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Study. Romanians want human control over AI and strict protection of personal data

13:15, 04 Iul. 2025

Most Romanians do not trust decisions made exclusively by artificial intelligence and demand human intervention and clear regulations on data protection, shows a study conducted by Ro Coach and Novel Research

Constantin Toma: Ciolacu is largely to blame for the country’s financial situation

13:13, 04 Iul. 2025

Former Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu is largely to blame for the country's financial situation, says the PSD mayor of Buzău, Constantin Toma.

Traffic restrictions on the Giurgiu-Ruse Friendship Bridge

13:11, 04 Iul. 2025

Police officers announce traffic restrictions on the Giurgiu-Ruse Friendship Bridge due to repair works.

Victor Negrescu: European Parliament Office to be opened in Chisinau in September

13:09, 04 Iul. 2025

Victor Negrescu, Vice-President of the EP, announced that the European Parliament Office will be opened in Chisinau in September. The announcement was made on Friday, ahead of the first-ever summit between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova.

Health insurance contributions (CASS) for retirees with pensions over 3,000 lei

14:59, 03 Iul. 2025

Pensioners receiving a monthly pension higher than 3,000 lei will be required to pay health insurance contributions (CASS), according to the draft austerity law published for public consultation.

VAT increases starting August 1

14:55, 03 Iul. 2025

The standard VAT rate will be 21%, while the reduced rate will be 11%. This will apply to a limited number of goods and services.

9% reduced VAT rate for housing, if the value does not exceed 600,000 lei

14:50, 03 Iul. 2025

A reduced VAT rate of 9%, compared to the initial 5%, will apply to the delivery of housing units with a usable floor area of up to 120 square meters and a maximum value of 600,000 lei, according to the draft austerity law published for public consultation.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.8% in May

12:25, 02 Iul. 2025

The unemployment rate in May 2025 was, in seasonally adjusted form, 5.8%, up 0.1% compared to that recorded in April 2025, according to data published on Wednesday by the INS.

DNA has contested the decision to release Elena Udrea on parole

12:21, 02 Iul. 2025

DNA has contested the decision to release Elena Udrea on parole, issued on Tuesday, July 1 by the Ploiești Court, sources told Gândul. Elena Udrea was discharged from the hospital and transported to the Târgșor penitentiary.

50 high-power charging stations for electric cars to be installed in Bucharest

12:18, 02 Iul. 2025

The Mayor of Sector 4, Daniel Băluță, announced the installation of 50 new high-power charging stations for electric cars. The network will allow the simultaneous charging of 100 vehicles and will complement the 35 points already existing in the sector.

Four out of ten Romanian employees dissatisfied with their salary. Financial pressure, hard to bear

12:16, 02 Iul. 2025

Almost 40% of Romanian employees say they are dissatisfied with their current income, and 70% constantly feel the pressure of daily expenses, shows a recent survey conducted on a sample of over 2,400 people active on the labor market.

Romania warns tens of thousands of cars with airbags that may explode, causing serious injury

13:17, 01 Iul. 2025

Romania’s Auto Registry (RAR) urges owners of vehicles made between 1998 and 2019 to urgently check if their cars are part of recall campaigns due to potentially dangerous airbag defects that could cause serious injuries or fatalities.

Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs Warns Beachgoers: “The Flag Color Is Not for Decoration! ”

13:15, 01 Iul. 2025

Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a strong warning on Tuesday urging tourists to follow beach safety flags and lifeguard signals, stressing that entering the sea during red flag conditions is reckless and may lead to serious accidents.

Protest at Romania’s Finance Ministry: Employees Call on Minister to See Their Working Conditions

13:13, 01 Iul. 2025

Employees at Romania’s Ministry of Finance staged a protest on Tuesday against measures proposed by the government, urging Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare to personally see the conditions in which they work, amid government-announced austerity measures.

Romanian Parliament approves ban on housing allowances for MPs owning property in Bucharest

15:10, 30 Iun. 2025

Romanian Parliament has voted to stop housing allowances for members of parliament who live or own property in Bucharest and the surrounding Ilfov region, aiming to reduce state expenses for parliamentarians' accommodation.

Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu in Intensive Care, Reported in Stable Condition

14:44, 30 Iun. 2025

Ion Iliescu, former President of Romania, is currently hospitalized in the intensive care unit of the “Prof. Dr. Agrippa Ionescu” Emergency Clinical Hospital in Bucharest.

Romanian Unions Threaten Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Plans

14:30, 30 Iun. 2025

Romania’s five major trade union confederations have requested an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to discuss the government’s proposed austerity measures. If no response is received by the end of the day, unions say they will turn to President Nicușor Dan.

Dan convenes first meeting of the Supreme National Defense Council in his term

13:11, 27 Iun. 2025

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, has convened the first meeting of the Supreme National Defense Council in his term. The agenda includes the situation in Ukraine, information on the phenomenon of tax evasion as a threat and risk to national security, and the situation at the Praid Salt Mine.

Romania opens a new path in international research

13:09, 27 Iun. 2025

The National Institute of Materials Physics in Măgurele has been given an important responsibility: to coordinate the international TRISE program, a UNESCO initiative that connects cutting-edge research with education in the exact sciences.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with bankers

13:08, 27 Iun. 2025

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met, on Friday morning, with representatives of the banking system. The topics addressed were the package of measures for fiscal consolidation, the current economic situation, financial stability and general development prospects.

„Celebration at the Palace, hunger in the dorms,” students chant in front of the Government

13:16, 26 Iun. 2025

Students unhappy with scholarship cuts took to the streets in several cities across the country to protest against the government’s new fiscal measures.

Nicușor Dan, ahead of the European Council: We will have a paragraph on Moldova

13:13, 26 Iun. 2025

‘Romania's interests are centred on the Republic of Moldova and, at Romania's initiative, the final declaration will include a paragraph on the Republic of Moldova’, says Romanian President Nicușor Dan, ahead of the European Council meeting.

Elena Udrea finds out on Thursday if she will escape jail

13:12, 26 Iun. 2025

Elena Udrea will find out on Thursday whether she will escape jail. The decision will be taken by the magistrates of the Ploiești Court. Earlier this week, Udrea received a favourable recommendation for conditional release from the commission of the Târgșor Penitentiary.

Cristian Bușoi appointed member of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency

13:09, 25 Iun. 2025

Cristian Bușoi has been appointed by the European Parliament as a member of the Management Board of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Ministry of Development proposes eliminating allowances for ATOP members

13:08, 25 Iun. 2025

The Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration launched a draft normative act for public debate on Wednesday, proposing the elimination of allowances for members of the Territorial Authorities of Public Order (ATOP), in order to reduce administrative costs.

PNL Iași President: Works on the Unirii Highway are blocked. We risk losing PNRR funds

13:05, 25 Iun. 2025

PNL MP Alexandru Muraru has conveyed, through an official press statement, that the works on the Unirii Highway (A8) are seriously delayed, and the European funds from the PNRR could be lost if urgent measures are not taken.

Romania and France discuss strengthening the Battle Group in Cincu

13:04, 25 Iun. 2025

The defense ministers of Romania and France discussed on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, the strengthening of the allied presence in Cincu and the increase of cooperation in the Black Sea region.

Mircea Geoană’s Brother-in-Law, Ionuț Costea, to Be Handed Over to Romanian Authorities

12:56, 24 Iun. 2025

Mircea Geoană’s brother-in-law, Ionuț Costea, is scheduled to be handed over to Romanian authorities on Tuesday.

Sorin Grindeanu Hands Over Romania`s Ministry of Transport to Ciprian Șerban

12:51, 24 Iun. 2025

Sorin Grindeanu is handing over his mandate as Minister of Transport to Ciprian Șerban. He stated that Romania has reached 1,300 kilometers of highways and express roads, and the goal of 1,500 kilometers by the end of the year remains in place.

Eugen Rădulescu: This is the best governing program I’ve seen in 35 years

12:49, 24 Iun. 2025

Eugen Rădulescu, advisor to the governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), expressed optimism regarding the economic measures included in the current governing program.

Kelemen Hunor: State reform is a diet

13:48, 23 Iun. 2025

On Monday, after signing the coalition agreement, UDMR president Kelemen Hunor commented on the structure of the future government, the fiscal adjustments planned for autumn, the maintenance of the general VAT rate, and pension taxation.

The hearing for ministers will begin after lunch

13:46, 23 Iun. 2025

The hearing for ministers will begin after lunch, and the vote in Parliament is scheduled for the afternoon, Ilie Bolojan announced on Monday following the signing of the political agreement to form the governing coalition.

Political agreement between coalition parties foresees rotating prime minister

13:44, 23 Iun. 2025

The political agreement signed by the PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, and the Minority Group establishes a rotation for the position of Prime Minister.

The PSD has not ruled out the possibility of a government led by a technocratic prime minister

13:20, 20 Iun. 2025

The PSD has not ruled out the possibility of a government led by a technocratic prime minister. Marius Budăi mentioned that "if such a situation arises, it is crucial for politically appointed ministers to collaborate with him."

The USR has decided to postpone its vote on joining the government

13:18, 20 Iun. 2025

The USR has decided to postpone its vote on joining the government due to the ongoing conflict between Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan. In a statement, the party announced, “We have decided to reschedule the meeting for a date when the parties willing to assume office reach a final agreement.”

Florin Roman: Dan’s main promise, in the case of Ilie Bolojan’s non-nomination, broken

13:13, 20 Iun. 2025

There is tension within the National Liberal Party (PNL) due to disagreements between Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan. Florin Roman, the party's vice president, emphasized the need for the party president to take action and appoint a prime minister during an interview with RFI.