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The most expensive contract awarded by Romania on road infrastructure has been signed

State Secretary in the Ministry of Transport Irinel Scrioşteanu announced on Thursday that the most expensive contract awarded by Romania on road infrastructure has been signed. It is the contract for the design and execution of a lot on the Unirii Motorway.

Romania participates in the Leipzig Book Fair

Romania will participate in the Leipzig Book Fair, which will take place between March 27 and 30.

Burduja asks companies to sue NGOs that file bad faith lawsuits

Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja is asking company executives to sue NGOs that file bad faith lawsuits: "Each artificial blockage costs Romania money, jobs and energy security."

Bolojan: Economic competitiveness and European defense on the agenda of the European Council

The European Council, meeting on Thursday, will have two important topics: economic competitiveness and European defense, said Romania's interim president Ilie Bolojan.

Remus Pricopie, criminal complaint against Călin Georgescu for forgery of documents

The Rector of SNSPA, Remus Pricopie, on Wednesday referred to the criminal investigation bodies on the commission of the crime of forgery of documents in the name of Călin Georgescu, for the way he collected the signatures submitted to the BEC on October 1, 2024.

Kelemen Hunor: Going with a minority government is pure political suicide

Antonescu has to win the presidential elections and then the coalition can move on, he can think of an even stronger formula, says Kelemen Hunor. UDMR leader believes that PNL, USR and UDMR would not have a majority in Parliament and ”to go with a minority government is pure political suicide”.

Câciu: AUR and POT don’t come to work, they skip on citizens’ money

AUR and POT MPs don't come to work, they skip on citizens' money, says PSD MP Adrian Câciu. ”Political stupidity! That's who they are”, adds the Social Democrat. AUR and POT went on parliamentary strike after Călin Georgescu was rejected as a presidential candidate.

Călin Georgescu refuses to say if he supports Simion or Gavrilă

Former presidential election candidate, Călin Georgescu, went on Wednesday at the Ilfov County Police Inspectorate (IPJ) to sign the judicial control. Georgescu did not announce his support for George Simion or Anamaria Gavrilă.

Daniela Nane’s boyfriend injured after falling from 3 meters at the Operetta Theater

Tenor Octavian Ene, Daniela Nane's boyfriend, fell from a height of three meters after jumping from a platform during a rehearsal for a show. The Capital Police have opened an investigation.

Artificial snow is being produced again in Brașov and skiing is possible on several slopes

Negative temperatures are welcome for winter sports enthusiasts: artificial snow is being produced on the slopes of the Postăvarul massif, in the upper area of ​​the ski area.

Romania’s first underground gastronomic festival to take place at Salina Praid

Salina Praid will host Taste of Transylvania Underground, the first underground gastronomic festival in Romania, from March 28-30.

Over 5,000 Romanians registered to vote by mail in the presidential elections

Over 5,000 Romanians in the diaspora registered by Monday to vote by mail in the presidential elections in May, according to data provided by the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP).

MP Gheorghe Becali has resigned from AUR

MP Gheorghe Becali announced on Friday that he has resigned from AUR, stating, "You can refer to me as an independent MP now; I have resigned from AUR," he told Digi24. He clarified that he continues to support George Simion.

George Simion stated: I will strive to improve myself and make every possible effort for our nation

George Simion stated, "I will strive to improve myself and make every possible effort for our nation," after submitting his candidacy to the BEC. He expressed that he expects to become "the target of the establishment" over the next two months.

Allen Coliban suggests Elena Lasconi withdraw from the presidential race

USR vice-president Allen Coliban has published a message urging Elena Lasconi to withdraw from the Romanian presidential race, citing her significant drop in the polls and pressure from party supporters.

Romanian MEP: European Steel Action Plan to be adopted in the coming days

MEP Dan Nica announced that the European Steel Action Plan will be adopted in the coming days by the European Commission. One of the main beneficiaries of the plan could be the Galaţi steel plant.

Grindeanu: The stage of work on the Braila-Galaţi Expressway has reached 90%

The stage of work on the Braila-Galaţi Expressway has reached 90%, announced the Minister of Transport, Sorin Grindeanu. DEx6 will connect with the Suspension Bridge over the Danube in Braila.

Major changes to CFR trains on the Brasov route

Major works on the railway between Braşov and Hărman disrupt rail traffic in April.

Hagi, almost in tears after receiving the highest distinction of the Romanian state

On Wednesday, Gheorghe Hagi was decorated by the interim president of Romania, Ilie Bolojan, with the highest distinction of the state, the Star of Romania in the rank of Knight. He received the distinction with emotion.

Ponta: I will run as an independent, because I want to be the president of the citizens

Victor Ponta has announced that he will submit his candidacy on Wednesday, adding that he is entering the race as an independent and that he is not positioning himself against anyone in the electoral race. ”I want to be president of the citizens”, he said.

Antonescu says he would accept Bolojan’s nomination as PM if he were president

”I will not be a president who will force things within the ruling coalition”, Crin Antonescu, the candidate of the ”Romania Forward” Electoral Alliance, told RFI.

Romania’s message to the EC: the judiciary has all the skills to function without interference

Romania's justice system has all the skills to function without any interference. This is the message sent by the Romanian side to the European Commission, according to Justice Minister Radu Marinescu.

Crin Antonescu: Călin Georgescu practiced cheap messianism

BEC's decision to invalidate Calin Georgescu's candidacy must be respected, Crin Antonescu, the candidate of the ”Romania Forward” Electoral Alliance, told RFI.

BEC validated Crin Antonescu’s candidacy

On Tuesday, Central Electoral Bureau validated Crin Antonescu's candidacy for the May presidential elections.

Călin Georgescu finds out on Tuesday whether he can run in the presidential elections

Pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu finds out on Tuesday whether or not he will be able to run in May's presidential elections. The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) meets to debate the candidacies of Călin Georgescu and Nicuşor Dan.

Călin Georgescu meets with AUR and POT party leaders

Former independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu met on Monday with the leaders of the AUR and POT parties, George Simion and Anamaria Gavrilă. They called on their supporters to follow "what the POT and AUR members say".

13 gendarmes injured after the Sunday night protests in Bucharest

Thirteen gendarmes were injured, four of them hospitalized, and several criminal cases have been filed following protests in Bucharest, police said on Monday.

George Simion’s dangerous message: those who committed the coup should be skinned

The president of AUR, George Simion, published a dangerous message while a rally in support of candidate Călin Georgescu was taking place in the Old City Center of Bucharest.

Russian drone attack at the border: MApN has deployed two F-16 aircraft to monitor the situation

„The Russian forces resumed their drone strikes on civilian targets and port infrastructure in Ukraine on the morning of January 17, near the border with Romania, in Tulcea County. The monitoring and surveillance systems of the Ministry of National Defense detected violations of Romanian airspace. As a result, starting at 1:35 a.m., two F-16 aircraft […]

Romania, accepted into the Schengen Area

Romania has been accepted into the Schengen Area. The decision was made on Thursday at the JHA Council in Brussels. The official announcement will be made by the authorities at the end of the meeting.

The Supreme Council for the Defense of the Country: TikTok influenced the Romanian presidential elections

”A presidential candidate has benefited from massive exposure due to the preferential treatment that the TikTok platform has given him by not flagging him as a political candidate”, CSAT said.

CCR calls for recount of votes from first round of presidential elections

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) has decided to recheck and recount all ballot papers containing the valid and invalid votes cast in the elections for the office of President of Romania on November 24, 2024

”It is absolutely impossible…” – Toni Greblă on the recount of the presidential elections

The President of the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) has reacted strongly to the decision of the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) to request a recount of the votes from the first round of the presidential elections of November 24, 2024.

Romania will host the EHF European Women’s Handball Championship EURO 2026

The European Handball Federation's Executive Committee decided on Friday to allocate the 2026 European Women's Handball Championship to the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Turkey, a move aimed at taking women's handball to as many European markets as possible.

Romania. Isărescu: Annual inflation rate will follow a continuous downward path

The governor of the National Bank of Romania, Mugur Isărescu, says that the annual inflation rate will follow a continuous downward path. "We have also discussed a timetable for interest rate cuts. But we have to wait at least two months after the January inflation increase to be convinced", he adds

Romania plans to host the Women’s EHF EURO 2026

Romania intends to host the 2026 edition of the Women's EHF EURO 2026 in Bucharest and Râmnicu-Vâlcea, announces Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu: "I fully support this initiative: Romanian sport needs major competitions held in our country".

Ciolacu met with Netanyahu: Israel has the right to defend itself

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu met on Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has every right to defend itself in full respect of humanitarian law, the head of the government in Bucharest said.

Israel establishes a list of foreign doctors who want to volunteer in Israel

Israel's Health Ministry is in the process of drawing up a list of foreign medical personnel willing to volunteer in Israel, if necessary, the Israeli Embassy in Romania has announced.

Two Romanians died in Israel

Two Romanians died in Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the two people had dual Israeli-Romanian citizenship.