget carrier Wizz Air resumed some flights – with strict new rules for cabin crew and passengers. Low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air is one of the first European airlines to restart routes during the coronavirus pandemic. The airline … Read more

Go wild for wildlife: Revive your spirits with one a thrilling breaks from Scotland to Romania

When the world finally reopens to travel, many of us may want to get close to nature after being cooped up at home for so long.  Here is our pick of some amazing wildlife-loving breaks that will transport you to all corners of the globe… Scottish eagles and seals Let us prey: A white-tailed sea … Read more

Plane carrying 150 fruit and veg pickers from Romania lands at Stansted

The first plane carrying 150 ‘critically important’ Romanian fruit and vegetable pickers landed at Stansted this afternoon.  The young Romanians, a mix of men and women and all wearing face masks, filed out of the near empty airport in groups of five to comply with social distancing. They were then transported by buses to a … Read more

The romance of Romania! Drone shots reveal the country’s stunning scenery 

Romania may well be the home of Dracula, but the country definitely won’t fill you with horror, as these incredible drone photographs show. They were taken by Radio Free Europe photographer Amos Chapple, from New Zealand, during a recent road trip through the southeastern European country. His images reveal ancient fortified churches, charming towns and rugged … Read more