Tag: Romania

  • Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe’s visa-free zone

    Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe’s visa-free zone

    Bucharest, Romania – Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe’s vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks after a 13-year wait. A veto by Austria however means the new status will not apply to land routes, after Vienna expressed concerns over a potential influx of asylum seekers.…

  • Andrew Tate indicted on human trafficking and rape charges in Romania

    Andrew Tate indicted on human trafficking and rape charges in Romania

    Andrew Tate, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian associates, are facing criminal charges of rape, human trafficking, and leading an organised crime group for the sexual exploitation of women. According to the indictment presented to a Bucharest court, the four defendants are accused of forming an organized criminal group in 2021 with the…

  • Tennis star helps Romania fight coronavirus

    Tennis star helps Romania fight coronavirus

    Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep has said she has decided to donate medical equipment in Romania as her native country deals with the coronavirus pandemic. “We are so grateful for the bravery of our medical workers at these difficult times. I am committed to helping my country and have decided to donate medical equipment,” Halep…