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November 6th, deadline for PNRR money. The problems Romania must resolve at Bruselles

13:21, 30 Oct. 2026

Romania is trying to obtain the full amount of European money allocated through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), but it still has to solve a series of administrative and documentation problems. The European Commission has requested clarifications for several investments, to which the authorities must respond by November 6.

The Minister of Economy announces measures targeting three state-owned companies

13:18, 30 Oct. 2026

The Minister of Economy, Daniel Zamfir, announced on Friday, in a press conference held at the ministry's headquarters, measures targeting three state-owned companies: Radiocom, IOR and Romaero.

Romania notified the OSCE after the Carfil sabotage. Over 40 states expressed their solidarity

13:15, 30 Oct. 2026

Romania organized debates within the OSCE to draw attention to the intensification of hybrid attacks attributed to the Russian Federation, including the sabotage that caused the fire of September 14, 2026, at the Carfil industrial platform in Brașov.

Romania strengthens its judicial cooperation in the Balkans

13:43, 29 Oct. 2026

The Prosecutor General of Romania, Cristina Chiriac, participated in an international meeting dedicated to combating cross-border crime, organized in Turkey.

Marian Neacșu, first discussions with MIA unions, focused on employees’ salaries and retirement

13:40, 29 Oct. 2026

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Marian Neacșu, announced that the current payment mechanism for work carried out on weekly rest days will be maintained. Regarding possible salary increases in 2027, the official specified that these will depend on the available budgetary resources.

„Medical miracle”: USR accuses PSD of reinstating a director at “Romanian Waters” dismissed by Buzoianu, after four months of sick leave

13:33, 29 Oct. 2026

USR accuses the new PSD leadership of the Ministry of Environment of having canceled the dismissal of a director from Apele Române, who returned to office after approximately four months of sick leave. This is Doru-Dragoș Cazan, the former head of the institution, removed by Diana Buzoianu following the illegal ballast tanks scandal in Olt County. The former minister claims that Natalia Intotero revoked the order to terminate his mandate only five days after taking over the ministry.

The Minister of Health announces a need of up to 7.2 billion lei

13:40, 28 Oct. 2026

Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete said on Wednesday, in a telephone interview with Digi24, that the ministry he leads and the National Health Insurance House need additional funds of up to 7.2 billion lei.

The new Minister of Transport’s findings within the institution. Harsh criticism towards USR

13:38, 28 Oct. 2026

Ștefan-Ovidiu Popa, the new Minister of Transport, says he has unlocked several projects from the drawers of the institution he has been leading for a week and launches several attacks on the former USR head of Transport, Radu Miruță.

PNL asks the Prime Minister to urgently adopt the budget revision: „Romania cannot be held hostage”

13:34, 28 Oct. 2026

The National Liberal Party is asking Prime Minister Luca Niculescu to urgently adopt the budget revision, warning that delays may affect the financing of public services, the healthcare system and ongoing investments.

Nicușor Dan, after SRI revealed the sabotage network coordinated by Russia: A serious violation of the country’s sovereignty and security | Prime Minister’s message

13:56, 27 Oct. 2026

Romanian President Nicușor Dan reacted on Tuesday after the SRI revealed a coordinated sabotage network from Russia, involved in the fire at the Carfil industrial platform.

Eight police officers receive final convictions after torturing two men in Bucharest

13:52, 27 Oct. 2026

Eight police officers received final convictions in September 2026 for acts committed in August 2020, when two men were beaten, tear gassed and abandoned in different areas on the outskirts of Bucharest. Four of the officers are serving prison sentences.

The Ministry of Finance’s plans for 2027: diesel excise duty compensation, funds for investments and new financing for companies

13:46, 27 Oct. 2026

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare claims that the state must discipline its spending and stop introducing permanent measures in the absence of permanent sources of financing.

When will the Niculescu Government deal with pension indexation? Sorin Grindeanu’s announcement

13:46, 26 Oct. 2026

PSD president Sorin Grindeanu says that the Niculescu Government could commit to indexing pensions to the inflation level of 2027. The conclusion drawn by the head of the Social Democrats comes immediately after the end of discussions with the PSD ministers in the Government, who had a week to accommodate themselves with the data left by Ilie Bolojan's executive.

Grindeanu demands the Government’s responsibility for local administration reform and reorganizing state institutions and companies

13:44, 26 Oct. 2026

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu announced on Monday that he would propose two things to Prime Minister Niculescu: making the Government responsible for the administrative-territorial reform and reorganizing state institutions and companies, with a deadline of March 2027. Grindeanu assured that taxes for the Romanian population and companies will not increase in 2027 and demanded the publication of the real situation of the country's finances.

Major ruling from the High Court of Cassation and Justice: Banks can no longer charge interest for the remaining term if they declare the loan due early

13:39, 26 Oct. 2026

The High Court of Cassation and Justice has ruled that when a bank declares a loan to be due early, the consumer owes the interest accrued up to that point, but not the interest for the remaining period until the end of the contract.

One dead, three missing after a ship was hit by drones in the Black Sea

13:52, 23 Oct. 2026

A Comorian-flagged ship was reportedly hit by drones in the Black Sea on Friday, 13 nautical miles off Constanta. Rescue teams are heading to the area to recover the sailors in danger. One person died and the rescuers are still searching for three others.

Nicușor Dan warns Russia is trying to expand the war in Ukraine: „They want to provoke other European countries”

13:49, 23 Oct. 2026

President Nicușor Dan warned that Russia is trying to expand the conflict in Ukraine through provocations against other European states, including through drone attacks in the Black Sea. In an interview with Bloomberg, the head of state said that the incidents in which commercial ships are hit cannot be considered accidental and that Romania has requested additional support from NATO allies. Asked when Article 5 of the Alliance could be invoked, the president insisted that Romania does not want the conflict to escalate.

Victor Negrescu warns Romania risks not fully using the estimated 60.2 billion euros in European funds

13:47, 23 Oct. 2026

Romania risks not being able to fully use the 60.2 billion euros estimated for the period 2028–2034, due to technical provisions in the future financing mechanism, warned MEP Victor Negrescu, after participating in a European meeting of heads of management authorities, organized in Cluj-Napoca.

A 15 year old student injured two classmates in Pitesti high school. One of the teenagers ended up in the hospital

13:29, 22 Oct. 2026

A 15 year old student allegedly injured a classmate with a sharp object and physically assaulted another, following a conflict that broke out in a high school in Pitești. One of the teenagers was transported to the hospital.

AUR MP Dan Tanasă sent to trial following message against Asian and African delivery workers

13:27, 22 Oct. 2026

The Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice ordered on Thursday the trial of MP Dan Tanasă (AUR) while at liberty, after he urged people, through a Facebook post uploaded last year, to "refuse the order if it is not delivered by a Romanian."

Romania has the EU’s largest quarterly deficit: 9.2% of GDP. How it compares to the annual target

13:23, 22 Oct. 2026

Romania recorded the largest budget deficit in the European Union in the second quarter of 2026, of 9.2% of GDP, according to data published by Eurostat.

Luca Niculescu announces that his first visit will be to Chișinău

13:50, 21 Oct. 2026

Luca Niculescu announced that his first visit will be to Chișinău, following a phone call with Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, during which the two discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation and continuing joint projects.

Ilie Bolojan: It was an honor to serve as prime minister of Romania

13:49, 21 Oct. 2026

Former Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan posted a message on Facebook Wednesday morning, following the swearing-in of the government led by Luca Niculescu.

Nicușor Dan says Romania has asked NATO for “stronger support” for Black Sea security

13:48, 21 Oct. 2026

President Nicușor Dan announced Wednesday that Romania has asked NATO for additional drone-countermeasure and surveillance capabilities in the Black Sea region. The request was discussed Tuesday at the North Atlantic Council during a meeting dedicated to security in the region.

Nicușor Dan: It has become extremely cheap to pay for a thousand voices to drown out a legitimate voice

14:26, 20 Oct. 2026

President Nicușor Dan warns that manipulation through social media represents one of the most significant challenges to democracy and draws attention to the risk that legitimate voices will be drowned out by coordinated online campaigns.

Moody’s, ahead of the vote on the Government: The New Executive supports fiscal stability

14:25, 20 Oct. 2026

The rating agency Moody’s considers that the formation of a new government and the timely approval of the 2027 budget are positive developments for Romania’s credit profile, supporting fiscal consolidation, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Finance.

Nicușor Dan to convene CSAT on thursday following attacks on ships in the Black Sea

14:24, 20 Oct. 2026

President Nicușor Dan will convene a meeting of the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) on Thursday, October 22, in light of the attacks on several commercial ships in the Black Sea, according to Mediafax sources. Representatives of the new government are also expected to attend the meeting.

“A hidden majority.” Peiu: The four reasons why AUR refuses to vote for the Niculescu Government

14:30, 19 Oct. 2026

AUR lawmakers will likely walk out of the plenary session during the vote to confirm the Luca Niculescu government, scheduled for Tuesday, said the party’s Senate leader, Petrișor Peiu, who listed four reasons why the party will not vote for the new government.

Violent incident at a school in Bistrița. A student attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife

14:28, 19 Oct. 2026

On Monday morning, a seventh-grade student at a school in the city of Bistrița attacked a teacher and a classmate with a knife. The two victims were taken to the hospital, and the assailant was subdued by police.

The UDMR will support the government proposed by Luca Niculescu. What conditions did Kelemen set?

14:26, 19 Oct. 2026

UDMR President Kelemen Hunor announced on Monday that the party will support the government proposed by Luca Niculescu in the confidence vote. Kelemen specified that the UDMR will not be part of the government and made its support conditional on respect for the rights of the Hungarian minority.

Nicuşor Dan to ask allies for capabilities to counter drone threats

14:38, 16 Oct. 2026

In a live interview from the Bloomberg studio in Brussels, Nicuşor Dan stated that the current situation resembles that of last year, so he will take the same approach—referring to his plan to ask allies for equipment support to counter drone threats.