- Jun 30
Romania under red heatwave alert as temperatures hit 41°C and severe storms approach
Nearly all of Romania is under a red heat alert on 30 June, with temperatures reaching 41°C in some areas. The national weather service also warns of violent storms with hail and gales from the afternoon.
- Jun 18
Romania’s high court confirms conflict-of-interest ruling against USR leader Dominic Fritz, bans him from office until 2030
The Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice definitively ruled that USR president and Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz violated conflict-of-interest rules, triggering a ban on holding elected office through 2030. Fritz immediately announced an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
- Jun 14
Nicușor Dan names liberal Adrian Veștea as Romania's new prime minister-designate after Tomac resigns
President Nicușor Dan has designated PNL first vice-president Adrian Veștea to form a new government, hours after MEP Eugen Tomac stepped down as prime minister-designate. Veștea, a veteran liberal with 30 years in the party, says he wants a political government that assumes real reforms.
- Jun 12
Timiș prefect Cornelia Micicoi resigns after European prosecutors search her home in EU funds fraud probe
The prefect of Timiș county stepped down on Friday, hours after EPPO investigators searched her home, former firm and cars in a probe into suspected fraud involving EU-subsidised training courses for disadvantaged people.
