RAF jets will be deployed to Romania to patrol skies around the Black Sea as Russia masses troops

RAF jets will be deployed to Romania to counter Putin’s aggression in the East as Russia masses troops on Ukrainian border and moves to ‘a step from war’ Defence chiefs confirmed the RAF deployment to Romania to police the skies  They will be supported by troops as they deploy from bases in the UK this … Read more

RAF jets will be deployed to Romania to patrol skies around the Black Sea as Russia masses troops

RAF jets will be deployed to Romania to counter Putin’s aggression in the East as Russia masses troops on Ukrainian border and moves to ‘a step from war’ Defence chiefs confirmed the RAF deployment to Romania to police the skies  They will be supported by troops as they deploy from bases in the UK this … Read more

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: Deadly 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  … 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 and gloves, filed out of the near empty airport in groups of five to comply with social distancing rules. They were then transported by … 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