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Ilie Bolojan on Bucharest elections: I hope we’ll find a formula during this month

15:59, 03 Sept. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that organizing elections for Bucharest's General City Hall depends on an agreement within the governing coalition and could take place either this autumn or next spring. He did not give a firm answer regarding support for a specific candidate.

Bolojan: Some city halls exist only for employees, not for citizens

13:58, 02 Sept. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says that many city halls cannot cover even their personnel expenses, being fully supported from the state budget. He argues that the solution is reducing the administrative apparatus or local reorganization, including the dissolution of unjustified administrative units.

Energy Minister: Vouchers will cover 60-70% of the increase in electricity bills

13:56, 02 Sept. 2025
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan says that vulnerable people with incomes below 1,950 lei will receive 50 lei vouchers, which will cover up to 70% of the increase in electricity bills. The cards will be distributed by the Ministry of Labor and Romanian Post in September.

Health Minister announces partnerships with Centers of Excellence from the USA for robotic surgery

13:54, 02 Sept. 2025
Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete held a working meeting with Romania's General Consul in Los Angeles, Lucia Sava, to discuss "concrete projects that can bring direct benefits to patients and doctors in Romania".

Police issued protection order in the name of Marian Vanghelie – sources

14:04, 01 Sept. 2025
Police from Voluntari issued a protection order against Marian Vanghelie, after he allegedly threatened his former partner, Oana Niculescu-Mizil, judicial sources declared to MEDIAFAX.

Foreign citizen in coma after being beaten and robbed in Cluj

14:00, 01 Sept. 2025
A foreign citizen who lived in the barracks at Pata Rât, Cluj County, ended up in a coma after being hit with a piece of wood and robbed.

Bolojan threatened to resign if coalition leaders do not approve his local administration reform

13:57, 01 Sept. 2025
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan threatened to resign from office on Sunday evening during the governing coalition meeting of PSD-PNL-USR-UDMR, political sources declared to g4media.ro. Bolojan conditioned his remaining in office on the adoption of a reform in local administration.

Education union leader: School year to open for the first time in front of Victoria Palace

13:29, 29 Aug. 2025
Education unions are threatening to boycott the opening of the school year. “We hope there will be protests in all schools,” said FSLI leader on Friday after a meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Romania’s population declines in 2024. Aging process intensifies

13:28, 29 Aug. 2025
Romania’s population on January 1, 2025, was 19,036,031 people, down by 31,500 compared with January 1, 2024, according to data released Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The figures also show that the aging process of the population is deepening.

Oana Ţoiu to attend informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Copenhagen

13:27, 29 Aug. 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Ţoiu will take part on Friday and Saturday in Copenhagen in the informal meeting of the foreign ministers of the EU member states (Gymnich).

Moderate to major impact on the health of residents after the Dragonul Roșu fire

14:05, 28 Aug. 2025
 “The event had a medium to major impact, but it was limited to a relatively small, yet densely populated area. Monitoring ended at 4:00 p.m., when values began trending downward, with no risk of further increases,” the ministry said in a statement issued Thursday.

Budăi calls for raising the threshold for retirees paying health contributions

13:58, 28 Aug. 2025
Former Labor Minister Marius Budăi proposes raising the threshold for retirees who pay health insurance contributions (CASS) from 3,000 to 4,000 lei, or even eliminating the contribution altogether.

Daniel Băluță: This is not the right time to hold elections

13:55, 28 Aug. 2025
The Mayor of Bucharest’s Sector 4, Daniel Băluță, does not agree with holding elections for the position of general mayor of the Capital in the near future. He invoked the country’s current situation during a press conference and recalled the Covid pandemic period, when elections were postponed. “Today, from my point of view, Romania is […]

PM10 levels surpassed the legal limit after a fire broke out on Tuesday at the Dragonul Roșu

14:24, 27 Aug. 2025
PM10 levels surpassed the legal limit after a fire broke out on Tuesday at the Dragonul Roșu complex in Bucharest, according to the National Environmental Guard.

Zetea: Magistrates must understand that the state is facing financial limitations

14:17, 27 Aug. 2025
Magistrates must understand that the state is facing financial limitations, according to PSD Vice President Gabriel Zetea in an interview with RFI. Since Wednesday, several courts across the country have suspended hearings, except for those related to preventive measures.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan congratulated the Republic of Moldova on Independence Day

14:16, 27 Aug. 2025
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan congratulated the Republic of Moldova on Independence Day, reaffirming his support for its European integration and for Romanian citizens living there.

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

15:52, 26 Aug. 2025
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

15:50, 26 Aug. 2025
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”

15:26, 26 Aug. 2025
"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.