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The leader of the main opposition USR party, Elena Lasconi, has called on President Klaus Iohannis and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to provide explanations on Russian drones entering Romanian territory over the weekend.
The leader of the main opposition USR party, Elena Lasconi, has called on President Klaus Iohannis and Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to provide explanations on Russian drones entering Romanian territory over the weekend.
The government is in the final stages of donating a Patriot missile system to Ukraine in the midst of Ukraine’s ever-increasing calls for more support from the West.
The Romanian government is in the final stages of donating a Patriot missile system to Ukraine in the midst of Ukraine’s ever-increasing calls for more support from the West.
Nato Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană has announced that he is resigning from the North Atlantic Alliance effective September 10, Nato confirmed on September 3.
Nato Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana has announced that he is resigning from the North Atlantic Alliance effective September 10, Nato ...
Alfred Bulai was heard in court for the first time on Thursday over claims that he s*xually abused a number of his former students at the National School of Political and Administrative Studies.
Alfred Bulai was heard in court for the first time on Thursday over claims that he s*xually abused a number of his former students at the National School of Political and Administrative Studies.
The Green Energy Corridor launched in Bucharest two years ago entered a new phase; agreement on feasibility study and implementation of gas supply from Caspian region to Eastern European countries.
The Green Energy Corridor launched in Bucharest two years ago, entered a new phase on Tuesday with the establishment of a joint venture company to carry out the feasibility study and oversee the implementation of the gas supply initiative from the Caspian region to Eastern European countries.
Romania has nominated MEP Roxana Mînzatu as its next European commissioner, after originally putting forward a man for the role.
MEP Roxana Mînzatu gets the nod from Bucharest.
The government on September 2 sent to parliament for final approval a draft law enabling the donation of a Patriot missile-defense system to Ukraine.
Romania's coalition government on September 2 sent to parliament for final approval a draft law enabling the donation of a Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine.
The Ministry of Agriculture is working on an emergency decree to limit the markup on Romanian food products to 20%.
Romania's Ministry of Agriculture is working on an emergency decree to limit the markup on Romanian food products to 20%.
Chemicals producer Chimcomplex Borzești is planning to develop an industrial platform comprising eight factories, which will involve an investment of around 2.2 billion euro over ten years.
Romanian chemicals producer Chimcomplex Borzesti [BSE:CRC] is planning to develop a major industrial platform, named the Iasi Biochemistry Plant, which will involve an investment of a...
Romania's consolidated budget was in deficit equivalent to 4.02% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the first seven months of 2024, widening from a 2.4% gap recorded in the same period of 2023.
Romania's consolidated budget was in deficit equivalent to 4.02% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the first seven months of 2024, widening from a 2.4% gap recorded in the same period of 2023, as spending increased by 23.2% to 402.6 billion lei ($90.099 billion/80.89 billion euro), the finance....
The government is planning support measures for farmers affected by this year's severe drought, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced after a meeting with Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu on August 28.
The Romanian government is planning support measures for farmers affected by this year's severe drought, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced ...
Purchase of the International Free Port of Giugiuleşti, currently owned by the EBRD, is seen as a strategic move that could boost Romania's role in the region's economy – and create a hub for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
Purchase of the International Free Port currently owned by the EBRD is seen as a strategic move that could boost Romania's role in the region's economy – and create a hub for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine.
DRI, the EU renewable energy arm of Ukraine-based DTEK Group, has acquired a 60 MW solar project in Glodeni in Mureș County.
DRI is rapidly increasing its presence in Romania. Just two months ago, it acquired its third project in the country - a 126 MW solar park
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced that he is asking the European Commission for a seven-year period to reduce the general government budget deficit to under 3% of GDP.
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced that he is asking the European Commission for a seven-year period to reduce the general government ...
On Thursday, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu proposed Victor Negrescu, PSD MEP and vice-president of the European Parliament, for the position of European Commissioner from Romania.
The future European Commissioner from Romania topic was addressed in a meeting between Marcel Ciolacu and Ursula von der Leyen
Romanian prosecution and police have launched a fresh investigation into the controversial influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, linked to allegedly human trafficking, s*x with minors and money laundering.
Romanian prosecution and police have launched a fresh investigation into the controversial influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, linked to allegedly human trafficking, s*x with minors and money laundering.
Romania registered the EU's highest annual inflation rate in July, at 5.8%, the bloc's statistical office said on Tuesday.
Romania registered the EU's highest annual inflation rate in July, at 5.8%, the bloc's statistical office said on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his candidacy for the presidential elections on Tuesday.
Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his candidacy for the presidential elections in a message to PSD on Tuesday.
The number of new businesses with foreign capital established in the first half of 2024 decreased by 3.2% on the year to 3,382.
The number of new businesses with foreign capital established in the first half of 2024 in Romania decreased by 3.2% on the year to 3,382, data from the Trade Office Registry, ONRC, showed.
Industrial output contracted by 1.6% y/y in Q2, dragged down by the utilities sector.
Romania’s industrial output (chart) contracted by 1.6% y/y in Q2, dragged down by the utilities sector (-10.9% y/y) while manufacturing fared ...
The bridge over the Danube at Brăila will remain under repairs for at least one more month. The latest round of patching has already been ongoing for 10 days. It involves traffic restrictions.
The bridge over the Danube at Brăila will remain under repairs for at least one more month. The latest round of patching has already been ongoing for 10 days. It involves traffic restrictions. Drivers crossing the bridge must use only one lane. Specifically, the Tulcea-Brăila direction is complete...
The Bucharest subway company has received a construction permit to advance a long-awaited subway route from the capital to the Henri Coanda International airport.
The Bucharest subway company has received a construction permit to advance a long-awaited subway route from the capital, Bucharest, to the Henri Coanda
The navy on August 13 carried out a controlled explosion of a mine that had drifted to its Black Sea coast, the Defense Ministry said.
Romania's navy on August 13 carried out a controlled explosion of a mine that had drifted to its Black Sea coast, the Defense Ministry said.
Base effects in the food segment and the recovery in energy prices during June and July pushed up inflation.
Romania’s consumer price inflation (chart) accelerated to 5.4% y/y in July from 4.9% y/y in June, the statistics office announced.The main ...
Deadly virus spreading in Romania and Greece; neighbouring countries introduce additional controls to prevent infections.
An outbreak of sheep and goat plague in Southeast Europe has prompted governments in the region to tighten border controls to prevent the spread of ...
The spokesperson of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Ionuţ Stroe, said on Monday that his party is still open to “any kind of right-wing political form”.
The National Liberal Party (PNL) said that there is still availability and openness for "any kind of right-wing political form".
It's been nearly half a century since Romanian communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu decided to build the House of the Republic in the heart of Bucharest. It was to be Europe's largest building at that time. Over 10,000 houses were razed, transforming a project initially conceived by Romanian King Carol II into a North Korean-style megalomaniacal endeavour.
It's been nearly half a century since Romanian communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu decided to build the House of the Republic in the heart of Bucharest. It was to be Europe's largest building at that time. Over 10,000 houses were razed, transforming a project initially conceived by Romanian King Ca...
Oradea has banned two LGBT gatherings sparking complaints by advocacy groups that the city is violating the minority’s rights who accused city hall of ‘”institutionalised homophobia.”
The Romanian city of Oradea has banned two LGBT gatherings sparking complaints by advocacy groups that the city is violating the minority's rights who
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has voided the inquiry that led to an Olympic bronze medal for American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the women’s floor exercise.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has voided the inquiry that led to an Olympic bronze medal for American gymnast Jordan Chiles in the women’s floor exercise.
The cities of Cluj and Brașov were included in the world ranking of the 250 happiest cities worldwide, occupying the position number 195 and 220, respectively, in the “Happy City Index 2024” top.
The cities of Cluj and Bra?ov were included in the world ranking of the 250 happiest cities worldwide, in the "Happy City Index 2024" top.
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