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SANITAS enters general strike on July 28. 480 medical units participate in protests

The SANITAS Federation announced the start of a strike against the Government's economic and social policies. 480 medical units from across the country will participate in the protest. The protest calendar includes a warning strike on July 20, followed by a general strike starting July 28.

Sibiu – Piteşti Motorway, Metrorex, PNRR and Europa League Final, on the agenda of the Government

Expropriations for the Sibiu - Piteşti Motorway, new measures regarding the 5th metro line, the revision of the PNRR, but also the declaration of public interest of Romania's candidacy for organizing the UEFA Europa League final are among the main projects on the agenda of the Government meeting.

Bucharest. A modern two-lane road will connect Timisoara Boulevard to the A0 Highway

A modern road will be built in Bucharest and will connect Timisoara Boulevard to the A0 Highway. It will have two lanes, a lane dedicated to public transport and bicycle lanes. The feasibility study of the project is to be approved on Thursday by the Ministry of Transport.

The CCR postpones Sorin Grindeanu’s petition regarding the SAFE ordinance until september 23

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) announced on Wednesday that it is once again postponing its ruling on the petition regarding a legal conflict filed by the President of the Chamber of Deputies.

The average net wage has declined. What the latest data shows

The average net salary in Romania fell in May compared to April, according to data published Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). However, compared to the same period last year, salaries continued to rise.

“Go, Bolo! ” Grindeanu: “Pâslaru and all their cronies haven’t managed to complete a single project”

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu launches a new attack against the prime minister and the former coalition. He accuses ruling-party lawmakers of failing to submit any bills regarding the outstanding milestones in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

PSD will support projects for European funds from the opposition, but conditions the vote

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Tuesday that it will act as an opposition party. The Social Democrats are imposing a series of conditions in order to continue supporting the projects of the dismissed Government.

Countries where Romanians pay the most expensive tourist visas

Although the Romanian passport offers visa-free access to over 150 destinations, there are states where the entry fee reaches several hundred euros. Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria are at the top of the ranking.

PNL does not rule out giving up on Siegfried Mureșan’s candidacy for the position of prime minister

PNL could give up on the proposal that MEP Siegfried Mureșan be designated prime minister, if the negotiations for the formation of the new Government lead to another formula considered viable, says the leader of PNL Dâmbovița, Virgil Guran.

Almost 50 million euros from the PNRR, lost. Delta projects remained on paper

The Danube Delta lost almost 50 million euros from the PNRR for unclogging and infrastructure projects. After almost three years, the projects remained at the documentation stage and could only be resumed in 2028.

Concordia: Inflation has passed its peak and could fall to 6% by the end of the year

INS data showing a slowdown in inflation in June, to 10.4%, probably marks the peak of the current wave of price increases, claims the Concordia Employers' Confederation. The organization estimates that the annual inflation rate could fall to 7% in August and to around 6% by the end of the year.

Grindeanu: Early elections remain an option. PSD is also prepared for this scenario

PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that the option of early parliamentary elections cannot be ruled out, but warned that such a scenario would prolong Romania's political and economic instability.

Oana Țoiu participates in the EU Foreign Affairs Council

Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu is participating in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, where she will support Romania's position on security in the Black Sea, support for Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

Bucharest Court of Appeal lifts judicial review ordered in Bihor asylum case

The Bucharest Court of Appeal decided on Monday to lift the judicial review measure ordered against the six defendants in the case regarding the Bihor asylum case and definitively rejected DIICOT's request for preventive arrest.

Three gold medals for Romania at the Central European Informatics Olympiad

Romania has achieved another remarkable result on the international stage, winning three gold medals and one silver medal at the 33rd edition of the Central European Informatics Olympiad (CEOI 2026).

Romania’s population is projected to drop to 15.6 million by 2080

Romania’s resident population stood at 19.043 million as of January 1, 2025, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics on World Population Day.

Mureșan: PSD has lost influence, AUR to face pro-european forces

PNL MEP Siegfried Mureșan argues that the PSD has lost its influence and asserts that the next electoral showdown will be between AUR and the pro-European forces led by Ilie Bolojan.

Nicușor Dan will not keep the gun he received at the NATO Summit

The Presidential Administration announced that the pistol given to President Nicușor Dan by his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the NATO summit in Ankara, has been taken for inspection and will be held by the Protection and Security Service, in accordance with legal procedures.

Government allocates new aid for those affected by the fire in Soveja, Vrancea

The Romanian government has adopted a new resolution granting additional emergency aid to families and individuals affected by the fire in Rucăreni, Soveja commune, Vrancea County.

PSD appeals to all members of Parliament: “We have a duty to build a majority for the citizens”

The PSD is calling on the parliamentary parties to form a majority that will allow for the establishment of a government with full powers. The Social Democrats argue that the new majority must be built “for the citizens, not for politicians.”

National quarantine for 30 days for sheep and goats. Measures imposed by ANSVSA

The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) announced on Wednesday that a 30-day quarantine will be established at the national level to isolate and combat Peste des Petits Ruminants (PMR) and African Swine Fever (ASF).

UNTOLD announces final line-up: new names on the festival stages. Premiere: MEDUZA 3Live in Romania

UNTOLD has announced the final line-up of the 2026 edition, which will take place from August 6 to 9 in Cluj-Napoca. The organizers have confirmed new artists, including Alan Walker, Solomun, Tujamo, BBNO$ and Padre Guilherme, as well as a premiere for Romania: the MEDUZA 3 Live show.

European Commission refers Romania to the CJEU over late payments to pharmacies

The European Commission decided on Wednesday to refer Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), accusing the Romanian state of failing to ensure timely payment to pharmacies, thus violating the European Directive on combating late payments.

Work accident on the Sibiu – Pitești highway construction site: two Turks in serious condition

Two men, aged 21 and 50, were seriously injured on Tuesday while working on the Sibiu-Pitești highway, in the Boița area, in Sibiu County. A bank of earth collapsed on them.

Bolojan: “We still have to attract over 4.5 billion euros.” Which reforms remain to be implemented?

Ilie Bolojan announced that "we still have to attract over 4.5 billion euros in the form of grants." The interim prime minister stated that there are still six important legislative projects to be implemented.

Radu Miruță, in the cockpit of an aircraft in Turkey, before the NATO Summit. What visit did he made?

Minister of Defense, Radu Miruță, arrived in Turkey, in the cockpit of an aircraft, in the visit made to the facilities of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ).

How the Baccalaureate cheating ring operated: Candidates wore hidden headphones

The network suspected of cheating on the Baccalaureate exam, which operated in five counties across the country, had been “active” since 2023 and consisted of five individuals who created and consolidated the group: dozens of candidates received exam questions for each exam session.

IT giant accused by BNS of firing union leaders and blocking collective bargaining

The National Trade Union Bloc (BNS) accuses a major IT company of firing union leaders shortly after the union was established, of refusing to begin negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement, and of carrying out mass layoffs without negotiated safeguards.

The Bucharest Court of Appeals has annulled Ilie Bolojan’s Justice Committee. The court’s decision

The judges of the Bucharest Court of Appeals have annulled Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s December 19, 2025, decision establishing the Committee for the Analysis and Review of Legislation in the Field of Justice.

Kelemen Hunor: „The solution lies in the PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR camp. It must be found”

UDMR President Kelemen Hunor says that Romania needs a government with full powers and asks PSD, PNL and USR to put aside their "angers" in order to find a solution.

Competition Council: Diesel excise duties increased by 36 bani/liter since the beginning of July

An analysis published on Friday by the Competition Council shows that for most of the period from March 1 to June 30, 2026, fuel prices in Romania remained significantly below the European Union average, both at final prices, with taxes, and at prices excluding taxes.

New treatment for patients recovering from stroke in Galați

The President of the Galați County Council (CJ), Costel Fotea, announced on Friday, on his Facebook page, that at the Galați County Hospital, patients who have suffered a Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) can recover with the help of a transcranial magnetic stimulation device (rTMS).

Romanian influencers, checked by ANPC. 70% use AI and do not inform their followers about it

ANPC inspectors found serious irregularities among Romanian online influencers, which raises a big question mark: how much do influencers respect their followers if they use AI-generated content and, moreover, do not inform their audience about hidden advertising. Influencers from other countries do not feel too good about this either!

The Government wants to adopt in an extraordinary session the legislative projects necessary to unblock the funds from the PNRR

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday that the Government aims to finalize six major legislative projects by next week to meet the milestones of the PNRR, so that Romania can collect the corresponding tranches of European funds. In this regard, he announced that he intends to request the convening of extraordinary sessions of Parliament in the second half of July to adopt these normative acts.

When could the price at the pump drop? Bolojan points to the second half of July

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that the Government is closely monitoring the evolution of fuel prices after the expiration of the 37 bani per liter reduction on diesel and does not rule out promoting a new capping scheme if the market does not reflect the international declines.

“I’ll sign it now”: Grindeanu agrees to rotating PM

“I’ll sign it right here, right now.” Sorin Grindeanu announced his willingness to agree to a rotating government if the PSD is allowed to nominate the prime minister first.

AUR initiates steps to suspend Nicușor Dan

AUR initiates steps to suspend Nicușor Dan, calls for early elections, and states it will not support any government.

Romanian Court suspends PNL congress decision

The judges of the Third Civil Division of the Bucharest Tribunal have ruled on the legality of the decision made by the Extraordinary National Council of the National Liberal Party (PNL) to convene the Liberal Party Congress.

The Romanian state continues to function – Nicușor Dan

The Romanian state continues to function despite the government's constitutional limitations, and Parliament can convene in an extraordinary session to adopt urgent measures if necessary, according to Nicușor Dan.

Parliament has approved the sale of beer at stadiums

The Chamber of Deputies, acting as the decision-making body, has adopted a bill that permits the sale and consumption of low-alcohol beverages in sports arenas.