Business and economy

As a result of the motion of no confidence against Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, exchange rates between the Romanian leu and the euro rise to their highest level in history as the leu's value plummets. (Economica.net in Romanian) (Digi FM in Romanian)

• https://www.economica.net/euro-sparge-inca-un-record-o-noua-crestere-in-ziua-motiunii-curs-bnr-5-05-2026_938275.html
• https://www.digifm.ro/stiri/record-istoric-leul-isi-continua-trendul-descendent-depasind-un-nou-prag-psihologic-euro-a-ajuns-la-521-lei-338991

Politics and elections

A motion of no confidence against Prime Minister of Romania Ilie Bolojan by the Social Democratic Party and Alliance for the Union of Romanians passes with 281 votes in favour. (Radio Romania in Romanian)

• https://www.romania-actualitati.ro/stiri/romania/motiunea-de-cenzura-a-fost-adoptata-cu-281-de-voturi-pentru-id227932.html

Armed conflicts and attacks

The Sudan News Agency reports that Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia, accusing the country of involvement in recent drone strikes targeting the airport in Khartoum. (EWN)

• https://www.ewn.co.za/2026/05/05/sudan-recalls-ambassador-to-ethiopia-after-airport-attack