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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.

Black Sea 200 Regatta 2025: Romania’s first non-stop offshore regatta starts in Mangalia

13:14, 18 Iul. 2025
Mangalia will be the starting point for the first non-stop offshore regatta ever organized in Romania. The Black Sea 200 Regatta will bring together over 10 boats from Romania and Bulgaria in a 200-nautical-mile endurance race, taking place between July 21 and 27, 2025.

Fritz posts a photo from the plane taking him to Berlin, alongside President Nicușor Dan

13:12, 18 Iul. 2025
USR President Dominic Fritz posts a photo showing him alongside President Nicușor Dan, Deputy Prime Minister Dragoș Anastasiu, and Ministers Oana Țoiu, Ionuț Moșteanu, and Radu Miruță on the plane taking them to Berlin, Germany.

Bucharest and 60 other localities in 14 counties affected by storms: one dead, two injured

13:11, 18 Iul. 2025
The capital and 60 other localities in 14 counties were affected by severe weather. Hundreds of trees fell on streets and cars, and dozens of buildings were flooded between Thursday evening and Friday morning.

Elena Udrea to be released from prison

14:39, 17 Iul. 2025
The Prahova Court has rejected the appeal filed by the National Anti-Corruption Directorate against the Ploiești Court's decision to grant Elena Udrea conditional release.

CCR rejected Dan’s appeal on the law on measures to combat anti-Semitism

14:36, 17 Iul. 2025
On Thursday, the Constitutional Court rejected President Nicușor Dan's referral concerning the law aimed at combating anti-Semitism.

Nicușor Dan will travel to Germany on Friday

14:34, 17 Iul. 2025
Nicușor Dan will travel to Germany on Friday, where he will meet with Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Diana Buzoianu: We managed to save part of the Rabla program: 200 million lei for individuals

12:41, 16 Iul. 2025
Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu said on Wednesday that part of the Rabla program had been saved, but only for individuals, with an allocation of 200 million lei. For the future, Buzoianu said that the program needs to be rethought, not just for the allocation of vouchers.

Diana Buzoianu: Feeding bears will be severely punished

12:38, 16 Iul. 2025
Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu said Wednesday that the situation of bears in Romania is alarming and requires context-specific solutions, announcing legislative changes that will allow for the explicit punishment of bear feeding, as well as measures to protect local communities.

Drone attack in Ukraine, near the river border with Romania

12:37, 16 Iul. 2025
The Ministry of National Defense reacts after the largest Russian attack in Ukraine, on the Romanian border, and announces that Russian Federation forces carried out drone attacks in the area of Ismail and Chilia, near the river border with Romania, on Tuesday night.

The government allocates 17.8 million lei for desalination equipment in Mureș

13:16, 14 Iul. 2025
Following the serious contamination of drinking water in Târnăveni, Fântânele, and Suplac caused by water seeping into the Praid salt mine, the government has approved the allocation of 17.8 million lei for the purchase of desalination equipment.

Dan: Cases of femicide reveal the weakness of the Romanian state

13:10, 14 Iul. 2025
Cases of femicide reveal a problem of weakness on the part of the Romanian state in dealing with this phenomenon, said Romanian President Nicușor Dan on Monday.

Nicușor Dan: Austerity measures are temporary

13:04, 14 Iul. 2025
Romanian President Nicușor Dan said on Monday that austerity measures are temporary, and regarding the VAT increase, he said that the government's commitment at the time of its inauguration was that VAT would not increase. The Presidential Administration is reducing its budget by 20%.

Large-scale investigation following suspicion of food poisoning at Vârtop camp

13:45, 09 Iul. 2025
Authorities have launched an investigation following suspicion of food poisoning at the Vârtop camp. Dozens of people, mostly children, had symptoms, and many of them ended up in the hospital. The incident occurred on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday.

Car service stations in crisis: COTAR accuses ASF of tolerating abuses in the RCA market

13:41, 09 Iul. 2025
COTAR is asking for the intervention of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, accusing ASF and ANAF of favoring large insurance companies, while car service stations with Romanian capital are subject to fiscal pressures, although they do not receive timely compensation for repairs.

New EU law for gas stocks: more stable prices and less speculation

13:38, 09 Iul. 2025
The European Parliament has adopted new rules for gas storage, which aim to increase security of supply and reduce pressure on prices by limiting speculation and making stockpiling more flexible.

Nica: Romanians pay 4 times more for energy than other Europeans. What kind of single market is this?

13:35, 09 Iul. 2025
Romanian MEP Dan Nica claims that Romanians and companies in Romania pay more than in other EU countries for electricity. “Romanians pay 4 times more for energy than other Europeans. What kind of single market is this?” asks Dan Nica.

Controversial ”Prince” Paul Wins Land Claim in Romania While Awaiting Extradition

14:10, 08 Iul. 2025
Self-proclaimed Romanian prince, Paul-Philippe, has secured a definitive court ruling to receive 50 hectares of agricultural land in Vaslui County. This victory comes as he awaits extradition from France to serve a prison sentence, facing significant debt claims from a British journalist.

Severe Shortage of Judges in Romania as Recruitment Competitions Are Blocked

14:09, 08 Iul. 2025
Romania's judicial system faces a significant shortage of judges, with over 660 positions currently vacant. The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) reports that some judges handled over 1,500 cases annually, highlighting a growing workload amidst recruitment freezes.

Grindeanu: PSD Voted to Join Government, But We Are Not Prisoners of This Coalition

14:07, 08 Iul. 2025
Sorin Grindeanu, interim president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of Romania, warns that while the party overwhelmingly voted to enter government, this does not make them "prisoners of this coalition." He emphasized that the PSD's voice must also be heard.

Opposition files motion of censure after Bolojan takes responsibility

12:47, 07 Iul. 2025
Opposition MPs have already signed to file a motion of censure against the Bolojan Cabinet. The initiative belongs to AUR, writes Gândul.

Octavian Berceanu, REPER candidate for the Capital City Hall

12:45, 07 Iul. 2025
REPER designated its candidate for the Capital City Hall over the weekend. It is Octavian Berceanu, former general commissioner of the National Environmental Guard.

Ministry of Finance launches new Tezaur edition with interest rates of up to 7.90%

12:43, 07 Iul. 2025
The Ministry of Finance launches on Monday the seventh edition of this year's Tezaur program, which offers individuals a new opportunity to save under advantageous conditions.

Government meeting to approve the final form of the project for which it assumes responsibility

12:41, 07 Iul. 2025
The Government meets on Monday in session to approve the final form of the draft law for which the Government assumes responsibility in Parliament.

Truck traffic restrictions in 16 counties due to heatwave

12:38, 07 Iul. 2025
The INFOTRAFIC Center announced on Monday that, in the context of the Code Red warning issued by the ANM, the traffic of trucks with a maximum authorized total weight of over 7.5 tons is prohibited on Monday, between 12:00 and 20:00, in 16 counties in the south and southeast of the country.

Study. Romanians want human control over AI and strict protection of personal data

13:15, 04 Iul. 2025
Most Romanians do not trust decisions made exclusively by artificial intelligence and demand human intervention and clear regulations on data protection, shows a study conducted by Ro Coach and Novel Research

Constantin Toma: Ciolacu is largely to blame for the country’s financial situation

13:13, 04 Iul. 2025
Former Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu is largely to blame for the country's financial situation, says the PSD mayor of Buzău, Constantin Toma.

Traffic restrictions on the Giurgiu-Ruse Friendship Bridge

13:11, 04 Iul. 2025
Police officers announce traffic restrictions on the Giurgiu-Ruse Friendship Bridge due to repair works.

Victor Negrescu: European Parliament Office to be opened in Chisinau in September

13:09, 04 Iul. 2025
Victor Negrescu, Vice-President of the EP, announced that the European Parliament Office will be opened in Chisinau in September. The announcement was made on Friday, ahead of the first-ever summit between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova.

Health insurance contributions (CASS) for retirees with pensions over 3,000 lei

14:59, 03 Iul. 2025
Pensioners receiving a monthly pension higher than 3,000 lei will be required to pay health insurance contributions (CASS), according to the draft austerity law published for public consultation.

VAT increases starting August 1

14:55, 03 Iul. 2025
The standard VAT rate will be 21%, while the reduced rate will be 11%. This will apply to a limited number of goods and services.

9% reduced VAT rate for housing, if the value does not exceed 600,000 lei

14:50, 03 Iul. 2025
A reduced VAT rate of 9%, compared to the initial 5%, will apply to the delivery of housing units with a usable floor area of up to 120 square meters and a maximum value of 600,000 lei, according to the draft austerity law published for public consultation.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8% in May

12:25, 02 Iul. 2025
The unemployment rate in May 2025 was, in seasonally adjusted form, 5.8%, up 0.1% compared to that recorded in April 2025, according to data published on Wednesday by the INS.

DNA has contested the decision to release Elena Udrea on parole

12:21, 02 Iul. 2025
DNA has contested the decision to release Elena Udrea on parole, issued on Tuesday, July 1 by the Ploiești Court, sources told Gândul. Elena Udrea was discharged from the hospital and transported to the Târgșor penitentiary.

50 high-power charging stations for electric cars to be installed in Bucharest

12:18, 02 Iul. 2025
 The Mayor of Sector 4, Daniel Băluță, announced the installation of 50 new high-power charging stations for electric cars. The network will allow the simultaneous charging of 100 vehicles and will complement the 35 points already existing in the sector.

Four out of ten Romanian employees dissatisfied with their salary. Financial pressure, hard to bear

12:16, 02 Iul. 2025
Almost 40% of Romanian employees say they are dissatisfied with their current income, and 70% constantly feel the pressure of daily expenses, shows a recent survey conducted on a sample of over 2,400 people active on the labor market.

Romania warns tens of thousands of cars with airbags that may explode, causing serious injury

13:17, 01 Iul. 2025
Romania’s Auto Registry (RAR) urges owners of vehicles made between 1998 and 2019 to urgently check if their cars are part of recall campaigns due to potentially dangerous airbag defects that could cause serious injuries or fatalities.

Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs Warns Beachgoers: “The Flag Color Is Not for Decoration! ”

13:15, 01 Iul. 2025
Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a strong warning on Tuesday urging tourists to follow beach safety flags and lifeguard signals, stressing that entering the sea during red flag conditions is reckless and may lead to serious accidents.

Protest at Romania’s Finance Ministry: Employees Call on Minister to See Their Working Conditions

13:13, 01 Iul. 2025
Employees at Romania’s Ministry of Finance staged a protest on Tuesday against measures proposed by the government, urging Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare to personally see the conditions in which they work, amid government-announced austerity measures.

Romanian Parliament approves ban on housing allowances for MPs owning property in Bucharest

15:10, 30 Iun. 2025
Romanian Parliament has voted to stop housing allowances for members of parliament who live or own property in Bucharest and the surrounding Ilfov region, aiming to reduce state expenses for parliamentarians' accommodation.