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Official statistics on motorways and expressways in Romania

13:59, 21 Nov. 2025
Cristian Pistol, the general director of the National Company for the Administration of Road Infrastructure, presented statistics on the construction of motorways and expressways in Romania. CNAIR is the engine of investments in the PNRR, was Pistol's conclusion.

Surprise from Washington. Petrotel Refinery can continue to operate

13:58, 21 Nov. 2025
The Petrotel Refinery can continue to operate. The unit has been exempted from sanctions until mid-December, as announced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury Department. The clarification should calm the fuel market.

Nicuşor Dan wants uniform salary: People are also leaving the Presidential Administration

13:47, 21 Nov. 2025
President Nicuşor Dan says that Romania must return to a uniform salary law. He claims that people are also leaving the Presidential Administration because salaries are not equivalent for similar positions.

Government: World Bank willing to support financing the budget deficit, provided reforms continue

13:45, 21 Nov. 2025
World Bank representatives expressed their willingness to continue supporting Romania in financing the budget deficit, provided reforms continue, during a meeting held on Friday with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

The project on magistrates’ pensions, sent to the CSM

14:57, 20 Nov. 2025
The draft on magistrates' pensions will be sent to the CSM for approval on Thursday, announced Ioana Nadina Dogioiu, the spokesperson of the Government.

Horațiu Potra, brought to Romania from Dubai

14:56, 20 Nov. 2025
 Horațiu Potra is brought to Romania from Dubai on Thursday. "Georgescu's mercenary" is accused of attempted coup d'état. Potra said she wants to return to the country to prove her innocence to the authorities

Moșteanu, about the SAFE loan: The interest rate is 3% with a repayment term of up to 40 years

14:54, 20 Nov. 2025
Thursday's Government meeting had as its central topic of discussion the draft ordinance that establishes the measures necessary to implement the EU regulation for contracting funds through the SAFE - Security Action for Europe program.

Pîslaru about the PNRR milestone regarding special pensions: It does not guarantee that Romania will be able to recover the money

14:52, 20 Nov. 2025
The Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragoș Pîslaru, said that Romania will send a letter to the EC on November 28 detailing the steps taken to carry out the reform of magistrates' pensions, warning that this step does not guarantee the recovery of the related amount.

A mini-vacation is coming for Romanians. What days off are there in 2025

13:46, 19 Nov. 2025
Romanians will enjoy a three day break at the start of winter because the 2025 National Day falls on a Monday, followed by another four day holiday period at the end of December tied to the winter celebrations.

36 locomotives and 60 passenger cars, modernized in 2025, through PNRR

13:41, 19 Nov. 2025
CFR Călători is advancing a major PNRR-funded program to modernize its locomotives and passenger cars, aiming to have 96 upgraded rolling stock units in service by the end of 2025.

Doctor Flavia Groșan died

13:39, 19 Nov. 2025
Pulmonologist Flavia Groșan has died after weeks in serious condition, closing a career marked by national attention and controversy over her unconventional COVID-19 treatment approach.

PSD leader harshly attacks Bolojan: local tax increase is aberrant and harmful

13:37, 19 Nov. 2025
Ionuț Pucheanu strongly criticizes the planned 75 percent local tax increase, arguing that it harms residents of Galați and deprives the city of resources it needs for development.

Kelemen Hunor: After magistrates, the reform of military and law enforcement pensions follows

12:45, 18 Nov. 2025
UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor told RFI that, after the completion of the magistrates’ pension reform, there will be increased attention to pensions in the military and law enforcement sectors, where the retirement age is lower and the amount of service pensions is significantly higher. „The magistrates were right and reproached us for starting with them. […]

Romanian cities that appear in the top of the safest communities in the world

12:43, 18 Nov. 2025
Three cities in Romania have been included in the top of the safest communities in the world. They are Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara and Brașov. They are better than large cities such as Riyadh, Warsaw and Copenhagen.

New hybrid turf on Cluj Arena. Capacity increased fivefold

12:34, 18 Nov. 2025
The turf on Cluj Arena, the stadium that hosts the University of Cluj, has been changed. The new hybrid playing surface has a capacity five times greater than the previous one.

Ludovic Orban, dismissed from the position of presidential advisor – sources

12:27, 18 Nov. 2025
President Nicușor Dan dismissed Ludovic Orban from the position of presidential advisor. The former liberal leader was responsible for the Department of Internal Policy.

A ship carrying LPG was hit by a drone on the Danube. A Romanian village is being evacuated

14:22, 17 Nov. 2025
 A ship carrying LPG was hit by a drone while passing through the Danube. The incident occurred on Monday. A Romanian village is being evacuated.

Coalition leaders meet Monday evening for a decision on magistrates’ pensions – sources

14:15, 17 Nov. 2025
Coalition leaders are meeting Monday, at 6:00 p.m., to make a decision on the reform of magistrates' pensions, political sources tell MEDIAFAX.

„UB Researchers Map” – the interactive platform where researchers can stand out

14:13, 17 Nov. 2025
The University of Bucharest launches the "UB Researchers Map", an interactive platform that promotes the international presence of researchers from the university.

Bolojan’s response, asked when he will stop with tax increases and revenue cuts

14:58, 14 Nov. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was asked, on Friday, when he will stop with tax increases and revenue cuts."We should stop as soon as possible", Bolojan answered, to Radio Europa Liberă.

PSD insists on the Economic Stimulus Program

14:54, 14 Nov. 2025
PSD insists on the implementation of the Program it proposed to stimulate economic activities and categorically reaffirms that it will not support any other package of government measures that will not include these proposals.

Start for the Focșani-Brăila Expressway

14:50, 14 Nov. 2025
The National Road Investment Company issued the start order for the Focșani-Brăila Expressway contract on Friday and set December 2 as the date for the start of the design phase, announced Minister Ciprian Șerban.

Ilie Bolojan announces that several state-owned companies will be liquidated

14:48, 14 Nov. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that several state-owned companies will be liquidated. Bolojan confirmed the name of one of them. The final list will be announced next week.

Avangarde Poll: Who leads the top of Bucharest residents’ preferences for the Capital City Hall

14:33, 12 Nov. 2025
A new poll conducted by Avangarde in early November 2025 places the mayor of Sector 4, Daniel Băluță (PSD), at the top of voting intentions for the Capital City Hall.

The „Nordis” Law was approved unanimously

14:26, 12 Nov. 2025
The Chamber of Deputies, the decision-making body, approved, on Wednesday, unanimously, the long-awaited "Nordis Law", the project that changes the rules of the real estate market and limits the advances required by developers.

Dan on a possible takeover of Lukoil: The refinery is important, not the share of gas stations

14:17, 12 Nov. 2025
Romanian President Nicușor Dan provided clarifications on Wednesday regarding a possible takeover of Lukoil in Romania. Asked if there was a discussion with the Government on this issue, Nicușor Dan explained that there is a working group at the governmental level, of which he is informed.

Nicușor Dan, asked about the release of corrupt officials: A very bad signal for society

14:14, 12 Nov. 2025
President Nicușor Dan claims that the sense of justice is seriously affected, answering a question regarding the release of corrupt officials in recent times.

Mihai Barbu resigns from the leadership of the Railway Reform Authority

13:24, 11 Nov. 2025
Mihai Barbu, the president of the Railway Reform Authority, announced that he is resigning. The decision was announced after the National Anticorruption Directorate placed him under judicial control. He is suspected of using his influence to obtain undue benefits.

Dozens of Romanian Customs Authority chiefs to be reassigned to enforcement positions

13:21, 11 Nov. 2025
Dozens of Romanian Customs Authority chiefs will be reassigned to enforcement positions. The announcement was made on Tuesday by AVR representatives. The institution is thus beginning a broad reorganization process that will not affect employees in the enforcement area.

Oana Țoiu, after drones fell in Romania: We will increase the price that Russia pays

13:17, 11 Nov. 2025
"We will not hesitate to increase the price that Russia pays for such reckless and illegal actions", claims Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, after the attack on Ukrainian ports on the Danube.

Nicușor Dan, about Gheorghiu: „CSM reaction is exaggerated, I will not sign the criminal prosecution”

13:14, 11 Nov. 2025
Nicușor Dan considers that the CSM's reaction to Oana Gheorghiu's statement is exaggerated and announces that he will not sign the criminal prosecution request.

Grindeanu to Bolojan about coming to Parliament: You cannot come. It’s not possible

15:19, 10 Nov. 2025
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu stated that it is unacceptable for the prime minister to refuse to attend Parliament for briefings.

Bonuses of over 1,000 lei per month for young people entering the workforce for the first time

15:14, 10 Nov. 2025
Young people entering the workforce for the first time may benefit from state bonuses, according to a draft law from the Ministry of Labor.

Ștefan Pălărie on the reform of magistrates’ pensions: I expect us to submit it this week

15:12, 10 Nov. 2025
Ștefan Pălărie, the leader of the USR senators, announced that now that the Constitutional Court (CCR) has published its reasoning for rejecting the magistrates' pension reform, there are no obstacles to submitting a new bill.

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.