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New drone fragments discovered in Costineşti. Obelisk area secured by authorities

Authorities were on alert again on Friday morning in Costineşti, after a call to 112 reported the presence of a possible drone fragment in the Obelisk area. A perimeter of approximately 100 square meters was secured, and SRI pyrotechnicians checked the object.

Grindeanu points the guns at the Government: it borrows a thousand euros per second

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu harshly attacked the Bolojan Government, which he accused of destroying the country. It borrows a thousand euros per second, we can no longer afford for Bolojan and the userist cabal to remain at the Victoria Palace, declared Grindeanu.

Ministry of Education proposes new calendar for Baccalaureate and National Assessment

The Ministry of Education launched a new program for public consultation on Thursday for the Baccalaureate and National Assessment simulations and exams. The exams could take place earlier due to climate change, but also to fit into the university admission deadlines.

Reception of 4,500 projects for PNRR money, on the last hundred meters

Ilie Bolojan said that he discussed on Thursday with prefectures and those responsible for the implementation of projects targeting PNRR money. The Romanian state still has 4,500 such works to complete in order not to lose European money.

Isărescu on the transition to the euro: We are ready to do it when society is ready

Governor Mugur Isărescu says that Romania should switch to the euro, but it is not ready at this time. The National Bank of Romania is ready to resume preparations, but Romania must first reduce the budget deficit below 3% and maintain this fiscal correction.

List of beaches in Romania that received the „Blue Flag” in 2026

Five Romanian beaches received the international Blue Flag certification in 2026 for meeting high standards in water quality, environmental protection, safety and tourist services.

Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant to enter shutdown procedure in next 48 hours

The Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant is expected to enter shutdown within two days as the Danube’s water level and flow continue to fall to critical levels.

Romania’s car market collapsed in July. New car registrations fell by 28%

New car registrations in Romania fell sharply in July, but demand for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles continued to grow significantly.

Florin Manole on PSD’s conditions for voting on the Wage Law: If it’s good, it will pass 100%

PSD supports the new Wage Law only if it protects public sector incomes while staying within the budget limits required by the PNRR.

Party leaders to go to Cotroceni Palace on Tuesday

Party leaders are meeting with President Nicușor Dan at Cotroceni Palace on Tuesday to try to unblock the law on public sector salaries, necessary for the PNRR.

Pîslaru: Salary Law must be adopted by August 31 to unlock money from PNRR

Minister Dragoș Pîslaru says that this could be the last week in which a political agreement can be obtained for the new salary law, so that the normative act can be adopted and promulgated by August 31, which could unlock 770 million euros.

Bușoi explains what would happen if Cernavodă Reactor 2 did not work

Cristian Bușoi, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy, urges to reduce energy consumption, so that the state is prepared for a possible scenario in which Cernavodă Reactor 2, which is still running, could not work, even for a short period of time.

The road tax and TollRo enter a new phase. CNAIR announces when the new rates will take effect

Drivers and transport companies should take note of two important dates this fall. CNAIR has announced when the new rates for the road tax and TollRo will actually take effect.

Bolojan: Three factors will influence rating agencies’ decisions regarding Romania

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Friday that the ratings issued by rating agencies, which influence the cost of Romania’s borrowing, depend on budget execution, political stability, and the continuation of reforms.

The law that changes the fuel market has gone into effect. What will happen to the price of diesel

The new law on intervention measures in the fuel market went into effect on Friday, introducing a temporary mechanism designed to limit price increases at the pump.

Grindeanu: Parliament has demonstrated responsibility and unlocked over 22 billion euros

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu maintains that the votes cast by Social Democratic lawmakers made it possible to avoid losing 5.8 billion euros in European funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

The energy crisis reaches the government’s agenda: plan to prevent energy crises

On Thursday, the government will discuss the Electricity Risk Preparedness Plan, in the context of the energy crisis caused by drought and low water levels in the Danube, following the authorities’ call for the public and businesses to reduce energy consumption.

The coup plot trial, with Horațiu Potra and Călin Georgescu among the defendants, can proceed

The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ÎCCJ) rejected the appeals filed by both the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the defendants during the preliminary hearing in the case against Călin Georgescu, upholding the ruling previously issued by the Bucharest Court of Appeals. The trial may now begin.

Environment Minister: PSD demands suspension of management plans for Natura 2000 sites

Romania could lose billions of euros in EU funding if Parliament approves a PSD amendment suspending Natura 2000 management plans, acting Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu warns.

Cristian Bușoi: Reopening coal-fired power plants is extremely dangerous

Romania's Energy Ministry warns that reopening closed coal-fired power plants could jeopardize more than €1 billion in EU funds and undermine the country's credibility with Brussels.

Nicușor Dan published the declarations of assets and interests of his life partner

Romanian President Nicușor Dan has published the asset and interest declarations of his partner, Mirabela Grădinaru, as Parliament debates a bill requiring public officials' life partners to disclose their assets.

The capital reduces energy consumption. Ciucu established 25 measures

Bucharest City Hall is implementing 25 energy-saving measures, including switching off illuminated billboards during peak hours, after the Romanian government declared a nationwide energy alert for August.

Romanian firefighters saved homes and a monastery from wildfires in Greece

Romanian firefighters deployed to Greece responded to a wildfire and forest fire in the Attica region. They managed to stop the flames before they reached several homes and a monastery. The mission continued throughout the night from Monday into Tuesday.

Miruță: The water level at the Cernavodă Power Plant has risen by 2 cm

Acting Minister of Defense Radu Miruță announced that the water level at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant rose by 2 centimeters on Tuesday compared to Monday, even though forecasts had predicted a drop of 2 centimeters.

PNL: “The PSD’s amendment to the Integrity Law aims to target a specific individual”

The PNL accuses the PSD of using the amendment to the Integrity Law to “target a specific individual” and warns that it jeopardizes 770 million euros from the PNRR. The bill, adopted by the Chamber of Deputies, entered Senate debate on Tuesday.

ANI: 122 people subject to a three-year ban for conflict of interest or incompatibility

The National Integrity Agency (ANI) announced that it is currently monitoring 122 individuals subject to a three-year ban on holding certain positions, a sanction imposed on those definitively found to be in a conflict of interest or incompatibility.

Senator indicted for driving with a suspended license. The case has reached the High Court

A senator has been indicted by prosecutors from the Prosecutor’s Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, on charges of driving a vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended.

Grindeanu asks Bolojan to negotiate a delay in the closure of coal-fired power plants

On Monday, PSD President Sorin Grindeanu asked Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to travel urgently to Brussels to negotiate a delay of the August 31 deadline for the closure of coal-fired power plants.

Tragedy at Dinamo: Medical staff member dies following secondary team’s road accident

A tragedy has struck Dinamo Bucharest's secondary team training camp. Constantin Covaciu, a member of the club's medical staff, died after the team's minibus left the road and crashed into a tree.

Victor Negrescu calls for EU support for sheep and goat farmers affected by restrictions

PSD MEP Victor Negrescu announced that the delegation of Romanian Social Democrats in the European Parliament is preparing new initiatives to support sheep and goat farmers affected by the restrictions imposed in the context of the outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR).

Sighiartău: Suspension of Government decisions affects patients, farmers and people with disabilities

Robert Sighiartău has accused the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of being behind the Bucharest Court of Appeal's decision to suspend six resolutions adopted by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's government, arguing that the rulings affect vulnerable people, patients awaiting transplants, farmers and researchers.

Florin Cîțu: Hasty pay reform will raise public sector salaries

Former Prime Minister Florin Cîțu has criticized the draft of the new pay law, stating that reform cannot be effectively implemented “in a month, on the fly.”

Romania delivers first COBRA II armored vehicles

The Ministry of National Defense (MApN) has received the first COBRA II armored vehicles manufactured in Romania. This delivery marks a significant milestone for both the Romanian Army’s procurement program and the advancement of the national defense industry.

Bolojan: We are facing both an electricity crisis and a fuel crisis

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, who is currently visiting Bucharest, discussed the ongoing electricity and fuel crises, as well as potential joint projects on Thursday.

Parliament voted on the bill to declare a fuel crisis

Former Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced on Wednesday that Parliament had voted on the bill introduced by the PSD to declare a state of crisis in the fuel market. According to him, the measures adopted will lower the price of diesel and limit excessive price increases.

BNS has reported procurements under the SAFE program to the European Commission

The National Trade Union Bloc (BNS) announced Wednesday that it has filed complaints with the European Commission, OLAF, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, the European Court of Auditors, and the European Ombudsman over Romania’s SAFE-funded procurement procedures.

Bomb alert in the Port of Constanța. Threat issued using AI

A bomb threat was reported on Wednesday at the Port of Constanța after the Romanian Naval Authority received audio messages in Romanian announcing the presence of several explosive devices in the area of the Passenger Terminal.

Romanian firefighters’ mission in France extended by two weeks

Romania will continue to support French authorities in their fight against wildfires. The National Committee for Emergency Situations has approved a two-week extension of the Romanian firefighters’ mission in France, at the request of the authorities in Paris.

SANITAS begins general strike in the public health system

On Tuesday, the SANITAS Federation launched an indefinite general strike in the public health and social assistance system.

“Ilie, stop breaking the law! ” Grindeanu filed a complaint with the Court of Appeals

Sorin Grindeanu told the interim prime minister, “Ilie, stop breaking the law.” The PSD leader announced that the party had filed 12 preliminary complaints regarding 12 government decisions.