Andrei Avram

Also by Andrei Avram

• January 18, 2026

  Amid Brutal Repression In Iran, Exiles Abroad Call For Regime Change

  In Romania, Iranian exiles are following events in Iran with a mix of fear and hope. Anti-government protests, sparked by a dire economy and an oppressive regime, have escalated into deadly clashes with thousands of demonstrators estimated killed over the last three weeks by human rights groups.

• August 29, 2025

  With Music Inspired By War, An Orchestra Shows 'You Cannot Silence Ukrainians'

  The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, an ensemble of musicians from across Ukraine, is touring Europe with new symphonic works that draw on the country’s recent history of tragedy and resilience.

• March 10, 2025

  Protests Erupt In Bucharest As Far-Right Politician Georgescu’s Presidential Bid Rejected

  Supporters of Romanian far-right, pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu clashed with police on March 9 after the country's Central Electoral Board (CEB) rejected his candidacy in a rerun of a presidential election.

• November 24, 2024

  Romanians Hope For 'A Better Future' As They Elect President

  Romanians cast their ballots in the first round of the presidential election on November 24. Voters speaking to RFE/RL in the capital, Bucharest, seemed united in their wish for a more attractive future that could decrease the drain of talents to Western Europe.

• September 26, 2024

  In Romania, Dying With Dignity Is Not Easy  

  With insufficient state funding and a lack of trained staff, most Romanians spend their final days in the ICU or on regular hospital wards. And with an aging population and increasing rates of chronic diseases, the need for high-quality palliative care in Romania has never been more urgent.

• April 24, 2024

  Romania Expands Air Base Near The Black Sea

  Work is under way to expand Romania's Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base into one of the largest bases in Europe that hosts NATO troops. The facility is located about 400 kilometers from Russian-occupied Crimea and 100 kilometers from Romania's border with Ukraine.