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ארסנל הנשק שאותר על משאית בגבול עם מולדובה

Romania intercepts missile shipment; driver says cargo bound for Israel

Romanian customs find Igla and Stinger missiles, Kornet launchers, RPGs and Russian drone parts hidden in truck at Moldovan border; driver claims load meant for Israel; Moldovan lawmakers suspect Ukraine-linked smuggling ring, seek joint probe

Itamar Eichner | 11.22.25

Stolen 200-year-old Torah ark from Romania found after decade to be displayed at Yad Vashem

The ark, pride of Siret’s Jewish community, survived World War II and stood in the town’s synagogue for decades; in 2016, it was found to have been stolen and replaced with crude copy bearing incorrect Hebrew inscriptions

Itamar Eichner | 10.28.25

Archival: Pilgrims praying at Ben Gurion Airport before departing for Uman

Uman pilgrimage in doubt as Moldova talks break down; Romania may step in

Israel pledged NIS 10 million to fund temporary airport terminal in Chisinau for Hasidic pilgrims en route to Rabbi Nachman’s grave, but Moldova is demanding upfront payment and to keep the equipment; officials now weigh alternate routes via Romania

Amir Ettinger | 09.07.25

Israeli rhythmic gymnast shines with gold, bronze medals at Cluj Challenge Cup

Meital Maayan Sumkin captured gold in hoop and bronze in ribbon at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge Cup in Cluj, Romania; With strong showings across the board, Israel’s delegation now turns its focus to next month’s world championships in Rio

Stav Ifergan | 07.27.25

Romanian far right AUR leader George Simion

Back to the roots: The revival of Romanian antisemitism

Opinion: Israel’s ambassador to Romania met with the head of far-right AUR, sparking backlash over the party’s antisemitic record; despite public overtures, AUR leaders continue to glorify fascists and deny the Holocaust, fueling concern over rising extremism

Andrei Muraru, Radu Ioanid | 04.12.25

Greek top court orders release of Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz

Greece's Supreme Court overturns ruling ordering extradition to Romania over alleged attempts to secure land rights illegally

Reuters | 03.05.25

Israeli developer secures luxury retail tenant for Bucharest’s 'Fifth Avenue' project

Hagag Development Europe leases full commercial space in its Bucharest luxury project, The Palace; once a Romanian government complex, the historic site will become a high-end mall featuring top brands like Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Celine and Jimmy Choo

Hila Tsion | 03.04.25

אזרח ישראלי בן 30 נהרג היום בתאונה ברכיבה על אופנוע שלג ברומניה.

Israeli man dies in snowmobile accident in Romania

The man lost control of the snowmobile and fell into a stream at a ski resort in central Romania; He was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries

Itamar Eichner | 01.08.25

Symbol of rebirth: A journey after Romanian Jewry in the Holocaust

Notary Israelis explore their Romanian roots after having been the third-largest Jewish community in the world before the Holocaust; trip marks the 70th birthday of the late writer, poet and playwright Nava Semel, whose father saved about 2,000 Jewish children

Yael Walzer | 01.02.25

Israeli ex-lawmaker claims Mossad ties in fight against extradition to Romania

Former Romanian MP Nati Meir, who previously served a prison term, detained in Rhodes at Bucharest’s request; Meir opposes extradition, alleging Romanian persecution over his Mossad ties

Itamar Eichner | 11.01.24

Thousands of Israelis stranded after Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage to Uman

Thousands of Israeli worshippers returning from Rabbi Nachman’s grave in Uman stranded due to war-induced flight cancellations; many stuck in Romania, with Shas party efforts underway to bring them back to Israel

Shilo Freid | 10.08.24

רומניה הצפות שיטפונות ה סופה בוריס מכה ב מזרח ו מרכז אירופה

Storm Boris hits Eastern Europe with severe and unusual floods

Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia and Poland experience heavy rains and floods and suffer damage; Romania reports four casualties in severe storm

Ynet, News Agencies | 09.15.24

Romania is investigating Russian drone incursions in its airspace

Residents in Romania's southeastern counties of Tulcea and Constanta were alerted to take cover due to potential air threats from drone incursions

Ynetnews | 09.10.24

Affordable vs exorbitant: Europe's best vacation spots

Five Spanish cities make it to the list of the most affordable cities in Europe, while Italian cities sit on the other end of the spectrum, but Eastern Europe has plenty of hidden gems to explore

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05.29.24

Romania's Suceava County inaugurates new Holocaust memorial museum

Museum honors the memory of Holocaust victims as it aims to educate future generations about Romania's rich Jewish history and the atrocities of the past

Attila Somfalvi, Romania | 05.28.24