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Nicușor Dan will present the 2024 presidential election file in Copenhagen

14:50, 02 Oct. 2025
Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that he will present material prepared by the Romanian Prosecutor General regarding Russian disinformation in the upcoming December 2024 presidential elections.

Romania is preparing a joint venture with Ukraine for the production of drones

14:46, 02 Oct. 2025
Romania is set to sign a letter of intent with Ukraine to establish a joint venture for the production of drones.

Where do tourists go and how much does a night’s accommodation cost in the country’s major cities

13:56, 01 Oct. 2025
In Bucharest, a night's accommodation for two people costs between 150 and 600 lei, and in Brașov between 170 and 650 lei. In Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu or Timișoara it may be a little more expensive, but those who book in advance get discounts. Active excursions close to cities are in high demand.

Two out of three buyers expect price increases in the residential market

13:47, 01 Oct. 2025
Housing prices continue to rise in the country's major cities, but also at a national level. The number of Romanians who still expect a price collapse has dropped dramatically in 2025. Most buyers (65%) anticipate new increases in real estate, according to the results of a recent study.

Buzoianu announces drastic rent reduction at Apele Române: almost half after renegotiation

13:45, 01 Oct. 2025
Minister of the Environment, Diana Buzoianu, announces the reduction of the rent for the headquarters of "Apele Române" from 54,000 to 29,000 euros per month, after the renegotiation of the contract by the new director of the institution.

Mortgage rates increased in 2025; average rate in Bucharest to reach 49% of average salary

14:02, 30 Sept. 2025
Mortgage rates increased in relation to the average net salary this year, with the last months set to bring a new increase – however, the estimated level for the end of 2025 will be similar to that recorded in 2024 and significantly lower compared to that in 2023.

Romanian Parliament adopts declaration “Romania without domestic violence”

13:32, 30 Sept. 2025
The Romanian Parliament adopted on Tuesday, in a joint session of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, the Declaration “Romania without domestic violence”, through which it firmly condemns all forms of violence against women, children and other family members.

The “Rabla 2025” Mirage. Vouchers for classic cars were given out in just 13 minutes

13:29, 30 Sept. 2025
The “Rabla 2025” program has started, with a significantly reduced budget compared to previous editions. The budget for non-electric cars was exhausted in record time, in just 13 minutes, notes gandul.ro.

Călin Georgescu’s trial postponed due to magistrates’ protest

13:27, 30 Sept. 2025
The magistrates of the 1st District Court postponed the trial of the case in which Călin Georgescu is accused of legionary propaganda, after they considered that the trial was not "an emergency".

The application that reads the address data from the new Electronic Identity Card, functional

12:45, 29 Sept. 2025
The mobile application that reads the address data from the new Electronic Identity Card has become functional since Monday, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) announced.

Recean: Moldova has shown the whole world that we are a fearless, smart and dignified people

12:42, 29 Sept. 2025
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, sent a message of gratitude to the citizens in the context of the parliamentary elections. He thanked them for the “incredible lesson of dignity, courage and love of nation”.

Nicușor Dan: Respect for the vote of the citizens of Moldova and continued support from Romania

12:39, 29 Sept. 2025
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, congratulated the citizens of the Republic of Moldova for the dignity and courage they showed in the parliamentary elections. The Head of State reiterated Romania's support for the country's European path.

The Competition Council is analyzing the takeover of Napolact

13:50, 26 Sept. 2025
The Competition Council is currently reviewing the transaction in which Bonafarm Zrt. plans to acquire FrieslandCampina Romania Holding B.V. and, indirectly, FrieslandCampina Romania S.A.

Grindeanu: Green light for the Pașcani hydroelectric power plant, as requested by the PSD

13:48, 26 Sept. 2025
Interim President of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, stated on Friday that the Ministry of the Environment's approval for the Pașcani hydroelectric power plant is "the only rational and common-sense decision."

AUR has announced its withdrawal from the electoral race in the Republic of Moldova

13:46, 26 Sept. 2025
The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) has announced its withdrawal from the electoral race in the Republic of Moldova, scheduled for September 28.

Abrudean: The stakes of the elections in the Republic of Moldova are important for all of Europe

15:21, 25 Sept. 2025
The elections in the Republic of Moldova have important stakes for all of Europe, says the President of the Senate in Bucharest, Mircea Abrudean, on RFI, who hopes that pro-Europeans will win Sunday's parliamentary election.

Şerban: Government allocates funds for continuation of major infrastructure projects

15:20, 25 Sept. 2025
The Government adopted on Thursday a package of decisions that ensures the continuation of major road infrastructure projects, through the allocation of necessary funds for expropriations and correction of technical documentation, announced the Minister of Transport, Ciprian Şerban.

Government extends commercial markup cap on basic foods until march 2026

15:19, 25 Sept. 2025
The commercial markup cap on basic agri-food products is being extended until March 31, 2026, through an Emergency Ordinance adopted by the Government on Thursday.

Grindeanu on Bolojan’s replacement: I do not agree with the idea that Ilie Bolojan must leave

13:20, 24 Sept. 2025
The interim president of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, declared on Wednesday that this coalition must last until 2028, and in 2027 "that switch" must take place, so he does not agree with the idea that Ilie Bolojan must leave the position of prime minister.

Romanian auto market accelerates – strong growth in all segments

13:17, 24 Sept. 2025
The Romanian auto sector had an excellent July, with a growth of 16.7% compared to the same month in 2024. Adjusting for seasonal factors, the advance remains solid at 14.0%.

The simple motion against the Minister of the Environment, Diana Buzoianu, was rejected

13:04, 24 Sept. 2025
The simple motion against the Minister of the Environment, Diana Buzoianu, initiated by AUR, was rejected on Wednesday, with 200 votes "against" and 87 "for".

How the CCR motivates the rejection of the complaint regarding the reform of ANRE, ASF and ANCOM

13:02, 24 Sept. 2025
The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) rejected on Wednesday, with unanimous votes, the objection of unconstitutionality filed by AUR, SOS and POT regarding the Law on streamlining the activity of some autonomous administrative authorities.

Study: 16% of Romanians trust AI and 6% in influencers when choosing products or services

13:02, 23 Sept. 2025
Only 16% of Romanians trust AI and 6% in influencers when choosing online products or services, while the majority still rely on family or friends, according to a recent study.

A7 Ploieşti-Buzău Motorway: Works on Lot 3 Reached 81%

13:01, 23 Sept. 2025
Works on Lot 3 (Pietroasele - Buzău Municipality) of the A7 Ploieşti-Buzău Motorway have reached a physical stage of 81%, on the 13.9 kilometers of this sector.

Minus 2 degrees Celsius towards the end of the week – radical change in temperature

13:00, 23 Sept. 2025
Romania is preparing for a radical change in temperature towards the end of this week, with minimums that will reach minus 2 degrees Celsius in depressions, where frost will also form, Elena Mateescu announces on Antena 3 CNN.

Rogobete on paracetamol side effects: I requested an informed opinion

12:51, 23 Sept. 2025
Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete said on Tuesday that he had asked the National Medicines Agency for an opinion on paracetamol side effects, after Donald Trump advised pregnant women not to take the drug because it is "probably associated with a very high risk of autism".

Alert in schools across the Capital. An anonymous email announces the massacre of several students

14:29, 22 Sept. 2025
There was an alert in schools and hospitals in Bucharest and several counties across the country on Monday. An anonymous email sent to the School Inspectorate of Sector 2, then to schools and hospitals nationwide, announces the massacre of several people, including students.

Nazare: There is no discussion of new tax increases to cover the budget deficit

14:28, 22 Sept. 2025
Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare rejects speculation regarding the introduction of new taxes to reduce the budget deficit.

ANAF „has caused a great deal of disappointment,” admits Minister Nazare

14:26, 22 Sept. 2025
Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare acknowledges that ANAF "has caused a great deal of disappointment over time," but rejected the proposal to dismantle the institution, instead advocating for reform by 2026.

Is there a risk of blackouts in Romania? The Energy Minister’s response

14:02, 19 Sept. 2025
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says that by the end of 2025, i.e. in three and a half months, Romania should close all the coal-fired power plants currently in operation.

Manager of Caransebeș Emergency Hospital arrested for accepting bribes

14:00, 19 Sept. 2025
The manager of Caransebeș Municipal Emergency Hospital, Singh Bhupinder, was arrested on Friday for taking a bribe of 250,000 lei from a contractor in exchange for awarding him a repair contract worth over 900,000 lei, paid for from public funds.

Călin Georgescu: My case, an exact replica of Trump’s

16:03, 17 Sept. 2025
Călin Georgescu, who has been charged with attempting to undermine the constitutional order, claims that the indictment is "a carbon copy" of the case against former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Supporters of Călin Georgescu clashed with riot police as he left the Ilfov Police headquarters

15:59, 17 Sept. 2025
Supporters of Călin Georgescu clashed with riot police as he left the Ilfov Police headquarters. One individual was pulled from the crowd by officers and fined for disturbing the peace.

Coalition postpones decision on extending food price cap for one week – sources

15:18, 17 Sept. 2025
The issue of capping prices on basic foodstuffs was discussed on Monday during a meeting of the governing coalition. However, a final decision was postponed until next week, as PNL leaders requested additional time for analysis.

Romanian firefighters successfully completed their support mission in Greece

13:28, 16 Sept. 2025
40 Romanian firefighters and nine special vehicles returned home after two weeks of supporting the Greek authorities in the fight against vegetation fires, within the framework of the European pre-positioning program.

Alex Florența: The goal of the Russian hybrid war against Romania – weakening the state from within

13:25, 16 Sept. 2025
Prosecutor General Alex Florența warns that the hybrid war waged by Russia against Romania aims to mislead and polarize the population, create social tensions and pressure on institutions, with the ultimate goal being to weaken the state from within.

New terminal at Henri Coandă Airport: nine design offers from major international firms

13:23, 16 Sept. 2025
The National Airports Company of Bucharest has received nine offers from engineering consortia from home and abroad for the design of the largest passenger terminal in Romania, part of a project estimated at 40 million euros.

Economy Minister Radu Miruță: Coal remains essential for energy production after 2026

13:21, 16 Sept. 2025
Economy Minister Radu Miruță says that Romania cannot give up coal-based energy production after 2026, emphasizing that it remains an essential solution for fair prices, energy security and economic recovery, until viable alternatives emerge.

Manole: 5,000 mothers will receive financial support to reintegrate into the labor market

14:02, 15 Sept. 2025
On Monday, Labor Minister Florin Manole presented the details of a support program for mothers who want to reintegrate into the labor market, part of the economic recovery package proposed by the Ministry of Labor.

Manole on the trade union protest: Human resources may be subject to reallocation

14:00, 15 Sept. 2025
On Monday, Labor Minister Florin Manole reaffirmed his support for public administration trade unions and categorically rejected the idea of mass layoffs. He proposed reallocating staff to sectors in need of human resources.