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

15:14

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

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

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.

Romania’s external debt rose by one billion euros in the first four months of the year, the National Bank says

13:32, 15 Iun. 2026

Romania’s total external debt rose by one billion euros in the first four months of 2026, according to data released Monday by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).

Paramedics protest income cuts at Health Ministry

14:48, 11 Iun. 2026

Approximately 1,000 employees from public ambulance services across the country are expected to gather on Thursday in front of the Ministry of Health at the invitation of the National Trade Union Federation “Ambulance” of Romania (FNSAR).

PSD has accused Ilie Bolojan of obstructing the formation of a new government

14:44, 11 Iun. 2026

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has accused Ilie Bolojan of obstructing the formation of a new government.

Ilie Bolojan announces that the PNL will not vote for the Tomac government

14:39, 11 Iun. 2026

The National Liberal Party (PNL) has decided not to support the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac. This announcement was made by Ilie Bolojan on Thursday after a meeting of the party’s National Political Bureau.

Military personnel from Romania, USA, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey and Bulgaria at SEA BREEZE

14:22, 10 Iun. 2026

Approximately 450 military personnel from Romania, the United States, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey and Bulgaria are participating until June 20 in the SEA BREEZE 26.1 exercise, hosted by Romania.

Oana Gheorghiu: TAROM, a company on a direct flight to failure

14:21, 10 Iun. 2026

Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu claims on Wednesday, in a Facebook post, that TAROM is a company "on a direct flight to failure". She also presents the solutions for this company to be saved.

Political scenarios at Cotroceni if Tomac government fails to pass Parliament

14:19, 10 Iun. 2026

President Nicuşor Dan would consider restoring the PSD–PNL–USR–UDMR coalition and forming a new government led by a presidential advisor, if the Tomac government fails to pass the vote in Parliament, according to G4Media sources.

Romania takes over the presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process at the Sofia Summit

14:17, 10 Iun. 2026

Romania will officially take over the presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process for the next year, during the anniversary Summit held in Sofia.

Record cherry harvest at a farm in Cluj after massive investments in anti-freeze systems

13:42, 09 Iun. 2026

The Steluţa Farm in Cluj expects to harvest more than three times more cherries this season than last year, when frost compromised much of the production. Farm representatives attribute the results to investments in protection systems against extreme weather phenomena.

Romania’s trade deficit decreased by 7% in the first four months of 2026

13:39, 09 Iun. 2026

Romania's trade deficit decreased by 7% in the first four months of 2026, compared to the same period last year, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics.

Eugen Tomac, message to party leaders: Let’s not be more Catholic than the Pope

13:38, 09 Iun. 2026

Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac has launched a firm appeal to pro-Western parliamentary political parties, asking them for flexibility and a "reasonable compromise" for the inauguration of a new government with full powers.

Diana Buzoianu: The Rabla Program could start as early as June

13:37, 09 Iun. 2026

The Rabla Program could start as early as June, after completing the legal stages of public consultation, said Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu, who specified that the order necessary to launch the program is to be published in decisional transparency.