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International Festival 'Poetry is in Bistrita' marks 18th edition as this year's event opens on Thursday
The International Festival 'Poetry is in Bistrita' celebrates its 18th edition this year, bringing together Romanian writers and authors from eight other European countries. The 18 edition of the festival will take place from 16 to 19 July, featuring guests from Spain, the Republ
USR's Dominic Fritz meets with US Ambassador Darryl Nirenberg
President of the Save Romania Union (USR) Dominic Fritz announced that he met with US Ambassador to Romania Darryl Nirenberg, whom he discussed with the current political situation and the rule of law. 'Darryl Nirenberg, the US ambassador to Romania, is not a career diplomat. He
Romania's Under-19 teams win silver at European Youth Table Tennis Championships
Romania's Under-19 teams won silver medals on Tuesday at the European Youth Table Tennis Championships in Gondomar, Portugal, according to the Romanian Table Tennis Federation website. In the boys' competition, Romania lost 3-0 to France in the final. Robert Istrate was defeated
Nicusor Dan concludes visit to Paris: Romania is active, reliable partner in efforts to consolidate European security
President Nicusor Dan concluded his two-day visit to Paris on Tuesday, and will be present at the fifth edition of the Ukraine - South-Eastern Europe Summit, which will be taking place in Kyiv on Wednesday. ''I conclude my visit to Paris with a clear message: Romania is an active
APADOR-CH wins lawsuit against Gov't over disclosure of data on Romania's military assistance to Ukraine
The Association for the Defence of Human Rights in Romania - Helsinki Committee (APADOR-CH) announced on Tuesday that it won a first-instance ruling in its lawsuit against the Government, represented by the Government's General Secretariat (SGG), for refusing to disclose public-i
In Bastille Day address, Ambassador Warnery says there is no better defence today than NATO
French Ambassador to Romania Nicolas Warnery, addressing on Tuesday the reception marking his country's National Day, underscored that there is no better defence today than NATO. Recalling the Romania - France bilateral ties at military, cultural and economic level, the diplomat
Fitch to release Romania's sovereign credit-rating decision on July 31
The decision of financial rating agency Fitch Ratings regarding Romania's sovereign credit rating and country outlook will be officially released on July 31, 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced. As part of the procedure for reviewing Romania's sovereign credit rating, institu
On France's National Day, President Dan reaffirms Romania-France Strategic Partnership and privileged friendship
President Nicusor Dan attended on Tuesday the Paris ceremony marking the National Day of France, saying that in the centennial year of the French-Romanian Treaty of Friendship, the Strategic Partnership and the privileged friendship between Romania and France are reaffirmed, underpinned by extensive political, economic and security cooperation. 'It was a g
Acting Prime Minister Bolojan highlights France's key role in Romania's modernization
France has played an important role in Romania's modernization, and this influence is still visible today in our culture, education and institutions, acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Tuesday in a message marking the National Day of the French Republic. 'Today, on the Na
Viorel Pasca demands support from authorities for 'legalizing' homes for the poor in Dumbrava
The founder of the settlements for vulnerable people in the Bihor County localities of Dumbrava and Tinca, Viorel Pasca, asked the authorities on Tuesday to find solutions for authorizing the houses built for poor people, stating that he is willing to collaborate for their 'legal
Nicusor Dan: Romania has conveyed a message of continued support for Ukraine
Romania has conveyed a message from Paris regarding continued support for Ukraine, Mayor Nicusor Dan stated on Tuesday. 'Yesterday, there was a sort of stock-taking meeting. Let me remind you that the goal of this coalition was to give substance to security guarantees for Ukraine
President Dan unsupportive of early elections, says they would only prolong uncertainty
Early elections would only drag out the state of uncertainty without bringing anything new, President Nicusor Dan told a press conference on Tuesday at the Romanian Embassy in Paris, after he participated in the festivities dedicated to France's National Day. 'In yesterday's disc
More than 300 cartoonists from 57 countries enter International Cartoon Salon
More than 300 cartoonists from 57 countries have entered the 21st edition of the Braila International Cartoon Salon, the Braila County Centre for the Conservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture (CJCPCT) informs on Tuesday. The competition is open to both amateur and professional cartoonists, with this year's theme being 'International Personaliti
Predoiu on France's National Day: A country linked to Romania by a historic friendship and a contemporary strategic partnership
Acting Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu wished France a 'Happy National Day,' underscoring that Romania is linked to the country by a historic friendship, cultural traditions and a contemporary strategic partnership. 'In the current international context, our relationship also h
Romania-Italy Cultural Year: Gala concert in Ravello marks end of Romanian programme
The Gala Concert performed on Sunday evening by the Orchestra of the Bucharest National Opera on the stage of Italy's Ravello Festival marked the conclusion of the Romanian half of the Romania-Italy Cultural Year 2026, a six-month programme dedicated to promoting Romanian culture
France's National Day/PSD's Grindeanu: France remains a strategic partner and democratic model
Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu has marked France's National Day with a message in which he said that France remains for Romania not only a strategic partner but also an important model of democracy, civic courage and the European values the two countries sha
Ten girls from Girov represent Romania at International Youth Fire Brigade Gathering in Czech Republic
Ten pupils from the Neamt county commune of Girov will represent Romania at the International Association of Fire Services (CTIF) International Youth Fire Brigade Competition, which is taking place from 13 to 18 July in Sumperk, the Czech Republic. According to the Neamt Emergenc
Warm weather in Bucharest, with heat spells of 32 degrees Celsius
The weather will be warm in Bucharest on Wednesday, with increasing thermal discomfort, but also with possible showers and thunderstorms, according to a special forecast issued by the National Weather Administration (ANM). According to meteorologists, on Wednesday, July 15, betwe
Senate's Abrudean: Romania-France relationship goes beyond the borders of a strategic partnership
Senate President Mircea Abrudean sent a message on Tuesday on the occasion of France's National Day, highlighting that the relationship between Romania and France goes beyond the borders of a strategic partnership. '14 July, France's National Day, is a moment that reminds us of t
Table Tennis: Romania's Under-19 teams reach European Youth Championships finals
Romania's Under-19 men's and women's teams both qualified for the finals on Monday at the European Youth Table Tennis Championships in Gondomar, Portugal, according to the Romanian Table Tennis Federation (FRTM). Romania's Under-19 men's team defeated Austria 3-1 in the quarter-finals, with Robert Istrate contributing two victories: a 3-0 (
President Nicusor Dan to attend Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Kyiv on Wednesday
President Nicusor Dan will attend the 5th Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit on Wednesday in Kyiv, according to the Presidential Administration. According to the quoted source, the visit to Kyiv comes following the invitation extended by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukraine- Southeast Europe Summit is a format launched in 2023,
Investing in Ukraine's defense and security is an investment in our own security (President Dan)
Ukraine must be able to negotiate peace from a position of strength, President Nicusor Dan said on Monday, after participating in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Paris. According to him, Romania's immediate priority remains ensuring freedom of navigation and protecting trade routes in the Black Sea. ''I participated in
ARF and Romanian-French association sign contract for scheduled train service around major cities
The Railway Reform Authority (ARF) and the Romanian-French Association TTL Planning SRL - Systra have signed the contract for the acquisition of the scheduled train service around the major cities in Romania, ARF announced on Monday in a press release. The project is co-financed by the European Union, through the European Regional Development Fund, within the
Hidroelectrica reports an aggregate share return of 141% three years after listing on BVB
The return on Hidroelectrica shares—listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) under the ticker symbol H2O—has reached 141% three years after listing, driven by record investments, according to a company press release sent to AGERPRES on Monday. 'Three years after listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB)—following the largest publi
2026 George Enescu International Competition: Jury members, renowned artists to give chamber recitals at Romanian Athenaeum
Members of the jury of the 2026 George Enescu International Competition, together with former laureates and distinguished international guests, will give six chamber recitals at the Romanian Athenaeum between September 4 and 18. The programme spans more than two centuries of music, from Bach, Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms to Bartók, Prokofiev and Ravel
Agricultural producers' association: EU Food &Feed Safety Omnibus must reflect each member state's realities
The ongoing negotiations on the EU Food and Feed Safety Omnibus are crucial for the future of EU agriculture, but the reform must reflect each member state's realities and Europe's diverse farming conditions, argue representatives of the League of Romanian Agricultural Producer Associations (LAPAR). They note that while soil-pest pressure is low in man
President Dan: Romania strongly condemns hostile cyber activities carried out by Russia-controlled groups
Romania strongly condemns hostile cyber activities carried out by groups controlled by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation targeting European Union member states, NATO allies and their partners, including Romania, President Nicusor Dan conveyed on Monday. The head of state stressed in a Facebook post that, alongside the European Union, Roman
Echoes after 51st edition of International Musical Holidays Festival closes in Piatra-Neamt
The 51st edition of the International Musical Holidays Festival in Piatra-Neamt, held from 5-11 July 2026, once again confirmed the value and important place the event holds in Romania's cultural life. The manager of the 'Carmen Saeculare' Centre for Culture and Arts, the event organiser, underscored that the large audiences attending every evening
Romanian embassy in Chisinau:Romania fully respects right of citizens of Republic of Moldova to democratically decide their future
Romania fully respects the sovereignty and the right of the citizens of the Republic of Moldova to democratically decide their future, the Romanian Embassy in Chisinau stated. The message was conveyed in the context of recent statements made by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Chisinau regarding language and religion in Moldova. 'The Re
PSD's Grindeanu: I told the PNL and the USR a simple fact - the PSD is in opposition
President of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that he told the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Save Romania Union (USR) within the consultations at the Cotroceni Palace 'a simple fact' - that the PSD is in opposition. 'I told the PNL and the USR a simple fact - the PSD is in opposition. Perhaps they forgot or pe