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Stelian Bujduveanu is the interim mayor of Bucharest

Stelian Bujduveanu, deputy mayor and representative of the PNL, was designated on Friday, at the extraordinary meeting of the General Council of Bucharest, to take over the interim position of mayor general in place of Nicuşor Dan.

Nicuşor Dan, on the loss of European funds: on the PNRR, the big risk is not to attract

"The big risk is to have some money that we do not attract by the August 2026 deadline", declares the elected president Nicuşor Dan, asked if there is a risk of losing European funds due to the large deficit.

Maramureş Rally starts on Friday. Record number of Rally2 models at the start

The second stage of the National Rally Championship starts on Friday, with the Maramureş Rally having over 50 crews at the start and a record number of Rally2 models – 16.

Sibiu-Piteşti motorway advances with the first bored tunnel in Romania

Works on section 4 of the Sibiu-Piteşti motorway, between Tigveni and Curtea de Argeş, have reached 73.75% of the total of almost 10 kilometers, announces Cristian Pistol.

Marcel Boloș on tax reform: The decision belongs to the future government

The Minister of Investments and European Funds, Marcel Boloș, stressed during a press conference that the tax reform is a commitment assumed by Romania in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, but the concrete measures are to be established by the future government.

Direct train from Bucharest to Varna, Sofia, Istanbul (Halkali) and return

The international train "Romania" will provide a daily direct connection from Bucharest to Varna, as well as to Sofia and Istanbul/Halkali, this summer, according to CFR Călători. Prices start at 32 euros, to Varna, and reach 57 euros to Istanbul/Halkali (seat in a sleeper car).

Nicușor Dan announces that the new government could be established in the next three or four weeks

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that the new government could be established in the next three or four weeks. A period of discussions will follow, in which the leaders of the PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR will participate. The first proposal for the position of prime minister could be Ilie Bolojan.

Nicușor Dan is the new president of Romania. The mandate has been validated

The mandate of the president of Romania, Nicușor Dan, was validated, on Thursday, by the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR). As of May 22, Nicușor Dan is the new president of Romania.

Maramureș Rally 2025. Traffic will be closed on Friday in Pasul Gutâi

Traffic will be closed on Friday, for several hours, in Pasul Gutâi, on DN 18, in Maramureș County, due to a sports competition.

Ministry of Energy notified on Tuesday that Sinteza and Lockheed Martin are closing the PNRR project

The Ministry of Energy was notified on Tuesday of the decision of the company Sinteza SA to abandon the implementation of the project to create a battery production capacity, part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), according to a press release.

Six MPs resign from POT

Six MPs have announced their resignation from the Young People's Party and the POT parliamentary group. The announcement was made in plenary. They invoke the "profound distance" of the leadership from the initial principles and promises.

Dacian Treasure. Dutch Press: The order “came from Romania”

An investigation by the Dutch publication RTL News shows that valuable pieces of art, including the golden helmet from Coțofenești, were stolen as bargaining chips for a Romanian criminal to escape a prison sentence.

Sorin Grindeanu has been appointed as the new interim leader of PSD

Sorin Grindeanu has been appointed as the new interim leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu from his position as party president on Tuesday.

The PSD leadership is considering two potential successors for Marcel Ciolacu

The PSD leadership is considering two potential successors for Marcel Ciolacu: Sorin Grindeanu and Daniel Băluță, according to Ionuț Pucheanu, the mayor of Galați. Pucheanu stated, "If Marcel leaves, it would be appropriate for all of us to also step down from the PSD leadership."

MFA after Kathleen Kavalec’s retirement announcement: She will remain a constant friend of Romania

”We are confident that she will remain a constant friend of Romania”, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) in Bucharest, after the US Embassy announced Kathleen Kavalec's departure on Tuesday.

PSD President Marcel Ciolacu has resigned from the party leadership

PSD President Marcel Ciolacu has resigned from the party leadership. Sources within the party confirm that he submitted his resignation on Tuesday during a meeting of PSD leaders.

Dominic Fritz: The wave of extremism must be addressed through good governance

"The wave of extremism must be addressed through good governance. It is not the absence of opposition that has led to the rise of the far right, but rather the lack of effective governance," said Dominic Fritz, interim president of the USR, on Monday.

Buzău Mayor Constantin Toma has called for the entire leadership of the PSD to resign

Buzău Mayor Constantin Toma has called for the entire leadership of the PSD (Social Democratic Party) to resign. He believes that no current leader should be part of the future leadership team.

Bolojan signed into law a measure that permits the downing of drones in Romanian airspace

Romania's interim president, Ilie Bolojan, signed a series of decrees on Monday, enacting important laws that will affect both strategic and social sectors.

Kelemen Hunor is urging Hungarian voters to participate in the second round of the elections

Kelemen Hunor, the president of the UDMR, is urging Hungarian voters to participate in the second round of the presidential elections and to support the candidate who "has never spoken negatively about our community."

Emil Boc: From the east came poverty, communism, totalitarianism

"From the east came poverty, communism, totalitarianism, and 50 years of holding Romania back, turning it back to the past," said Mayor Emil Boc as he left the polls. "Silence is not an option," he added, urging Romanians to participate in the voting process.

Presidential candidate George Simion arrived at the polling station accompanied by Călin Georgescu

Presidential candidate George Simion arrived at the polling station located at Mogoșoaia Secondary School at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, accompanied by former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu.

Nicușor Dan voted in his hometown of Făgăraș

Nicușor Dan voted in his hometown of Făgăraș at the polling station located in the school he attended. After casting his vote, Dan shared his reasoning, stating that he voted "with the many silent, honest, and hard-working people in mind who have not felt represented for a long time."

AUR has accused the Moldovan authorities of preparing vote rigging

AUR has accused the Moldovan authorities of preparing vote rigging and has called on them not to "force" people to vote.

The 3-month ROBOR index increased slightly to 7.39%

On Friday, the 3-month ROBOR index increased slightly to 7.39%, up from 7.29% on Thursday, according to data from the National Bank of Romania (BNR).

Sibiu Police investigation after letters received, urging people to vote for Simion

Police officers in Sibiu have launched an investigation after the Sibiu County Electoral Bureau (BEJ) reported that several residents received letters urging them to vote for George Simion.

Over 56,000 Romanians living abroad have already cast their votes

Over 56,000 Romanians living abroad have already cast their votes during the second round of the 2025 presidential elections, with one in five voters being from the Republic of Moldova. By 1 p.m., more than 11,000 Romanians from across the Prut River had participated in the voting.

BNR: In the first quarter of the year, total external debt increased by 514 million euros

In the first quarter of the year, total external debt increased by 514 million euros, to 205,407 million euros, according to data published by the BNR on Wednesday.

Romanian driver Răzvan Umbrărescu confirmed at the start of the 24-hour Le Mans race

For the first time in history, a Romanian driver will compete in the famous endurance car race at Le Mans (France), with Răzvan Umbrărescu being confirmed at the start of this year's edition, according to the provisional list announced on Tuesday by the organizers.

A new lot of the A3 Motorway will be built in Bihor

The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) issued the start order for the contract for the Chiribiș-Biharia lot of the Transylvania-A3 Motorway on Wednesday. The start date of the project is May 20, according to a press release published by CNIR.

CNS Cartel ALFA: Romania needs a president committed to the entire society

In the context of the presidential elections, the National Trade Union Confederation Cartel ALFA (CNS Cartel ALFA) draws attention to the fact that real dialogue between citizens and the state is still missing, just as it was missing during the mandates of former President Klaus Iohannis.

New increases for ROBOR

The National Bank of Romania announced on Friday new increases for the ROBOR index.

CCR validates first round of presidential elections

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) announced on Friday that the first round of the presidential elections, held on May 4, 2025, have been validated.

Boloș, on the possible suspension of European funds: I hope we will take the necessary steps

Minister Marcel Boloș emphasized that Romania must implement the fiscal reform required by the PNRR to avoid the suspension of European funds and ensure continued financial support.

Marcel Ciolacu takes stock of the government

Marcel Ciolacu highlights the achievements of the PSD-led government, including record employment, significant economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and increased incomes, despite the ongoing electoral pressures.

Romania’s first high-power hub for charging electric vehicles opens

Romania has opened its first high-power electric vehicle charging hub on the A1 near Miercurea Sibiului, featuring 400 kW stations for heavy-duty vehicles and 10 MW total installed capacity, making it one of the most powerful in Europe.

The euro exchange rate announced by the BNR increased on Thursday

The euro exchange, along with US dollar, and pound sterling have all increased in Romania on Thursday, according to the National Bank of Romania.

Bolojan: I believe that every Romanian who votes will make history

"I believe that every Romanian who goes to vote will make history," Ilie Bolojan, Romania's interim president, told a meeting of businessmen on Wednesday.

The euro exchange rate announced by the NBR rose to 5.09 lei on Wednesday

The National Bank of Romania announces on Wednesday an exchange rate of 5.0991 lei for one euro, up from 5.0378 on Tuesday.

Dan, on Simion’s statements on the 500.000 budget cuts: Nonsense

Nicușor Dan, an independent candidate in the presidential elections, said on Wednesday that the statements of his opponent, George Simion, leader of the AUR party, on the reduction of 500,000 public employees are "nonsense."