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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.

Bolojan: Romania has completed two-thirds of the process of joining the OECD

13:58, 15 Sept. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that Romania has completed almost two-thirds of the total of 25 assessments in the OECD committees, expressing his confidence that the country will join the organization in 2026.

Automobile manufacturers and importers criticize the Rabla 2025 program

14:20, 12 Sept. 2025
The Automobile Manufacturers and Importers Association (APIA) expresses its deep dissatisfaction with the way the public debate for the Rabla 2025 program was managed.

BNR: Total external debt increased by 15,264 million euros since the beginning of the year

14:18, 12 Sept. 2025
During January - July 2025, total external debt increased by 15,264 million euros, up to 220,157 million euros, according to data from the National Bank of Romania (BNR).

Ilie Bolojan, meeting with IMF delegation: when would economic growth be recorded

14:15, 12 Sept. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan had a meeting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation, led by Joong Shik Kang, at Victoria Palace on Friday. The discussions focused on the current economic situation, fiscal reform directions and public investment priorities.

Romania gives up on 400 fixed speed cameras: project stalled due to lack of funding

14:13, 12 Sept. 2025
The CNAIR project to install 400 fixed speed cameras on national roads, expressways and motorways in Romania, initially scheduled to be completed this summer, is at a standstill.

Grindeanu, after inflation reached 9.9%: Let’s stop this wave that is destroying purchasing power

13:35, 11 Sept. 2025
Social Democratic leader Sorin Grindeanu reacted to the rise in inflation in Romania, which reached a record level of 9.9%, warning of the negative effects of budget cuts and restrictive economic measures on the purchasing power of the population.

David Popovici donates his birthday to future champions

13:33, 11 Sept. 2025
David Popovici, double world champion and Olympic swimming champion, is donating his birthday to future champions.

Three villages in Arad County have become specialized villages

13:29, 11 Sept. 2025
Miniș, Păuliș, and Moneasa are the first villages in Arad County to be recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism as specialized villages.

Nicușor Dan: Financial stability is our priority. End of 2026, the end of the tunnel

14:15, 10 Sept. 2025
President Nicușor Dan conveyed at the AmCham CEO Business Forum 2025 that the measures to correct the budget deficit are under control, and Romania is on the established trajectory, with no reason for concern.

BNS warns: If CNAS pays all sick leave, abuses increase

14:04, 10 Sept. 2025
Trade unions warn that eliminating the obligation of employers to pay the first 5 days of sick leave will increase the risk of abuses and will unbalance responsibilities in the labor market.

Nicușor Dan: Romania will react the same as Poland in case of a similar incident

14:02, 10 Sept. 2025
President Nicușor Dan says that Romania has the procedures ready to react identically to Poland in case of similar incidents, assuring that the population should not be worried.

Government not discussing raising retirement age, Executive clarifies

13:19, 09 Sept. 2025
The Government clarifies that it is not considering and is not discussing at this time the possibility of raising the standard retirement age.

One in two parents buys school supplies online. Spending has increased to 500 lei per purchase

13:18, 09 Sept. 2025
To avoid the crowds in stores before the start of the school year, more and more Romanian parents are buying school supplies and other products online. The shopping cart exceeded 500 lei for 58% of them and even over 1,000 lei, according to a survey.

Electrica and Romgaz, partnership for 400 MW of renewable energy

13:16, 09 Sept. 2025
Electrica and Romgaz signed, on Tuesday, a memorandum of understanding for the development of production capacities and capacities for the production and storage of energy from renewable sources with a total installed power of up to 400 MW.

DNA searches ELCEN Bucharest headquarters

13:15, 09 Sept. 2025
Representatives of the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) are searching the headquarters of Electrocentrale Bucharest (ELCEN) on Monday, based on a warrant issued by the competent authorities.

Sorin Grindeanu supports progressive taxation and accuses VAT deduction abuses

14:26, 08 Sept. 2025
The interim president of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, said on Monday that a social-democratic party cannot abandon a fiscal policy based on progressive taxation, while also criticizing the practices through which VAT is deducted in Romania.

Grindeanu: PSD does not accept 10% staff cuts in administration

14:25, 08 Sept. 2025
The interim president of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, said on Monday that the party does not accept a 10% reduction in jobs in administrative-territorial units, specifying that PSD representatives are still part of the working group analyzing the data necessary for this measure.

Tudorel Toader, former Minister of Justice, on magistrates’ pensions: I believe it will pass the CCR

14:23, 08 Sept. 2025
Former Justice Minister Tudorel Toader believes that the project targeting the reform of magistrates pensions will pass the Constitutional Court.

Sorin Grindeanu supports progressive taxation and accuses VAT deduction abuses

13:56, 08 Sept. 2025
The interim president of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, said on Monday that a social-democratic party cannot abandon a fiscal policy based on progressive taxation, while also criticizing the practices through which VAT is deducted in Romania.

Grindeanu: PSD does not accept 10% staff cuts in administration

13:53, 08 Sept. 2025
The interim president of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, said on Monday that the party does not accept a 10% reduction in jobs in administrative-territorial units, specifying that PSD representatives are still part of the working group analyzing the data necessary for this measure.

Tudorel Toader, former Minister of Justice, on magistrates’ pensions: I believe it will pass the CCR

13:51, 08 Sept. 2025
Former Justice Minister Tudorel Toader believes that the project targeting the reform of magistrates pensions will pass the Constitutional Court.

Pîslaru announces 600 million euro funding through norwegian grants

16:05, 03 Sept. 2025
The Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that a memorandum of understanding for 600 million euro funding through European Economic Area and Norwegian grants will be signed in November.

Nicușor Dan: Electricity will become increasingly important

16:02, 03 Sept. 2025
Electricity will become increasingly important because artificial intelligence will have a very significant role in the global economy, says Nicușor Dan, present on Wednesday at Cernavodă on the occasion of launching work on the Unit 1 retechnologization project.

Ilie Bolojan on Bucharest elections: I hope we’ll find a formula during this month

15:59, 03 Sept. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that organizing elections for Bucharest's General City Hall depends on an agreement within the governing coalition and could take place either this autumn or next spring. He did not give a firm answer regarding support for a specific candidate.

Bolojan: Some city halls exist only for employees, not for citizens

13:58, 02 Sept. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that many city halls cannot cover even their personnel expenses, being fully supported from the state budget. He argues that the solution is reducing the administrative apparatus or local reorganization, including the dissolution of unjustified administrative units.

Energy Minister: Vouchers will cover 60-70% of the increase in electricity bills

13:56, 02 Sept. 2025
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says that vulnerable people with incomes below 1,950 lei will receive 50 lei vouchers, which will cover up to 70% of the increase in electricity bills. The cards will be distributed by the Ministry of Labor and Romanian Post in September.

Health Minister announces partnerships with Centers of Excellence from the USA for robotic surgery

13:54, 02 Sept. 2025
Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete held a working meeting with Romania's General Consul in Los Angeles, Lucia Sava, to discuss "concrete projects that can bring direct benefits to patients and doctors in Romania".

Police issued protection order in the name of Marian Vanghelie – sources

14:04, 01 Sept. 2025
Police from Voluntari issued a protection order against Marian Vanghelie, after he allegedly threatened his former partner, Oana Niculescu-Mizil, judicial sources declared to MEDIAFAX.

Foreign citizen in coma after being beaten and robbed in Cluj

14:00, 01 Sept. 2025
A foreign citizen who lived in the barracks at Pata Rât, Cluj County, ended up in a coma after being hit with a piece of wood and robbed.

Bolojan threatened to resign if coalition leaders do not approve his local administration reform

13:57, 01 Sept. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan threatened to resign from office on Sunday evening during the governing coalition meeting of PSD-PNL-USR-UDMR, political sources declared to g4media.ro. Bolojan conditioned his remaining in office on the adoption of a reform in local administration.

Education union leader: School year to open for the first time in front of Victoria Palace

13:29, 29 Aug. 2025
Education unions are threatening to boycott the opening of the school year. “We hope there will be protests in all schools,” said FSLI leader on Friday after a meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.