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Romanian President Dan after ECHR ruling on limitation periods: Parliament is to blame for this situation
President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday, commenting on the Court of Justice of the European Union's (ECHR) ruling on the statute of limitations in Romania, that 'the main responsibility for this situation lies with Parliament.' 'There are several points that need to be made here.
President Dan: U.S. support for Romania was essential in many crossroads moments
The support of the United States of America for Romania was essential in many crossroads moments, President Nicusor Dan said on Thursday, when participated in the opening at the National Museum of History of Romania of the exhibition 'USA-Romania. History, diplomacy and the road
NadiaYear/'Europe Cup', medals, photographs and documents - in exhibition dedicated to Nadia, opened at National Archives
The 'Europe Cup', which was awarded to Nadia Comaneci in 1979, after she won the European Championships three times, in 1975, 1977 and 1979, medals, such as the famous communist distinction 'Sickle and Hammer', awarded after winning the title of 'Hero of Socialist Labor', photogr
Romania demonstrates it can correct imbalances even in severe international context (FinMin Nazare)
Romania has demonstrated that it can correct its imbalances even in a severe international context, but political instability directly affects confidence and risk perception in the country, warns interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare. He stated on Thursday, after a meeting wi
Cristina Chiriac (CONAF): Romania grew driven by consumption and transfers; in 2026, both came to a halt
Romania's convergence has been built on consumption and transfers—wages rising faster than productivity, European funds supplementing domestic investment, and a fiscally fueled domestic market—yet what has not been built is the foundation: the employment base, industr
NadiaYear/Nadia Comaneci, in Slatina: You don't have to be born in a specific place to be the best
Former great gymnast Nadia Comaneci, the first sportswoman in history to score a perfect 10 at the Olympic Games, told children present at an event organized at the Alro Slatina stadium on Thursday that performance does not depend on where you are born, but on work, perseverance
AUR Senator Peiu: President Dan conceals public spending without having such constitutional authority
Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) Senate floor leader Petrisor Peiu criticised President Nicusor Dan for what he called the head of the state's 'refusal' to disclose the value of Romania's financial assistance to Ukraine. In a Facebook message, Peiu wrote that 'Nicusor Da
Predoiu on Ministry of the Interior Day: Romania is a country with zero migration
Acting Minister of the Interior Catalin Predoiu said on Thursday, on the occasion of the Ministry of the Interior Day, that illegal migration has been reduced 'to insignificant levels' and that Romania can be considered 'a country with zero migration'. 'The first Schengen evaluat
Acting ForMin Toiu on U.S. visit: Meetings in Congress, participation in Ministerial Conference on political terrorism
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Toiu, who is on a visit to the United States of America, took part in the ceremonies marking the presence of the Mircea tall training ship in the U.S., as well as in the events marking 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Inde
Danube at lowest level in last 30 years
The Danube reached, on Thursday, the lowest historical flow in the last 30 years, namely 1750 cubic meters/s, with a downward trend for the next 4-5 days, reaching the level of 1700 cubic meters/s, according to official forecast. According to the National Romanian Waters Administ
MEP Diana Sosoaca sent to trial for detaining Italian journalist in her office
MEP Diana Sosoaca has been sent to trial by the Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice on four counts of unlawful deprivation of liberty, after allegedly preventing an Italian journalist from leaving her office during an interview in December 2021
Nazare: Romania can become strategic supplier of agri-food products for region and for Europe
Romania can become a strategic supplier of agri-food products for the region and for Europe; however, realizing this potential requires more competitive farms, cooperation, investment, technology, and a much stronger processing industry, according to interim Finance Minister Alex
MAI Day / Nicusor Dan: I encourage the setting of high performance standards to meet security challenges.
Public confidence in safety—in living in a society where laws are enforced and respected—is built through the contributions of all structures subordinate to the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI), including the Police, the Gendarmerie, the Border Police, the General I
Hanga: Bucharest Stock Exchange could end year with 2.5 million transactions, a new record
The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) could end the year with approximately 2.5 million transactions on the main equity market—20-30% above the previous annual record—BVB Chairman Radu Hanga said on Thursday. 'The latest figure, as of the end of the first quarter, stands at over 300,000 open accounts. At our current pace, we will likely end the ye
At least a third of Romania's 2028-2034 development funding should go to private sector (minister)
At least a third of the financing intended for Romania's development in the 2028-2034 European programming period should be allocated to the private sector, through financial instruments and access to capital, not predominantly through grants, interim Minister of European Investm
Interim PM Bolojan: Energy has become a matter of security, economic competitiveness and living standards
Energy has become a matter of security, economic competitiveness and, ultimately, living standards because high energy prices affect companies, reduce investment and are reflected directly or indirectly in the costs borne by citizens, interim Prime Minister and interim Energy Min
Ramnicu Valcea robotics team reaches FIRST LEGO League final with bobsleigh project
The robotics team from the Aktivi Children's Club in Ramnicu Vâlcea will represent Romania at the international FIRST LEGO League competition, to be held in China next month, with an innovative project showcasing bobsleigh as an Olympic sport. The eight-member team, most of
Nine Romanians win in M15 Slobozia first round
Nine Romanian tennis players have won in the first round of the M15 Slobozia ITF Prestige Open tournament, prize money USD 15,000. On the main draw there are 22 Romanians, of which Gabi Adrian Boitan (top seed), Radu David Turcanu (5th seed), Dragos Nicolae Cazacu (6th seed), Vla
President Dan, on aid provided to Ukraine: It has military component; sometimes it's better to keep it a secret
President Nicusor Dan declared on Wednesday, regarding the declassification of the aid granted to Ukraine, that considering that it has a military component, it is good to remain 'secret'. He specified that the aid that Romania or other countries gave to Ukraine sometimes consist
Nicusor Dan - Volodymyr Zelenski meeting: Discussions on early warning in case of drone incidents
President Nicusor Dan had a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, in Kyiv on Wednesday, with early warning in the case of drone incidents among the topics of discussion. 'I had a meeting today in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelensky, on the sidelines of th
Ukraine - Southeast Europe Summit Declaration: Strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities remains a priority
Strengthening Ukraine's air-defense capabilities remains a priority, in particular through systems and interceptors able to counter ballistic missiles, underscores the Kyiv Declaration signed Wednesday by the leaders participating in the Ukraine - Southeast Europe Summit, among them President Nicusor Dan. 'We support mobilizing the necessary financial
CCR upholds exception to EU directive allowing two-year extension of financial incentives for fossil-fuel boiler installations
The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) on Wednesday upheld a legal provision adopted by Parliament that allows authorities, for an additional two-year period, to grant public financial incentives for installing boilers powered by fossil fuels - an exception to an EU directive.
#FRTMCentennial INTERVIEW/Cristinel Romanescu: Table tennis World team bronze - an extraordinary gift for our centennial
The president of the Romanian Table Tennis Federation (FRTM) Cristinel Romanescu told AGERPRES that the bronze medal won in May this year at the World Championships in the women's team event by the trio of Bernadette Szocs, Elizabeta Samara and Andreea Dragoman was an extraordina
Over 200 students from 32 countries participate in Central European Artificial Intelligence Olympiad in Cluj
Over 200 students from 32 countries are participating in Cluj-Napoca in the first edition of the Central European Artificial Intelligence Olympiad, which is hosted by the 'Babes-Bolyai' University (UBB). 'Over 200 of the most talented high school students passionate about artific
On Ukrainian Statehood Day, President Dan firmly condemns Russia's dangerous instrumentalization of history
President Nicusor Dan participated in Kyiv in the ceremony marking Ukrainian Statehood Day and in the Ukraine - Southeast Europe Summit, where he 'firmly' condemned Russia's 'dangerous' instrumentalization of history. 'On this occasion, I firmly condemned Russia's dangerous instr
Acting PM Bolojan: Adopting NRRP laws vital; EC must confirm compliance of bills passed by Parliament
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Wednesday that adopting the NRRP laws is 'vital' for Romania, stressing that the bills entering parliamentary debate reflect negotiations with the European Commission and must be declared compliant by Brussels for the milestone to be con
Foreign Ministry: One Romanian dead, another seriously injured in Brussels construction site fire
A Romanian national died and another was seriously injured in a fire that broke out on Tuesday in Brussels, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. According to the cited source, the injured Romanian is hospitalized in a medical facility and is receiving specialized care. Repr
Negrescu: Romania must secure a European financial allocation comparable to current one—60 billion euros
Romania must secure a financial allocation from European funds in the next multiannual financial framework that is comparable to the current €60 billion; otherwise, this could pose a major risk to the country's economic development, European Parliament Vice-President Victor
ICR marks centenary of Queen Maria's US diplomatic tour in Aspen; conductor Cristian Macelaru to attend
A cultural programme marking the 100th anniversary of Queen Maria of Romania's visit to the United States and Canada will take place on July 18 2026 at Aspen Meadows, Colorado, as part of the Aspen Institute Romania anniversary celebrations, with the support of the Romanian Cultu
President: I reaffirm our strong support for recognition of Ukraine's de facto borders and territorial integrity
President Nicusor Dan said on Wednesday in Kyiv that Romania reaffirms its support for the international recognition of Ukraine's de facto borders and territorial integrity. President Nicusor Dan is attending the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit. 'Today, the Ukrainian people are d