Romania
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Romania, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
FCSB Owner Praises Israeli Midfielder Ofri Ard, Secures Him Starting Role
FCSB owner Gigi Becali praised Israeli midfielder Ofri Ard after a 1-0 loss to Cluj, promising him a permanent starting role despite the team's struggles. Becali criticized other…
Israeli Police Deploy Dozens to Secure Breslov Pilgrimage to Uman Amid Ukraine Conflict
Israeli police are deploying over 40 officers to secure and assist tens of thousands of Breslov Hasidim traveling to Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah amid ongoing conflict. Due to…
Miki Peled, Founder of Israel's Iconic Festigal, Dies at 87
Miki Peled, the Israeli producer who founded the Festigal and shaped the country's entertainment scene for over 50 years, died at 87. Born in Romania and immigrating to Israel in…
Romanian Referee Istvan Kovacs to Officiate Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League Return Match
UEFA appointed Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to oversee Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Champions League second-leg match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. Kovacs, a top European official who…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Opens Romanian Stadium to All Fans Ahead of Champions League Playoff
Hapoel Be'er Sheva will host its UEFA Champions League playoff home match in Bucharest, Romania, allowing fans of all nationalities to attend, aiming to boost attendance and reven…
Travelers Discover Romania’s Rich Culture, Nature, and Warm Hospitality Beyond Dracula Myth
A travel series episode reveals Romania’s rich landscapes, culture, and hospitality beyond common stereotypes like Dracula and casinos. Israeli travelers discover the Carpathian M…
Israel's U16 Girls Basketball Team Beats Romania 70-51 at European Championship
Israel's U16 girls basketball team defeated Romania 70-51 on August 21, 2026, at the European Championship, led by Michal Abudraham's 23 points and 15 rebounds, securing a spot to…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Nears Historic Champions League Qualification Ahead of Baku Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva holds a 2-1 aggregate lead over Sabah FK ahead of their Champions League playoff second leg in Baku, with nearly half the stadium tickets sold. Sabah aims for a…
Spain and Sweden Join Growing International Opposition to Israeli Construction in E1 Area
Spain, Sweden, and Romania join other countries in opposing Israel's plan to build 1,200 housing units in the disputed E1 area, prompting potential European sanctions amid concern…
Israeli Premier League Rises to 23rd in European Football Rankings After Strong 2026/27 Campaigns
The Israeli Premier League climbed to 23rd place in UEFA rankings for the 2026/27 season, driven by strong performances from Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Hapoel Tel Aviv. This marks the…
Israeli Columnist Reflects on Media Constraints and Celebrates Jewish Musical Heritage in Jerusalem
An Israeli columnist compares writing to a prison-like constraint and discusses the media's role in shaping public consciousness. He highlights a Jerusalem cultural event featurin…
Georgians Lead Applause for Pilots as Cruise Lines Ban Rubber Duck Hiding Trend
Cruise line Marella has banned the popular trend of hiding rubber ducks on ships to reduce waste and ease cleaning. A Wizz Air survey shows Georgians lead in applauding pilots upo…
Israel Funds Security for Breslov Pilgrims Traveling to Uman Amid Ukraine Conflict
Israel is funding 750,000 shekels for security as thousands of Breslov Hasidim travel through Romania to Uman for Rosh Hashanah amid the Ukraine war, with Israeli police assisting…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Stranded in Romania Due to Ben Gurion Airport Disruptions
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is stuck in Romania due to a workers' strike causing flight disruptions at Ben Gurion Airport, delaying their return after a key Champions League win.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Crucial 2-1 Win Over Sabah in Champions League Playoff First Leg
Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 2-1 against Sabah in the first leg of the Champions League playoff in Bucharest, gaining an important advantage before the second leg in Baku. Aliel Peretz…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Advances Contract Talks with Eliel Peretz Amid Transfer Race
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is advancing contract talks with key midfielder Eliel Peretz after their recent win and is pursuing additional foreign and Israeli signings ahead of European co…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Confident Ahead of Champions League Playoff Second Leg in Azerbaijan
Hapoel Be'er Sheva won 2-1 against Sabah FK in the Champions League playoff first leg, boosting confidence ahead of the second leg in Azerbaijan. Key player Aliel Peretz led the c…
Bnei Sakhnin Signs Romanian Forward Daniel Praskiv Ahead of 2026/27 Season
Bnei Sakhnin signed Romanian forward Daniel Praskiv on a one-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season, adding experience from Romanian and Spanish leagues.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Coach Kozuch Proud but Cautious Ahead of Champions League Return Leg
Hapoel Be'er Sheva coach Ran Kozuch expressed cautious optimism after a 2-1 away win against Sabah in the Champions League qualifier first leg, placing the team close to group sta…
Israel's U16 Girls Basketball Team Relegated to Division B After Loss to Lithuania
Israel's U16 girls basketball team lost 80-69 to Lithuania in the European Championship classification games, resulting in relegation to Division B. They will play Romania for pla…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Completes Comeback to Beat Sabah 2-1 in Bucharest
Hapoel Be'er Sheva came from behind to defeat Sabah 2-1 in Bucharest, with Igor Zlatanović scoring the winning goal in the 79th minute. The match featured an early goal by Sabah…
WHO Study Ranks Israel Fourth in Europe for Teen Social Media Addiction
A WHO survey ranks Israel fourth in Europe for teenage social media addiction, with rates quadrupling since 2019. The study highlights increased screen time, sector disparities, a…
Research Traces 'Even Fish Tremble in Elul' Saying to Eastern European Jewish Nature Observations
Researcher Ignatz Bernstein traced the Yiddish proverb about fish trembling in Elul to Eastern European Jews' natural observations, linking it to biblical and Talmudic sources and…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Veteran Brazilian Volleyball Setter Danilo Galinski
Maccabi Tel Aviv volleyball team signed 36-year-old Brazilian setter Danilo Galinski from Rapid Bucharest to bolster their 2026/2027 squad. Galinski brings extensive European leag…
Israel Ranks Fourth in Europe for Teen Social Media Addiction Amid Rising Screen Time
A new WHO-backed study shows Israeli teens’ social media addiction has nearly quadrupled since 2019, placing Israel fourth in Europe. The rise is linked to pandemic effects and on…
Monica Levi, Original Inspiration for Monica Sex Band, Passes Away After Illness
Monica Levi, the original "Monica Sex" who inspired the Israeli band Monica Sex, passed away after a long illness. She played bass in the early punk-rock band Killer Hot and was k…
Shikun & Binui Energy Boosts Revenues 40% Despite Currency Losses Ahead of Sale to Generation Fund
Shikun & Binui Energy posted a 40% revenue increase in Q2 2026 but saw net losses rise due to financing costs linked to a strong shekel. The company’s core natural gas and renewab…
EcoEnergy's Electricity Sales Surge Amid Rising Losses and Project Delays
EcoEnergy's electricity sales revenue surged in early 2026 following a strategic shift to holding projects, but financing costs and grid connection delays deepened net losses and…
Israel Faces Growing Threat of Sophisticated Foreign Election Interference Campaigns
Israel faces a rising threat of sophisticated foreign election interference, primarily from Iran and Russia, exploiting social divisions and AI tools. Israeli law remains outdated…
Hungarian Citizenship Applications Often Stall Despite Grandparents’ Birthplace
Many Israelis mistakenly assume a grandparent’s Hungarian birth certificate guarantees citizenship, but eligibility depends on continuous citizenship transmission and legal criter…
Israeli Officials Coordinate With Military Ahead of Large Pilgrim Airlift to Uman Amid War Restrictions
Over 45,000 Israeli pilgrims are expected to travel to Uman this year despite military restrictions due to the Ukraine-Russia war, with officials coordinating security and enforci…
Younes Melida Transfers from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Be'er Sheva Ahead of Champions League Playoff
Younes Melida has transferred from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Hapoel Be'er Sheva and will join them for their Champions League playoff match against Sabah. Melida, who had limited playti…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Doubts New Signings Before Champions League Playoff Against Sabah
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is unlikely to sign new players before their Champions League playoff match against Sabah on Wednesday in Bucharest, relying on their current squad. The club fa…
Israeli Football Teams Boost UEFA Ranking With Strong European Qualifiers Performance
Israeli football clubs earned 0.750 UEFA points this week, boosting Israel to 24th in the rankings with three teams left in European qualifiers. The country aims to reach 23rd pla…
Lisab Issat Embraces New Chapter at Bristol City After Leaving Maccabi Haifa
Lisab Issat transferred from Maccabi Haifa to Bristol City for 2.5 million euros and is preparing for the new season in England. He expressed feeling unwelcome in the Israeli nati…
Beitar Jerusalem Eliminated in Dramatic Penalty Shootout Against Austria Vienna in Europe
Beitar Jerusalem was eliminated from the UEFA Conference League after a 2-1 win in Vienna was not enough to overcome a 3-3 aggregate tie, losing in a penalty shootout to Austria V…
Beitar Jerusalem Fans March in Vienna Amid Heavy Police Presence and Antifa Protest
Beitar Jerusalem faces Austria Wien in Vienna with over 1,000 fans attending amid heavy police security and Antifa protests condemning the club's alleged racism.
NewMed Begins Gas Exploration in Israel as Tamar Petroleum Boosts Output and Econergy Expands Solar in Romania
NewMed has launched Israel's first active gas exploration in years with a seismic survey set for September, while Tamar Petroleum reports increased production and profits. Meanwhi…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Faces Long Odds Against Atalanta in Conference League Playoff
Hapoel Tel Aviv advanced to the Conference League playoff but faces overwhelming odds against Atalanta, with only an 8% chance to advance according to data models. Atalanta's squa…
Former Maccabi Netanya Midfielder Yuval Sade Joins Hanoi FC in Vietnam
Yuval Sade, formerly of Maccabi Netanya, has officially joined Hanoi FC in Vietnam after leaving Romanian club Cluj without playing. The 26-year-old defender/midfielder will compe…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Prepares for Champions League Playoff Clash Against Sabah Baku
Hapoel Be'er Sheva is set to face Azerbaijani champions Sabah in the Champions League playoff in Bucharest, with growing fan support and squad reinforcements underway. Former Isra…
British Poll Shows Rising Opposition to Immigration from Israel Comparable to Pakistan
A UK YouGov poll finds growing British opposition to immigration from Israel, nearly as high as opposition to Pakistani immigrants, influenced by the Gaza conflict and Israel's gl…
IDF Locates 1948 Burial Site of Soldier Killed in Cyprus Detention Camp Escape Attempt
The IDF located the burial site in Haifa of Solly Haimson, who died in 1948 during an escape attempt from a British detention camp in Cyprus. Haimson was a Romanian immigrant who…
IDF Identifies Burial Site of Soldier Shlomo Haimson After Nearly 78 Years
The IDF has identified the burial site of soldier Shlomo Haimson, who died in a 1948 escape attempt from a Cyprus detention camp. His remains were reburied in Haifa in 1970 as unk…
Beitar Jerusalem Faces Protests and Heightened Security Ahead of Vienna and Katowice Matches
Beitar Jerusalem faces protests in Vienna ahead of their UEFA Conference League match against Austria Wien, labeled as a racist club by local activists. Simultaneously, Hapoel Tel…
Bnei Sakhnin Enters New Era with Khaled Dookhi as Chairman and Record Foreign Signing
Bnei Sakhnin has entered a new phase with Khaled Dookhi replacing Mohammed Abu-Younes as chairman and signing the club's most expensive foreign player, Dimitri Kabara. Despite a p…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Secures Nearly 9 Million Euros After Champions League Playoff Win
Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured nearly 9 million euros after defeating Red Star Belgrade, advancing to the Champions League playoff and guaranteeing Europa League group stage participa…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Red Star Belgrade With Amador and Rotman in Champions League Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in Hungary with Zahy Ahmed's goal, aiming to reach the Champions League playoff stage. They will face the winner of Aarhus vs. Sa…