Stories from Vaslui · Romania

Deputy Raissa Enache has introduced a bill to establish January 10 as a national day of commemoration for the Battle of Podul Întâi in Vaslui. The proposed day honors the 1475 battle where Stephen the Great defeated the Ottoman Empire's army in the Moldavian region.

The Vasluia Tribunal has excluded over 150 pieces of evidence obtained through recordings made by the General Anti-Corruption Directorate. The evidence is part of a case involving a former health minister investigated for bribery.

Strong wind gusts caused damage and power supply disruptions in Vaslui County, Romania. In the town of Huşi, wind forces tore a 150-square-meter section of a stadium roof. Local authorities are assessing the extent of the damage caused by the weather event. Wind gusts exceeding 90 km/h in Huși caused roof damage to apartment blocks and vehicle damage. A 67-year-old man died after being struck by falling construction elements.