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New details have emerged regarding the death of a 2-year-old child found in an apartment in Galați, Romania. Initial autopsy results indicate the boy suffered from multiple health conditions.
A two-year-old child was found dead in an apartment in Galați, Romania. Two other malnourished children and their mother were also discovered at the scene.
A 14-year-old boy, who was injured when a Russian drone fell on an apartment building in Galați, Romania, has been discharged from the hospital; his mother, also injured, was discharged earlier.
Residents in Galați, Romania, are living in fear and anticipating the worst after an unprecedented Russian drone strike hit a 10-story apartment building at the end of May, with authorities advising them to stay informed.
Romina Gingașu, known as 'Lady Ferrari' and wife of Italian billionaire Piero Ferrari, has made a generous donation of a new apartment to a family in Galați whose home was destroyed by a Russian drone.
A survey of 1,000 Romanians online indicates that two-thirds believe the drone that crashed in Galați, injuring two people, was launched by Russia, though only half think Russia should bear sole responsibility for the May 29 incident.
OSCE states discussed the security implications of a Russian drone violating Romania's national airspace on May 28-29, which resulted in an explosion, injuries to civilians, and material damage in Galați. They described it as a 'persistent pattern of irresponsible conduct by Russia.'
Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of the Russian Federation's Embassy to hand over a protest note following the crash of a Russian drone in Galați, citing a serious breach of security.
The European Union has reached an agreement to establish migrant deportation centers in third countries, a move aimed at tightening its asylum policy. This decision paves the way for member states to create facilities outside the EU for processing and returning irregular migrants.
Romania has confirmed that a drone that struck a residential building in Galați was a Russian Geran-2 (Shahed-type) drone, leading to the convening of the UN Security Council at Romania's request to discuss the incident.
A drone near Galați could not be shot down by aircraft, prompting discussions on the two components of air defense. Sandu Valentin Mateiu commented on the incident and the capabilities of the air defense system.
Președintele Nicușor Dan a acordat un interviu BBC, după incidentul grav de la Galați, unde o dronă rusească s-a prăbușit pe un bloc de locuințe, provocând rănirea a două persoane și pagube…
Președintele Comisiei pentru relații externe a Senatului Statelor Unite, senatorul republican de Idaho Jim Risch, s-a exprimat, într-o postare pe X, în legătură cu incidentul grav al prăbușirii unei…
A Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in Galați, Romania, killing two people and causing significant damage. The incident prompted NATO to assure Romania of support and led to an urgent deployment of Italian troops, raising concerns about the proximity of the conflict to NATO territory.
A Russian drone crashed in Romania, prompting NATO to label it as Russian and call for strengthened air defenses. The incident has raised concerns across Europe, with some officials describing it as a serious and irresponsible escalation.
During an attack on Ukraine, a Russian drone veered off course and crashed into a residential building in Galați, Romania, marking the latest in a series of such incidents.
Ministrul interimar al Apărării, Radu Miruță, susține vineri o conferință de presă, după ce o dronă rusească s-a prăbușit pe un bloc din Galați, provocând o explozie.
Ilie Bolojan a discutat, vineri la Chișinău, cu președinta Republicii Moldova Maia Sandu despre securitatea regională, în contextul incidentului de la Galați, unde o dronă a căzut peste un bloc de…
Cetățenii români sunt vulnerabili și neprotejați în fața unor evenimente ca cel recent petrecut la Galați, scrie într-o opinie transmisă HotNews de Calu Monica, economistă, juristă, președinte a…
Liderul celui mai mare partid de opoziție din România, George Simion, a reacționat vineri dimineață, la primele ore, după ce o dronă rusească s-a prăbușit pe un bloc de locuințe din Galați, cerând…
An envoy representing Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov is reportedly discussing potential rescue options for the Liberty Galați steel plant in Romania. The discussions aim to address the challenges faced by the industrial facility.
Police in Galați are investigating an incident where a 71-year-old female driver lost control of her car while parking, crashing into a bank ATM and injuring a woman.
Romanian authorities issued RO-Alert messages in Galați and Tulcea counties. The alerts warned residents about the possible falling of objects from the airspace.
Russia's Ambassador to Bucharest, Vladimir Lipaev, has contradicted Romanian official Oana Țoiu regarding a drone that fell in Galați, questioning the haste with which it was destroyed. He rejected "i
A Russian-made drone crashed in Galați, Romania, affecting a household and prompting Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean to call for continued vigilance due to the serious security incident.
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro resulted in at least six deaths and dozens of injuries, including children. The Ukrainian government has pledged support for the city following the massive attack.
A traffic police officer from Galați, Romania, was fined and had his driver's license suspended for 120 days after being caught driving 121 km/h in a residential area.
The inauguration of the Galați-Brăila express road in Romania has been postponed once more. According to the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration, traffic might open in October of this year.
The Romanian government announced that nearly 4,700 employees from Liberty Galați, Damen Shipyards Mangalia, and Romaero București will receive several months of outstanding salaries before Easter.
Aproape 4.500 de angajați de la Liberty Galați, Liberty Tubular Products Galați, Romaero și Damen Shipyards Mangalia, companii aflate aproape de faliment, își vor primi drepturile salariale restante,…
Environmental Guard commissioners in Galați, Romania, stopped an international transit of metallic waste from Moldova in the port, discovering serious irregularities during inspection.
A bus registered in Moldova overturned on the DE 581 road in Galați county, Romania, activating a "Red Plan" intervention and resulting in one fatality and 14 injuries.
Investigations are underway at the County Hospital and the TBC Hospital in Galați, following the death of an 83-year-old patient.
With the van, from Galați to Dubai! It sounds like an adventure slogan, but when you also consider a one-year-old child, many parents instantly have questions. How do they reconcile…
Two Romanian entrepreneurs, specializing in ship modernization and conversion, have secured European funds to invest approximately €6 million in a new integrated mechanical manufacturing and electrical integration unit for ships in Galați.
An investigation is underway in Galați after a two-year-old child was found dead in his home. The boy was with his mother and two severely malnourished siblings, prompting authorities to determine the cause of the tragedy and the fate of the surviving children.
The Romanian president raised the recent drone incident in Galați during a call with Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa, ahead of an upcoming EU meeting.
A 46-year-old driver in Galați, Romania, is being sought by police after crashing his car into four parked vehicles and injuring two pizzeria employees, who were hospitalized.
A war drone struck a building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people in an unprecedented post-war incident, leading to calls for the country to quickly learn from the event.
A woman injured by a drone that exploded in an apartment building in Galați, Romania, shared her harrowing experience, describing the fire and her efforts to save her child.
The Russian ambassador to the UK has been summoned by the Foreign Office following a drone crash into an apartment building in Romania. This incident has raised concerns and prompted diplomatic action.
Journalist Cristian Tudor Popescu criticized Nicușor Dan following the Romanian authorities' decision to expel the Russian consul from Constanța, in the context of a drone crash in Galați.
Russia's representative to the UN Security Council rejected accusations regarding a drone incident in Galați, Romania, claiming Romania hastily convened the meeting and made unfounded accusations against Moscow.
A police car was stopped for excessive speeding in Galați, Romania, by a traffic police crew. The Galați County Police Inspectorate (IPJ) is conducting additional checks and verifications regarding the incident.
Reserve General Dorin Toma, a former NATO commander, stated that anti-drone systems like Merops are most effective in combating drones similar to the one that crashed in Galați. He also supports their deployment.
Romanian authorities have confirmed that a Russian-made Geran-2 drone struck an apartment block in Galați, presenting technical details and evidence that match other Russian drone remnants. President Nicușor Dan stated that Russia is solely responsible for the incident, despite earlier suggestions that the drone might have been diverted by Ukrainian defenses.
The closure of the Russian consulate in Constanța, Romania, is being viewed by some experts as the removal of a Russian espionage hub in a sensitive region, with commentators also discussing Romania's reaction to a separate incident in Galați.
În timp ce autoritățile confirmau că drona este de proveniență rusească și explicau traseul ei, pe rețelele sociale se înmulțeau așa-zisele „explicații alternative”.
Electricity has been restored to the stairwell of the Galați apartment building affected by a drone impact, and efforts are underway to restore gas supply, allowing residents to return.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is preparing a new 'massive strike' against Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened strikes against locations from which drones are launched against Russia.
Romanian entrepreneur Bogdan Ochiană, who owns a drone factory, discussed the country's accelerating development of anti-drone capabilities, noting the rapid evolution of threats and mentioning a drone crash in Galați.
Romania has convened its defense council and announced the expulsion of a Russian consul after a Russian drone crashed on its territory. Russia's foreign ministry has threatened a swift reaction to the expulsion and the closure of its consulate in Constanța.
Romania has declared the Russian consul in Constanța persona non grata and announced the closure of the Russian consulate after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, injuring two people. The incident has drawn strong condemnation from NATO allies and prompted accusations of irresponsibility against political leaders attempting to excuse Russia.
Preşedintele UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, a afirmat că autorităţile ar trebui să explice public ce nu a funcţionat în sistemul de apărare aeriană al României şi ce măsuri trebuie luate ca un astfel de…
An 18-year-old in Galați, Romania, has been preventatively arrested after attacking a police officer with tear gas during a traffic stop, causing eye injuries that required medical attention.
A top manager from Rinat Ahmetov's business conglomerate, Ukraine's wealthiest individual, has discussed with the Romanian government the potential acquisition of the Liberty Galați steel plant, formerly Sidex.
A police officer from the Criminal Investigations Service was found shot in the head in the back seat of a service vehicle in the Galați area, prompting an investigation by authorities.
A gas station in Umbrărești, Galați County, was robbed overnight in an operation similar to other recent break-ins in the region, surprising employees on Sunday morning.
Romanian officials, including the Minister of Defense, are discussing solutions for low-altitude drone incursions into the country's airspace.
Romania discovered wreckage from a second drone on its territory, believed to be Russian, following an overnight attack on Ukraine. The country subsequently summoned the Russian ambassador to Bucharest to address the incident.
I note a vulnerability in the "Danubian shield". Areas must be covered in 3 directions
The Romanian city of Galați is preparing to host a special edition of the European Night of Museums event in May.
A defensive grenade was discovered Friday morning between apartment blocks on Siderurgiștilor Boulevard in Galați, Romania, and was safely removed by the ISU Galați pyrotechnic team.
The Romanian National Agency for Employment (ANOFM) announced it has begun paying outstanding salary claims for 4,687 employees of Liberty Galați, Damen Shipyards Mangalia, and Romaero București, with funds expected to arrive before Easter.
A passenger train traveling from Galați to Suceava was erroneously directed onto the wrong track from Barboși Călători station, but the locomotive engineer realized the mistake in time, prompting a police investigation.
Ivești City Hall in Galați County was robbed overnight, with thieves cutting open a safe to steal €20,000 in taxes and duties, along with computers from the building.
Cazul unui bărbat din Galați, care, supărat pe polițiștii unei comune din județ, a intrat într-un clip live pe rețelele de socializare și i-a jignit și a instigat la violențe împotriva acestora,…
The initial auction for Romania's Liberty Galați steel plant concluded without receiving any offers, indicating potential challenges in its sale or restructuring process.
A PSD mayor from Galați announced a method for municipalities to avoid layoffs mandated by government reforms by establishing commercial companies under local councils and transferring employees there.
Cristian Diaconescu expressed concern over NATO's response to Romania's aid request, stating that incidents in Galați and Constanța revealed significant deficiencies in applying fundamental Alliance decisions.
President Nicușor Dan requested that the serious incident involving a Russian drone hitting a block in Galați and injuring two people be reflected in the conclusions of the upcoming EU summit on June 18-19.
A new study reveals how much summers have warmed in Romanian cities, discussing potential solutions. Craiova, Galați, and Iași experienced the most significant average warming among the ten largest cities.
A Ukrainian sea drone exploded in the Romanian port of Constanța, prompting an emergency meeting by local authorities and heightened alert in neighboring Bulgaria. EU officials and military experts are assessing the implications of the incident, with some attributing final responsibility to Russia for the hybrid aggression.
The presidents of Romania and Estonia have agreed to intensify cooperation in anti-drone defense, following a Russian drone strike on a block in Galați, Romania, in late May, which prompted a phone discussion between Nicușor Dan and Alar Karis.
The Romanian government has approved emergency financial aid for residents of Galați affected by a drone crash that hit an apartment building. The assistance aims to help those whose homes and lives were impacted by the incident.
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment block in Galați, Romania, prompting a technical investigation that confirmed its Russian origin and leading to widespread international condemnation. NATO has responded by reinforcing its eastern flank, while Romania has requested anti-drone capabilities from member countries and held discussions with the UN Secretary-General.
Russia's representative to the UN Security Council, Vasily Nebenzia, stated that Romania hastily convened the meeting and made 'unfounded accusations' against Russia regarding last week's drone incident in Galați.
The North Atlantic Council (NAC) will convene on June 10 for a session dedicated to Black Sea security, requested by Romania, with the explosion of a Russian drone in Galați on the agenda.
Ukraine claims Russian forces have lost the initiative on the front lines and reported downing a significant number of Russian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russian air strikes caused damage in Odesa, and a Ukrainian strike in Russian-controlled Kherson reportedly killed a 6-year-old and injured 11 others.
Professor Vladimir Tismăneanu of the University of Maryland commented on the drone incident in Galați, Romania, where a drone fell on an apartment building, reflecting on Romania's relevance in major historical events.
În unele zone din Europa, războiul din Ucraina poate părea îndepărtat, dar în România acest conflict are loc aproape de graniță și devine tot mai periculos, scrie BBC despre incidentul cu dronă de la…
Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom claims a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest, causing no major damage. This accusation comes as Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Ukraine is conducting long-range strikes in response to Russian attacks.
Romanian defense officials held a joint press conference to address a drone incident in Galați, acknowledging the military's limited anti-drone capabilities and public concerns. The government also announced aid for those affected by the drone's impact on a residential building.
Police in Serbia searched the apartment and offices of former police chief Veselin Milić, while Spain's Pedro Sánchez faces mounting corruption probes. Meanwhile, Hungary's Péter Magyar has pledged to fight corruption and join the European Public Prosecutor's Office after EU funds were unblocked.
Familiile și persoanele din Galați ale căror locuințe au fost afectate de prăbușirea dronei din noaptea de 29 mai 2026 vor primi ajutoare financiare de urgență.
Tropas russas lançaram um míssil balístico e 232 drones kamikaze contra o território ucraniano. Lançamento aconteceu na mesma noite em que um drone russo caiu num edifício residencial na Roménia.
Patronatul Industriei Române de Apărare - ROMDEF cere revizuirea urgentă a procedurilor de achiziţii de apărare, după ce o dronă s-a prăbuşit la Galaţi, în noaptea de joi spre vineri, cauzând un…
The Geran-2 drones, like the one that recently fell on an apartment building in Galați, are described as 'loitering munitions' by modern armies, highlighting their nature as a hybrid between a drone and a missile.
A car carrying two minors and a 20-year-old fell approximately 15 meters into a ravine in the Brateș belt area of Galați, Romania, resulting in all three occupants being hospitalized.
A 71-year-old woman attempting to park her car in Galați, Romania, accidentally hit an ATM and injured a passerby.
A police crew in Galați, Romania, provided a special escort for a woman in labor, guiding her car through heavy traffic to the hospital for the birth of her child.
Thieves broke into a gas station in Galați, Romania, stealing 60,000 lei and several cartons of cigarettes. They cut electricity cables to disable the alarm system and surveillance cameras.
The Russian ambassador to Romania did not categorically deny that a drone that crashed in Galați on Saturday was of Russian origin. Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Ţoiu commented on the ambassador's reaction to the incident.
A Russian drone crashed in Galați, Romania, prompting questions about the military's radar systems, which detected intermittent signals from low-flying targets coming from the sea.
An employee from a sanitation company in Galați, Romania, was dispatched with an excavator to retrieve a drone that had crashed in the area.
A two-meter long snake was discovered in a woman's home in Vânători, Galați County, Romania, causing panic and prompting the homeowner to call emergency services.
A man was found unconscious after being trapped under an earth bank in Ghidigeni, Galați county, while working on a sewage network extension. An emergency SMURD helicopter was dispatched to the scene.
The Damen shipyard in Galați, Romania, has launched the NRP „D. João II”, Europe's first drone carrier, a multi-role vessel designed for aerial, marine, and underwater drones for the Portuguese Navy, at a cost of 132 million euros.
Romanian Economy Minister Irineu Darău announced that employees of Liberty Galați and Damen Mangalia will receive their outstanding salaries from the Guarantee Fund, following the adoption of two key government acts.
A modernization project on the Danube promenade in Galați, Romania, has sparked controversy as the city hall attempts to remove restaurants and terraces that cannot be demolished due to ongoing lawsuits by revoking their permits.
The Romanian government has discussed a draft emergency ordinance (OUG) that would grant the state the first option to purchase the Liberty Galați steel plant, following its failed sale. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide the state with leverage to intervene in financially struggling companies within heavy industry, energy, communications, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Train services on the Galați – Bârlad railway line, which were interrupted due to severe floods in autumn 2024, are expected to resume in the summer of this year.
The mayor of Galați, Ionuț Pucheanu, revealed a legal loophole that could allow almost any city hall to avoid the job cuts imposed by the government's local administration reform.