Romanian president and German chancellor discuss EU budget, NATO security
The meeting also explored closer cooperation between the two countries’ defense industries and stronger support for Moldova’s EU accession.
Irina Marica · 14 Sept · 2 min read
Monday, 14 September 2026 · Bucharest
The meeting also explored closer cooperation between the two countries’ defense industries and stronger support for Moldova’s EU accession.
Irina Marica · 14 Sept · 2 min read
Over the weekend, Romanian finance minister Alexandru Nazare married folk singer Maria Mihali, with president Nicușor Dan and his partner, Mirabela Grădinaru, in attendance.
The two restored routes will give Romanian passengers direct access to the United Arab Emirates during the winter season.
The Romanian government approved the revenue and expenditure budget for the company managing the Bucharest subway network on Friday, September 11, ensuring its continued activity. Moreover, the budget ensures that Metrorex is able to meet its obligations to third parties.
The two main centrist parties, Social Democrat (PSD) and Liberal (PNL), have come up with competing government scenarios as expectations consolidate around the formation of a ruling majority with the participation of members of the former coalition, amid pressing economic deadlines: the S&P update, the 2026 budget revision and planning for the 2027 budget.
Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN) published on Friday, September 11, the report of the Prime Minister's Control Body (CCPM) on the Doiceşti small modular reactor (SMR) project. The publication was approved by shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting, at the request of the Ministry of Energy, the majority shareholder.
The average pension in Romania edged up by 0.3% q/q to RON 2,942 (EUR 560) in the second quarter of 2026, according to data published by the statistics office INS.
The tour aims to keep Romanian-language literature alive among the diaspora communities.
The program, spanning three months, will cover meetings with authors, debates and literary events in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
In the same survey, 74.5% of respondents support permanent audio and video monitoring in classrooms.
The power plant is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2026.
The flexible space can host conferences, private functions, and cultural events for up to 300 participants.
Prosecutors estimate that the alleged failure to complete customs procedures and pay import VAT caused losses of RON 4.4 million to the state budget.
Award-winning stories of mountaineering, wilderness, and mountain communities will screen across Brașov, Râșnov, and Bușteni for seven days.
Cities are expected to submit their first applications in autumn 2028, giving the eventual winner five years to prepare its cultural program.
The first-instance ruling also requires the defendant to complete 120 days of community service and pay EUR 3,000 in damages.
The newest episode of Voices of Romania, Romania Insider’s interview series, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and all major audio platforms. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Andra Ghibuțiu,…
Romania Insider · 8 Jan · 2 min read
The newest episode of Voices of Romania, Romania Insider’s interview series, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and all major audio platforms. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Serge Ioan…
Romania Insider · 4 Dec · 2 min read
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.
Romania Insider · 14 Sept · 2 min read
The internationally acclaimed immersive dining experience makes its Romanian debut
Romania Insider · 10 Sept · 2 min read
Regulation (EU) 2026/1386 on the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI), in force since 16 July 2026, repeals Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and reshapes the EU screening framework. It provides for an 18-month transitional period in which…
Romania Insider · 3 Sept · 5 min read
The Back to School season becomes more affordable with Exim Banca Romaneasca. The bank is launching a new promotional campaign that increases the number of interest-free installments available for Smart Shopping Cards: Smart Credit Card,…
Romania Insider · 2 Sept · 2 min read
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Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN) published on Friday, September 11, the report of the Prime Minister's Control Body (CCPM) on the Doiceşti small modular reactor (SMR) project. The publication was approved by shareholders at the extraordinary general meeting, at the request of the Ministry of Energy, the majority shareholder.
iulian ernst · 14 Sept · 2 min read
The average pension in Romania edged up by 0.3% q/q to RON 2,942 (EUR 560) in the second quarter of 2026, according to data published by the statistics office INS.
iulian ernst · 14 Sept · 1 min read
Average nominal wages in Romania increased by 5.5% y/y to RON 5,820 (EUR 1,111) in July, the steepest rate in the past 12 months – despite wages in the budgetary sector remaining fixed since November 2024, according to data published by the statistics office INS.
iulian ernst · 14 Sept · 2 min read
The gathering brought 20,000 people together in the city center while raising funds for Romania’s first pediatric psychiatry hospital.
Irina Marica · 14 Sept · 1 min read
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.
Romania Insider · 14 Sept · 2 min read
The tour aims to keep Romanian-language literature alive among the diaspora communities.
Simona Fodor · 14 Sept · 2 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…
RI Newsroom · 29 Jul · 4 min read
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.
Radu Dumitrescu · 24 Jul · 1 min read
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