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FEATURE/How a private builder dragged the new Targu-Mures Cardiovascular Hospital to completion through bureaucratic fire
The new Cardiovascular Surgical Center of the Targu Mures Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases and Transplant (IUBCvT) - a gleaming, high-rise glass-and-steel structure - now stands as one of the few fully delivered NRRP hospital projects in Romania. Its inauguration was celebratory, but behind the polished floors and brand-new medical equipment lies a story of brinkmanship
Angela Merkel received at Cotroceni; the President: We focused on role a more united EU can play
Angela Merkel, the former German Chancellor, was received on Tuesday at Cotroceni Palace by President Nicusor Dan. Their discussions focused on the international political and security context, European Union solidarity, and the need for European states to assume greater responsibility within NATO. 'I was delighted to host Angela Merkel, the former Chancel
Timisoara Opera House joins Opera Europa
The Romanian National Opera House of Timisoara (ONRT) on Tuesday became a member of Opera Europa, one of the most prestigious networks of opera houses in the world, which is a European recognition of the value of the organisation. 'It is a huge step. A confirmation. An opening to Europe. It is a moment of pride for Timisoara and for the Romanian National O
Babes-Bolyai University team to represent Romania at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
A team from Babes-Bolyai University (UBB) in Cluj-Napoca, comprising a student and a member of the teaching staff of the Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences (FSPAC), will represent Romania at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. 'Bogdan Nimerenco, a student in the Department of Journalism and Digital Media within FSPAC, and lecturer Georg
Environment minister: Romania's water authority 'politically captured,' turning blind eye to illegal activities
Romania's National Administration Romanian Waters (ANAR) has become a vulnerable system that has for too long been run largely under political influence, with little accountability for those who turn a blind eye to illegal activities causing tens of millions of lei in losses to the country, Environment, Waters and Forests Minister Diana Buzoianu said at a press conferenc
Patriarch Daniel: Young Orthodox Christian is a role model for other young people
The young Orthodox Christian is a blessing to his family, a role model for other young people and a missionary within the life of the Church, Patriarch Daniel of the Romanian Orthodox Church (BOR) said on Tuesday at the official opening of the International Meeting of Orthodox Youth (ITO), held at the National Cathedral in Bucharest. 'Christ's love for
ExpoApa 2026 brings together international industry leaders and experts in Bucharest from 8-10 September
International leaders and experts from the water industry are expected in Bucharest from 8 to 10 September for a new edition of the ExpoApa event organised at Romexpo by the Romanian Water Association (ARA). According to the organisers' release sent to AGERPRES on Tuesday, the 2026 edition's guests include Arthur Guichet, Secretary General of the Europ
'Pasaje' International Film Festival returns for 4th edition
The beginning of September brings the fourth edition of the 'Pasaje' International Film Festival to Bistrita, with Florin Piersic Jr., Marius Bodochi, Gianina Carbunariu and Ada Milea among the guests. The festival takes place from 2 to 6 September and is organised by the Bistrita City Hall and the 'George Cosbuc' Municipal Cultural Centre, in
Slovakia to deploy low-altitude radars, personnel to Romania to strengthen eastern border surveillance - DefMin
The Slovak government has approved the deployment of low-altitude radars and personnel to operate them in Romania, interim Defence Minister Radu Miruta announced on Tuesday. Miruta is attending the informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Wicklow, Ireland. 'Sometimes, hard work at meetings produces concrete results. I thank my counterpart
Unemployment rate falls to 6.4% in July; youth unemployment remains high at 30.8%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.4% in July, down 0.4 percentage points from June this year, but remained high among young people, at 30.8%, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data released on Tuesday. The estimated number of unemployed people (aged 15-74) was 526,800 in July 2026, down from the previous month, when 555,500
RADR2026/President Dan: Romania is a contributor to transatlantic, Eastern Flank and region security
Romania is a contributor to transatlantic security, the security of the Eastern Flank and that of the region where we are located, President Nicusor Dan said on Tuesday in his address delivered at Cotroceni Presidential Palace to the diplomatic corps on the occasion of the Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy (RADR). The head of state said Romanian diplomacy has th
Angela Merkel to launch 'Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021' in Bucharest, on Tuesday
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is coming to Bucharest, where she will launch her book 'Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021' on Tuesday. According to a Litera Publishing House press release, the event will take place at the Romanian Athenaeum at 19:00 in the form of a public dialogue between Angela Merkel and journalist and diplomat Emil Hurezeanu, forme
Interim ForMin Toiu to attend informal meeting of EU ministers responsible for foreign affairs (Gymnich)
Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu will attend the informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers (Gymnich) in Wicklow, Ireland, on Tuesday and Wednesday, the country holding the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) release sent to AGERPRES, counterparts from Canada, Switzerland, Iceland, Norw
SPP head Pahontu makes his case, wants accusations against him clarified as soon as possible
Lucian Pahontu, head of the Protection and Guard Service (SPP), issued on Monday a detailed public statement addressing accusations regarding his alleged involvement in the violent repression of the 1989 Revolution and the June 1990 events. He said he wants the allegations clarified as soon as possible, stressing that they affect both his dignity and his military career.
Interior Minister Predoiu, U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers discuss Black Sea strategic importance
Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu met Monday with U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers, Chair of the House Armed Services Committee, where they discussed regional security developments and the strategic importance of the Black Sea. According to an Interior Ministry statement, the meeting took place during a visit to Romania by a U.S. Congressional delegation led by Ro
Acting PM: NRRP delivered major investment leap, but delays hit with real consequences
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said Monday that implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) allowed Romania to make 'an important leap' in the field of investments, while noting that there were however delays in completing certain projects and meeting specific milestones. He said the Government has taken steps to recover thos
Foreign diplomatic missions in Bucharest mark Romanian Language Day with social media tributes
Several foreign diplomatic missions accredited in Bucharest marked Romanian Language Day on Monday with original posts on their social media pages, featuring a fragment from Ion Creanga's Childhood Memories, a dialogue with Artificial Intelligence showcasing Romanian words that cannot be translated, and references to the Latin roots of the Romanian language.
InterimForMin: Faced with storms, Romania has managed to respond not only defensively but assertively
Faced with the 'storms' in international politics, Romania has managed to respond not only defensively but assertively, interim Foreign Minister Oana Toiu told the opening of the Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy on Monday. Oana Toiu said that Romania is resilient in the current security context.
Senate president: Romania of 2026 - active NATO security provider, particularly on Eastern Flank, Black Sea
The Romania of 2026 must be an active security provider within NATO, particularly on the Eastern Flank and in the Black Sea region, while the Strategic Partnership with the United States is an anchor of security and development, Senate President Mircea Abrudean said on Monday at the Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy. 'We are living through a period in w
President Dan: Romanian Language Day celebrated for first time across Romania, Moldova, Ukraine
President Nicusor Dan said on Monday that Romanian Language Day is being celebrated for the first time in three countries - Romania, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine - and noted that protecting the rights of Romanians abroad and promoting the Romanian language and culture remain key objectives of the Romanian state beyond its borders. 'Today we celebrat
Budget deficit falls to 2.34pct of GDP in first seven months of 2026
The execution of the general consolidated budget in the first seven months of 2026 ended with a deficit of 48.08 billion lei, 28.36 billion lei lower than the deficit worth 76.44 billion lei recorded in the same period of 2025, representing a nominal reduction of 37%, according to data the Finance Ministry (MF) released on Monday. As a share of GDP, the defici
US Congress delegation visits Borcea Air Base with Romanian defence minister
A delegation of the US House of Representatives, led by Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, visited the Borcea Air Base on Sunday, accompanied by National Defence Minister Radu Miruta, where Romania reiterated its commitment 'to remain a fully engaged ally in efforts to strengthen collective defence'. According to a press relea
Romanian Language Day marked in Ukraine for first time; events held in Chernivtsi
Romanian Language Day was marked for the first time in Chernivtsi on Saturday. Photo: (c) CRISTIAN LUPASCU / AGERPRES Representatives of the Romanian authorities, the Romanian diplomatic mission in Ukraine and the Romanian community in
ForMin Toiu and Congressman Rogers discuss Strategic Partnership with US and strengthening NATO presence
The Strategic Partnership with the US and strengthening NATO's presence were the topics discussed in Bucharest on Saturday by interim Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu and US House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers. According to a Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) release, Oana Toiu welcomed a delegation of the US Congress led by Mike Rogers (R-A
Interim IntMin Predoiu meets US official Mike Rogers; strengthening Strategic Partnership with US on agenda
Interim Minister of Internal Affairs Catalin Predoiu met on Saturday with US House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, during a visit to Romania by a delegation of the United States Congress led by Rogers. According to a press release, the talks focused on strengthening the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States, security develo
Interim PM Bolojan: Without investment, without equipment, we cannot expect quality healthcare in the years ahead
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Saturday, at the inauguration of the Vascular-Cerebral Pathology and Neurosurgery Centre at the Cluj County Emergency Clinical Hospital, that quality healthcare cannot be provided without investment and without equipment. 'I am pleased that an investment is being completed today and I hope that, as soon as the eq
Romania's Cezar Cretu reaches final at Schwaben Open Challenger
Romanian tennis player Cezar Cretu reached the final of the challenger tournament in Augsburg Germany (Schwaben Open) on Friday, with pizes worth 56,700 euros, after defeating Austria's Sandro Kopp 6-3, 7-5. Cretu, (aged 25, ATP's 289th) won after one hour and 38 minutes, saving the only break point created by 8th seed Kopp ( aged 26, ATP's 292nd).
Interim PM Bolojan: CET Palas in Constanta and CET Hidrocarburi in Arad connected to National Energy System
CET Palas in Constanta and CET Hidrocarburi in Arad were connected to the National Energy System on Friday, interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced. 'Transelectrica and Retele Electrice Romania today issued their approval and notification for the energisation of two important projects funded through the PNRR [National Recovery and Resilience Plan]: C
ANI bill enactment forces Fritz's departure as Timisoara mayor; interim leadership shifts to deputy mayors
Timisoara mayor Dominic Fritz said on Friday that, following President Nicusor Dan's signing the ANI bill into law, his term will end in 30 days, and that his team of deputy mayors will take over the interim leadership of City Hall at the end of September. 'President Nicusor Dan has promulgated the ANI law, including the anti-Timisoara amendment introd
Germany's Ambassador to Romania:War against Ukraine has shown need to improve security and defense capabilities
The war of aggression that Russia continues to wage against Ukraine, alongside ongoing hybrid attacks against our Western democracy, poses a constant threat to peace and stability in Europe and has demonstrated the need for us to fundamentally enhance our security and defense capabilities, Angela Ganninger, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Romania, stated