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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Romania. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Bucharest

Head of State

President Klaus Iohannis

Head of Government

Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu

last updated:

29 November, 2024

European Union

Romania to rerun polls after top court annuls presidential election result

The move comes after the far-right winner surged to victory despite polling in single digits before the first election round.

6 Dec 2024 - 9:44PM

Tourism

Editorial | China benefits on all fronts as visitors soar

6 Dec 2024 - 12:01AM

TikTok

Recount order, TikTok claims throw Romania election into chaos

29 Nov 2024 - 3:04PM

European Union

Far-right populist shocks Romania by heading into presidential run-off

Calin Georgescu will face reformist Elena Lasconi in a December 8 run-off after winning the most votes in the first round of voting.

26 Nov 2024 - 3:36PM

A woman holds an altered version of a classic painting, depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Calin Georgescu. Photo: AP

Nato

Romania presidential vote tied after first round, partial results show

PM Marcel Ciolacu and hard-right independent Calin Georgescu each had about 22.1 per cent and could face each other in a December 8 run-off.

25 Nov 2024 - 6:10AM

European Union

Andrew Tate’s home in Romania raided amid new allegations involving minors

Tate and his brother, Tristan, are accused of human trafficking and exploiting young women in Romania and are awaiting the start of their trial while out on bail.

21 Aug 2024 - 5:45PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

As Hong Kong’s Vivian Kong hangs up her sword, city hopes for fresh fencing stars

Gold medallist to ‘take break’, as experts say prowess of city’s Olympic fencers built on ‘success of our predecessors’ on regional stage.

5 Aug 2024 - 2:50PMvideocam

Gold medallist and épéeist Vivian Kong says she will “take a break” from being a professional fencer after nearly 20 years in the sport. Photo: Handout

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

5 to watch on Olympics day 4: Haughey part 2, triathlon off due to dirty Seine

More Hongkongers in reach of medal while one of the Games’ most iconic stars is aiming for gold, too.

30 Jul 2024 - 8:26PMvideocam

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

John Lee hails gold medallist Vivian Kong for showing ‘Hong Kong spirit’

Chief Executive John Lee praises the world No 1’s ‘resolve and determination’ and tells her ‘we are all very grateful for it’.

30 Jul 2024 - 2:40PM

Hungary

Orban warns of EU’s demise, backs Trump, casts doubt on Ukraine joining Nato

Hungary’s Orban said on Saturday that the EU was sliding toward oblivion in a rambling anti-Western speech, warning of a new Asia-oriented world order.

27 Jul 2024 - 10:37PM

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addresses the audience at Tusvanyos Summer University in Baile Tusnad, Romania. Orban uses the annual event to indicate the ideological direction of his government and deride the EU. Photo: AFP

Climate change

Climate change: extreme heat worldwide leads to death and suffering

Climate scientists and business owners are struggling to beat the heat where it used to be cool year round.

27 Jul 2024 - 10:52PM

A shepherd sits on cracked earth at Al-Massira dam in Ouled Essi Masseoud village, Morocco. The country is in its sixth consecutive year of drought, according to the health ministry on Thursday. Photo: AFP Photo: AFP

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Which Olympic and world records could be broken in Paris? Here are 5 that could go

The Post takes a look at disciplines where athletes are targeting new heights and could make history.

27 Jul 2024 - 4:06PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Explainer | Oldest rower, gender equality and US out for record in Paris’ rowing programme

The sport is among those leading the way in gender equality, with the same number of events for men and women, and has its share of interesting characters.

26 Jul 2024 - 4:00PM

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

5 iconic opening ceremony looks from China’s Olympic past that fans love

Before China parades in Paris we take a look at their sartorial triumphs at past Games, from the elegance of Los Angeles to a dignified entry at Sydney.

25 Jul 2024 - 4:47PM

Team China was far ahead of the curve by making waves with their lilac athletic cotton jackets at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France. Photo: Getty Images

Science

China loses maths Olympiad to US but genius Shi Haojia remains top of the game

16-year-old’s perfect score is a repeat of his success last year and makes him the fourth Chinese competitor to achieve the record.

23 Jul 2024 - 3:53PMvideocam

Shi Haojia, 16, from Zhejiang province, eastern China was the only contestant at the 65th International Mathematical Olympiad to achieve a perfect score. Photo: Handout

European Union

EU Commission president von der Leyen re-elected, bringing continuity to bloc

The re-election ensures leadership continuity for the 27-nation bloc as it wrestles with crises ranging from the war in Ukraine to climate change, migration and housing shortages.

18 Jul 2024 - 10:29PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Who is Robert ‘Mutt’ Lange, Shania Twain’s ex-husband and rock music legend?

The record producer and songwriter has worked with the cream of the crop music acts, including Def Leppard, AC/DC, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, Bryan Adams and Lady Gaga

18 Jul 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

Animals

Romania to cull nearly 500 bears after hiker mauled to death

Environmental groups have denounced the measure. Bears have killed 26 people and injured 274 in past 20 years in Romania.

16 Jul 2024 - 1:19AMvideocam

Romania is home to Europe’s largest brown bear population outside Russia. Photo: dpa

Crime

US rapper Wiz Khalifa charged with illegal drug possession in Romania

Legal cannabis companies in the US have drawn celebrity funding or endorsements from known aficionados of marijuana like Wiz Khalifa and rapper Snoop Dogg.

14 Jul 2024 - 7:48PMvideocam

Macau: city of holistic gastronomy

‘Holistic way to eat well, live well’ revealed at International Gastronomy Forum, Macao

Event, organised by Macao Government Tourism Office and South China Morning Post, features talks on nutrition, wellness and hospitality.

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China-EU relations

EU probing Chinese wind-turbine firms in Germany for state subsidies

Development coincides with Beijing launching its first retaliatory moves against bloc’s foreign-subsidies regulation amid bilateral tensions.

11 Jul 2024 - 2:16AMvideocam

A worker walks past wind turbines at a Ming Yang electric factory in Zhongshan, China. Photo: Reuters

Wimbledon

Sun continues to rise at Wimbledon, where Emma Raducanu awaits in fourth round

New Zealand’s Lulu Sun, who has a Chinese mother, beat China’s Zhu Lin to extend dream run at All England Club.

8 Jul 2024 - 4:06AM

Lulu Sun plays a backhand return to Lin Zhu during their third round women’s singles match at Wimbledon. Photo: AP

Trending in China

Ex-China star Fan stuns social media with perfect Euro 2024 last-16 predictions

The former World Cup defender, who played club football in England and Hong Kong, made his picks all the way to the final on a Chinese sports show.

5 Jul 2024 - 5:44AM

Euro 2024

Netherlands hit best form to reach first Euros quarter-final in 16 years

After a Cody Gakpo opener, Donyell Malen scores two late goals to see off Romania and send the Dutch into last eight.

3 Jul 2024 - 11:36AM

Wimbledon

Vondrousova is first defending Wimbledon champ out in first round for 30 years

Czech Vondrousova, who became the first unseeded woman to lift the title last year, earned a far less welcome accolade after a 6-4, 6-2 defeat by Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

2 Jul 2024 - 10:22PM

Defending Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova leaves the Centre Court after being eliminated in the first round. Photo: AP

Hong Kong China Rugby

Hong Kong rugby teens urged to thrive ‘outside comfort zone’ in World U20 Trophy

City’s team have not won a Trophy match in six years, but will seek to develop talent in a squad featuring several overseas players.

2 Jul 2024 - 8:00AM

Isaac Campbell-Wu is among the overseas-based players in Hong Kong’s squad for the World Rugby U20 Trophy. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Euro 2024

Rangnick’s Manchester United redemption turns Austria into Euro 2024 dark horses

The German has restored his reputation after an ill-fated stint at Old Trafford by taking the Austrians to the verge of their first-ever Euro quarter-finals.

1 Jul 2024 - 8:30PM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

No Messi repeat? Star names, ticket price revealed for Atletico’s Hong Kong game

Euro 2024 and Copa America stars will appear, host club Kitchee say, raising prospect of seeing likes of World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann.

27 Jun 2024 - 9:53PM

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