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

13:21, 07 Aug. 2026
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

13:19, 07 Aug. 2026
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

13:16, 07 Aug. 2026
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

13:54, 06 Aug. 2026
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

13:52, 06 Aug. 2026
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

13:50, 06 Aug. 2026
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

14:19, 05 Aug. 2026
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

14:16, 05 Aug. 2026
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

14:12, 05 Aug. 2026
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

14:10, 05 Aug. 2026
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

13:16, 04 Aug. 2026
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

13:14, 04 Aug. 2026
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”

13:13, 04 Aug. 2026
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

14:09, 03 Aug. 2026
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

14:07, 03 Aug. 2026
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

14:04, 03 Aug. 2026
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

14:32, 31 Iul. 2026
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

14:21, 31 Iul. 2026
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

14:13, 31 Iul. 2026
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

15:59, 30 Iul. 2026
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

15:57, 30 Iul. 2026
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

15:51, 30 Iul. 2026
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

15:09, 29 Iul. 2026
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

15:05, 29 Iul. 2026
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

14:58, 29 Iul. 2026
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

14:22, 28 Iul. 2026
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

14:20, 28 Iul. 2026
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

14:18, 28 Iul. 2026
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.

PSD amendment allowing new hires in hospitals adopted by the health committee

13:52, 27 Iul. 2026
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete argues that the Romanian healthcare system faces a paradox: while hospitals report a major staff shortage, approximately 2,000 doctors who completed their residency last year have been unable to find employment.

Grindeanu outlines PSD’s priorities for Parliament’s extraordinary session

13:50, 27 Iul. 2026
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday, ahead of Parliament’s extraordinary session, that the Social Democrats will support only the bills they believe serve Romania’s interests and will not endorse what he described as “Bolojan’s mistakes.”

“There will be an unprecedented exodus of doctors”: Rogobete on the healthcare crisis

13:47, 27 Iul. 2026
Against the backdrop of the healthcare crisis, former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete stated that “there will be an unprecedented exodus of doctors,” caused by the current version of the salary law.

Grindeanu sends a harsh message to Bolojan regarding the pay law

16:09, 24 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu sent a strong message Friday to interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, stating that the PSD will not support the draft salary law if it retains the current provisions regarding the capping of bonuses and the reduction of salaries for healthcare and education workers.

MaPN, following Friday’s drone incident: Romania’s security situation remains critical

16:06, 24 Iul. 2026
The Chief of the Defense Staff, General Gheorghiță Vlad, and General Gheorghe Maxim stated on Friday that the incident in which a drone was shot down over Romanian territory does not alter the assessment of the security risks facing the country.

A drone was shot down over Romania. Announcement by Nicușor Dan

16:04, 24 Iul. 2026
President Nicușor Dan announced Friday that a drone was shot down over Romania around 11:00 a.m. This is the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine that a drone has been shot down over Romanian territory.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalls three romanian consuls general

16:42, 23 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday the recall of Romania’s consuls general in São Paulo, Nantes, and Frankfurt am Main. The three diplomats are accused of failing to fulfill their duty to open new Romanian consulates general.

The PSD has submitted an amendment to exempt healthcare positions from the hiring freeze

16:39, 23 Iul. 2026
PSD lawmaker and former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete announced Thursday that PSD lawmakers have submitted an amendment calling for healthcare positions to be exempted from the hiring freeze. “Healthcare is not an expense that can be cut blindly,” Rogobete said.

Education union members refuse to participate in discussions on the new pay law

16:37, 23 Iul. 2026
Education union federations announced Thursday in a joint press release that they will not participate in the discussions scheduled for Thursday at the Ministry of Labor regarding the new pay law.

The Ministry of Health implements measures to protect the population in affected areas

16:10, 22 Iul. 2026
The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that it has taken a series of preventive measures in response to the floods that have affected several counties across the country. These measures include epidemiological monitoring, testing the quality of drinking water, and increasing medical resources.

Grindeanu calls for the declassification of the Cotroceni talks on forming the Government

16:08, 22 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu stated Wednesday that he will officially request the declassification of the discussions held by party leaders with President Nicușor Dan regarding the formation of the government.

Nicușor Dan welcomes the president of India to Cotroceni Palace

16:06, 22 Iul. 2026
President Nicușor Dan will welcome the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who is on a state visit to Romania, to Cotroceni Palace.