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UPDATE/EC approves new Romanian product for Protected Geographical Indication status: 'Branza framantata de Teaca'
The European Commission on Wednesday approved the registration of Romania's 'Branza framantata de Teaca' as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), according to a statement by the EU executive. 'Branza framantata de Teaca' is a traditional kneaded cheese from Teaca, a village in northern Romania. It is made from raw, unpas
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib to visit Romania and Moldova for talks on EU civil-protection mechanisms
European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib will arrive in Bucharest on Thursday, 10 September, for discussions with President Nicusor Dan, acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, and Secretary of State Raed Arafat on Europe's crisis-preparedness agenda and Romania's contribution to EU civil-protection structures, the European Comm
Romania's Chief of Defence Staff, US officials discuss Romanian Army-US National Guard cooperation
The development of cooperation between the Romanian Army and the US National Guard was among the topics discussed at a meeting between Romania's Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gheorghita Vlad, and visiting US officials. Gen. Gheorghita Vlad met Tuesday at the headquarters of the National Defence Ministry with Gen. Thomas M. Carden, Vice Chief of the National
600 researchers and academics gather at National Congress of Romanian Historians at the University of Bucharest
The fifth edition of the National Congress of Romanian Historians, entitled '21st-Century Historiography: Developments, Challenges and Opportunities', opened on Wednesday in the Magna Hall of the Faculty of Law at the University of Bucharest. The prominent figures attending the event emphasised the importance of history and historical research in an international con
Cosmina Pana wins two silver medals at World University Weightlifting Championship in Doha
Romanian weightlifter Cosmina Pana won two silver medals in the 53kg category, in the total and snatch events, at the World University Weightlifting Championship in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. According to the official Facebook page of the Romanian Weightlifting Federation, the athlete, who represents CSM Bacau, lifted 78kg in the snatch and 96kg in the clean and
FEATURE/Salaj County: Bánffy Castle in Nusfalau restored after decades of deterioration
On the outskirts of Nusfalau village in Salaj County, the walls of Bánffy Castle still preserve the echoes of an era when noble residences in Transylvania were worlds in miniature. Built most probably in the second half of the 18th century on an older property belonging to the Bánffy family, the castle was for generations an almost self-contained
#NadiaYear Reconfigured exhibition dedicated to Nadia Comaneci extended at museum in Oradea for three months
The documentary exhibition 'Nadia Comaneci - The Road to Perfection', created by the National Archives of Romania and, in the version presented in Oradea, built around the number 73, will be open to visitors from September 16 until December, 2026, at the Museum of the Cris Rivers (MTC). 'For the Oradea presentation, the exhibition project was recon
AEI:Dacia not closing Mioveni plant, but Romania could gradually lose production volumes (analysis)
Dacia is not on the verge of closing its Mioveni plant, but Romania could gradually lose production volumes, versions of certain models and, most importantly, the allocation of the next-generation Duster, according to Dumitru Chisalita, president of the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI), in an analysis released on Wednesday. The AEI has analysed the possibi
FBAR: More than 3.45 million tonnes of food thrown away in Romania every year
More than 3.45 million tonnes of food are thrown away every year, while more than 27% of Romania's population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to the Federation of Food Banks in Romania (FBAR) data published on Wednesday. 'September is recognised globally as a month dedicated to raising awareness of and combating food waste, but for
Code Yellow heatwave warnings for counties in Crisana, Banat, Transylvania, Oltenia on Wednesday and Thursday
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued new Code Yellow heatwave warnings, in force on Wednesday and Thursday in several areas of Crisana, Banat, Transylvania and Oltenia. According to meteorologists, the first Code Yellow warning will be in force on Wednesday, between 12:00 and 18:00, in Banat, Crisana, Maramures, western Transylvania and sout
USR's Fritz: PSD has handed Romanian Television directly to extremists
President of the Save Romania Union (USR) Dominic Fritz accused the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of 'handing' the Romanian Television 'directly to extremists,' saying that this poses a danger for any democracy. His reaction came after the interim appointments of Sorina Matei and Razvan Dinca at the helm of the Romanian Television Society (SRTv
Russian citizen who plotted acts of diversion and sabotage in Romania placed under pre-trial arrest
The Bucharest Court of Appeal ordered on Tuesday the 30-day pre-trial arrest of a Russian citizen accused of attempted acts of diversion, a form of hybrid sabotage targeting military objectives. The Russian national had been detained earlier in the day by the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) and brought before the court with
Acting ForMin Oana Toiu to attend funeral of King Harald V of Norway
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, will participate on Wednesday, in Oslo, in the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, who died on August 28, at the age of 89. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The funeral of King Harald V of Norway will take place on Wednesday, at the Oslo Cathedral. The cer
OPIA highlights Romania's strategic defence role at French-Romanian Security & Defence Business Forum
During the third edition of the French-Romanian Security & Defence Business Forum, the Romanian Defence Industry Employers' Organisation (OPIA) underscored the strategic importance of Romania's defence industry for strengthening security on the Eastern Flank and highlighted the need to develop Europe's industrial resilience. Held at the Dacia B
Nicusor Dan: Public policies aimed at supporting students at educational risk are necessary
Public policies prioritizing the early identification and support of students at educational risk are necessary, Mayor Nicusor Dan stated on Tuesday following the release of the PISA test results. 'The results of the PISA 2025 study represent a major wake-up call that we cannot afford to ignore, regardless of the political or economic context. Romania'
PNL accuses PSD of political deal with AUR over Romanian public broadcaster leadership
The National Liberal Party (PNL) on Tuesday accused the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of 'putting public television in the hands of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR)', following a decision by the joint Standing Bureaus of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate on the appointment of interim heads of Romanian Television and public radio, namely journalist Sorin
Romanian president seeks Parliament's approval for military participation in multinational command supporting Ukraine
President Nicusor Dan has asked Parliament to approve the participation of up to 20 Romanian military personnel in the Operational Headquarters for the Multinational Force supporting Ukraine and its subordinate command-and-control structures. The joint Standing Bureaus of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate decided on Tuesday to refer the request to the def
Flights at Iasi International Airport suspended after RO-ALERT incoming drone warning
Flights at Iasi International Airport were suspended on Tuesday after authorities issued a RO-ALERT warning about possible falling objects from the airspace, airport director Romeo Vatra told AGERPRES. 'There are no cancelled flights. For now all flights are suspended until the situation is clarified,' Vatra said. Iasi Prefect Constantin
Sorina Matei and Razvan Dinca to head Romanian TV and Radio public service broadcasters, respectively
Parliament's joint Standing Bureaus approved on Tuesday new interim leadership teams at the Romanian Radio Broadcasting Corporation (SRR) and the Romanian Television Broadcasting Corporation (SRTV). Razvan Dinca was designated president-director general of the public radio broadcaster, while journalist Sorina Matei was appointed director general and chair
Erbasu: We need to make investments planned by us, not ones imposed by Brussels
Romania must make investments using its own resources—rather than those imposed by the European Union, which has already carried out necessary, foundational investments—stated Cristian Erba?u, President of the Confederation of Entrepreneurs and Investors in Romania (CAIR), on Tuesday. 'For 30 years, we have talked only about European funds. We
Russian national detained on suspicion of attempted acts of sabotage
The Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) announced on Tuesday that it had ordered the detention of a 40-year-old Russian national accused of attempting to commit acts of sabotage. 'Evidence gathered in the case shows that, between February and July 2026, with a view to committing acts of hybrid diversion/sabotage, under the
Danube's low levels boost slow, sustainable tourism in Tulcea
The low levels of the Danube are boosting sustainable tourism carried out on engineless or low-capacity engine boats that do not affect the ecosystems, and colonies of pelicans in the Delta can be seen more often on the canals of the Danube Delta Reserve, as visitors get a chance to watch the birds from shorter and shorter distances. The director of a travel a
Interim PM Bolojan, at meeting with foreign investors, reiterates Romania's committment to continue fiscal consolidation
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan reaffirmed Romania's commitment to continuing the process of fiscal consolidation and reducing risks associated with public finance at a meeting he held at Victoria Palace on Tuesday with a delegation of investors comprising representatives of J.P. Morgan, foreign-owned companies and international financial institutions.
Romania's Ambassador to Greece visits Crete, while Romanian historic ships were in the Souda port
The Ambassador of Romania to the Hellenic Republic, Mrs. Carmen-Ileana Mihalcescu, paid an official visit to the island of Crete from September 4 to 7, 2026, during which the 'Mircea' and 'Regele Ferdinand' ships were also in the port of Souda, informs the Romanian Embassy in Athens on Tuesday. According to the same source, the visit is part of
Pietroasele Roman Baths exhibition to mark European Heritage Days
The Buzau County Museum is organising an exhibition at the Pietroasele Roman Baths to mark European Heritage Days, offering visitors an opportunity to discover how the thermal baths operated as well as to learn valuable information about the famous 'Closca cu puii de aur' (The hatching hen with the golden chicken) treasure. The event, organised by the
AHK Romania's Metz: Energy efficiency is an issue not discussed as much in Romania
Energy efficiency is an issue that perhaps does not receive enough emphasis and is not discussed as much in Romania and, therefore, awareness of this topic needs to be increased, President of the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) Sebastian Metz told a specialist conference on Tuesday. 'We need to raise awareness of energy effic
CSAT: Strengthening US posture in our country represents strategic investment in Romania's security
Strengthening the US military posture in our country represents a strategic investment in Romania's security, the Presidential Administration announced following the meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT). 'As the United States is in the process of reviewing its military posture in Europe, the Council assessed the current status and
PNL, USR challenge Chamber leadership appointments at Constitutional Court
The Save Romania Union (USR) and National Liberal Party (PNL) parliamentary groups in the Chamber of Deputies on Monday filed a challenge with the Constitutional Court over what they described as an 'abusive decision by the new majority' in the lower house regarding the appointment of two members of its Permanent Bureau, the leaders of the two parties' groups of
PNL and USR sign parliamentary collaboration agreement, with administrative, electoral reforms as priorities
The parliamentary groups of the National Liberal Party (PNL) and Save Romania Union (USR) signed on Monday a parliamentary collaboration agreement for the sessions of this legislature, establishing among the priorities the reform of the administration, the electoral reform and the elimination of the over-taxation of part-time work. 'The parliamentary group
Baia Mare Art 130 (1896-2026) - Contemporary Artists exhibition opens at Hungarian Cultural Centre Bucharest
The exhibition 'Baia Mare Art 130 (1896-2026) - Contemporary Artists', dedicated to the 130th anniversary of the Baia Mare artists' colony, will open on Tuesday evening at the Liszt Institute - Hungarian Cultural Centre Bucharest. Alongside Liszt Institute director Kosa Andras Laszlo, the event, starting at 19:00, will be attended by Hungarian Amba