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'Gut‑wrenching feeling': Stuart jewelry store owner describes encounter with accused traveling thief
COMING UP. LADIES. CHRIS. THANK YOU. ROMANIA A ROMANIAN MAN ACCUSED OF TRAVELING ACROSS THE STATE WITH HIS WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN TO STEAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF JEWELRY, IS NOW BEHIND BARS IN MARTIN COUNTY. THE SHERIFF SAYS HE WAS TAKEN...

Double-decker tourist buses are back in the capital
Double-decker tourist buses are back in the capital. Visitors and residents can discover the city's most important sights through the Bucharest City Tour tourist line. Those who wish can ride the buses through 14 reference locations of the capital...

Memorable meetings, top books at Bookfest Chisinau 2025; Bookfest general organizer says internationally renowned authors brought to event
The International Book Fair Bookfest Chisinau have brought to the capital of Moldova some of the most illustrious names of the contemporary Romanian literature: Mircea Cărtărescu, Gabriela Adameșteanu, Tatiana Țîbuleac, Ionela Hadârcă, Radu...

Illegal immigrant caught with $400K of jewelry shoved inside a stuffed animal was a ‘traveling gypsy:' MCSO
STUART, Fla. - An illegal immigrant from Romania is accused of stealing $400,000 of jewelry and hiding it in a child’s stuffed animal one day after he hit a South Florida jewelry store. What we know: According to the Martin County Sheriff’s...

10-year-old found with stolen Rolex after traveling thieves nabbed with $400k in jewels
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A group of traveling thieves was found with over $400,000 in stolen jewelry and a "boatload" of cash on Monday, per the Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO). MCSO said that the suspect, identified as 33-year-old...

Romanian president visits Roșia Montană mountain town, famous due to anti-mining protests
Romanian president Nicușor Dan, accompanied by his family, visited the mountain village of Roșia Montană and the Roman galleries there. During the visit, he stressed the need for real tourism projects for the UNESCO site. The area is known for its...

From half marathons to Wynn Resort: Why RAK is the UAE’s next big tourism powerhouse
Image credit: Supplied Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has announced a solid performance for the first half of 2025, setting a new standard with over 654,000 visitor arrivals, marking a 6 per cent year-on-year increase, and a...

Martin County deputies arrest Romanian 'traveling criminal' found with $400K of stolen jewelry
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A Romanian man was arrested in Martin County after being caught with over $400,000 of stolen jewelry. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) arrested Marcu Rostas, 33, along Martin Downs Boulevard on Monday. Inside Rostas’...

Shabla Lighthouse Opens Doors to Tourists with Growing Interest
The Shabla Lighthouse, one of Bulgaria’s maritime landmarks, has officially taken on a new role as a tourist attraction. Managed by the Navy, the site had traditionally been opened to the public only once a year. This summer, however, thanks to an...

New Luxury Hotel Suites in Europe’s Capitals Redefine the High-End Travel Experience
For high-flying travelers, Europe remains a must-stop on the global itinerary. Whether jetting to Paris for a wardrobe refresh on Avenue Montaigne and a three-Michelin-starred meal or soaking up the culture and skyline views of Old Town Prague,...

Priced out by luxury resorts, Greek tourists settle for cheaper, shorter vacations
Open this photo in gallery:Greek tourists at Avlaki Beach, located an hour north of Athens, Greece, on Aug. 7. Day trips have replaced weeklong vacations for many Greeks.Thanassis Stavrakis/The Associated Press Bus coupon in hand, Diamantoula...

Drones For Cartels: How Ukraine Became A Training Center For Latin America’s Drug Mafia
Support SouthFront Click to see the full-size image The conflict in Ukraine has transformed from a military-political confrontation into a global dark bourse, where the interests of Western curators, the Kyiv regime, and international organized...

Romania Education Alliance study: Over 65% of students in the private system, admitted to elite international universities
More than 65% of 12th grade graduates from private schools with a dual curriculum in Romania (Class of 2024–2025) have been admitted to prestigious international universities in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, according to a...

Steaua Bucharest to land astonishing Aberdeen win bonus as cocky owner reveals explicit contract perks
09:42, 26 Aug 2025Updated 09:42, 26 Aug 2025 Extra-motivated Steaua Bucharest stars will scoop an astonishing £200,000-a-man bonus to knock Aberdeen out of the Europa League. The Dons travel to Romania for the second leg of the play-offs to...

Romania’s famous Babele cabin in the Bucegi Mountains put up for sale
The famous Babele Cabin, located at an altitude of 2,206 meters on the Bucegi plateau near the Sphinx and Babele formations, was put up for sale for EUR 1.6 million. Built in 1970, the building is in an advanced state of degradation and requires...

Top Hungary news: Racist attack, Romania blocks Hungarian deal, tourist scams, poverty — 26 August, 2025

The 'good people' battling to save Romania's cultural treasures
Graffiti covers the crumbling walls of the main thermal baths in one of Europe's oldest spa towns. But after decades of neglect, a group of young architects is working to restore the picturesque Romanian resort that once attracted emperors....

Mail Order Bride Online Sites: A Global Dating Trend Reaching London
Online dating has gone through a massive transformation in the past decade, and mail order brides platforms are at the center of it. No longer just simple listings, today’s services use apps, AI translation, and mobile-first design to connect...

Romania’s FinMin publishes its chapter of the second package of fiscal measures
Romania’s Finance Ministry on August 14 published the measures to be included, besides the measures targeting the local administration and the state-owned enterprises, and possibly the special pension law, in the second package of reforms aimed at...

Romania sees third largest increase in new companies in EU
Romania saw an increase in newly established companies that far exceeded the EU average in the second quarter of 2025, according to data published on Monday, August 18, by Eurostat. According to these data, from the first quarter to the second...