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

15:14, 02 Iul. 2026
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

18:27, 01 Iul. 2026
“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

18:25, 01 Iul. 2026
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

18:24, 01 Iul. 2026
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

15:34, 30 Iun. 2026
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

15:25, 30 Iun. 2026
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.

Romania could have a new prime minister by the end of July

15:20, 30 Iun. 2026
Romania could have a new prime minister by the end of July or as late as fall, depending on the outcomes of ongoing political negotiations.

Sanitas highlights the dramatic situation in hospitals

15:34, 29 Iun. 2026
The Sanitas Federation is urging the acting Minister of Health to lift the hiring freeze currently affecting the healthcare system. Union representatives state that an additional 20,000 professionals are necessary for hospitals to operate on an emergency basis.

“We’ll see in the fall”: Băsescu cites lack of consensus on government

15:30, 29 Iun. 2026
Former President Traian Băsescu issued a strong critique of political leaders on Monday, asserting that they are avoiding calling for early elections while simultaneously failing to resolve the deadlock in forming a new government.

Romania delays Tuesday’s baccalaureate math/history exam due to heatwave

15:25, 29 Iun. 2026
The Ministry of Education has announced that the written exam for the required subject in each academic track, originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed to Wednesday due to a heat wave.

PSD: PNL-USR-UDMR stall government formation

14:48, 26 Iun. 2026
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) accuses the right-wing coalition comprising the PNL, USR, and UDMR of sabotaging the formation of the government following the announcement of Siegfried Mureșan as the proposed prime minister. In response, the PSD has decided to nominate Sorin Grindeanu.

Nicușor Dan has called a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defense

14:46, 26 Iun. 2026
Romanian President Nicușor Dan has called a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Cotroceni Palace.

The PNL, USR, and UDMR have jointly nominated Siegfried Mureșan for the position of Prime Minister

14:45, 26 Iun. 2026
The PNL, USR, and UDMR have jointly nominated Siegfried Mureșan for the position of Prime Minister of Romania, as confirmed by Liberal Party President Ilie Bolojan.

„Step 1, step 2, step 3. This is my way of being.” Nicuşor Dan explains how he makes decisions

14:39, 25 Iun. 2026
President Nicuşor Dan answered last night, in Cluj, his supporters, angry about some decisions, what his thinking mechanism is when he makes decisions.

Heatwave takes hold of Romania. ANM announces temperatures of up to 39 degrees

14:38, 25 Iun. 2026
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued, on Thursday, a weather information and Code Yellow and Code Orange heatwave warnings, valid for the next few days.

Teachers protest in front of Parliament: 160,000 signatures for amending the Education Law

14:37, 25 Iun. 2026
Hundreds of teachers protested in front of the Palace of Parliament on Thursday. They also came to officially submit the file with the over 160,000 signatures for amending the Education Law.

Former Polish President, decorated by Dan with the ”Star of Romania” in the Grade of Grand Cross

14:36, 25 Iun. 2026
Former Polish President, Lech Wałęsa, a symbol of the fight against communism, was decorated by the President of Romania, Nicuşor Dan, with the National Order "Star of Romania" in the Grade of Grand Cross.

INS: Romanians earned more in 2025, but also spent more

15:14, 24 Iun. 2026
Household income in Romania continued to grow in 2025, but expenses also rose at a sustained pace. New data published by the National Institute of Statistics shows how much a family in Romania earns and spends, on average, and where most of the money goes.

Two new metropolitan trains nearing completion in Bucharest and Iași

15:11, 24 Iun. 2026
The Ministry of Transport has approved the projects for the development of two new metropolitan train networks, which will serve Bucharest and Iași.

Grindeanu, voted to be the prime minister proposal: We will not stand with our hats in our hands

15:07, 24 Iun. 2026
A PSD government will not stand with our hats in our hands in front of anyone, says Sorin Grindeanu, after PSD voted for him to be proposed as prime minister.

Bolojan: PNL will vote for a PSD-led government or a coalition-backed one

14:47, 23 Iun. 2026
PNL President Ilie Bolojan told President Nicușor Dan on Tuesday during consultations that the party is ready to vote for a government led by the PSD or one formed by the PNL, USR, and UDMR.

Simion, after consultations: It can’t be done without AUR.We came with a proposal for prime minister

14:18, 23 Iun. 2026
AUR leader George Simion stated after the consultations at Cotroceni Palace that forming a stable governing majority is not possible without his party’s involvement. He maintained that AUR came to the discussions with the president with its own proposal for prime minister.

Grindeanu: The PSD is ready to form a government that can take office as quickly as possible

14:16, 23 Iun. 2026
Sorin Grindeanu said, following Tuesday’s consultations with President Nicușor Dan, that the PSD is ready to form a government that can take office as quickly as possible, but not with AUR.

Romeo Lungu receives negative recommendation for Ministry of Development

14:17, 22 Iun. 2026
Romeo-Daniel Lungu, the nominee for the Ministry of Development in the Veștea Government, received a negative recommendation following a committee vote. The recommendation is purely advisory.

Man requests court dissolution of PNL, USR, and UDMR

14:15, 22 Iun. 2026
A man from Brașov filed requests with the Bucharest Tribunal seeking the dissolution of PNL, USR, and UDMR. The three requests were submitted on the same day, but the Bucharest Tribunal has not yet set trial dates.

Veștea government faces crucial investiture vote on Monday after fast-track hearings

14:12, 22 Iun. 2026
The joint permanent bureaus of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies approved a rapid calendar for the investiture of the cabinet led by Prime Minister-designate Adrian Veștea.

Radu Miruță cancels subway fare increase

16:04, 19 Iun. 2026
Acting Minister of Transportation Radu Miruță announced that the planned increase in subway fares has been canceled. He described the fare hike as “a mistake” and emphasized that Metrorex needs to reduce costs rather than ask passengers to pay more.

Nicușor Dan on official visit to Turkey: Meeting with Erdoğan and attending naval ceremony

16:03, 19 Iun. 2026
After attending the European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday, Nicușor Dan will travel to Turkey on Saturday. He is scheduled to meet with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in Istanbul and will attend a naval ceremony.

Adrian Veștea: “A new, legitimate government must be formed quickly”

16:02, 19 Iun. 2026
Adrian Veștea recently announced that he held a working meeting with Alexandru Nazare, whom he refers to as both the current and future Minister of Finance.

Reaction from Bolojan’s Camp After Ciucu Was Summoned by the DNA: “Let’s Be Serious”

15:54, 18 Iun. 2026
PNL MEP Daniel Buda rejected the notion of political interference regarding Ciprian Ciucu’s summons to the National Anti-corruption Directorate (DNA), which occurred just days before the Liberal Party’s national convention.

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu has accused Ilie Bolojan of lying to Romanian President

15:52, 18 Iun. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu has accused Ilie Bolojan of lying to Romanian President Nicușor Dan during negotiations to form a technocratic government.

The PSD is set to decide on Sunday whether to join the Veștea government

15:50, 18 Iun. 2026
“I informed Veștea that the PSD’s decision is still pending,” said Sorin Grindeanu, the leader of the Social Democrats, on Thursday.

Romania is the final destination for Europe’s old and polluting cars

15:08, 17 Iun. 2026
Romania is the final destination for Europe’s old and polluting cars, according to an industry association, which claims that our country has the second-oldest vehicle fleet in the European Union.

General Vlad Gheorghiță holds talks with ukrainian counterpart on Black Sea security

15:02, 17 Iun. 2026
The Chief of the Defense Staff, General Vlad Gheorghiță, discussed with his Ukrainian counterpart, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, recent developments in the security situation in the Black Sea region and their impact on regional stability.

Andrew Tate summoned again by DIICOT. He faces serious charges

14:58, 17 Iun. 2026
Andrew Tate appeared at DIICOT on Wednesday for an investigation into organized crime, human trafficking, and rape. He also faces a separate probe for inciting hatred or discrimination.

Adrian Veștea responds to UDMR’s announcement: The goal is to form the broadest possible majority

14:32, 16 Iun. 2026
Prime Minister-designate Adrian Veștea stated that he will continue consultations with all parliamentary groups and that he wants the broadest possible parliamentary majority, after the UDMR announced that it will not join the government and is preparing not to support his government.

PNL vice president: Nicușor Dan has lost all legitimacy. He has become the PSD’s puppet

14:28, 16 Iun. 2026
President Nicușor Dan no longer has any legitimacy in the decisions he makes, claims PNL Vice President Alexandru Muraru, who adds that the head of state has discredited himself by appointing Adrian Veștea as prime minister.

Țoiu holds talks with egyptian counterpart: Romania sees real opportunities to deepen cooperation

14:24, 16 Iun. 2026
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu met with her Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, and they discussed expanding economic cooperation, increasing Romanian grain exports, and the project for a free economic zone dedicated to Romanian companies.

Romania and Bulgaria Have Completed the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub

13:58, 15 Iun. 2026
Romania and Bulgaria have completed their joint project to establish a Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, which will have operational headquarters in Constanța and Varna, announced Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council.

Veștea’s PM Designation Face Constitutional Court Challenge from Bolojan Team

13:41, 15 Iun. 2026
Part of the PNL leadership, along with Ilie Bolojan, acting prime minister, and Mircea Abrudean, president of the Senate, plans to file a complaint with the Constitutional Court regarding the nomination of Adrian Veștea as prime minister, according to party sources.