The fire was the third in a Romanian hospital in less than a year, underscoring the precarious state of the nation’s health care system.
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A Vaccine Success in Europe That Sinks in the East
Partly because of skepticism about shots, Bulgaria has fully inoculated only 20 percent of adults, and Romania 32 percent, well below the European Union average of 70 percent.
Liechtenstein Royal Is Accused in Bear Killing in Romania
The unauthorized killing of a bear called Arthur in the Carpathian Mountains has set off a wave of anger in Romania.
Since the Oscar-Nominated ‘Collective,’ Much and Little Has Changed
The documentary revisits a deadly 2015 fire that brought down the Romanian government and exposed the catastrophic health care system. But not all the troubles are in the past.
Romania’s Leader Is Tested by a Close Election
Prime Minister Ludovic Orban will need to maintain his alliance with a smaller party to stay in power after a surprisingly tight race.
German Phallus Statue Vanishes From Mountain, Then Reappears (Sort of)
The authorities are stumped by what happened to the wooden phallus, a popular Instagram stop for hikers. Along with all the monoliths, it has been quite a month for mysterious public art.
Central Europe Suffers as Coronavirus Surges
The Czech Republic, with the highest transmission rate in Europe, closed schools, bars and restaurants. In some countries in Central Europe, there is a critical shortage of doctors and nurses.
Farm Workers Airlifted Into Germany Provide Solutions and Pose New Risks
Stymied by borders closed by coronavirus restrictions, German farmers decided to fly thousands of seasonal workers into their fields.
Sheep That Survived Cargo Ship Disaster Cheat Death Again
Weeks after more than 14,000 sheep died in the Black Sea near Romania, 180 lucky ones have been rescued by animal welfare groups, which pledged to protect them from slaughter.
14,600 Sheep Trapped on a Capsized Ship. ‘We Have Saved 254.’
On Friday, officials ended a search-and-rescue operation off the coast of Romania. Crews are preparing to remove thousands of carcasses from the vessel.