Prime Minister Ludovic Orban will need to maintain his alliance with a smaller party to stay in power after a surprisingly tight race.
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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.
Cargo Ship With Almost 15,000 Sheep Overturns Near Romania
A rescue operation was underway to save the animals in the Black Sea.
Voters in Romania Reject Years of Scandals and Chaos
President Klaus Iohannis claimed victory as his challenger, Viorica Dancila, conceded.
Romania’s Government Is Toppled in No-Confidence Vote
The governing party has faced claims of corruption and protests against what many see as its attacks on the rule of law.
Romania Pushes to Be Treated as a Fully Fledged E.U. Member
More than 12 years after joining the bloc, the country’s leaders say it has made progress against corruption and deserves expanded rights for travel and trade.