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Judges from 16 courts of appeal urgently call for the withdrawal of the draft law on pension reform

15:52
On Tuesday, judges from 16 courts of appeal urgently called for the withdrawal of the draft law on pension reform, warning that the government's move could destabilize the judicial system.

Prosecutors from the Brașov Tribunal have unanimously decided to partially suspend their activities

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Prosecutors from the Brașov Tribunal have unanimously decided to partially suspend their activities indefinitely as a form of protest against proposed changes to magistrates' pensions.

Dan: „Romania’s economy must begin to recover. To accomplish this, we need a practical strategy”

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"Romania's economy must begin to recover. To accomplish this, we need a practical strategy, and I am asking you, our diplomats, to become more actively engaged and take initiatives that go beyond our past routines. Your efforts are essential for this recovery," Nicușor Dan said at the diplomats' meeting.

Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu has criticized state institutions for their excessive spending

14:57, 25 Aug. 2025
Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu has criticized state institutions for their excessive spending, highlighting the unused offices of Romsilva and the over €54,000 monthly rent paid for the headquarters of the National Administration „Apele Române.” Buzoianu stated in a Facebook post, „We have empty offices at Romsilva, while more than €54,000 per month is spent on […]

Grindeanu accuses energy companies of delaying bills

14:40, 25 Aug. 2025
On Monday, Sorin Grindeanu criticized certain energy companies for failing to issue invoices on time, alleging that they are doing so to speculate on a potential increase in VAT.

Sorin Grindeanu has expressed his desire to maintain the coalition

14:35, 25 Aug. 2025
Sorin Grindeanu, the interim president of the PSD, has expressed his desire to maintain the coalition regarding the organization of the elections for the Bucharest City Hall.

The Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy will take place on Tuesday at the Cotroceni Palace

13:23, 22 Aug. 2025
The Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy will take place on Tuesday, August 26, at the Cotroceni Palace, the Presidential Administration announced on Friday.

Representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs

13:18, 22 Aug. 2025
The Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu, held a meeting with representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham Romania). The discussions focused on strengthening the economic dimension of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the USA.

The European Parliament will open an office in Chișinău this autumn

13:12, 22 Aug. 2025
The European Parliament will open an office in Chișinău this autumn, at the initiative of Victor Negrescu, Vice-President of the European Parliament.

Vlad Pascu, definitively sentenced to 10 years in prison in the 2 Mai Case

14:24, 21 Aug. 2025
Vlad Pascu has been definitively sentenced to 10 years in prison in the 2 Mai case, lawyer Adrian Cuculis announced on Thursday.

ASF Vice President on private pension payments: Two changes were made

14:20, 21 Aug. 2025
The Vice President of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF), Ștefan Daniel Armeanu, announced the changes made to the draft law on private pension payments, adopted Thursday during the government meeting.

The Government granted Traian Băsescu a residence through a classified decision

14:13, 21 Aug. 2025
The Government has adopted a classified decision through which former president Traian Băsescu was granted a residence. At his request, it is an apartment rather than a villa.

Mehedinți: Criminal investigation launched after driver hits swan and flees the scene

14:07, 20 Aug. 2025
Police in Mehedinți have opened a criminal case and are investigating to identify a driver who fatally hit a swan on DB 56B, near Ostrovul Corbului, and then left the scene.

Approximately 65,000 square meters of slope on the Olt Valley covered with protective nets

13:54, 20 Aug. 2025
Approximately 65,000 square meters of slope on the Olt Valley will be covered with protective nets, through a major project carried out by the National Road Infrastructure Administration Company (CNAIR) and the Regional Directorate of Roads and Bridges (DRDP) Craiova.

Romania debuts at a global virtual reality esports tournament

13:51, 20 Aug. 2025
Romania is participating for the first time in a global virtual reality esports tournament, with the Project Underdog team competing in the EVA Invitational, a competition taking place in Cologne, Germany.

Government grants aid to families affected by floods in Neamț and Suceava

14:12, 19 Aug. 2025
The Government will grant aid to families in Neamț and Suceava whose homes were damaged by the floods at the end of July. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that, after the publication of the decision, the Ministry of Labor will begin distributing the amounts for the reconstruction of homes.

Should pensions and salaries be frozen? Dragoș Pîslaru’s answer

14:10, 19 Aug. 2025
Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragoș Pîslaru, says he wants the government to re-encourage economic growth after the "firefighting" period in order to reduce public debt. The statements were made when he was asked if Romania should freeze salaries and pensions.

Minister of European Funds on the Emergency Ordinance on the PNRR: a national mobilization exercise

14:08, 19 Aug. 2025
Minister of Investments and European Projects, Dragoș Pîslaru, presented the Government Ordinance that clarifies the situation of projects from PNRR funds. It will be an exercise of national mobilization and a model of transparency, said Pîslaru.

Nicușor Dan, following Fitch’s announcement: I reaffirm Romania’s seriousness towards foreign investors

15:15, 18 Aug. 2025
I reaffirm Romania's seriousness towards foreign investors and financial markets, says President Nicușor Dan following the announcement by rating agency Fitch, which confirmed Romania's BBB- rating with a negative outlook on Friday.

Bolojan to magistrates: Reform of magistrates’ pensions is in line with European standards

15:13, 18 Aug. 2025
The draft law on the reform of magistrates' pensions is in line with European standards, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said during Monday's consultations with representatives of magistrates' associations.

Grindeanu: We agree with eliminating privileges, but we also want an economic recovery program

15:12, 18 Aug. 2025
The PSD agrees with eliminating privileges, but is calling for the launch of an economic recovery program that does not involve budgetary effort, says interim PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu after a party leadership meeting.

Wizz Air announces 15 new routes from Romania for the 2025 winter season

13:08, 14 Aug. 2025
Low-cost airline Wizz Air is expanding its network in Romania with 15 new routes from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași, and Brașov, marking the largest increase in its offering for the winter season.

Grindeanu: Romania wants to strengthen US military presence

13:06, 14 Aug. 2025
Sorin Grindeanu discussed with Michael Dickerson, chargé d'affaires at the US Embassy in Bucharest, Romania's strategic role in the Black Sea and NATO's Eastern Flank, as well as the opportunity for Romania to be re-included in the Visa Waiver Program.

G4media.ro group acquired by Titluri Quality, creating Romania’s largest digital media group

16:45, 13 Aug. 2025
Titluri Quality (a Romanian media company that owns the news platform Mediafax.ro and the Mediafax news and photo agency) announced the signing of a full acquisition agreement for the G4Media group, in a transaction marking the creation of the largest digital media conglomerate in Romania.

State introduces bodycams for ANAF control activity

14:31, 13 Aug. 2025
Alexandru Nazare, Minister of Finance, declared that integrity tests and bodycams will be introduced for officials from ANAF, the Romanian Customs Authority and the National Office of Gambling.

462,000 inactive taxpayers owe the state budget 3.5 billion lei

14:20, 13 Aug. 2025
462,000 inactive taxpayers owe the state budget 3.5 billion lei, said Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare on Wednesday, proposing a mechanism to dissolve companies that have not been active. "We have found companies that have been inactive for 15 years," the minister said.

Finance Minister announces new tax for parcels coming from outside the EU

14:20, 13 Aug. 2025
Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare is proposing a new tax for parcels coming from outside the EU, namely parcels from Shein or Temu. These flows of parcels under 150 euros increased from 1 billion to 4 billion in 2024, at European level.

Nazare on the budget deficit at the end of the year: I can tell you that it does not start with 7

14:19, 13 Aug. 2025
Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare says that the budget deficit, as it was included in the budget, was not built on realistic assumptions. "I can tell you that it does not start with 7", but it will be forecasted in the budget rectification, he adds.

Cseke Attila: The solution for Saligny may come with the budget adjustment

12:54, 12 Aug. 2025
The Anghel Saligny program is necessary and requires an additional 4.5 billion lei, according to Minister of Development Cseke Attila, speaking on RFI. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan recently stated that the money for this program aimed at developing local communities has run out.

Victor Ponta: Salaries and pensions have fallen by 7.8% – without anyone saying so directly

12:47, 12 Aug. 2025
Former Prime Minister Victor Ponta has strongly criticized the current government, claiming that all salaries and pensions in Romania have effectively decreased by 7.8%, without any official acknowledgment.

U.S. Embassy in Bucharest announces changes to visa renewal without an interview

12:45, 12 Aug. 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Bucharest announced on Tuesday that changes will be made to the visa renewal process without an interview, effective starting September.

Moldova’s Foreign Ministry condemns Russian interference in the country’s elections

12:59, 11 Aug. 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Chișinău condemns recent statements made by officials of the Russian Federation, who claimed that vote rigging is being planned through the diaspora in Moldova’s upcoming elections.

Daniel Zamfir: PSD is not leaving the ruling coalition

12:49, 11 Aug. 2025
PSD is not leaving the ruling coalition, Daniel Zamfir told RFI. The party is set to decide on Monday whether to remain in government, following USR’s boycott of the funeral of Ion Iliescu.

Negrescu on leaving the Government: No one is threatening anything; dialogue is needed

12:47, 11 Aug. 2025
At the moment, there is a need for dialogue, and it is very good that the meeting was called, says MEP Victor Negrescu. He states that no decision regarding the PSD's exit from the government will be made at Monday’s meeting.

Oana Țoiu discusses economic and defense cooperation with Ukrainian Prime Minister

14:05, 07 Aug. 2025
 Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, visiting Kiev, met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Thursday, during which the two officials discussed economic and defense cooperation.

Police academy student recommended for arrest. He drove while intoxicated and caused a fatal accident

14:01, 07 Aug. 2025
A 19-year-old police academy student has been recommended for preventive arrest by prosecutors at the Năsăud District Court after he drove while intoxicated and caused an accident in which an 18-year-old died.

Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu has been laid to rest

13:57, 07 Aug. 2025
The funeral service for former Romanian President Ion Iliescu has ended. The coffin was lowered into the crypt while the national anthem was played and 21 gun salutes were fired, in accordance with the ceremony prescribed for state funerals.

Ghencea III Military Cemetery, preparing for farewell. Ion Iliescu will be buried on Thursday

14:22, 06 Aug. 2025
Intensive work is currently underway at Ghencea III Military Cemetery in preparation for the funeral of former Romanian President Ion Iliescu.

PSD boycotts governing coalition meeting

14:21, 06 Aug. 2025
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Tuesday that it will not participate in the upcoming meeting of the governing coalition.

Embassy of Russia: Ion Iliescu, a remarkable statesman

13:58, 06 Aug. 2025
Ion Iliescu was a distinguished statesman who significantly contributed to fostering constructive relations between Russia and Romania, according to a statement from the Russian Embassy in Bucharest. „In connection with the passing of the remarkable Romanian statesman, the first President of Romania, Ion Iliescu, who played a vital role in maintaining positive relations between Russia […]