Bucharest
Coverage of Bucharest in the Nexus archive.
- 1 dead in Romania in a powerful storm after intense heat wave
A powerful storm caused one death and widespread flooding in 20 Romanian counties after an intense heat wave. Emergency services responded to over 2,200 requests for help, including pumping water from 350 homes and 100 streets, while 988 trees fell and 495 cars were damaged. The storm struck Bucharest and Ilfov County hardest, with a tree falling on a car causing the fatality.
- Heatwave grips Eastern Europe after Germany weather breaks records
A deadly heatwave that broke temperature records in western Europe has shifted east to scorch Hungary, Romania, and the Balkans. Budapest is expected to exceed 40°C (104F), with Belgrade and Bucharest reaching 38°C and 37°C, respectively. Red extreme heat warnings are in effect for Poland, Hungary, and Romania.
- Romania’s Nicușor Dan faces his biggest test as political crisis deepens
Romania's President Nicușor Dan is attempting to form a stable government after his first two prime minister nominations failed, with a third attempt pending before a potential snap election. Political parties are negotiating a minority government, while economic pressures and a constitutional crisis over an expired interim government deadline add urgency to the situation.
- Romanian president nominates EU deputy Eugen Tomac as PM
Romanian President Nicusor Dan has nominated EU deputy Eugen Tomac as Prime Minister. The nomination was confirmed during a press event at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest on June 4, 2026.
- 'No One Can Say' Origin of Drone That Crashed in Romania, Putin Says
A drone crashed in Romania, with Putin stating that its origin cannot be confirmed. Bucharest identified the drone as a Russian Geran-2 and condemned the incident as a serious escalation by Moscow.
- Putin Rejects Blame for Drone Crash in Romania, Demands Evidence It Came From Russia
Putin denies responsibility for a drone crash in Romania, demanding evidence it originated from Russia. Romania's government identified the downed drone as a Russian Geran-2 and criticized the incident as an escalation by Moscow.
- Romania Orders Closure of Russian Consulate After Drone Crashes Into Apartment and Wounds 2
Romania has ordered the closure of a Russian consulate following a drone crash into an apartment that injured two people. The downed drone was identified as a Russian Geran-2 model, which Bucharest condemned as a 'serious and irresponsible escalation' by Moscow.
- Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people. NATO and Bucharest condemned the attack as a 'reckless' escalation.