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STEPHEN McGRATH

STEPHEN McGRATH

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Andrew and Tristan Tate check in at police station in Romania, complying with judicial measures

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate checked in at a police station near Romania's capital on Monday, complying with judicial requirements in the case in which they are charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women

Andrew and Tristan Tate check in at police station in Romania, complying with judicial measures
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|Travel

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrive in Romania after weeks in the United States

After weeks in the U.S., influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have arrived back in Romania, where they face charges of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrive in Romania after weeks in the United States
Election|Europe|Political

Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion

Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the country’s most popular far-right party

Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion
Election|Europe|Political|World

A top Romanian court upholds the ban on far-right Georgescu’s presidential bid

A top Romanian court has rejected an appeal by far-right politician Calin Georgescu to lift a ban on his candidacy in the presidential rerun

A top Romanian court upholds the ban on far-right Georgescu’s presidential bid
Election|Europe|Political

Chaos in Romania's capital after far-right Calin Georgescu barred from presidential redo

Chaos broke out in Romania’s capital as supporters of the far-right populist Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body’s decision to reject his candidacy in a presidential election redo

Chaos in Romania's capital after far-right Calin Georgescu barred from presidential redo
Crime|Election|Europe|Political

Romania detains 6 on suspicion of plotting a coup in collusion with Russia

Romanian police say six people have been detained for allegedly organizing a criminal group that colluded with Russia to plot a coup against the government

Romania detains 6 on suspicion of plotting a coup in collusion with Russia
Celebrity|Crime|Europe|World

Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have arrived in the U.S. from Romania after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings, who have millions of online followers

Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US
Election|Europe|Political

Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist being investigated by prosecutors in Romania?

He shook Romania’s political landscape in November when he secured the first round in the presidential election, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister

Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist being investigated by prosecutors in Romania?
Crime|Election|Europe|Political

Romanian prosecutors launch investigation into far-right populist who led canceled presidential vote

Romanian prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation against a far-right populist who won the first round in a canceled presidential election last year

Romanian prosecutors launch investigation into far-right populist who led canceled presidential vote
Crime|Europe|World

French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania

The notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year has been extradited to France from Romania

French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
Europe|Political|US|World

A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under Trump

NATO members are continuing their largest combat exercises of 2025 amid concern within the 32-nation alliance over its most powerful member, the United States

A worried NATO holds large-scale combat drills as the US stance on Europe shifts under Trump
Election|Europe|Political

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces resignation after pressure by populists

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has announced his resignation following mounting pressure from populist opposition groups

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announces resignation after pressure by populists
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region

President Donald Trump’s abrupt freeze of U.S. foreign aid is sending shockwaves through Eastern Europe

US aid was long a lifeline for Eastern Europe. Trump cuts are sending shockwaves through the region
Arts|Crime|Europe

Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught

Dutch authorities are desperately investigating a major art heist of a millenia-old golden helmet from an ancient civilization in current-day Romania

Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught
Europe|News|World

NATO member Romania finds fragments of drones near its border with Ukraine for the third time

Defense officials in NATO member Romania say they have found new fragments of drones similar to those used by the Russian army near its border with war-torn Ukraine, in the third such finding in the past week

NATO member Romania finds fragments of drones near its border with Ukraine for the third time
Business|Economy|Europe|News

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows

Farmers across Bulgaria protested Monday after the government lifted a ban on food products from Ukraine, complaining that the move will cause an influx that drives down prices for local growers

Farmers across Bulgaria protest against Ukrainian grain as EU divide grows
Europe|News|Uncategorized|World

NATO member Romania finds more drone fragments on its soil after Russia again hits southern Ukraine

Authorities in Romania found a crater on their territory near the border with Ukraine that they say was likely caused by a crashed drone that exploded on impact

NATO member Romania finds more drone fragments on its soil after Russia again hits southern Ukraine
Election|Europe|News

Moldova holds local elections overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference

Moldovans cast ballots in nationwide local elections amid claims by Moldovan authorities that Russia has been conducting “hybrid warfare” to undermine the vote in the European Union candidate country

Moldova holds local elections overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference
Europe|News|World

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says

Moldova's foreign minister says the past two years for his country have been the hardest and most tumultuous for European Union candidate Moldova in more than three decades as it faces threats from Russia in multiple spheres of public life

Moldova faces multiple threats from Russia as it turns toward EU membership, foreign minister says
Europe|News|World

How events in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region raised fears of Russian interference

Since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, fears have risen in neighboring Moldova that it could also be in Moscow’s crosshairs

How events in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region raised fears of Russian interference
Europe|News|Travel|World

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain

Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s Schengen ID-check-free travel zone, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European Union

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe’s Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain
Crime|Europe

Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules

A court in Romania’s capital has ruled that a trial can start in the case of influencer Andrew Tate, who is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women

Andrew Tate's trial on charges of rape and human trafficking can start, a Romanian court rules
Economy|Europe|News|Political|World

NATO member Romania to send a Patriot missile system to neighboring Ukraine

NATO member Romania’s top defense body says the country will donate a Patriot missile system to neighboring Ukraine to help Kyiv in its war against Russia as Moscow’s forces continue to bombard civilian areas and energy infrastructure

NATO member Romania to send a Patriot missile system to neighboring Ukraine
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|World

Ukraine's foreign minister in Hong Kong calls on officials to stop Russia from evading sanctions

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has called on Hong Kong to prevent Russia and Russian businesses from using the region to circumvent sanctions

Ukraine's foreign minister in Hong Kong calls on officials to stop Russia from evading sanctions
Crime|Europe|News|World

Police raid Andrew Tate's home in Romania as new allegations emerge involving minors

Masked police officers in Romania have carried out fresh raids at the home of internet influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women

Police raid Andrew Tate's home in Romania as new allegations emerge involving minors

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