October 18, 2025 UPDATE (1)
A roundup of local and world news
Newsroom, 18.10.2025, 16:34
DRUGS – Approximately 22 kilograms of cannabis, allegedly introduced onboard an Athens – Bucharest flight, were discovered in the troller of an Albanian citizen, following a sting operation organized by the Romanian police, under the coordination of the Directorate for the Investigation of Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT). The drug, packed in 49 vacuum bags, was hidden in checked luggage, the individual being investigated being caught red-handed. The man was detained for the crimes of international trafficking of high-risk drugs and trafficking. The individual now risks being placed on pre-trial arrest for 30 days.
TOURISM– Romania has registered a decrease in the total number of tourists this year. According to statistics, during the summer season, some 4.3 million Romanian tourists traveled to the country, compared to 4.6 million in 2024. According to travel experts, the main reasons behind this decrease are the drop in the value of vacation vouchers and the increase in VAT. (VP)
