Stories from Bucharest · Romania

Attackers are utilizing artificial intelligence to automate processes and increase the credibility and volume of fraudulent online campaigns. The source noted that individuals frequently encounter these scams, including sites that perfectly imitate established brands.

Alstom is scheduled to begin endurance testing next week for its first series locomotive. The test involves a 16-unit locomotive commanded by the railway reform authority. The testing route will include Bucharest Nord, Bucharest Băneasa, and Constanța.

Greece, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine have expressed interest in purchasing American gas.

The Bucharest Organ Fest, Cantus Ecclesiae, will hold its sixth edition from May 9 to May 24. The festival will feature a program dedicated to organs and associated repertoire in representative spaces in Bucharest and its outskirts.

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has decided that deputies and senators must vote in an open manner.

The griffon vulture has returned to Romania after being absent from the country for over 70 years. The species is currently in an acclimatization phase. The Griffon vulture population is returning to Romania, according to a report from Bucharest.

Kelemen Hunor, president of the UDMR, has called for an immediate investigation into the management of funds at the Bucharest Oncology Institute. The request follows reports of a patient dying at home due to a crisis involving medication availability.

Authorities have excluded 150 tourists from an ongoing investigation following deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak. Further details on the outbreak or potential sources were not immediately available. The WHO also noted that China's international emergency medical team is ready for deployment. The World Health Organization is monitoring the situation and has downplayed the risk of widespread spread. This is the latest in a series of reports regarding Hantavirus cases prompting cruise ship boardings. This follows previous reports of authorities collecting samples from the vessel. The Red Decke-Axe vessel is currently held at sea in Dutch waters following a respiratory disease outbreak on board. German and Dutch authorities are conducting inspections and investigations into the vessel.

The 20th anniversary edition of the Gopo Awards takes place today at 20:00 in the Ion Caramitru Hall of the National Theatre in Bucharest. The film "Denti di latte" leads with 12 nominations.