- 9h ago
Romania's autumn Bacalaureat session begins 3 August with oral competency tests, written exams from 10 August
The autumn session of Romania's national Bacalaureat exam opens on 3 August with oral Romanian language competency tests, followed by foreign language and digital assessments through 7 August. Written exams run from 10 to 13 August, with final results on 24 August.
- 13h ago
Romania narrowly avoids junk rating as Fitch initially planned downgrade, BNR advisor reveals
Eugen Rădulescu, BNR governor advisor, said Fitch initially planned to cut Romania's rating to junk, but the government and central bank provided extra information that led to a reprieve. He warned the danger is now greater due to stalled reforms.
- 2d ago
Sanitas halts healthcare strike after deputies unblock 6,800 posts and salary bill is postponed
The Sanitas federation suspended its general strike on Friday morning after securing a Chamber vote to unfreeze over 6,800 vacant health positions and the postponement of the government's public-sector wage bill.
- 2d ago
Romania avoids junk rating as Fitch reportedly keeps credit score at BBB-, but political uncertainty lingers
Fitch decided to keep Romania's rating at BBB-, the lowest investment grade, avoiding a downgrade to junk that would have triggered mandatory bond sales, according to sources. However, warnings persist over high deficits and political deadlock.
- 2d ago
Bucharest court suspends six government decisions after PSD challenge, PNL warns of €140m risk
The Bucharest Court of Appeal suspended six decisions adopted by the interim government of Ilie Bolojan, following legal actions by the Social Democratic Party. PNL leaders say the move endangers EU funds, patients, and farmers.
- 3d ago
Romanian Senate votes down PNRR integrity bill after PSD pushes retroactive amendment against Dominic Fritz
The Senate, as decisional chamber, failed to pass the public integrity law on 30 July after the PSD inserted a retroactive clause that would have stripped Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz of his mandate and over 100 other officials of their posts. The bill is a PNRR milestone tied to 770 million euros.
- 3d ago
Tear gas used as Romanian sheep farmers force barriers at Bucharest protest over export ban
Thousands of sheep and goat farmers gathered in Bucharest on 30 July 2026 to demand the lifting of an EU export ban, with clashes erupting after some protesters tried to force their way into the veterinary authority's headquarters.
- 3d ago
Moldova's new PM Vasile Tofan heads to Bucharest for first official visit, with energy and EU accession on the agenda
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan makes his first official visit abroad on 30 July, travelling to Bucharest for talks with President Nicușor Dan and interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on energy links, security and EU integration.
- 3d ago
Romanian police raid homes of catering staff suspected of €800,000 theft from aircraft at Otopeni
Police executed 12 search warrants and 16 summonses in Bucharest, Ilfov, and Prahova on Thursday, targeting employees of a catering firm accused of stealing luxury goods and cash from in-flight sales over more than three years.
- 3d ago
Paul de România to be extradited after French Court of Cassation rejects final appeal
France's highest court has cleared the way for the extradition of Paul de România, ending a six-year pursuit by Romanian authorities after his 2020 conviction in a 145-million-euro fraud case.
- 4d ago
Interim PM Bolojan: former health minister Rogobete is 'one of the arsonists' of Romania's hospital strike
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan says the general hospital strike launched by Sanitas on 28 July is fuelled by lies, and singles out former PSD health minister Alexandru Rogobete as an irresponsible 'arsonist' who knew what to fix.
- 4d ago
Romanian parliament adopts fuel crisis law, cutting diesel excise and limiting exports to bring down pump prices
The Chamber of Deputies voted 293-2 to approve a law enabling temporary cuts in diesel excise duty, export restrictions and a solidarity levy on windfall profits, responding to diesel prices above 10 lei per litre.
- 4d ago
Romania heatwave to bring 39°C temperatures and tropical nights, yellow code issued for seven counties
A heatwave will expand across Romania from July 30, with the west seeing up to 39°C and tropical nights. The national weather agency has issued a yellow code for seven counties and warns of peak intensity between August 3 and 6.
- 4d ago
PNL's Mureșan and Motreanu blast PSD for PNRR delays, warn of €1 billion penalty risk
Two PNL MEPs say the Social Democrats are sabotaging the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, while the interim government warns that court actions against three milestones could cost Romania €1 billion.
- 6d ago
Romania sends defense chief and security advisor to Washington after shooting down three Russian drones
President Nicușor Dan dispatched his national security advisor and the chief of defense to Washington for talks with the Trump administration and Congress, following three consecutive days of Russian drone intrusions into Romanian airspace.
- 6d ago
Grindeanu reveals private messages from Bolojan: interim premier sent 11 legislative proposals via phone, refuses official dialogue
PSD president Sorin Grindeanu disclosed that interim premier Ilie Bolojan sent him 10-11 legislative proposals through private messages, while refusing official political dialogue, and warned that PSD will not allow law-breaking under the pretext of current crises.
- 6d ago
Romanian healthcare strike to start Tuesday; 400 hospitals affected, emergency care guaranteed
Romania's healthcare unions will launch an open-ended general strike in about 400 public hospitals from July 28, after last-minute talks with the presidential administration ended without agreement. Emergency rooms and ICUs will stay operational, but thousands of non-urgent procedures face delays.
- 6d ago
Romanian Social Democrats sue caretaker government over strategic decisions
The party says the executive exceeded its constitutional limits by adopting a biodiversity strategy worth 972.4 million euros and other long-term policies after being dismissed by Parliament.
- 6d ago
Romanian Senate votes fuel crisis extension with flexible excise cut, but drivers may see minimal relief
The Romanian Senate voted on Monday to prolong the state of energy crisis until 31 October 2026 and approved a flexible excise-duty mechanism, abandoning an earlier VAT-cut proposal. The bill now moves to the Chamber of Deputies for final approval.
- 6d ago
Kazakhstan resumes oil exports via CPC pipeline after drone-attack halt, easing supply fears for Romania
The resumption at the Novorossiysk terminal follows a week-long halt after drone strikes on tankers, with Romania importing over 60% of its oil from Kazakhstan.
