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Romania Faces Harsh Economic Measures to Avoid "Greek Scenario"
"We must admit that for years our country spent much more than it could afford," Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said last night on Antena 1 television, explaining the unpopular fiscal-budgetary measures that his government will implement in...

Brussels backs Romania’s drastic fiscal recovery plan
Following a meeting of EU finance and economy ministers, European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said Bucharest’s measures represented an “important and positive step toward complying with the new excessive deficit recommendation, provided all...

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly travels to Romania to strengthen NATO alliance, reaffirm support for Ukraine’s defense
(KYMA, KECY) - Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited Romania, which is a "key U.S. ally on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine," last week. According to a press release, Senator Kelly's visit to the country is to reinforce the United States'...

Bulgartransgaz auction shows growing interest towards Romania
Bulgartransgaz held auctions for firm yearly capacity at interconnection points with neighbouring countries, in which 21 Bulgarian and international companies took part. Capacity was booked at all entry and exit points with Greece, Romania,...

Deepak Tijori calls Iulia Vantur "finest debut actor" as he speaks on collaborating with Romanian actress for Echoes of Us: "Her talent is undeniable"
en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Deepak Tijori calls Iulia Vantur “finest debut actor” as he speaks on collaborating with Romanian actress for Echoes of Us: “Her talent is undeniable” Iulia Vantur...

Romania Remains a Top Travel Destination for Moldovans
Romania ranks among the most popular travel destinations for citizens of the Republic of Moldova. According to data published by the National Institute of Statistics of Romania, 37,867 Moldovan tourists stayed in Romanian tourist accommodations,...

Romanians hold mixed opinions about new president Nicușor Dan, survey shows
Romanians have mixed opinions regarding the activity carried out by Nicușor Dan in his role as president, according to the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer. Nevertheless, a fragile majority hold a positive view of him. Specifically, 29.7%...

Romania's retail sales stagnate for ninth consecutive month in May
Romania's retail sales posted a 2.5% y/y advance in May, resulting in an average 1.4% y/y advance in April-May – a period that filters out the different Eastern holiday periods in 2024 and 2025. The retail sales thus decelerated after posting 3.5%...

Romanian PM confirms second fiscal corrective package by end of July
Romania's prime minister Ilie Bolojan, speaking in front of the Parliament on July 7 to assume responsibility for the first package of fiscal measures, outlined again the measures that will be included in the second package, which mainly targets...

Romanian steelmaker Liberty Galați risks insolvency as tax agency rejects restructuring plan
Romania’s largest steelmaker, Liberty Galați, is on the brink of insolvency after the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) voted against a proposed restructuring plan, according to Remus Borza, president of Euro Insol, the...

Romania's utility group Electrica issues EUR 500 mln FX bonds on foreign markets
Electrica, the Romanian state-majority-owned energy group, has successfully raised EUR 500 million through its first-ever green bond issuance, marking the largest corporate green bond placement in Romania outside the financial sector. The...

Romanian bookstore chain Diverta goes bankrupt
This week, the Bucharest Tribunal decided that Blor Retail, the company that operates the Diverta bookstore chain, fulfils the conditions for going bankrupt. The company had been struggling since June 2022, when it went insolvent due to the...

Romanian government assumes responsibility for fiscal corrective package
The government of Romania assumed responsibility for the fiscal corrective package on Monday, July 7, requiring the Parliament to endorse the bill without a vote and accepting in exchange to face a no-confidence motion. The largest opposition...

The Romanian Government assumes accountability for the first fiscal package
The Bucharest executive has taken responsibility for the first package of fiscal austerity measures Ilie Bolojan Corina Cristea, 08.07.2025, 14:00 Holding the undesirable record of the country with the largest budget deficit in the EU – 9.3% of...
Visiting Romania? Travellers eye price, tax hikes soon
Dubai: If you’re planning to visit Romania this year, be prepared to spend a little more. The Romanian government is pushing through a set of tax hikes starting next month that could impact the cost of everything from restaurant meals and fuel to...

How Romania fought off a dangerous populist and what lessons should be learned
Last week, Romania’s Prosecutor’s Office referred the case of far-right figure Călin Georgescu, a former presidential candidate, to court. He is charged with publicly promoting fascist and racist ideas, as well as glorifying individuals involved...

FlixBus kicks off domestic operations in Romania, connecting 50+ cities with low-cost routes
FlixBus has officially launched its first domestic coach routes in Romania, offering affordable travel options between more than 50 cities across the country. Starting July 10, passengers will be able to travel between major cities like Bucharest,...

Cooling points and water fountains available across Bucharest amid ongoing heatwave
As Bucharest faces a red alert for extreme heat, city manager Lucian Judele has announced expanded efforts to help residents cope with soaring temperatures, with a focus on the city’s network of public cooling points. In partnership with Apa Nova,...

Bear cubs to be relocated to sanctuary after mother killed over fatal attack on Romania’s Transfăgărășan
The three bear cubs left orphaned after their mother was shot and killed following the deadly attack on the Transfăgărășan mountain road last week are to be taken in by a wildlife rehabilitation center in Zărnești, Romania's Environment Ministry...

Archaeological discoveries in southeastern Romania reveal ancient funerary wreaths, painted sarcophagi
The National Museum of Romanian History has announced an extraordinary archaeological discovery in Mangalia, southeastern Romania. During systematic excavations at the ancient city of Callatis’ tumular necropolis, archaeologists unearthed a rare...