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Romanian Parliament approves ban on housing allowances for MPs owning property in Bucharest

15:10
Romanian Parliament has voted to stop housing allowances for members of parliament who live or own property in Bucharest and the surrounding Ilfov region, aiming to reduce state expenses for parliamentarians' accommodation.

Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu in Intensive Care, Reported in Stable Condition

14:44
Ion Iliescu, former President of Romania, is currently hospitalized in the intensive care unit of the “Prof. Dr. Agrippa Ionescu” Emergency Clinical Hospital in Bucharest.

Romanian Unions Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Plans

14:30
Romania’s five major trade union confederations have requested an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to discuss the government’s proposed austerity measures. If no response is received by the end of the day, unions say they will turn to President Nicușor Dan.

Dan convenes first meeting of the Supreme National Defense Council in his term

13:11, 27 Iun. 2025
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, has convened the first meeting of the Supreme National Defense Council in his term. The agenda includes the situation in Ukraine, information on the phenomenon of tax evasion as a threat and risk to national security, and the situation at the Praid Salt Mine.

Romania opens a new path in international research

13:09, 27 Iun. 2025
The National Institute of Materials Physics in Măgurele has been given an important responsibility: to coordinate the international TRISE program, a UNESCO initiative that connects cutting-edge research with education in the exact sciences.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with bankers

13:08, 27 Iun. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met, on Friday morning, with representatives of the banking system. The topics addressed were the package of measures for fiscal consolidation, the current economic situation, financial stability and general development prospects.

„Celebration at the Palace, hunger in the dorms,” students chant in front of the Government

13:16, 26 Iun. 2025
Students unhappy with scholarship cuts took to the streets in several cities across the country to protest against the government’s new fiscal measures.

Nicușor Dan, ahead of the European Council: We will have a paragraph on Moldova

13:13, 26 Iun. 2025
‘Romania's interests are centred on the Republic of Moldova and, at Romania's initiative, the final declaration will include a paragraph on the Republic of Moldova’, says Romanian President Nicușor Dan, ahead of the European Council meeting.

Elena Udrea finds out on Thursday if she will escape jail

13:12, 26 Iun. 2025
Elena Udrea will find out on Thursday whether she will escape jail. The decision will be taken by the magistrates of the Ploiești Court. Earlier this week, Udrea received a favourable recommendation for conditional release from the commission of the Târgșor Penitentiary.

Cristian Bușoi appointed member of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency

13:09, 25 Iun. 2025
Cristian Bușoi has been appointed by the European Parliament as a member of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Ministry of Development proposes eliminating allowances for ATOP members

13:08, 25 Iun. 2025
The Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration launched a draft normative act for public debate on Wednesday, proposing the elimination of allowances for members of the Territorial Authorities of Public Order (ATOP), in order to reduce administrative costs.

PNL Iași President: Works on the Unirii Highway are blocked. We risk losing PNRR funds

13:05, 25 Iun. 2025
PNL MP Alexandru Muraru has conveyed, through an official press statement, that the works on the Unirii Highway (A8) are seriously delayed, and the European funds from the PNRR could be lost if urgent measures are not taken.

Romania and France discuss strengthening the Battle Group in Cincu

13:04, 25 Iun. 2025
The defense ministers of Romania and France discussed on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, the strengthening of the allied presence in Cincu and the increase of cooperation in the Black Sea region.

Mircea Geoană’s Brother-in-Law, Ionuț Costea, to Be Handed Over to Romanian Authorities

12:56, 24 Iun. 2025
Mircea Geoană’s brother-in-law, Ionuț Costea, is scheduled to be handed over to Romanian authorities on Tuesday.

Sorin Grindeanu Hands Over Romania`s Ministry of Transport to Ciprian Șerban

12:51, 24 Iun. 2025
Sorin Grindeanu is handing over his mandate as Minister of Transport to Ciprian Șerban. He stated that Romania has reached 1,300 kilometers of highways and express roads, and the goal of 1,500 kilometers by the end of the year remains in place.

Eugen Rădulescu: This is the best governing program I’ve seen in 35 years

12:49, 24 Iun. 2025
Eugen Rădulescu, advisor to the governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), expressed optimism regarding the economic measures included in the current governing program.

Kelemen Hunor: State reform is a diet

13:48, 23 Iun. 2025
On Monday, after signing the coalition agreement, UDMR president Kelemen Hunor commented on the structure of the future government, the fiscal adjustments planned for autumn, the maintenance of the general VAT rate, and pension taxation.

The hearing for ministers will begin after lunch

13:46, 23 Iun. 2025
The hearing for ministers will begin after lunch, and the vote in Parliament is scheduled for the afternoon, Ilie Bolojan announced on Monday following the signing of the political agreement to form the governing coalition.

Political agreement between coalition parties foresees rotating prime minister

13:44, 23 Iun. 2025
The political agreement signed by the PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, and the Minority Group establishes a rotation for the position of Prime Minister.

The PSD has not ruled out the possibility of a government led by a technocratic prime minister

13:20, 20 Iun. 2025
The PSD has not ruled out the possibility of a government led by a technocratic prime minister. Marius Budăi mentioned that "if such a situation arises, it is crucial for politically appointed ministers to collaborate with him."

The USR has decided to postpone its vote on joining the government

13:18, 20 Iun. 2025
The USR has decided to postpone its vote on joining the government due to the ongoing conflict between Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan. In a statement, the party announced, “We have decided to reschedule the meeting for a date when the parties willing to assume office reach a final agreement.”

Florin Roman: Dan’s main promise, in the case of Ilie Bolojan’s non-nomination, broken

13:13, 20 Iun. 2025
There is tension within the National Liberal Party (PNL) due to disagreements between Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan. Florin Roman, the party's vice president, emphasized the need for the party president to take action and appoint a prime minister during an interview with RFI.

Ion Iliescu is currently conscious, with a stable heart rate

13:10, 20 Iun. 2025
Ion Iliescu is currently conscious, with a stable heart rate, and is receiving minimal respiratory assistance while on oxygen. He remains in the intensive care unit.

Hurezeanu: There is a chance to find out by the end of the year if Romania can re-enter Visa Waiver

13:58, 18 Iun. 2025
Romania is expected to learn by the end of this year whether it can meet U.S. expectations for re-entry into the Visa Waiver Programme, following improvements in bilateral political relations, according to Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu.

PNL Vice-President Robert Sighiartău: The idea of a government rotation is totally wrong

14:34, 17 Iun. 2025
The idea of a government rotation, as proposed by the PSD, is totally wrong, said PNL Vice-President Robert Sighiartău on Tuesday.

ANPC: Dead bugs and insects found in a bakery shop in Bucharest

14:32, 17 Iun. 2025
ANPC inspectors who conducted a check at a bread and bakery shop in Bucharest found dead bugs and insects, among other violations. The business was fined, and the inspectors ordered a temporary suspension of operations.

Negrescu: Europe risks losing the race for competitiveness

13:55, 17 Iun. 2025
“Europe risks losing the race for competitiveness if it does not invest seriously in people,” said MEP Victor Negrescu.

Bad weather has worsened ground instability at one of the country’s most important lignite mines

12:59, 16 Iun. 2025
Bad weather has worsened ground instability at one of the country’s most important lignite mines, prompting companies to withdraw their equipment and relocate production to avoid impacting the power plant.

Unions: Government to be formed by June 30, tough tax measures in the pipeline

12:46, 16 Iun. 2025
Discussions at Cotroceni Palace have concluded, with union leaders warning that severe fiscal measures will soon be announced for Romanians, potentially including tax increases.

Former President Ion Iliescu has been diagnosed with lung cancer

12:45, 16 Iun. 2025
Former President Ion Iliescu has been diagnosed with lung cancer. This confirmation comes from Prof. Dr. Agrippa Ionescu Emergency Clinical Hospital, following medical evaluations that indicated the condition is oncological in nature.

TAROM temporarily suspends flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman

12:58, 13 Iun. 2025
TAROM announced that flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman have been temporarily suspended due to the conflict in the region.

The unemployment rate in the first quarter of the year was 6.2%, increasing

12:57, 13 Iun. 2025
The unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2025 was 6.2%, increasing by 0.3 percentage points compared to that recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to INS data published on Friday.

Teodorovici: We must grant big tech companies a better regime than their countries

12:54, 13 Iun. 2025
"We must grant big tech companies a favorable or better regime than the countries in which they are now, today, located," said former Minister of Economy and Finance, Eugen Teodorovici, on Friday.

Nicuşor Dan: Even today, the Justice has not pronounced a final decision in the ”Mineriada” case

12:37, 13 Iun. 2025
Romanian President Nicuşor Dan claims, on Friday, that the mining riot of June 13-15 represents one of the most painful moments in history and that even after 35 years, the Justice has not pronounced a final decision in this case.

Inflation reached 5.5% in May, the highest level in recent months

12:50, 12 Iun. 2025
Prices increased by 0.46% compared to April, with food registering the highest increase by 0.89% in a single month.

New dedicated lanes for public transport in three key points in the Capital

12:47, 12 Iun. 2025
New dedicated lanes for public transport have been set up on three important streets in the center of the Capital, announced Mayor General Stelian Bujduveanu on Thursday.

Bogdan Ivan: There is an evolution in the level of hydrotechnical works at Praid

12:41, 12 Iun. 2025
"The data I received from my colleagues in the last hour show an evolution in the level of hydrotechnical works" at Praid, declared Thursday morning the Minister of Economy, Bogdan Ivan.

Romania starts drone production this summer in Brașov

12:39, 12 Iun. 2025
Environment Minister Mircea Fechet announced that Romania will start drone production this summer at Carfil Brașov, following a protocol concluded between this company and an American firm for technological transfer.

Sorin Grindeanu: We need a leaner state

13:54, 11 Iun. 2025
Sorin Grindeanu stated that all parties involved in forming the new government agree on the need to cut state spending and streamline public structures as part of ensuring social fairness and reducing inefficiencies.

Victor Negrescu: Digitalization must become a national priority

13:51, 11 Iun. 2025
Victor Negrescu emphasized that Romania’s future government must prioritize digitalization to create a more efficient, transparent, and citizen-focused administration.