Romania downs drone in its airspace for first time since war began
Why it matters: The incident marks a new escalation on NATO's eastern flank after repeated drone incursions linked to the war in Ukraine.
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Romania PM nominee seeks confidence vote with no clear majority
Why it matters: A failed vote could deepen the crisis, threaten EU funding access and add pressure on Romania's investment-grade rating.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Romania PM nominee refuses to quit despite party revolt
Why it matters: The deadlock threatens deficit-cutting, EU funding access and efforts to keep Romania’s far right from power.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Sea drone explodes at Romania's Constanta port; no injuries reported
Why it matters: The blast shut down part of a key Black Sea hub used for Ukrainian grain and fuel shipments and widened NATO security fears.
Russian drone hits apartment building in Romania, injuring two
A drone linked to Russia's war on Ukraine struck a building in Galati, Romania, injuring two and drawing a NATO rebuke.