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National quarantine for 30 days for sheep and goats. Measures imposed by ANSVSA

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The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) announced on Wednesday that a 30-day quarantine will be established at the national level to isolate and combat Peste des Petits Ruminants (PMR) and African Swine Fever (ASF).

UNTOLD announces final line-up: new names on the festival stages. Premiere: MEDUZA 3Live in Romania

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UNTOLD has announced the final line-up of the 2026 edition, which will take place from August 6 to 9 in Cluj-Napoca. The organizers have confirmed new artists, including Alan Walker, Solomun, Tujamo, BBNO$ and Padre Guilherme, as well as a premiere for Romania: the MEDUZA 3 Live show.

European Commission refers Romania to the CJEU over late payments to pharmacies

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The European Commission decided on Wednesday to refer Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), accusing the Romanian state of failing to ensure timely payment to pharmacies, thus violating the European Directive on combating late payments.

Work accident on the Sibiu – Pitești highway construction site: two Turks in serious condition

14:15, 07 Iul. 2026

Two men, aged 21 and 50, were seriously injured on Tuesday while working on the Sibiu-Pitești highway, in the Boița area, in Sibiu County. A bank of earth collapsed on them.

Bolojan: “We still have to attract over 4.5 billion euros.” Which reforms remain to be implemented?

14:10, 07 Iul. 2026

Ilie Bolojan announced that "we still have to attract over 4.5 billion euros in the form of grants." The interim prime minister stated that there are still six important legislative projects to be implemented.

Radu Miruță, in the cockpit of an aircraft in Turkey, before the NATO Summit. What visit did he made?

14:04, 07 Iul. 2026

Minister of Defense, Radu Miruță, arrived in Turkey, in the cockpit of an aircraft, in the visit made to the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ).

How the Baccalaureate cheating ring operated: Candidates wore hidden headphones

14:47, 06 Iul. 2026

The network suspected of cheating on the Baccalaureate exam, which operated in five counties across the country, had been “active” since 2023 and consisted of five individuals who created and consolidated the group: dozens of candidates received exam questions for each exam session.

IT giant accused by BNS of firing union leaders and blocking collective bargaining

14:44, 06 Iul. 2026

The National Trade Union Bloc (BNS) accuses a major IT company of firing union leaders shortly after the union was established, of refusing to begin negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement, and of carrying out mass layoffs without negotiated safeguards.

The Bucharest Court of Appeals has annulled Ilie Bolojan’s Justice Committee. The court’s decision

14:42, 06 Iul. 2026

The judges of the Bucharest Court of Appeals have annulled Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s December 19, 2025, decision establishing the Committee for the Analysis and Review of Legislation in the Field of Justice.

Kelemen Hunor: „The solution lies in the PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR camp. It must be found”

14:38, 03 Iul. 2026

UDMR President Kelemen Hunor says that Romania needs a government with full powers and asks PSD, PNL and USR to put aside their "angers" in order to find a solution.

Competition Council: Diesel excise duties increased by 36 bani/liter since the beginning of July

14:27, 03 Iul. 2026

An analysis published on Friday by the Competition Council shows that for most of the period from March 1 to June 30, 2026, fuel prices in Romania remained significantly below the European Union average, both at final prices, with taxes, and at prices excluding taxes.

New treatment for patients recovering from stroke in Galați

14:19, 03 Iul. 2026

The President of the Galați County Council (CJ), Costel Fotea, announced on Friday, on his Facebook page, that at the Galați County Hospital, patients who have suffered a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) can recover with the help of a transcranial magnetic stimulation device (rTMS).

Romanian influencers, checked by ANPC. 70% use AI and do not inform their followers about it

15:31, 02 Iul. 2026

ANPC inspectors found serious irregularities among Romanian online influencers, which raises a big question mark: how much do influencers respect their followers if they use AI-generated content and, moreover, do not inform their audience about hidden advertising. Influencers from other countries do not feel too good about this either!

The Government wants to adopt in an extraordinary session the legislative projects necessary to unblock the funds from the PNRR

15:23, 02 Iul. 2026

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday that the Government aims to finalize six major legislative projects by next week to meet the milestones of the PNRR, so that Romania can collect the corresponding tranches of European funds. In this regard, he announced that he intends to request the convening of extraordinary sessions of Parliament in the second half of July to adopt these normative acts.

When could the price at the pump drop? Bolojan points to the second half of July

15:14, 02 Iul. 2026

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that the Government is closely monitoring the evolution of fuel prices after the expiration of the 37 bani per liter reduction on diesel and does not rule out promoting a new capping scheme if the market does not reflect the international declines.

“I’ll sign it now”: Grindeanu agrees to rotating PM

18:27, 01 Iul. 2026

“I’ll sign it right here, right now.” Sorin Grindeanu announced his willingness to agree to a rotating government if the PSD is allowed to nominate the prime minister first.

AUR initiates steps to suspend Nicușor Dan

18:25, 01 Iul. 2026

AUR initiates steps to suspend Nicușor Dan, calls for early elections, and states it will not support any government.

Romanian Court suspends PNL congress decision

18:24, 01 Iul. 2026

The judges of the Third Civil Division of the Bucharest Tribunal have ruled on the legality of the decision made by the Extraordinary National Council of the National Liberal Party (PNL) to convene the Liberal Party Congress.

The Romanian state continues to function – Nicușor Dan

15:34, 30 Iun. 2026

The Romanian state continues to function despite the government's constitutional limitations, and Parliament can convene in an extraordinary session to adopt urgent measures if necessary, according to Nicușor Dan.

Parliament has approved the sale of beer at stadiums

15:25, 30 Iun. 2026

The Chamber of Deputies, acting as the decision-making body, has adopted a bill that permits the sale and consumption of low-alcohol beverages in sports arenas.

Romania could have a new prime minister by the end of July

15:20, 30 Iun. 2026

Romania could have a new prime minister by the end of July or as late as fall, depending on the outcomes of ongoing political negotiations.

Sanitas highlights the dramatic situation in hospitals

15:34, 29 Iun. 2026

The Sanitas Federation is urging the acting Minister of Health to lift the hiring freeze currently affecting the healthcare system. Union representatives state that an additional 20,000 professionals are necessary for hospitals to operate on an emergency basis.

“We’ll see in the fall”: Băsescu cites lack of consensus on government

15:30, 29 Iun. 2026

Former President Traian Băsescu issued a strong critique of political leaders on Monday, asserting that they are avoiding calling for early elections while simultaneously failing to resolve the deadlock in forming a new government.

Romania delays Tuesday’s baccalaureate math/history exam due to heatwave

15:25, 29 Iun. 2026

The Ministry of Education has announced that the written exam for the required subject in each academic track, originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed to Wednesday due to a heat wave.

PSD: PNL-USR-UDMR stall government formation

14:48, 26 Iun. 2026

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) accuses the right-wing coalition comprising the PNL, USR, and UDMR of sabotaging the formation of the government following the announcement of Siegfried Mureșan as the proposed prime minister. In response, the PSD has decided to nominate Sorin Grindeanu.

Nicușor Dan has called a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defense

14:46, 26 Iun. 2026

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has called a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Cotroceni Palace.

The PNL, USR, and UDMR have jointly nominated Siegfried Mureșan for the position of Prime Minister

14:45, 26 Iun. 2026

The PNL, USR, and UDMR have jointly nominated Siegfried Mureșan for the position of Prime Minister of Romania, as confirmed by Liberal Party President Ilie Bolojan.

„Step 1, step 2, step 3. This is my way of being.” Nicuşor Dan explains how he makes decisions

14:39, 25 Iun. 2026

President Nicuşor Dan answered last night, in Cluj, his supporters, angry about some decisions, what his thinking mechanism is when he makes decisions.

Heatwave takes hold of Romania. ANM announces temperatures of up to 39 degrees

14:38, 25 Iun. 2026

The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued, on Thursday, a weather information and Code Yellow and Code Orange heatwave warnings, valid for the next few days.

Teachers protest in front of Parliament: 160,000 signatures for amending the Education Law

14:37, 25 Iun. 2026

Hundreds of teachers protested in front of the Palace of Parliament on Thursday. They also came to officially submit the file with the over 160,000 signatures for amending the Education Law.

Former Polish President, decorated by Dan with the ”Star of Romania” in the Grade of Grand Cross

14:36, 25 Iun. 2026

Former Polish President, Lech Wałęsa, a symbol of the fight against communism, was decorated by the President of Romania, Nicuşor Dan, with the National Order "Star of Romania" in the Grade of Grand Cross.

INS: Romanians earned more in 2025, but also spent more

15:14, 24 Iun. 2026

Household income in Romania continued to grow in 2025, but expenses also rose at a sustained pace. New data published by the National Institute of Statistics shows how much a family in Romania earns and spends, on average, and where most of the money goes.

Two new metropolitan trains nearing completion in Bucharest and Iași

15:11, 24 Iun. 2026

The Ministry of Transport has approved the projects for the development of two new metropolitan train networks, which will serve Bucharest and Iași.

Grindeanu, voted to be the prime minister proposal: We will not stand with our hats in our hands

15:07, 24 Iun. 2026

A PSD government will not stand with our hats in our hands in front of anyone, says Sorin Grindeanu, after PSD voted for him to be proposed as prime minister.

Bolojan: PNL will vote for a PSD-led government or a coalition-backed one

14:47, 23 Iun. 2026

PNL President Ilie Bolojan told President Nicușor Dan on Tuesday during consultations that the party is ready to vote for a government led by the PSD or one formed by the PNL, USR, and UDMR.

Simion, after consultations: It can’t be done without AUR.We came with a proposal for prime minister

14:18, 23 Iun. 2026

AUR leader George Simion stated after the consultations at Cotroceni Palace that forming a stable governing majority is not possible without his party’s involvement. He maintained that AUR came to the discussions with the president with its own proposal for prime minister.