Romania
NATO member Romania scrambles jets as Russian drone violates airspace
Latvia’s Defence Minister Andris Sprūds later said a Russian drone fell the day before near the town of Rezekne, likely straying from neighbouring Belarus.
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Andrew Tate placed under house arrest amid new human trafficking allegations
Romanian prosecutors are investigating a sprawling new case that involves allegations of human trafficking of minors and sex with a minor.
- by Stephen McGrath and Nicolae Dumitrache
Europe’s ‘magnificent’ new 1400-kilometre walking and cycling trail
Launched in 2022, Romania’s Via Transilvanica track encompasses 2000 years of European history, traversing ancient villages, monasteries and medieval castles.
- by Julietta Jameson
Divisive influencer Andrew Tate to be tried for rape and human trafficking
Tate, who has amassed 9.1 million followers on X, was arrested in December 2022 near Bucharest along with his brother, Tristan Tate, and two Romanian women.
- by Stephen McGrath and Andreea Alexandru
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Andrew Tate to be extradited to Britain over sexual aggression allegations
Tate and his brother Tristan have been detained on allegations of sexual aggression in a British case dating back to 2012.
- by Stephen McGrath and Andreea Alexandru
Human trafficking probe: Hundreds of Indians stuck at French airport depart for Mumbai
Prosecutors wouldn’t comment on whether the passengers’ ultimate destination could have been the US, which has seen a surge in Indians crossing the Mexico-US border this year.
- by Angela Charlton and Christophe Ena
Yoga ‘guru’ who promised enlightenment arrested for sexual abuse
To his followers across Europe, he was a guide to a higher state of consciousness. He was also a master manipulator.
- by Thomas Adamson
Andrew Tate released from house arrest in Romania pending trial
The influencer was charged in June for alleged human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Romanian prosecutors send Andrew Tate to trial for human trafficking
Romanian prosecutors have sent the divisive internet personality, his brother and two other suspects to trial on charges of human trafficking and rape.
King Charles’ favourite holiday destination is not where you expect
The King’s regular summer getaway is in Transylvania, the legendary home of Dracula, where the monarch roughs it in a converted farmhouse.
- by Ute Junker
Andrew Tate’s detention replaced with house arrest
The professional kickboxer with 5.4 million followers was previously banned from various social media platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
- by Stephen McGrath and Vadim Ghirda
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