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Negrescu on leaving the Government: No one is threatening anything; dialogue is needed

12:47, 11 Aug. 2025
At the moment, there is a need for dialogue, and it is very good that the meeting was called, says MEP Victor Negrescu. He states that no decision regarding the PSD's exit from the government will be made at Monday’s meeting.

Oana Țoiu discusses economic and defense cooperation with Ukrainian Prime Minister

14:05, 07 Aug. 2025
 Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, visiting Kiev, met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Thursday, during which the two officials discussed economic and defense cooperation.

Police academy student recommended for arrest. He drove while intoxicated and caused a fatal accident

14:01, 07 Aug. 2025
A 19-year-old police academy student has been recommended for preventive arrest by prosecutors at the Năsăud District Court after he drove while intoxicated and caused an accident in which an 18-year-old died.

Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu has been laid to rest

13:57, 07 Aug. 2025
The funeral service for former Romanian President Ion Iliescu has ended. The coffin was lowered into the crypt while the national anthem was played and 21 gun salutes were fired, in accordance with the ceremony prescribed for state funerals.

Ghencea III Military Cemetery, preparing for farewell. Ion Iliescu will be buried on Thursday

14:22, 06 Aug. 2025
Intensive work is currently underway at Ghencea III Military Cemetery in preparation for the funeral of former Romanian President Ion Iliescu.

PSD boycotts governing coalition meeting

14:21, 06 Aug. 2025
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Tuesday that it will not participate in the upcoming meeting of the governing coalition.

Embassy of Russia: Ion Iliescu, a remarkable statesman

13:58, 06 Aug. 2025
Ion Iliescu was a distinguished statesman who significantly contributed to fostering constructive relations between Russia and Romania, according to a statement from the Russian Embassy in Bucharest. „In connection with the passing of the remarkable Romanian statesman, the first President of Romania, Ion Iliescu, who played a vital role in maintaining positive relations between Russia […]

RCA more expensive by 19% after the cap expired – COTAR accuses the Bolojan Government

13:09, 05 Aug. 2025
The price of the RCA policy for heavy vehicles increased by 19% immediately after the cap expired on July 1, 2025, from 9,000 to 11,000 lei per year for a new truck, class B0. The Confederation of Authorized Operators and Transporters of Romania (COTAR) accuses the Government and the ASF.

New rules for student scholarships: Granted only during the course period

13:05, 05 Aug. 2025
The Ministry of Education has published in the Official Gazette a new order regulating the granting of scholarships for students enrolled in full-time programs, on budgeted places.

Broșteni City Hall warns: Scammers are using photos of victims to ask for money

13:02, 05 Aug. 2025
Authorities in Broșteni are sounding the alarm regarding the emergence of online fraud attempts, in the context of the recent floods.

Reconstruction of houses begins in Brosteni

13:07, 04 Aug. 2025
The President of the Suceava County Council, Gheorghe Șoldan, announced that the reconstruction of houses destroyed by floods in Brosteni is beginning: "We are already working on the rehabilitation of the electrical network and the drinking water supply system and we are now entering a new stage.”

Restructuring of the steel mill in Galați, approved by creditors and homologated by the Tribunal

13:05, 04 Aug. 2025
The restructuring plan of the steel mill Liberty Galați has been approved by creditors and homologated by the Galați Tribunal. The announcement was made by the representatives of the Galați plant.

Ministry of Finance launches new TEZAUR edition: non-taxable interest of up to 7.85%

13:01, 04 Aug. 2025
The Ministry of Finance launches on Monday the eighth edition of the TEZAUR Program this year, through which individuals are offered a new opportunity to save under advantageous conditions, with non-taxable interest of up to 7.8%.

Almost 60% of the movable cultural assets owned by the Ministry of Culture are undervalued

12:58, 04 Aug. 2025
Almost 60% of the movable cultural assets owned by the Ministry of Culture are undervalued, with accounting values lower than or equal to 10 lei, according to a report by the Court of Accounts, published on Monday.

Former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu engaged with the crowds on Friday in Broșteni

14:03, 01 Aug. 2025
Former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu engaged with the crowds on Friday in Broșteni, a town in Suceava County, which has been severely impacted by flooding.

Bolojan announces new aid for flood victims in Suceava and Neamt

13:48, 01 Aug. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Friday that emergency aid for those whose homes were destroyed by fires in Suceava and Neamț counties - beyond that provided from the state reserve and through the IGSU - will be approved at an extraordinary government meeting.

Over 850 homes affected by floods in Neamt and Suceava

13:45, 01 Aug. 2025
More than 850 homes have been affected - some of them completely destroyed - by floods in Neamt and Suceava counties, the head of the DSU, Raed Arafat, announced on Friday.

Grindeanu on the Suceava disaster victims: Large sums urgently needed

13:43, 01 Aug. 2025
The first tranche of aid to be approved by the government on Friday for people affected by the floods in Suceava and Neamț "is a necessary but insufficient step", says the interim president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu, who states that larger sums are urgently needed.

Dan: I think we need to acknowledge that discrimination still exists in our society

13:31, 31 Iul. 2025
“I think we need to acknowledge that discrimination still exists in our society,” said President Nicușor Dan, during his participation in the ceremony marking the European Day of Remembrance for the Roma Holocaust.

The austerity law comes into force on Friday. Higher VAT and increased taxes

13:29, 31 Iul. 2025
Starting August 1, 2025, the general VAT rate in Romania will rise to 21%, while the reduced VAT rate will increase to 11%, applicable to food, medicines, and domestic animals.

The Ministry of Development has transferred over 154 million lei for projects financed through PNDL

13:27, 31 Iul. 2025
The Ministry of Development announced the settlement of 154.7 million lei for ongoing works under the National Local Development Program (PNDL), covering 127 objectives across the country.

Ivan announces three concrete measures that will reduce the price of electricity

13:03, 30 Iul. 2025
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announces three concrete measures that will reduce the price of electricity in Romania by the end of 2026.

Romania, a tailwind in electric cars: only 3.0% of new registrations in 2024, below the EU average

13:01, 30 Iul. 2025
Only 3.0% of new cars registered in Romania in 2024 were 100% electric, according to the latest Eurostat data. At EU level, the percentage was 13.6%, down from the previous year.

Teachers protest in front of the Ministry of Education and threaten to block the start of school

12:59, 30 Iul. 2025
Several hundred teachers and auxiliary teaching staff are currently protesting in front of the Ministry of Education, demanding the resignation of the minister and the withdrawal of measures affecting the education system.

Bolojan takes over responsibility for state-owned company reform

13:50, 29 Iul. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Tuesday that he is taking over responsibility for state-owned company reform until a new deputy prime minister is appointed to replace Dragoș Anastasiu.

Selly announces the opening of a new resort on the Romanian coast

13:48, 29 Iul. 2025
Content creator Selly has announced the launch of a large-scale project on the Romanian coast - a completely new resort, built from scratch between Costinești and Tuzla. Nibiru, as it has been named, aims to compete with famous destinations and become a major attraction in the region.

Bolojan: We propose raising the retirement age in the justice system to 65

13:46, 29 Iul. 2025
We propose raising the retirement age in the justice system to the standard retirement age of 65, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced during a conference on special pension reform.

Nicușor Dan promises investment and political stability at Salzburg Industrialists’ Summit

12:56, 25 Iul. 2025
Romanian President Nicușor Dan delivered a strong message to Austrian investors at the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, promising to expand the defense industry, reduce bureaucracy, and complete major infrastructure projects.

APIA grants financial support of 2.8 million lei for livestock breeders

12:54, 25 Iul. 2025
The Agency for Payments and Intervention for Agriculture (APIA) announces that it will provide state aid to farmers in the livestock sector (breed improvement).

Moldovan President Maia Sandu received by King Charles III

12:53, 25 Iul. 2025
The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, met with King Charles III during her official visit to the United Kingdom. She was received by the British monarch at his residence in Sandringham. During her visit to the United Kingdom, Maia Sandu also met with the British Prime Minister.

Fraud attempts on behalf of the Police, DIICOT and ANAF

13:06, 24 Iul. 2025
DIICOT sent a warning regarding fraud attempts committed on behalf of some authorities, with the aim of obtaining personal data and access to bank accounts. The criminals send SMS messages, or even call their potential victims, whom they approach in an official tone.

Nicușor Dan signed: No state money for housing parliamentarians with properties in Bucharest

13:04, 24 Iul. 2025
President Nicușor Dan promulgated, on Thursday, the law that stipulates that senators and deputies who reside or own homes in Bucharest or Ilfov will no longer benefit from public money for rent.

2026 will be the Year of Constantin Brâncuși, decreed the Romanian President

13:02, 24 Iul. 2025
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, has promulgated the law establishing the year 2026 as the Year of Constantin Brâncuși. The normative act previously adopted by the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies stipulates that authorities may organize cultural events dedicated to celebrating the sculptor.

The first state-built nursery in Bucharest, inaugurated by Minister Cseke Attila in Sector 2

13:00, 24 Iul. 2025
Minister Cseke Attila inaugurated, on Thursday, in Sector 2, the first nursery in Bucharest, built through the nursery construction program, coordinated by the Ministry of Development.

Grindeanu: PSD accepts taking responsibility only for correcting the „injustices” in package 2

14:40, 23 Iul. 2025
Sorin Grindeanu announced after the coalition meeting that the PSD (Social Democratic Party) agrees to assume responsibility for only some of the measures in the second fiscal package, specifically those aimed at correcting current 'injustices' and 'abuses.'

A fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the Cuza Vodă Maternity Hospital in Iași

14:33, 23 Iul. 2025
A fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at the Cuza Vodă Maternity Hospital in Iași. The flames originated in the building's basement.

Investments in the Anghel Saligny Program are not being frozen

14:30, 23 Iul. 2025
Investments in the Anghel Saligny Program are not being frozen. Sorin Grindeanu, the interim president of the PSD, announced that each project will be reviewed by the Ministry of Development in collaboration with the presidents of the county councils.

Most Romanians consider communist regime “rather a good thing”, INSCOP poll shows

14:22, 22 Iul. 2025
A recent poll conducted by INSCOP Research for the Institute for the Investigation of Communist Crimes and the Memory of the Romanian Exile (IICCMER) reveals that more than half of Romanians (55.8%) believe that the communist regime was "rather a good thing for Romania."

Piedone targeted by DNA. Searches are taking place in several places in Mamaia, Bragadiru and Sinaia

14:20, 22 Iul. 2025
DNA prosecutors on Tuesday raided several places in Mamaia, Bragadiru and Sinaia. The operation targets Cristian Popescu Piedone, head of the Consumer Protection.

The Constitutional Court rejected the AUR’s referral regarding the „austerity” law

14:07, 22 Iul. 2025
On Tuesday, the Constitutional Court rejected the AUR's referral regarding the "austerity" law.