- Aug 24
Romanian police dismantle drug ring moving 1.7 tonnes of narcotics across Europe
DIICOT prosecutors executed 16 search warrants across Romania on Monday, dismantling a logistics network that transported 1.7 tonnes of cocaine, cannabis, and hashish from Spain for Albanian traffickers.
- Aug 6
Romania under red, orange and yellow weather alerts as heatwave peaks at 41°C before storms sweep in
Romania's National Meteorology Administration issued red, orange and yellow alerts on Thursday as a heatwave pushed temperatures to 41°C in the western plains, with severe storms forecast to follow across most of the country.
- Aug 2
Romania issues red heat alert for three western counties as temperatures hit 40°C
Three counties in western Romania are under a red code warning for extreme heat on Sunday, with maximum temperatures forecast to reach 39–40°C and tropical nights offering little relief.
- Jun 30
Romania under red heatwave alert as temperatures hit 41°C and severe storms approach
Nearly all of Romania is under a red heat alert on 30 June, with temperatures reaching 41°C in some areas. The national weather service also warns of violent storms with hail and gales from the afternoon.
