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A Romanian court rejects Andrew Tate's bid to get his confiscated assets returned

Mar. 22, 2024 14:14 PM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania's capital on Friday denied a request by online influencer Andrew Tate to return assets that were seized during investigations into the case in which he is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. ...

An AP photographer on what motivates her as a woman in her profession

Mar. 15, 2024 11:18 AM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Andreea Alexandru is a photographer who works with The Associated Press in Bucharest, Romania. Alexandru has covered riots, elections, sporting events and cultural events. Her overseas assignments have included the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III. ...

Romanian court extends restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate who is awaiting trial

Mar. 13, 2024 15:22 PM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania’s capital on Wednesday extended geographical restrictions against online influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal...

Romanian court grants UK's request to extradite Andrew Tate, once local legal cases are concluded

Mar. 12, 2024 11:59 AM EDT

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A court in Romania’s capital on Tuesday granted a request by British authorities to extradite the divisive online influencer Andrew Tate, but only after legal proceedings against him in Romania have been concluded, his spokesperson said. The Bucharest...

Andrew Tate loses his appeal to ease judicial restrictions as human trafficking case continues

Jan. 30, 2024 13:32 PM EST

A Romanian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by influencer Andrew Tate to ease judicial control measures imposed while the legal case continues in which he is charged with human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Court of...

Romanian truck drivers and farmers protest as talks with the government fail to reach an agreement

Jan. 15, 2024 14:45 PM EST

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Truck drivers and farmers protested across Romania again on Monday as negotiations with the coalition government over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands failed to reach any agreements. Long convoys of trucks and tractors disrupted traffic on...