Tuesday, 15 September 2026 · Bucharest
Thousands of shepherds and farmers met in Bucharest on Tuesday, September 15, in front of the Romanian government headquarters, to protest the blocking of sheep and goat exports, the slaughtering of animals, and unpaid compensation. The protest turned violent, and gendarmes used tear gas to disperse the crowds.
Radu Dumitrescu · 15 Sept · 2 min read
Bucharest’s National Museum of the Romanian Peasant is set to host the sixth edition of the Romanian Film Industry Days (ZIFR), starting on October 1.
Approximately 1,100 teenagers will learn how to protect themselves from human trafficking, especially sexual exploitation and exploitation through forced labor, in an Escape Truck, namely a truck transformed into a mobile escape room, as part of the Child Protection Compact (CPC) project, carried out by World Vision Romania and the National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons.
British Council, Great Britain's international culture and education organization, announced the release of a new edition of its Study UK Alumni Awards, open to Romanian graduates who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries, and countries.
The devices will give discarded technology a second life while expanding digital access in underserved communities.
Interim finance minister Alexandru Nazare said on Monday, September 14, days after Romania posted a 6.2% annual inflation rate for August, that the country achieved the fastest slowdown in inflation in recent years and a sharp decline in the deficit.
Half of Romanian respondents would begin investing if offered the option to start with small amounts, one of the highest rates in the EU.
What began as a monthly book club has grown into a permanent space where young people can read, study, and meet.
During an interview on Monday, September 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan said that the Recorder investigation into SPP chief Lucian Pahonțu’s alleged involvement in the repression during the 1989 Revolution was 'tendentious and unserious,' and that the allegations had not been substantiated.
The agreement advances the company’s largest investment programme in three decades.
At the same time, parents feel that the responsibility for getting children involved in sports activities now falls exclusively on families.
Romanian president Nicusor Dan said the main risk of the country being downgraded to non-investment grade, or “junk”, comes from political uncertainty rather than the state of public finances, as he called for a new government to be formed and said early elections could no longer be ruled out.
Romania’s president Nicusor Dan has reportedly summoned the parliamentary parties for consultations on Wednesday, September 16, and reportedly plans to announce the new prime minister designate before he leaves the country for a US visit one week later.
Greek group GEK TERNA is expanding its presence in Romania by starting a new project for PPC Renewables, with an initial budget of EUR 144.6 million, according to the Greek press.
The DIY retail market, dominated by local chain Dedeman, continues to gain momentum, with major retailers planning investments worth tens of millions of euros.
Almost 10,800 housing units were completed in the Bucharest-Ilfov region in the first half of 2026, up 53.6% compared with the same period last year, according to SVN Romania, commenting on data published by the statistics office INS.
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On 20 September, Boulevard 73 at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest invites guests to discover a new Sunday ritual, created in partnership with Singureni Manor Polo Cup.
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The company reaches 84,000 of its own users and gains access to 2 million users through its B2B solution. To date, it has returned more than 1.25 million lei to customers in the form of cashback.
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The measure seeks to contain the wider economic impact of continued pressure on fuel prices.
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Interim finance minister Alexandru Nazare said on Monday, September 14, days after Romania posted a 6.2% annual inflation rate for August, that the country achieved the fastest slowdown in inflation in recent years and a sharp decline in the deficit.
Radu Dumitrescu · 15 Sept · 2 min read
Bucharest’s National Museum of the Romanian Peasant is set to host the sixth edition of the Romanian Film Industry Days (ZIFR), starting on October 1.
Andrei Chirileasa · 15 Sept · 2 min read
Approximately 1,100 teenagers will learn how to protect themselves from human trafficking, especially sexual exploitation and exploitation through forced labor, in an Escape Truck, namely a truck transformed into a mobile escape room, as part of the Child Protection Compact (CPC) project, carried out by World Vision Romania and the National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons.
Radu Dumitrescu · 15 Sept · 2 min read
The event will return to Romania’s largest stadium 16 years after the capital hosted its first UEFA final.
Irina Marica · 15 Sept · 1 min read
Callum Armstrong and Anna Wentsch undertook a 3,000 km bicycle expedition tracing the length of the Danube, pedaling from its source in Germany all the way to its Delta.
Simona Fodor · 7 Sept · 10 min read
Within a few hours of the capital or less, visitors can discover traditional crafts, a landscape of mud volcanoes, a historic palace, and one of Romania's best-known mountain resorts. Here is a selection of five destinations to try as…
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Romanian citizens can travel to 178 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, placing the country’s passport in 11th place in the Henley Passport Index, which measures travel freedom.
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