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In 2025, Romania recorded its fourth warmest year since 1901

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In 2025, Romania recorded its fourth warmest year since 1901, characterized by record-high temperatures, severe heat waves, and droughts, along with an increasing frequency of extreme weather events.

Nicușor Dan welcomed the European Commission’s decision to approve the defense plans

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Romanian President Nicușor Dan welcomed the European Commission's decision on Friday to approve the defense plans of eight EU member states. He announced on Twitter that the first wave of funding under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program has been approved by the European Commission.

The Constitutional Court of Romania has once again postponed its decision on magistrates’ pensions

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The Constitutional Court of Romania has once again postponed its decision on magistrates' pensions, now scheduled for February 11, 2026.

Parliament Palace left without water: Scheduled technical intervention underway

13:55, 15 Ian. 2026
The water supply will be cut off on Thursday in the Parliament Palace. The measure was taken in the context of a technical intervention on the water supply networks between January 14 and 16, 2026.

Third suspect in the murder of the millionaire from Sibiu found in Indonesia

13:54, 15 Ian. 2026
The third suspect in the robbery followed by the death of the millionaire from Sibiu was found in Bali, Indonesia. Cosmin Costinel Zuleam was sentenced to 30 years in prison and is considered the "mastermind" in the murder of Adrian Kreiner.

Unionists in the Ministry of Agriculture criticize the MERCOSUR agreement and warn of the risks

14:24, 14 Ian. 2026
The Union of Employees within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (SIND-MADR) categorically opposes the signing of the MERCOSUR agreement, considering that it represents a major threat to Romanian farms, agricultural jobs and the food security of the population.

US Embassy responds to Nicușor Dan: We support the resumption of the FLEX Program

14:21, 14 Ian. 2026
The US Embassy in Bucharest supports the resumption of the FLEX educational program by the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, in collaboration with the United States of America.

Tanczos Barna: The Government has started preparing the budget for 2026

14:19, 14 Ian. 2026
The Government has started preparing the state budget for 2026, after several ministries presented their 2025 activity balance sheet, and the data indicate lower debts, record investments and the first expenditure cuts, announced Deputy Prime Minister Tanczos Barna.

BNR: Romania’s total external debt increased by 24 billion euros in the first 11 months of 2025

14:16, 14 Ian. 2026
Romania's total external debt increased by over 24 billion euros, to 227.5 billion euros, in the period January-November 2025, the National Bank of Romania (BNR) announced on Wednesday.

AUR MEPs: Ursula von der Leyen has no legal mandate to sign the MERCOSUR Agreement

13:25, 13 Ian. 2026
AUR MEPs accuse the European Commission of preparing the signing of the EU-MERCOSUR Agreement without a legal mandate from the EU Council and warn that Ursula von der Leyen does not have the right to initial the document in the absence of a formal decision by the ministers of the member states.

What Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu says about raising the retirement age and taxes

13:20, 13 Ian. 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu spoke about raising the retirement age and taxes. This government would have come up with other solutions if it could, Gheorghiu said, referring to taxes.

Nicușor Dan on the resumption of the FLEX program: The partnership is permanently strengthening

13:16, 13 Ian. 2026
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, declared on his X page on Tuesday that the resumption of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program for the 2026-2027 academic year is very important.

How much will Romanian vegetables cost after Mercosur

13:11, 13 Ian. 2026
The fast-track signing of the Mercosur Agreement by Romania has raised many questions both in the governing coalition, which accuses the lack of transparency of the signing, and in the professional associations of Romanian farmers.

The peak of the frost has not yet come: Meteorologists announce minimums of up to -20°C in Romania

13:17, 12 Ian. 2026
The peak of the frost in this winter episode has not yet come, meteorologists warn. The lowest temperatures are expected on the night of Monday to Tuesday, with minimums of up to -20°C in mountainous areas and -14…-15°C in Bucharest, while blizzards and snowfall will intensify the feeling of cold.

Flights are operating normally at the capital’s airports, despite the cold

13:12, 12 Ian. 2026
Air traffic in Bucharest is operating in winter conditions, according to the flight schedule, both at Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni) and at Băneasa International Airport, authorities announced on Monday.

PSD supports Justice Minister Radu Marinescu and condemns recent political attacks

12:59, 12 Ian. 2026
PSD firmly supports Justice Minister Radu Marinescu and condemns the plagiarism accusations, which it considers a political attack aimed at undermining the legal procedures for appointing high-ranking prosecutors. The party reaffirms that its support for the minister is total.

Dan publishes dialogue between Romanian pilot and Zurich air traffic control

14:24, 09 Ian. 2026
On Thursday night, President Nicușor Dan published the dialogue between the Romanian pilot of the Spartan aircraft and the Zurich air traffic controller. "You can listen to the recording of the conversation, in which the decision to escort the Romanian aircraft is communicated," the president posted.

Rogobete talks with Spanish counterparts on „developing drug production” in Romania

14:09, 09 Ian. 2026
Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete announced that he visited the Spanish Ministry of Industry on Friday. During this visit, he engaged in discussions with his Spanish counterparts, including management and technical teams, about strengthening domestic production of medicines and medical supplies.

AUR submitted a bill to declare 2026 as „The Year of the United States in Romania”

13:23, 08 Ian. 2026
On Thursday, the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) submitted a bill to Parliament proposing that 2026 be declared "The Year of the United States of America in Romania."

Interest rates on loans in lei begin to fall in spring

13:13, 08 Ian. 2026
After a year of record-high interest rates, the indicators influencing interest rates on loans denominated in lei are beginning to decline.

Ivan: Over 11,000 homes are still without power following extreme weather conditions

13:07, 08 Ian. 2026
More than 11,000 homes in several counties across the country are still without power following severe weather that caused significant damage to distribution networks, Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan reported on Thursday.

The number all parents need to remember: 50 breaths per minute in children with colds

13:09, 07 Ian. 2026
A well-known pediatrician in Romania, Dr. Mihai Craiu, has some important advice for parents whose children have colds.

Children locked up at the correctional school in Buziaș, tortured by guards

12:58, 07 Ian. 2026
Prosecutors from the Lugoj District Court have opened an investigation following accusations that two prison guards from the Buziaș Educational Center sexually abused several teenagers, aged 15 to 17, at the end of last year.

A rare snowfall left President Nicușor Dan stranded in France

12:50, 07 Ian. 2026
A rare snowfall left President Nicușor Dan stranded in France, leading him to reflect on his childhood and student days, as well as to discuss the absence of a modern presidential plane.

Without 4×4 vehicles or vehicles equipped with chains, it is no longer possible to reach Rânca

13:53, 06 Ian. 2026
Traffic restrictions were imposed on Tuesday on the road between Rânca and Novaci due to heavy snowfall: it is no longer possible to drive up the road unless the car is equipped with snow chains or is a 4×4 vehicle. The Gorj Police announced that starting at 10 a.m., a checkpoint will be set up […]

Mountain accidents: 30 tourists have been taken to hospital in the last 24 hours

13:47, 06 Ian. 2026
Mountain rescue operations in the last 24 hours have taken place in difficult mountain conditions, with snowfall, wind, and a high risk of avalanches in several mountain ranges.

Prisoner admitted to psychiatric hospital in Timiș County escaped in employee’s car

13:45, 06 Ian. 2026
 A 48-year-old prisoner admitted to the Jebel Psychiatric and Security Measures Hospital in Timiș County escaped in an employee's car.

Bucharest’s festive lighting has been extended. Which areas remain lit

14:34, 05 Ian. 2026
Even though the winter holidays are over, Bucharest residents can still enjoy the atmosphere created by the millions of lights installed in the capital for a few more evenings.

Why you can’t pay taxes and fees on ghiseul.ro

14:32, 05 Ian. 2026
A large number of Romanians tried, on Monday, to access ghiseul.ro to pay taxes and fees for the year 2026 or at least to view payment information, but this was not possible. The Romanian Digitalization Authority (ADR) explains why payments cannot be made.

Bucharest Court of Appeal postpones decision on CCR judges to January 16

14:30, 05 Ian. 2026
The judges of the Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) postponed on Monday the decision on CCR judges to January 16, the same day that the Constitutional Court of Romania will issue a decision on magistrates' pensions.

Foreign exchange reserves decreased at the end of the year, but are higher than at the end of 2024

14:26, 05 Ian. 2026
On December 31, 2025, foreign exchange reserves at the National Bank of Romania stood at 64,800 million euros, compared to 65,408 million euros on November 30, 2025. However, the level is higher than that on December 31, 2024, of 62,135 million euros

Miruță: An aircraft is ready to depart for Lausanne. It will transport six young people to Paris

15:28, 02 Ian. 2026
A Ministry of National Defense aircraft is ready to take off for Lausanne, from where it will transport six young people with severe burns, injured in the fire in Crans-Montana, to hospitals in Paris, announced Defense Minister Radu Miruță.

Large avalanche in the Făgăraș Mountains, accidentally triggered by two skiers

15:24, 02 Ian. 2026
Two skiers accidentally triggered a large avalanche in the Făgăraș Mountains on Friday.

New Ro-Alert message in Tulcea. Drones at the Romanian border

15:21, 02 Ian. 2026
The Ministry of National Defense announced that the surveillance system identified aerial drones launched by the Russian Federation toward Ukrainian ports on the Danube near the Romanian border.

Ivan, after six months at the Ministry of Energy: We have avoided a disaster for the economy

14:55, 31 Dec. 2025
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says that, six months after taking office, he has managed to stabilize the energy market, avoid significant price increases for the population and the economy, and accelerate investments and payments to beneficiaries.

Sorin Grindeanu: 2025, a year with many challenges. 2026 will not be an easy year either

14:47, 31 Dec. 2025
2026 will not be an easy year either, says PSD president Sorin Grindeanu, in a review of the year that is coming to an end.

250 new kilometers of high-speed roads, CNAIR’s target for 2026

14:45, 31 Dec. 2025
2025 is the year when several regions of Romania were connected by high-speed roads, and the target for 2026 is 250 new kilometers, according to CNAIR head Cristian Pistol.

Labor market analysis in 2025: Upward trend in construction, layoffs in automotive and IT

15:33, 30 Dec. 2025
The labor market ended the year on an upward trend in construction, but 2025 was the most difficult decade for automotive and IT&C, with layoffs and budget cuts, according to an analysis by Florin Drăgan, rector of the Polytechnic University of Timisoara (UPT).

Ilie Bolojan met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands at the Câmpia Turzii Air Base

15:24, 30 Dec. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Tuesday at the Câmpia Turzii Air Base.

Ciprian Ciucu: It seems I was an impostor without realizing it

15:18, 30 Dec. 2025
"It seems that I was an impostor without realizing it, and at least one journalist believes this. Maybe I was...", said the mayor of Bucharest, Ciprian Ciucu, on Tuesday, after being accused of listing a position on his CV that he did not hold.