National Geographic names Cork as one of top 25 places in the world to visit
City is the only Irish entry on a list including destinations in Sweden and Mexico
Romania
From Transylvania to Donegal: The Irish are much better at ‘being joyful’
Columbia Hillen moved from Transylvania to Donegal’s Gaeltacht region in 2010
What will €199,000 buy in France, Italy, Sweden, Romania and Leitrim?
One price, home and away: Old cut-stone houses in Limousin and Umbria, rural retreats in Vastra Gotaland and Hunedoara or a lakeside cabin near Ballinamore
Central European floods leave trail of devastation as new areas placed on alert
Danube’s waters continue to rise in in Slovakia and Hungary, with parts of Austria and Romania inundated after heavy rains
Europe floods: At least 15 killed amid record water levels across east and centre of Continent
Czech military helicopters deployed to rescue people from homes as evacuations take place in multiple cities in several countries
At least eight dead as heavy rains and gale force winds hit central Europe
Lower Austria, the state surrounding Vienna, declared a disaster area with some 20,000 rescue crew members at work
Romanian court rejects appeal by prosecutors to jail influencer Andrew Tate
Judge lifts restrictions on Tate and his brother Tristan regarding communication with alleged victims of human trafficking
What will €170,000 buy in Romania, France, South Africa, Norway and Waterford?
An elegant house in Le Dorat, a waterside cabin in Jorpeland, a traditional house in Arges and more
Andrew Tate’s luxury vehicles taken by authorities amid new human trafficking allegations
Tate, a social media influencer known for misogynistic views, is awaiting trial in Romania
Andrew Tate ordered to be put under house arrest by Romanian court
Former kickboxer and his brother Tristan among six detained as part of investigation into human trafficking and sexual exploitation
Kill or confine? Italy and Romania wrestle with bear attacks response
Wildlife activists oppose culling of animals despite rise in aggressive incidents
Russian drone crashes in Nato state Romania during attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian commander says Russian forces will have to go on defensive in coming weeks
Murder accused felt ‘like some monster’ he couldn’t control, trial hears
Andrei Dobra (35) has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murdering Ioana Mihaela Pacala (30)
Belgium kickstart Euro 2024 campaign with vital win over Romania
Kevin De Bruyne on target as victory leaves Group E finely poised
What will €250,000 buy in France, Italy, Spain, Romania and Co Mayo?
One price, home and away: apartments in Piacenza and Torrevieja, traditional homes in Sibiu and Saint-Savinien or a three-bed with an orchard near Westport
‘So long as I’ve my head about me and I’m physically able, I’ll keep helping people’
Sr Rose Carmel McNamara left Dublin for England at 17 and finds herself helping the poor in Romania at 82
What will €295,000 buy in France, Romania, Sweden, Spain and Wexford?
One price, home and away: A 23-bed house in Botosani, period homes in Limoux and Badajoz, a four-bed house in Vastra Gotaland or a two-bed on two acres near Gorey
Andrew Tate and brother Tristan arrested in Romania on UK warrant
British-American influencer and his brother were detained on allegations of sexual aggression dating to 2012-15
European elections are ‘going to be tough’ for Fine Gael, MEP Seán Kelly says
European People’s Party gathering in Romania with Ursula von der Leyen set to be backed to seek second term as commission president
State had second highest public healthcare spend per person in EU in 2022
CSO data indicates State spent €58.4bn on social protection last year, including €4,582 on public healthcare per inhabitant
‘I didn’t know much about Ireland but I imagined kindness, freedom and people being open’
New to the Parish: Cristina Stamatescu arrived from Romania in 2008
Ukraine fighting off fierce Russian attacks on eastern town of Avdiivka
Russia launches further air strikes against Ukrainian ports
Russian drones target Ukraine’s ports and troops intensify attacks in Donetsk region
Zelenskiy makes deals in Romania as Moscow loses vote to rejoin UN rights council
RMN: Urgent, fiercely intelligent migration drama from a modern master
Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu dissects European hypocrisies and contradictions in this film based on a real-life xenophobic event
RMN: Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu on his powerful Transylvanian tale of migrants and bears
‘Nobody really knows how life is here in Romania, and especially cultural life. There are still people believing that we speak Russian or that it’s very cold’
Ireland’s diversity is increasing - and changing: why do people come to live here, even if only for a while?
Immigration: The latest census found that 12 per cent of the population is made up of non-Irish citizens. The numbers of people from Poland and the UK have dropped, while there are more Indians, Romanians and Brazilians, among others
Ireland v Romania talking point: Ireland need to be smarter against better sides at Rugby World Cup
There were plenty of positives in Bordeaux but the kicking game will need to be sharpened up
Ireland build up a head of steam as they blow Romania away in Rugby World Cup opener
Andy Farrell’s side run in 12 tries in Bordeaux as they hit the ground running in Pool B
Rugby World Cup: Ireland struggled against underdogs in 2007. They need to beat Romania soundly
Ireland v Romania: Ireland's performances in their warm-ups may not have been spectacular but the aim of their preparatory programme was to help them reach their best during the Rugby World Cup, for once: the moment of truth is nigh
Andy Farrell opts for experienced line-up against Romania as Ireland get down to business
Joe McCarthy bucks the trend as Andy Farrell selects formidable starting Ireland XV for World Cup opener against Romania
Plight of Romania’s ‘horror’ care homes recalls orphanages scandal
Story of elderly found abandoned at construction site emerges as raids find overcrowding and maltreatment
Watching brief - Frank McNally on the Eyes of Sibiu
As creepy as they can appear, the dormer windows have successfully reinvented themselves
Vlad Tidings - Frank McNally on the wild side of Transylvania
Britain’s King Charles is proud he has a stake in the country
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