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TAROM temporarily suspends flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut and Amman

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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

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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

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"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

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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.

MFA confirms two Romanians among those injured in Graz school shooting

13:47, 11 Iun. 2025
Two Romanian citizens were injured in the school shooting in Graz, Austria, and the Romanian Embassy is in contact with local authorities to monitor the situation and offer consular support.

Doctors issue preliminary diagnosis for former President Ion Iliescu

13:44, 11 Iun. 2025
Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu has been diagnosed with a locally advanced lung mass and remains under observation in intensive care, showing slight signs of improvement.

INS: In 2024, a household had, on average, income of 8,270 lei and expenses of 7,013 lei

13:14, 10 Iun. 2025
A household had, on average, income of 8,270 lei and expenses of 7,013 lei, according to data published on Tuesday by the INS.

Ministry of Culture Control Body sent to Brukenthal Museum

13:07, 10 Iun. 2025
Minister of Culture, Natalia Intotero, sent the ministry's Control Body to the Brukenthal National Museum, after information appeared in the press regarding the organization of a private event within the museum in Sibiu.

Nicușor Dan thanked the King of Spain for supporting the Romanian community in Spain

12:53, 10 Iun. 2025
President Nicușor Dan thanked King Felipe VI on Tuesday for the support granted by the Spanish authorities to the Romanian community in Spain during joint statements made in Cincu, Brașov County.

Victor Negrescu: The Republic of Moldova means a future in the European Union

13:07, 09 Iun. 2025
MEP Victor Negrescu had a meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean in Brussels and reaffirmed his constant support for the European path of the neighboring country.

Daniel Băluţă announces the start of works on the Unirii Floor and detours for cars

12:41, 09 Iun. 2025
The mayor of Sector 4 of the Capital, Daniel Băluţă, announced on Monday the start of works on the Unirii Floor. At first, work will be carried out in front of Manuc's inn and Unirii Park. The mayor announced which detours can be used by drivers.

The application dedicated to the electronic identity card, available since Monday on the MAI portal

12:38, 09 Iun. 2025
The Ministry of Internal Affairs announces on Monday that the application dedicated to the electronic identity card (CEI) is available for download on the institution's HUB electronic services portal, at: https://hub.mai.gov.ro/aplicatie-cei.

Romania’s ambassador to the USA met with Trump’s emissary for Ukraine

12:30, 09 Iun. 2025
Andrei Muraru, the Romanian ambassador to Washington, met with Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy for Ukraine to discuss security issues and Romania's support for Ukraine.

Transalpina reopens today with limited traffic

13:09, 06 Iun. 2025
Transalpina reopens today for the summer season, but with schedule restrictions. Until July 1, drivers can only drive between 09:00-20:00 on the Rânca-Curpăt section.

INS: Romania’s economy stagnated at the beginning of 2025

13:08, 06 Iun. 2025
Romania's economy did not show major changes compared to the end of last year in the first quarter of 2025. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remained at the same level in real terms compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics.

Survey. Almost 47% of employees would like a 4-day work week

13:06, 06 Iun. 2025
Work-life balance has become a priority for Romanian employees. Almost half of them would prefer a 4-day work week, a new survey shows.

IMF asks Romania to abandon flat rate: 25% tax for the rich, VAT at 21%

13:03, 06 Iun. 2025
The IMF is proposing a radical transformation of taxation to Romania to save EU funds: abandoning the flat rate in favor of a two-rate system, VAT increased to 21% and higher taxes on dividends and property.

The National Tennis Center in Bucharest has been renamed in honor of Simona Halep

12:49, 05 Iun. 2025
Starting Thursday, the National Tennis Center in Bucharest will bear the name Simona Halep, in recognition of the contribution that the former world leader had in promoting Romanian tennis internationally.

State aid worth over 279 million lei for the Oltenia Energy Complex

12:48, 05 Iun. 2025
The Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, announced that the Romanian Government has approved state aid worth over 279 million lei for the Oltenia Energy Complex. The project was initiated by the Ministry of Energy.

Nicușor Dan promises a long-term strategy for Romanian agriculture

12:45, 05 Iun. 2025
Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that the future government will present a medium- and long-term strategy for Romanian agriculture. The announcement was made during a speech held on Thursday at the National Forum "The Future of Agriculture".

Ivan: Praid Mine has been collapsing slowly since Sunday, which reduces the risk of a catastrophe

12:43, 05 Iun. 2025
Praid Salt Mine has been collapsing gradually for several days, an evolution that could last weeks or even months and that avoids a sudden collapse that would cause a catastrophe, the Minister of Economy announced.

Romania is facing a significant economic shock starting July 1, as warned by Romanian MEP Dan Nica

15:50, 04 Iun. 2025
Romania is facing a significant economic shock starting July 1, as warned by Romanian MEP Dan Nica. He raised concerns about the country's energy isolation from the rest of the EU, a situation shared by Bulgaria and Greece due to the lack of an interconnector between Austria and Hungary.

Constanța Casino was vandalized just days after its reopening

15:45, 04 Iun. 2025
The Casino in Constanța was vandalized just days after its reopening. Gold leaf was removed from the walls, and the freshly restored surfaces were kicked.

Romanian President: ”Our message is that we are serious people”

15:42, 04 Iun. 2025
Romanian President Nicușor Dan stated on Wednesday, "Our message is that we are serious people," emphasizing Romania's commitment to reducing its deficit within the European Union.

Interventions at Salina Praid: Line of defense to protect households affected by the flood

14:44, 02 Iun. 2025
A defense line about 750 meters long was made to protect as many of the households as possible that could be affected by a flood wave formed on the Corund stream caused by the sudden collapse of the floor of an old mine of Salina Praid.

CFR Călători launches Sun Trains on June 13-14

14:42, 02 Iun. 2025
The CFR Călători company announced that it is launching the Sun Trains, which connect several areas of the country to the coast, on June 13-14.

Bolojan: Any rational person understands that things cannot continue as they have been until now

14:41, 02 Iun. 2025
The interim president of the PNL, Ilie Bolojan, says that any rational person understands that things cannot continue the way they have been going until now. He states that there is a need to reduce state spending: "I think contact with reality is quite difficult".

Avangarde Survey: Nicuşor Dan and Ilie Bolojan, leaders of public trust

14:39, 02 Iun. 2025
Nicuşor Dan leads the political trust rankings with 44%, followed by Ilie Bolojan (40%). AUR dominates voting intentions in the parliamentary elections with 32%, and 3% of Romanians believe that Romania is going in the wrong direction, according to the latest survey conducted by Avangarde.

Ilie Bolojan: The procedure for reducing positions in the Senate has been completed

14:10, 30 Mai 2025
The President of the Senate, Ilie Bolojan, announced on Friday the completion of the procedure for reducing positions within the institution: Out of 796 positions, 649 remain.

Zegrean on the CCR decision: I really don’t understand why they made it now

14:08, 30 Mai 2025
Augustin Zegrean, former president of the Constitutional Court of Romania, said he does not understand why the current members of the CCR made the decision on Thursday regarding the asset declarations. However, Zegrean said that "the situation is not that serious".

Romania at risk of losing 11.9 billion euros from PNRR

14:01, 30 Mai 2025
The Minister of Investments and European Projects, Marcel Boloș, in a press conference held on Friday, warned that Romania currently has investments worth 11.9 billion euros at risk of non-implementation within the PNRR.

The underground dam at the Praid Salt Mine has collapsed

13:29, 29 Mai 2025
The National Salt Company SA announces the collapse of the underground dam at the Praid Salt Mine, as a result of hydrometeorological phenomena. Following the increase in the flow of the Corund stream, the activity of the Telegdy mine has been compromised.

Negrescu: 9 out of 10 public investments in Romania were made with European money

13:20, 29 Mai 2025
The Vice President of the European Parliament, the social democrat Victor Negrescu, announced on Thursday the launch of the first EUStory episode, which has as its theme the EU budget. 9 out of 10 public investments in Romania were made with European money, claims Negrescu.

Nicușor Dan, at the first public event as president: Let’s be united

13:06, 29 Mai 2025
Nicușor Dan participated on Thursday, in Carol Park in the capital, at an event dedicated to Heroes' Day, the first public event he is participating in as president of Romania.