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Chisinau’s Mayor Declared Persona Non Grata in Romania, Schengen: Implications for Moldova-Romania Relations

Valahia.newsJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

by Valahia.newsJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025023

In a move that has sent shockwaves through political circles in Moldova and Romania, the mayor of Chișinău, Ion Ceban, has been declared persona non...

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European Commission Suspends €869 Million Payment to Romania Over Unmet PNRR Milestones

Valahia.newsMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025

by Valahia.newsMay 30, 2025May 30, 20250112

The European Commission has suspended a substantial payment of €869 million to Romania from its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), citing the country’s failure...

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Romania’s President Nicușor Dan Confirms Conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump

Valahia.newsMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

by Valahia.newsMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025046

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has officially confirmed that he held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, marking the first high-level contact between the...

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US Congressional Delegation Visits Romania: State of Democracy, Security in the Spotlight

Valahia.newsApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

by Valahia.newsApril 15, 2025April 15, 20250150

A bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress has arrived in Bucharest for high-level meetings with Romania’s top officials, signaling Washington’s keen interest in the...

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Former Romanian PM Flooded Romanian Villages to Protect Belgrade

Valahia.newsApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

by Valahia.newsApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025061

In a stunning revelation, former Romanian Prime Minister and current presidential candidate Victor Ponta has ignited controversy with a shocking admission. During a recent podcast...

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Europe’s Black Sheep: EC Activates Payment Suspension Procedure for Romania under the Recovery and Resilience Plan

Valahia.newsMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

by Valahia.newsMarch 26, 2025March 26, 20250109

The European Commission announced on March 25 that it had activated the payment suspension procedure for part of Romania’s third payment request under the National...

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U.S. Pauses ESTA Implementation for Romania Amid Visa Waiver Program Re-evaluation

Valahia.newsMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

by Valahia.newsMarch 25, 2025March 25, 20250107

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has paused implementing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for Romanian citizens. This decision is part of...

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U.S. Reevaluates Romania’s Visa Waiver Program Amid Security Concerns and Democratic Challenges

Valahia.newsMarch 22, 2025March 26, 2025

by Valahia.newsMarch 22, 2025March 26, 20250334

UPDATE March 25: Following the democratic challenges in Romania, Homeland Security notified that the US had paused ESTA implementation for Romanian citizens, basically pausing Romania’s...

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The Economist: Romania Slides into Authoritarianism

Valahia.newsFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 2025

by Valahia.newsFebruary 27, 2025February 27, 20250220

Romania is facing a critical moment in its democratic history as it teeters on the edge of becoming an authoritarian regime. Recent developments, including the...

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JD Vance, Elon Musk Slam Romania Once Again Over Presidential Election Annulment

Valahia.newsFebruary 20, 2025February 20, 2025

by Valahia.newsFebruary 20, 2025February 20, 2025094

Romania’s decision to annul its 2024 presidential election has drawn sharp criticism from prominent American figures, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and billionaire entrepreneur...