Stories from Constanta · Romania

The Court of Constanta has made a decision regarding the procedure for the sale of shipyard assets.

A driver was pursued by police on the A2 highway near Vama Veche today after driving under the influence of alcohol. The individual failed to stop for police signals and was tracked via a General Inspectorate of Life helicopter.

Prosecutors from the DICOT unit referred a Turkish national to the Constanta Tribunal on Thursday for international high-risk drug trafficking. Investigations suggest the suspect attempted to transfer drugs to Amsterdam in November 2025 but failed.

Heroin was discovered being used as a spice in the port of Constanta. Authorities in Constanta seized over 200 kilograms of heroin disguised as turmeric and cinnamon. The drugs were reportedly brought from Iran by a 45-year-old Turkish citizen.

The Tour of Dobrogea cycling competition will take place in Constanta from May 1 to May 3. The event, which has a tradition dating back to 1968, is returning after a seven-year hiatus. The Romanian Cycling Federation is organizing the competition. Authorities in Constanta will implement several restrictions to ensure the smooth running of the event. Police crews are scheduled to accompany the athletes during the competition. Road traffic will not be restricted during the event, according to the report.