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Romanians will see air quality in real time. Ministry of Environment changes reporting method

13:29, 07 Nov. 2025
Romanians will find out air quality in real time: The Ministry of Environment is changing the monitoring system, moving from 24-hour averages to hourly pollution reporting, to avoid situations in which official sensors show “clean air” during serious pollution episodes.

BNR launches an anniversary coin dedicated to the Centenary of the Romanian Chess Federation

13:28, 07 Nov. 2025
The BNR marks the Centenary of the Romanian Chess Federation by launching, on November 10, 2025, an anniversary coin made of copper-plated tombac, with a face value of 1 leu and a limited edition of 5,000 copies.

Nicușor Dan asks the private sector to replace the state and come up with ready-made policies

13:27, 07 Nov. 2025
President Nicușor Dan told business representatives at the "Dialogue for Development" Summit that the Romanian state currently lacks the administrative capacity to develop efficient policies and that the private sector must temporarily intervene with "ready-made" solutions.

Ilie Bolojan announced that he will go to Parliament to provide the explanations requested by MPs

13:07, 07 Nov. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will go to Parliament to provide the explanations requested by MPs. PSD and AUR requested the Prime Minister's presence after the Americans' announcement regarding the withdrawal of some troops from Romania.

Alexandru Rogobete: almost 30% decrease in unjustified sick leaves in the third quarter

16:37, 06 Nov. 2025
Alexandru Rogobete, the Minister of Health, announced on Thursday that the measures adopted this summer to reduce unjustified sick leaves have had visible results, registering a decrease of almost 28% for the third quarter, compared to the same period last year.

Bears that enter towns can be shot. Large fines for those who feed them

16:35, 06 Nov. 2025
Bears that enter towns and pose a danger to people's lives can be shot immediately, according to an ordinance approved on Thursday, Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu announced. Those who feed the bears will receive a fine of between 10,000 and 30,000 lei.

Ministry of Finance allocates 319.5 million lei for the continuity of social services

16:34, 06 Nov. 2025
The Ministry of Finance has decided to allocate 319.5 million lei from the Reserve Fund for financing social services for children, people with disabilities and the elderly across the country.

Senator proposes that the state take over the steel plant in Galaţi

16:31, 06 Nov. 2025
A senator proposes that the Romanian state take over the steel plant in Galaţi and list it on the stock exchange. Liberty Galaţi, the largest steel plant in the country, is going through a difficult period from an economic point of view.

The medical heliport in Galați will be connected to the hospital through a spectacular walkway

12:59, 04 Nov. 2025
The works on the heliport and multi-storey parking lot in the yard of the St. Apostle Andrei County Emergency Hospital in Galați are nearing completion. Currently, the connecting walkways between the heliport, the SMURD emergency room and the Emergency Reception Unit are being installed.

Georgescu on Anca Alexandrescu’s candidacy: I’m not disappointed, there will be no free elections

12:56, 04 Nov. 2025
Călin Georgescu, present at the police station to sign the judicial control, says he is not disappointed or angry with Anca Alexandrescu's decision to enter the race for the capital's mayor. However, he warns that "there is no longer any certainty that these elections will be free".

Bolojan on the romanian who died in the collapse of the building: We hoped until the last moment

12:52, 04 Nov. 2025
We all hoped, until the last moment, that our compatriot trapped in the collapsed building in Rome would be saved, says Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. He sends condolences to the family and thanks the Italian teams for the intervention.

Nicușor Dan will receive NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at Cotroceni on Wednesday

12:48, 04 Nov. 2025
President Nicușor Dan will receive, on Wednesday, at Cotroceni Palace, Mark Rutte, who is on his first visit to Romania since taking over NATO leadership. Discussions will focus on the security of the Eastern Flank and the strengthening of Romania's defense capabilities.

Sorin Grindeanu on Nicușor Dan’s participation in Drulă’s launch: He needs support

14:13, 03 Nov. 2025
The interim president of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, said on Monday that he was not bothered by Nicușor Dan's participation in the launch of the USR candidate for mayor of the capital, considering that "Drulă needs support."

Searches in Bihor in a case of tax evasion and embezzlement involving the Micula brothers

14:02, 03 Nov. 2025
Police are searching several company headquarters in Bihor County in a complex case of tax evasion and embezzlement. The damage is related to illegal state aid amounting to approximately €400 million.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to visit Bucharest on Wednesday

13:59, 03 Nov. 2025
The next edition of the NATO-Industry Forum will take place in Bucharest on November 5-6, 2025, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte attending the event.

The government allocates 67.6 million lei for the organization of partial local elections

14:37, 31 Oct. 2025
The government has allocated 67.6 million lei for the organization of partial local elections on December 7, 2025, with most of the funds going to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Permanent Electoral Authority.

The cost of government financing has fallen. Nazare: Fiscal discipline is validated by the markets

14:24, 31 Oct. 2025
Achieving a long-term borrowing cost of 6.93% is not a coincidence, but proof that fiscal discipline is validated by the markets, says Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare, following a new government bond swap operation.

Marius-Gabriel Lazurca appointed presidential advisor and national security advisor

14:22, 31 Oct. 2025
Marius-Gabriel Lazurca was appointed on Friday by President Nicușor Dan as presidential advisor and national security advisor.

Three detained in Rahova explosion accused of failing to fulfill their duties

14:28, 30 Oct. 2025
The three people detained in connection with the October 17 explosion in a Bucharest apartment building failed to properly fulfill their legal or professional duties regarding the identification of the type of defect in the gas supply system, prosecutors said on Thursday.

Oana Gheorghiu was sworn in as deputy prime minister. Grindeanu did not attend

14:25, 30 Oct. 2025
Oana Gheorghiu was sworn in as deputy prime minister on Thursday morning. PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu, who is also president of the Chamber of Deputies, did not attend the ceremony.

Horațiu Potra: I want to return to the country voluntarily. Announcement sent through lawyer

14:23, 30 Oct. 2025
Horațiu Potra sent a message through his lawyer, Șerban Moga, saying that he wants to return to the country voluntarily to prove his innocence. Potra had this discussion on Thursday with the United Arab Emirates Public Prosecutor's Office.

The Patriarchate extends the worship program at the National Cathedral until November 5

15:08, 29 Oct. 2025
The Romanian Patriarchate has announced the extension of the worship program at the National Cathedral, including nighttime hours, until Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at midnight. This decision comes in response to the large number of pilgrims wishing to visit the Holy Altar.

Oana Gheorghiu: My previous opinions do not bind the Romanian state

14:59, 29 Oct. 2025
Oana Gheorghiu has stated that all opinions expressed on her personal Facebook account prior to her appointment as Deputy Prime Minister do not commit the Romanian state or government in any way.

Moșteanu, asked if the US withdrawal is a step backward: I wish it weren’t so

14:58, 29 Oct. 2025
Minister of National Defense Ionuț Moșteanu has stated that the only change regarding American troops will occur at the Kogălniceanu base, from which the rotational brigade will depart.

The medical director of Buzău County Hospital, aged 37, was found dead in the emergency room

14:22, 28 Oct. 2025
The medical director of Buzău County Hospital, Ștefania Szabo, was found dead on Tuesday morning in the emergency room. She was 37 years old.

Bolojan: The deficit target we are proposing for next year should be close to 6%

14:19, 28 Oct. 2025
Romania is proposing a deficit target of close to 6% for 2026, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday after meeting with Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy.

Valdis Dombrovskis: The deficit target for 2026 must be met

14:17, 28 Oct. 2025
The deficit target for 2026 must be met, and it is important for Romania to maintain access to international capital markets, European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday in Bucharest.

PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu confirmed that there was a discussion about freezing the minimum wage

14:41, 27 Oct. 2025
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu confirmed that there was a discussion within the coalition two weeks ago about freezing the minimum wage starting January 1, but circumstances have changed since then.

Trade unionists plan to protest on Wednesday

14:37, 27 Oct. 2025
Trade unionists plan to protest on Wednesday as Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan meets with trade unions and employers, according to Cartel Alfa leader Bogdan Hossu.

Gabriela Firea is transferring leadership of the PSD Bucharest Organization to Daniel Băluță

14:26, 27 Oct. 2025
PSD MEP Gabriela Firea, the former mayor of Bucharest, is transferring leadership of the PSD Bucharest Organization to Daniel Băluță, the mayor of Sector 4, who will be running for mayor of Bucharest.

Autopsy: Young people from Bacău found dead in Harghita died on October 20

14:33, 24 Oct. 2025
Preliminary autopsy findings regarding the two young individuals found dead in a car in Frumoasa, Harghita County, indicate that their deaths likely occurred on October 20, 2025.

Dan stated that there is no ongoing debate regarding magistrates’ pensions

14:21, 24 Oct. 2025
Romanian President Nicuşor Dan stated that there is no ongoing debate regarding magistrates' pensions, as there is a consensus that their current situation is abnormal. Therefore, he believes a referendum, as proposed by PNL First Vice President Ciprian Ciucu, is unnecessary.

Nicuşor Dan stated that many groups of people are not adequately protected by the Romanian state

14:20, 24 Oct. 2025
During a press conference prior to the European Council, Romanian President Nicuşor Dan stated that many groups of people are not adequately protected by the Romanian state.

Traffic Police clarifications regarding the incident at the Russian Embassy

14:39, 23 Oct. 2025
The DGPMB-Traffic Police Brigade has released an official statement regarding an incident that occurred last night at the Russian Embassy in Sector 1. A 53-year-old man attempted to force his way into the diplomatic headquarters.

The government is waiting the Constitutional Court’s reasoning for the new special pensions law

14:37, 23 Oct. 2025
The government currently lacks specific information about the new law on special pensions for magistrates, as the coalition has not yet reached a consensus on the issue. Executive spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu stated that the authorities are awaiting the Constitutional Court's reasoning.

„People should remain calm, as we are economically much stronger than Russia,” said Nicușor Dan

14:33, 23 Oct. 2025
"People should remain calm, as we are economically much stronger than Russia," said President Nicușor Dan when asked about General Fabien Mandon's statement. Mandon, the Chief of Staff of the French Army, indicated that the army is preparing for "a shock in three to four years."

High electricity prices in Romania, analyzed in EP. Decisive measures are called for

14:22, 22 Oct. 2025
The issue of high electricity prices in Romania is being debated in the European Parliament. Romanian MEP Dan Nica said that “decisive measures must be taken now” because the situation is seriously affecting the standard of living and the economy in Romania.

Nicușor Dan: Video surveillance systems in ICUs and UPUs become mandatory

14:03, 22 Oct. 2025
President Nicușor Dan says that through the law promulgated on Wednesday, which brings new regulations in the health sector, the installation of video surveillance systems in ICUs, emergency reception units and those intended for critical cardiac patients will become mandatory.

Chamber of Deputies adopts law on voluntary army

14:00, 22 Oct. 2025
The Chamber of Deputies adopted, on Wednesday, the draft law that allows Romanian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 to voluntarily follow a basic military training program lasting up to four months.

Explosion in Rahova: The pipeline and the electrical cables lifted will be examined

13:57, 22 Oct. 2025
The gas pipeline and the electrical cables lifted by the authorities after the explosion at the Rahova apartment building will be examined by the best specialists, the authorities announced on Wednesday.