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Dacian Treasure. Dutch Press: The order “came from Romania”

12:40, 21 Mai 2025
An investigation by the Dutch publication RTL News shows that valuable pieces of art, including the golden helmet from Coțofenești, were stolen as bargaining chips for a Romanian criminal to escape a prison sentence.

Sorin Grindeanu has been appointed as the new interim leader of PSD

14:32, 20 Mai 2025
Sorin Grindeanu has been appointed as the new interim leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu from his position as party president on Tuesday.

The PSD leadership is considering two potential successors for Marcel Ciolacu

14:17, 20 Mai 2025
The PSD leadership is considering two potential successors for Marcel Ciolacu: Sorin Grindeanu and Daniel Băluță, according to Ionuț Pucheanu, the mayor of Galați. Pucheanu stated, "If Marcel leaves, it would be appropriate for all of us to also step down from the PSD leadership."

MFA after Kathleen Kavalec’s retirement announcement: She will remain a constant friend of Romania

14:10, 20 Mai 2025
”We are confident that she will remain a constant friend of Romania”, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) in Bucharest, after the US Embassy announced Kathleen Kavalec's departure on Tuesday.

PSD President Marcel Ciolacu has resigned from the party leadership

14:07, 20 Mai 2025
PSD President Marcel Ciolacu has resigned from the party leadership. Sources within the party confirm that he submitted his resignation on Tuesday during a meeting of PSD leaders.

Dominic Fritz: The wave of extremism must be addressed through good governance

15:05, 19 Mai 2025
"The wave of extremism must be addressed through good governance. It is not the absence of opposition that has led to the rise of the far right, but rather the lack of effective governance," said Dominic Fritz, interim president of the USR, on Monday.

Buzău Mayor Constantin Toma has called for the entire leadership of the PSD to resign

15:03, 19 Mai 2025
Buzău Mayor Constantin Toma has called for the entire leadership of the PSD (Social Democratic Party) to resign. He believes that no current leader should be part of the future leadership team.

Bolojan signed into law a measure that permits the downing of drones in Romanian airspace

15:01, 19 Mai 2025
Romania's interim president, Ilie Bolojan, signed a series of decrees on Monday, enacting important laws that will affect both strategic and social sectors.

Kelemen Hunor is urging Hungarian voters to participate in the second round of the elections

12:19, 18 Mai 2025
Kelemen Hunor, the president of the UDMR, is urging Hungarian voters to participate in the second round of the presidential elections and to support the candidate who "has never spoken negatively about our community."

Emil Boc: From the east came poverty, communism, totalitarianism

12:16, 18 Mai 2025
"From the east came poverty, communism, totalitarianism, and 50 years of holding Romania back, turning it back to the past," said Mayor Emil Boc as he left the polls. "Silence is not an option," he added, urging Romanians to participate in the voting process.

Presidential candidate George Simion arrived at the polling station accompanied by Călin Georgescu

12:10, 18 Mai 2025
Presidential candidate George Simion arrived at the polling station located at Mogoșoaia Secondary School at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, accompanied by former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu.

Nicușor Dan voted in his hometown of Făgăraș

11:55, 18 Mai 2025
Nicușor Dan voted in his hometown of Făgăraș at the polling station located in the school he attended. After casting his vote, Dan shared his reasoning, stating that he voted "with the many silent, honest, and hard-working people in mind who have not felt represented for a long time."

AUR has accused the Moldovan authorities of preparing vote rigging

14:53, 16 Mai 2025
AUR has accused the Moldovan authorities of preparing vote rigging and has called on them not to "force" people to vote.

The 3-month ROBOR index increased slightly to 7.39%

14:40, 16 Mai 2025
On Friday, the 3-month ROBOR index increased slightly to 7.39%, up from 7.29% on Thursday, according to data from the National Bank of Romania (BNR).

Sibiu Police investigation after letters received, urging people to vote for Simion

14:38, 16 Mai 2025
Police officers in Sibiu have launched an investigation after the Sibiu County Electoral Bureau (BEJ) reported that several residents received letters urging them to vote for George Simion.

Over 56,000 Romanians living abroad have already cast their votes

14:31, 16 Mai 2025
Over 56,000 Romanians living abroad have already cast their votes during the second round of the 2025 presidential elections, with one in five voters being from the Republic of Moldova. By 1 p.m., more than 11,000 Romanians from across the Prut River had participated in the voting.

BNR: In the first quarter of the year, total external debt increased by 514 million euros

13:47, 14 Mai 2025
In the first quarter of the year, total external debt increased by 514 million euros, to 205,407 million euros, according to data published by the BNR on Wednesday.

Romanian driver Răzvan Umbrărescu confirmed at the start of the 24-hour Le Mans race

13:41, 14 Mai 2025
For the first time in history, a Romanian driver will compete in the famous endurance car race at Le Mans (France), with Răzvan Umbrărescu being confirmed at the start of this year's edition, according to the provisional list announced on Tuesday by the organizers.

A new lot of the A3 Motorway will be built in Bihor

13:40, 14 Mai 2025
The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) issued the start order for the contract for the Chiribiș-Biharia lot of the Transylvania-A3 Motorway on Wednesday. The start date of the project is May 20, according to a press release published by CNIR.

CNS Cartel ALFA: Romania needs a president committed to the entire society

13:38, 14 Mai 2025
In the context of the presidential elections, the National Trade Union Confederation Cartel ALFA (CNS Cartel ALFA) draws attention to the fact that real dialogue between citizens and the state is still missing, just as it was missing during the mandates of former President Klaus Iohannis.

New increases for ROBOR

13:51, 09 Mai 2025
The National Bank of Romania announced on Friday new increases for the ROBOR index.

CCR validates first round of presidential elections

13:45, 09 Mai 2025
The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) announced on Friday that the first round of the presidential elections, held on May 4, 2025, have been validated.

Boloș, on the possible suspension of European funds: I hope we will take the necessary steps

14:59, 08 Mai 2025
Minister Marcel Boloș emphasized that Romania must implement the fiscal reform required by the PNRR to avoid the suspension of European funds and ensure continued financial support.

Marcel Ciolacu takes stock of the government

14:57, 08 Mai 2025
Marcel Ciolacu highlights the achievements of the PSD-led government, including record employment, significant economic growth, infrastructure expansion, and increased incomes, despite the ongoing electoral pressures.

Romania’s first high-power hub for charging electric vehicles opens

14:52, 08 Mai 2025
Romania has opened its first high-power electric vehicle charging hub on the A1 near Miercurea Sibiului, featuring 400 kW stations for heavy-duty vehicles and 10 MW total installed capacity, making it one of the most powerful in Europe.

The euro exchange rate announced by the BNR increased on Thursday

14:48, 08 Mai 2025
The euro exchange, along with US dollar, and pound sterling have all increased in Romania on Thursday, according to the National Bank of Romania.

Bolojan: I believe that every Romanian who votes will make history

14:34, 07 Mai 2025
"I believe that every Romanian who goes to vote will make history," Ilie Bolojan, Romania's interim president, told a meeting of businessmen on Wednesday.

The euro exchange rate announced by the NBR rose to 5.09 lei on Wednesday

14:32, 07 Mai 2025
The National Bank of Romania announces on Wednesday an exchange rate of 5.0991 lei for one euro, up from 5.0378 on Tuesday.

Dan, on Simion’s statements on the 500.000 budget cuts: Nonsense

14:29, 07 Mai 2025
Nicușor Dan, an independent candidate in the presidential elections, said on Wednesday that the statements of his opponent, George Simion, leader of the AUR party, on the reduction of 500,000 public employees are "nonsense."

Vasile Dîncu: The PSD experienced a historic defeat in the presidential elections on May 4

13:03, 06 Mai 2025
The PSD experienced a historic defeat in the presidential elections on May 4, as stated by the party's vice president, Vasile Dîncu.

Cătălin Predoiu has been appointed as interim prime minister

12:54, 06 Mai 2025
Cătălin Predoiu has been appointed as interim prime minister, according to an announcement from the Presidential Administration on Tuesday morning.

PSD Leader: The entire leadership team must leave

14:35, 05 Mai 2025
A PSD leader is calling for the resignation of the party leadership following the presidential election results. "The entire leadership team must leave," said Constantin Toma, the mayor of Buzau.

Dominic Fritz: The stake is to mobilize, regardless of political differences

14:21, 05 Mai 2025
The stake of these two weeks is to mobilize all of us, beyond all political differences we might have, declared the interim president of the USR, Dominic Fritz, on Monday. He says that "we are facing a violent, extremist, anti-European candidate".

UNIMIR offers scholarships worth 30,000 euros to young Romanian musicians

14:20, 05 Mai 2025
The Union of Musicians and Performers of Romania announces, on Monday, the launch of the 12th edition of the competition for the award of UNIMIR Scholarships, intended for young musicians, performers and conductors.

One billion RON to buy 12 new metro trains

13:48, 30 Apr. 2025
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on Wednesday that 12 new electric subway trains will be purchased to run on the capital’s Metro Line 4 and later on Line 6.

Ciolacu: Total budget revenues up 16% in March

13:47, 30 Apr. 2025
Total budget revenues rose by 16% in March, reaching a record €10.5 billion, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced Wednesday. He said April could see a first in this area.

CSAT meeting scheduled ahead of presidential elections

13:45, 30 Apr. 2025
The Presidential Administration has announced that the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) will convene on Wednesday, four days before the presidential elections.

Valeriu Tabără, the former Minister of Agriculture, passed away

14:24, 29 Apr. 2025
Valeriu Tabără, the former Minister of Agriculture, passed away on Tuesday. He had been hospitalized in Timişoara due to heart problems.

Bolojan at economic forum: What we decide now will influence the future of Europe

14:22, 29 Apr. 2025
Acting President Ilie Bolojan emphasized that the decisions made now regarding energy, transport, and digital infrastructure within the Three Seas Initiative are crucial for shaping both the region’s and Europe’s long-term stability, prosperity, and connectivity.

Antonescu: „My opponent in this campaign is isolationism, represented by Simion and Ponta”

14:17, 29 Apr. 2025
"My opponent in this campaign is isolationism, represented by George Simion and Victor Ponta, not other pro-Western candidates," said Crin Antonescu, the candidate backed by the ruling coalition in the presidential election, on Tuesday.