# Romania

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February 2023

# Romania

Court upholds third 30-day detention for controversial influencer Andrew Tate

Tate arrived at the Bucharest court of appeal handcuffed to his brother Tristan.

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Feb 27th 2023, 8:01 PM

# Explainer

Coup rumours, Oligarchs, and pro-Russia agitators: What's going on in Moldova?

With voters split between pro-western and pro-Russia parties, Moldova is at a crossroads ahead of the next election.

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Feb 25th 2023, 6:30 AM

# andrew tate

Romanian court extends Andrew Tate’s detention for a third time

The British-US citizen was arrested on 29 December when authorities descended on his property north of Bucharest.

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Feb 21st 2023, 6:17 PM

# Romania

Andrew Tate to be detained for a further 30 days, Romanian court rules

The 36-year-old former kickboxer is being held on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking.

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Feb 1st 2023, 4:30 PM

January

January 2023

# Romania

Andrew Tate appears at prosecutors' offices for second day of forensic device searches

He is suspected of being involved in human trafficking and part of an organised crime gang.

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Jan 26th 2023, 1:08 PM

# andrew tate

Andrew Tate’s phones and laptops being searched as he says ‘there’s no justice’

He was initially detained in late December amid an organised crime and human trafficking probe.

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Jan 25th 2023, 1:27 PM

# andrew tate

Romanian authorities extend detention of controversial influencer Andrew Tate

The controversial influencer is under investigation for alleged human trafficking and rape.

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Jan 20th 2023, 2:07 PM

# Romania

Romanian officers search seven homes in Andrew Tate probe

Romanian police said that they have identified six victims in the human trafficking case who were subjected to ‘acts of physical violence and mental coercion’.

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Jan 12th 2023, 8:01 PM

# tate brothers

Romanian court upholds arrest of controversial influencer Andrew Tate

Tate has been charged with organised crime, human trafficking and rape.

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Jan 11th 2023, 8:42 AM

# andrew tate

'Cause for deep concern': Influencer Andrew Tate is 'capturing the imagination' of young men

‘I’m teaching over 20 years and I haven’t heard anyone capture their imagination as much as this guy.’

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Jan 11th 2023, 12:05 AM

# Human Trafficking

Andrew Tate due in Romanian court to appeal against continued detention

The controversial social media influencer is charged with being part of an organised crime group, human trafficking and rape.

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Jan 10th 2023, 8:55 AM

# andrew tate

Andrew Tate: Four more luxury cars seized ahead of court appearance next week

The former professional kickboxer and his brother were detained as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation.

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Jan 6th 2023, 7:35 PM

Last year

2022

# Influencer

Romanian court orders 30-day detention of Andrew Tate over allegations of human trafficking

Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested yesterday.

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Dec 30th 2022, 8:20 PM

# Ukrainian medevac

Ukrainian soldiers including one Irish citizen flown home on flight into Dublin

The Ukrainian military personnel, injured in the fighting against Russian forces, arrived on a Romanian aircraft into Dublin.

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Oct 7th 2022, 6:43 PM

# Bucharest

Driver dead after car collides into gates of Russian embassy in Romanian capital

The driver collided into the gate at about 6am local time this morning.

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Apr 6th 2022, 7:38 AM

# grow the game

'You've got to look at rugby and ask, 'Where do we want the sport to be in 10 years' time?''

Ex-England boss Andy Robinson is now the head coach of Romania in the Rugby Europe Championship.

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Mar 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Black sea

Eight people dead as Romanian helicopter crashes while searching for missing fighter jet

The helicopter crashed in eastern Romania while looking for a missing fighter jet and its pilot.

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Mar 3rd 2022, 7:24 AM

All time

# Called Off

Lee Carsley's first game in charge of England U21s is cancelled due to positive Covid cases

The game was due to take place in Bucharest on Friday.

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Sep 2nd 2021, 4:39 PM

# dose deal

Romanian vaccine deal finally completed, 700,000 doses to be delivered next month

The Taoiseach said the deal was “fantastic news and a welcome boost to our roll-out”.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 3:34 PM

# rollout boost

Ireland agrees deal to buy one million unwanted vaccines from Romania

The Taoiseach has also said NIAC has been asked for advice in relation to vaccinating children.

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Jul 2nd 2021, 4:16 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: No, this photo of a massive crowd in Bucharest does not show a protest against Covid-19 restrictions

Social media posts have falsely described a photo from Romania in 2017 as a recent anti-restrictions protest.

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Feb 24th 2021, 4:48 PM

# baptism

Orthodox Church in Romania faces growing pressure over baptism rituals after six-week-old baby dies

Prosecutors have opened a manslaughter probe against the priest in the northeastern city of Suceava.

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Feb 5th 2021, 8:42 AM

# Bucharest

Fire at Romanian Covid-19 hospital leaves four dead

The blaze broke out on the ground floor of the hospital in Bucharest.

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Jan 29th 2021, 9:30 AM

# Ludovic Orban

Romania's Orban resigns as Prime Minister after election setback

The PNL party came in second in its election, with 25.5% of the vote compared to 30% for the Social Democrats Party.

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Dec 7th 2020, 6:36 PM

# Mystery

Monolith emerges in California after Utah and Romania works disappear

The origins of the monoliths are still unknown.

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Dec 4th 2020, 9:49 AM

# Going Down

Late equaliser denies relegated Northern Ireland a first Nations League win

Eric Bicfalvi struck in the 81st minute for Romania in Belfast to cancel out Liam Boyce’s goal.

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Nov 18th 2020, 10:54 PM

# Hospital Fire

Ten die after fire hits Covid-19 intensive care unit in Romania

A blaze spread through the intensive care ward designated for people with Covid-19 at the public hospital in the northern city of Piatra Neamt.

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Nov 15th 2020, 7:42 AM

# words apart

200 'irreplaceable' books worth €2.7m that were stolen in London have been found under a house in Romania

An international investigation has helped to track down the stolen books.

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Sep 18th 2020, 10:51 PM

# Romania

Cancer patient dies in Romania after being set on fire during surgery

The pancreatic cancer patient died yesterday after suffering burns to 40% of her body.

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Dec 30th 2019, 3:59 PM

# rescue operation

Thousands of sheep feared dead after ship capsizes off Romanian coast

Animal rights groups have criticised the sea transport of livestock.

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Nov 25th 2019, 3:34 PM

# Wrap

Switzerland qualify for Euros as winners in Ireland's group while Spain end campaign with 5-0 rout

Vladimir Petkovic’s side scored a 6-1 win over Gibraltar to claim top spot.

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Nov 18th 2019, 10:51 PM

# Women's Health

'I just felt like I don't matter': Women forced to travel to Romania for endometriosis treatment

Women who suffer with the chronic disease report feeling suicidal and helpless.

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Nov 14th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Shock

Celtic's Champions League campaign ends in humiliation after home defeat to CFR Cluj

Neil Lennon’s side side lost 4-3 on the night and 5-4 on aggregate.

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Aug 13th 2019, 9:48 PM

# Champion

Simona Halep stuns Serena Williams in straight sets to win Wimbledon

The 2018 French Open winner was crowned Women’s Singles champion on Saturday with a superb display.

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Jul 13th 2019, 3:12 PM

# Early check-out

England U21s suffer shock European Championship exit after dramatic six-goal finale

Romania were 4-2 winners against Aidy Boothroyd’s side, whose tournament hopes are over after two games.

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Jun 21st 2019, 9:05 PM

# boat engines

Gang members who fled to Romania wanted in Ireland over boat thefts and credit card scams

It is believed the men are leaders of an organised crime group.

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Jan 27th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Heist

A Picasso painting among seven stolen in 'theft of the century' may have been recovered

Seven masterpieces were stolen during the 2012 raid on the Kunsthal Museum in Rotterdam.

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Nov 18th 2018, 5:02 PM

# Dundrum Town Centre

Former professional footballer jailed for using cloned payment cards to buy runners and toiletries

Stefan Condurovici has been ordered to leave Ireland within seven days of his release from prison.

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Oct 5th 2018, 10:44 PM

# Ruling

Top EU court rules same-sex partners have residency rights in landmark case

The ruling means same-sex partners of EU citizens have the right to live in any member state, even in countries that do not recognise gay marriage.

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Jun 5th 2018, 3:53 PM

# Not over yet

Spain and Romania still not giving up on getting into Ireland's RWC pool

The fall-out from the Rugby Europe Championship shambles continues.

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May 29th 2018, 1:49 PM