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The Army is acquiring drones through the SAFE program

15:43, 28 Mai 2026

The Army is acquiring drones through the SAFE program. On Thursday, Defense Minister Radu Miruţă announced the signing of a contract valued at over 30 million euros, funded by SAFE.

Mihai Dimian: I will work without pay for the remainder of this interim term

15:42, 28 Mai 2026

The Army is acquiring drones through the SAFE program. On Thursday, Defense Minister Radu Miruţă announced the signing of a contract valued at over 30 million euros, funded by SAFE.

Ciprian Ciucu signs the bid to host the Europa League final in Bucharest

15:40, 28 Mai 2026

The Mayor of Bucharest, Ciprian Ciucu, announced on Thursday that he has signed the Romanian Football Federation's bid to host the 2028 UEFA Europa League final at the National Arena. He also revealed plans for funding the modernization of the stadium.

Support for beekeepers: 15 euros for each registered bee colony

15:13, 27 Mai 2026

On Wednesday, the Chamber of Deputies voted on a bill introduced by UDMR lawmakers that aims to provide beekeepers with a subsidy of 15 euros for each registered bee colony. This support will be available until 2028 and will provide an annual subsidy of 15 euros per registered bee colony.

Bolojan on Europe’s gas supply: “Romania is in a favorable position; it must support transportation”

15:12, 27 Mai 2026

Ousted Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan emphasized Romania's advantageous position regarding natural gas due to its underground reserves and the need to support the transport of this resource to other European countries.

Does Nicuşor Dan have a solution to the political crisis? What did Bolojan say

15:11, 27 Mai 2026

Ousted Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan confirmed that he had several discussions with President Nicuşor Dan following the no-confidence vote, although he did not reveal the specifics of their conversations. The possibility of forming a technocratic government was discussed.

Cluj Woman Dies While Defending Her Daughter from Ex-Boyfriend, Who Had a Restraining Order

14:29, 26 Mai 2026

A 36-year-old woman from Luna commune, Cluj county, died while defending her daughter, an 18-year-old girl, from her jealous 18-year-old ex-boyfriend. He assaulted the current boyfriend, then went to the ex-girlfriend's home, where he stabbed the girl, her sister and her mother.

Traian Băsescu regained Moldovan citizenship. Maia Sandu: „We are waiting for you at home”

14:26, 26 Mai 2026

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, announced on Tuesday that Traian Băsescu has regained Moldovan citizenship. "Not only our brother, but also our fellow citizen". "We are waiting for you at home", says Maia Sandu.

Mircea Abrudean on the new wage law: It won’t please everyone

14:23, 26 Mai 2026

Senate President Mircea Abrudean said that the new wage law must be adopted as soon as possible, as it represents a PNRR milestone worth 770 million euros, stressing that a point has been reached where delays are no longer allowed.

Police officer placed in pretrial detention after allegedly demanding 12,000 euros

14:57, 25 Mai 2026

A police officer from Câmpulung has been taken into preventive custody for allegedly using his position to gain undue benefits. This officer, who is also the president of a local union branch, was arrested by DNA prosecutors on charges of influence peddling, according to a statement from the agency.

Romania and Ukraine will jointly produce drones, funded through SAFE

14:54, 25 Mai 2026

A statement from Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council revealed that Romanian officials held discussions with their counterparts in Kyiv regarding joint defense projects.

Liberals lash out at PSD: Ultimatum for Social Democrats

14:52, 25 Mai 2026

Political tensions are escalating in Romania. Gabriel Andronache, the leader of the PNL deputies, accuses the PSD of causing the political crisis and failing to propose any solutions nearly three weeks after the no-confidence motion resulted in the current government's downfall.

Pensions from Romania and the USA. The agreement that allows the cumulation of years of work comes i

13:55, 22 Mai 2026

From September 1, 2026, the Romania-USA agreement on social security comes into force, which allows people who have worked in both countries to cumulate their years of work for retirement. From September 1, 2026, Romanians who have worked in both Romania and the United States of America, as well as Americans who have worked in […]

PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR signed an agreement to adopt the new law on public sector wages

13:51, 22 Mai 2026

PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR signed, following a mediation process coordinated by the Presidential Administration, an agreement to adopt the new law on public sector wages by the end of the current parliamentary session. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR signed, following a mediation process coordinated by the Presidential Administration, an agreement to adopt the new […]

Bolojan, after the European Commission reduced Romania’s economic growth forecast

13:49, 22 Mai 2026

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday, during a press conference, that the reduction of the economic growth forecast by the European Commission was expected in the context of the war in Ukraine, the increase in energy prices, but also of global trade tensions.

Ilie Bolojan: The Doicești project has problems that we cannot deny

13:48, 22 Mai 2026

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan returned on Friday with explanations regarding the small modular reactors project in Doicești.

The elevator that fell in the CFR Palace had been overhauled the day before

15:00, 21 Mai 2026

The elevator that fell on Thursday in the CFR Palace had undergone a major overhaul just the day before the incident, work as a result of which the traction cables were completely replaced. There were seven people in the elevator, two of whom were CNAIR employees, sources told Mediafax.

Doiceşti SMR Project. Grindeanu attacks Bolojan: He must stop, he is a dismissed Prime Minister

14:59, 21 Mai 2026

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu has harshly attacked interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in the dispute over the Doiceşti nuclear reactor project. He must stop, he is a dismissed prime minister, he cannot discuss strategic partnerships, Grindeanu said.

Mario Iorgulescu remains with the final sentence of 8 years and 8 months in prison

14:58, 21 Mai 2026

The Bucharest Court of Appeal decided, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, to reject the appeals filed by the Prosecutor's Office attached to the Bucharest Tribunal and by Mario Iorgulescu, in the case of the fatal accident that occurred in 2019.

Wiz Khalifa Put on Romanian Police Wanted List After Failing to Serve Nine-Month Prison Sentence

14:07, 20 Mai 2026

American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been placed on the Romanian Police’s wanted persons list after Romanian courts handed him a final nine-month prison sentence for unlawful possession of risk-category drugs for personal use.

Tánczos Barna: “The pig and dairy sectors” are facing a difficult market situation

14:00, 20 Mai 2026

The interim Minister of Agriculture, Tánczos Barna, announces aid schemes for farmers, in the context of increasing fuel costs, especially diesel.

Status of PNRR projects analyzed at the Government. Special situation at the Ministry of Health

13:58, 20 Mai 2026

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan led a meeting with representatives of ministries at the Government on Wednesday, in which the status of projects financed by the PNRR was analyzed. A special situation is encountered at the Ministry of Health.

Bolojan, meeting with Dacia CEO, Mihai Bordeanu

13:57, 20 Mai 2026

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan discussed on Wednesday the Rabla program and the prospects of the Romanian automotive industry with Dacia CEO, Mihai Bordeanu.

Romanian Parliament eliminates E-Invoice for copyrights and farmers

13:56, 20 Mai 2026

The Chamber of Deputies voted on Wednesday with 302 votes for the bill eliminating E-Invoice for Copyrights and Farmers. Both the ruling and opposition parliamentarians joined hands in this endeavor, the Chamber of Deputies being the decision-making chamber on the project.

Victor Negrescu: PSD will never form a government with AUR

13:16, 19 Mai 2026

The leaders of the pro-European parties must overcome their pride and return to the negotiating table to form a new government, and PSD supports the restoration of the pro-Western coalition "on new bases", says PSD MEP Victor Negrescu, in a statement given to Mediafax.

Isărescu on inflation: “It will increase by July. It will probably go up to 11%”

13:15, 19 Mai 2026

The Governor of the National Bank of Romania, Mugur Isărescu, warned that inflation could continue to increase in the coming months, amid the effects caused by the Middle East crisis on the oil and gas markets. He spoke about the impact of the “Ormuz inflation”.

„Henri Coandă” Airport introduces online parking payment

13:14, 19 Mai 2026

"Henri Coandă" International Airport introduces online parking payment. Passengers can now pay their ticket directly on the parcare.cnab.ro platform.

Euro at 5.20 lei, the new normal? Here’s what Isarescu says

13:12, 19 Mai 2026

The Governor of the National Bank of Romania, Mugur Isarescu, said that the evolution of the euro/leu exchange rate will be decided by the market, after the European currency remained around 5.20 lei for about two weeks.

Searches in Bucharest and three counties after the attack on the „Butcher of Bebino”

13:10, 18 Mai 2026

Police officers from Ilfov carried out 17 searches on Sunday in a case that concerns violent crimes, public order disturbances and failure to comply with the weapons and ammunition regime. The investigation is related to the assault of Ionescu Mohamed Constantin, known as the "Butcher of Bebino".

Cantacuzino Institute on hantavirus case in Romania: Not related to the outbreak on the ship

13:06, 18 Mai 2026

The case was confirmed with hantavirus infection for the strains circulating in Romania and Europe and is not related to the outbreak on the cruise ship, the National Institute of Public Health announced on Monday, referring to the case of the patient from Arad.

Nadia Comăneci to open TIFF 2026

13:00, 18 Mai 2026

The 25th edition of the Transylvania International Film Festival (TIFF) will open on Friday, June 12, in Piața Unirii in Cluj-Napoca with the screening of the film "3 Days in September" and an excerpt from "Nadia", a documentary in the works about the life and career of Nadia Comăneci.

Romania ranks last in the EU in the percentage of children enrolled in preschool education

12:52, 18 Mai 2026

Romania ranks last in the European Union in terms of the percentage of children over 3 years old who are enrolled in preschool education. While the European average is 95%, in Romania the percentage reaches only 76.5%.

The new head of Customs, Mihai Savin, who was appointed by Ilie Bolojan, has been detained

13:45, 14 Mai 2026

Prosecutors from the Bucharest Court of Appeal have arrested Mihai Savin, who is the newly appointed president of the Romanian Customs Authority (AVR).

Raids on the counterfeit dietary supplement ring

13:43, 14 Mai 2026

Raids are currently underway in six counties, including the capital, targeting a counterfeit dietary supplement ring.

Diana Buzoianu criticizes the protest at Apele Române

13:40, 14 Mai 2026

Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu addressed the protest organized by union members at the National Administration “Apele Române” on Thursday.

Inflation rose to 10.7% in April. Electricity, diesel and coffee, among price increases

14:21, 13 Mai 2026

The annual inflation rate in April 2026 compared to April 2025 was 10.7%, according to the National Institute of Statistics.

Nicușor Dan at the B9 summit: Our security depends on the security of Ukraine and Moldova

14:18, 13 Mai 2026

Romanian President Nicușor Dan said on Wednesday at the B9 summit in Bucharest that support for Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova must be "effective", because the security of the two states directly influences the security of the region and NATO's Eastern Flank.