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Ministry of Environment announces acceleration of Natura 2000 reform to avoid European sanctions

14:53, 19 Feb. 2026

The Ministry of Environment announces, through a press release, significant progress in the infringement case opened by the European Commission, unblocking vital procedures and ensuring continued European funding for infrastructure projects.

Stability bonus for young people between 16 and 30 who are not working or studying

14:50, 19 Feb. 2026

On Thursday, the government discussed an ordinance introducing a stability bonus for young people between 16 and 30 who are not working or studying. Long-term unemployed included in active measures.

Bolojan met with Moody’s rating agency. Discussions about the 6.2% deficit target and the PNRR

14:49, 19 Feb. 2026

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan welcomed representatives of Moody's rating agency to Victoria Palace on Thursday for the periodic assessment of Romania's economy. The head of the executive presented the budget deficit target for 2026 and stressed the importance of completing the PNRR projects by August.

Red code for snowfall in Bucharest: triple number of calls to 112, most between 7-8 am

13:53, 18 Feb. 2026

During the red code for heavy snowfall, the 112 emergency center in Bucharest-Ilfov received over 1,600 calls, triple the usual daily average, mostly for ISU-SMURD and ambulance emergencies.

The Constitutional Court ruled that the Law on Special Pensions for Magistrates is constitutional

13:50, 18 Feb. 2026

The Constitutional Court ruled that the law cutting magistrates’ special pensions is constitutional, lowering future pensions and gradually raising the retirement age to 65, with penalties for early retirement.

Pîslaru, about the 231 million euros: „I can’t answer you if we recover the money”

13:47, 18 Feb. 2026

Minister Dragoș Pîslaru considers the removal of special pensions a long-awaited reform and an act of social justice.

Bolojan’s first reaction after the CCR decision: we will take steps to recover the money

13:44, 18 Feb. 2026

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan views the Constitutional Court’s ruling on magistrates’ pensions as validation of the government’s approach.

Octavian Bellu, on his birthday. COSR: He made Romania the pole of world women’s gymnastics

15:19, 17 Feb. 2026

Octavian Bellu celebrates his birthday on Tuesday, and the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee (COSR) sent a message of appreciation for the coach who wrote history in women's gymnastics, stating that the renowned coach made Romania "the pole of world women's gymnastics".

Negrescu: A European tax on online gambling could bring billions for education

15:16, 17 Feb. 2026

PSD MEP Victor Negrescu resumed in the European Parliament plenary session the proposal for a European tax applied to the online gambling and betting industry, with funds directed towards education and addiction prevention policies.

New details about Nicuşor Dan’s upcoming state visit to the US. What Dan will discuss with Trump

15:13, 17 Feb. 2026

Romanian President Nicuşor Dan has provided details about his upcoming state visit to the US. It will have an economic component, Dan said. The date of the state visit will be set after Nicuşor Dan's participation in the Peace Council in Washington.

Nicușor Dan says he has 5 names for the heads of SIE and SRI

15:01, 17 Feb. 2026

A long list and a shorter list for the leadership of SIE and SRI, and on the short list there are five names each, says the President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, who is convinced that those he will propose for these positions will be voted on in Parliament.

Tomac on the Peace Council: Romania is simply responding to an invitation

14:46, 16 Feb. 2026

Romania is interested in seeing the peace process in the Gaza Strip yield results, says PMP MEP Eugen Tomac, honorary presidential advisor, on RFI. President Nicușor Dan announced that Romania will participate as an observer in the Peace Council initiated by White House chief Donald Trump.

Restricted traffic at the Ukrainian border: Work on the bridge over the Tisa River until April

14:43, 16 Feb. 2026

The Border Police has announced significant traffic restrictions at the Sighetu Marmației Border Crossing Point. Work on the historic bridge over the Tisa River, which connects Romania and Ukraine, will block road traffic for almost two months.

Searches in the capital and three counties in a cryptocurrency fraud case

14:41, 16 Feb. 2026

On Monday, police conducted searches at the home of an active military officer suspected of defrauding several people using a cryptocurrency platform.

Head of Court of Appeal on referendum in justice: I don’t know how we could proceed with it

16:07, 13 Feb. 2026

Liana Arsenie, president of the Bucharest Court of Appeal, questions whether judges should take part in a referendum on justice proposed by President Nicușor Dan, arguing that the initiative is political.

Bolojan on coalition conflicts: I am not afraid of any party or political leader

15:59, 13 Feb. 2026

Ilie Bolojan said he is not afraid of political pressure or coalition tensions and took office knowing tough decisions would follow, stressing that passing the budget quickly is the main priority.

Ilie Bolojan: From the second half of this year, we will see things settle down

15:53, 13 Feb. 2026

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says Romania’s technical recession is temporary, and after the impact of austerity measures fades in the coming months, the second half of the year should bring stability and create the basis for economic growth.

Government analyzes declaring Liberty Steel Plant a strategic objective

15:32, 12 Feb. 2026

The Government analyzes declaring Liberty Steel Plant a strategic objective. What Ioana Dogioiu says about the concordat and procedures.

MARD simplifies access to financing for farmers: debureaucratic procedures and support

15:30, 12 Feb. 2026

In the Government meeting of February 12, 2026, a Decision was approved to amend and supplement certain normative acts regarding guarantees in the field of agriculture, rural development, fisheries and aquaculture.

Drone debris found on Tuzla beach

15:29, 12 Feb. 2026

Debris that appears to be from a drone was found on Thursday on the beach in the Tuzla area.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, meeting with European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath

15:27, 12 Feb. 2026

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met on Thursday with European Commissioner for Justice Michael McGrath, for discussions regarding the rule of law, the functioning of the judicial system and the reform of magistrates' pensions, undertaken through the PNRR.

Romsilva: The forest road in the Băneasa forest has existed since 1974 and has never left the forest

15:23, 11 Feb. 2026

The National Forest Administration - Romsilva specifies that the forest road in the Băneasa forest has never left the forest fund and has not been the subject of any restitution.

Law for transparency in waste management: list of authorized companies to be published online

15:22, 11 Feb. 2026

Parliament approved on Wednesday the draft law that obliges the National Agency for Environment and Protected Areas to publish the updated list of all economic operators authorized to carry out waste management activities.

CCR postpones decision on magistrates’ pensions for the fifth time

15:20, 11 Feb. 2026

The judges of the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) postponed the decision on magistrates' pensions for the fifth time on Wednesday until February 18. This is the fifth postponement of the CCR in this controversial file.

10 million euros from PNRR for Destination Management Organizations

15:19, 11 Feb. 2026

Irineu Darău, Minister of Economy, announced the launch of a financing program worth 10 million euros, intended for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs). The funds come from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.

Bolojan: Starting next year, the mechanism for establishing local taxes will be modified

18:57, 10 Feb. 2026

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Tuesday that, starting next year, the mechanism for establishing local taxes will be modified.

Bacău. Romsilva wins lawsuit for over 43,000 hectares of forest

18:56, 10 Feb. 2026

On Tuesday, Romsilva announced that it won the lawsuit for the restitution of the property right of 43,227 hectares of forest in Bacău, and the area remains in the ownership of the state.

64% of young Europeans used AI in 2025. Romanians at the bottom of the ranking

18:54, 10 Feb. 2026

In 2025, almost 64% of young people in the European Union used Artificial Intelligence (AI). Romanian young people are at the bottom of this group, along with those in Italy and Poland.

Rapid sports base, modernized with 50 million lei

18:52, 10 Feb. 2026

The sports base of the Rapid Bucharest club will be modernized with 50 million Lei, announced the Minister of Transport, Ciprian Şerban, on Tuesday.

Romania has consumed over half of its stored gas, but remains above the EU average

15:05, 06 Feb. 2026

Romania has already extracted more than 50% of the gas stored in storage, but the current level remains above the European Union average. Authorities and operators estimate that the stocks are sufficient with more than a month left of the cold season.

Former President Iohannis’s protocol car put up for auction for 1,000 euros

15:04, 06 Feb. 2026

A protocol car of former President Klaus Iohannis will be put up for auction. The starting price set by the organizers is 1,000 euros. Luxury gold watches will also be sold during the auction.

DNA chief on recent cases: nothing was scheduled, others will follow

15:02, 06 Feb. 2026

DNA Chief, Marius Voineag, commented on the high-profile cases that have emerged in recent times. Nothing was scheduled, I am satisfied, others will follow, said Voineag.

Bolojan informs CCR: Romania risks losing 231 million euros from PNRR

14:58, 06 Feb. 2026

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has sent the Constitutional Court of Romania an information letter warning about the risks generated by the delay in the magistrates' pension law.

US announces that it wants to cooperate with Romania regarding critical minerals

15:04, 05 Feb. 2026

The US announced that it wants to cooperate with Romania regarding critical minerals. The announcement was made on Thursday through the US Embassy in Bucharest. Representatives of the Embassy in Bucharest published a message on their Facebook page. They claim that they want to collaborate with Romania regarding the consolidation of the sector. The collaboration […]

Manole announces support for pensioners in March and April. How much money will pensioners receive?

15:03, 05 Feb. 2026

Florin Manole, Minister of Labor, announces the granting of support for pensioners from the Solidarity Package proposed by the PSD. „Pensioners with small pensions have felt more than anyone the impact of the VAT increase and inflation last year. Through the Solidarity Package, we propose a very simple thing: let’s be careful not to leave […]

Nicușor Dan: The Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States of America is strong

15:01, 05 Feb. 2026

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, stated that the military exercises that took place in Smârdan and in which Romanian and American forces participated show the solidity and continuous development of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States. „The military exercises carried out in recent days in Smârdan, where Romanian forces trained alongside […]

Finance Minister: Parcel tax is a logistics tax that protects Romanian entrepreneurs

15:00, 05 Feb. 2026

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said that no decision has been made at the Government level regarding a possible overlap of taxes on parcels from outside the European Union, taxes that were introduced in Romania, but which are also to be applied at the EU level. Minister Alexandru Nazare said in a press conference on Thursday […]