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Romanian specialist Bogdan Leu, elected in Paris as CIGRE Next Generation Network President
Romanian energy engineer and specialist Bogdan Leu has been elected International NGN President of International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) to lead the global CIGRE Next Generation Network community for the 2026-2028 term. In the new leadership structure, Bogdan Leu will work alongside Logan Rolles of the United States, who was elected Vice-Pres
Romania receives first EUR2.5 billion payment under SAFE defence instrument
Romania on Wednesday received its first payment of EUR2.5 billion under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument, representing 15% of its total allocation of EUR 16.7 billion, the European Commission reported on Wednesday. According to a European Commission press release, SAFE is a EUR150 billion financial instrument providing loans to member s
'Bridging Cultures' - musical bridge between Oradea and Debrecen
A series of music and cultural events will bring together artists from Oradea and Debrecen as part of the cross-border 'Bridging Cultures' project, dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the Greek-Catholic Diocese of Oradea, which will be marked next year. The project will run for one year and was initiated by the Greek Catholic Dio
Mungiu's 'Fjord' to be presented at Oslo/PIX Film Festival
'Fjord,' directed by Cristian Mungiu and winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, will close the Oslo/PIX Film Festival, a film event taking place in the Norwegian capital until 30 August. According to a press release sent by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) on Wednesday, the film will have three screenings attended by the di
Bucharest National Theatre - new repertory strategy, structured around seven major programmes
The new repertory strategy of the 'I.L. Caragiale' National Theatre (TNB) in the capital will be structured around seven major programmes, with the aim of strengthening its status as Romania's leading stage. According to a TNB release sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday, the main aim of the new strategy is to establish a permanent and open dialogue with
CFA Romania's Codirlasu: Confidence indicator rose in July, with the risk of recession remaining
The confidence indicator rose in July, amid the confirmation of Romania's investment-grade rating by rating agencies, but the economy will continue to stagnate, pointing to a high risk of recession, according to Adrian Codirlasu, President of CFA Romania. 'The confidence indicator rose in July, amid the confirmation of Romania's investment-grade ra
INS: Wholesale trade turnover up 0.8% in first half of 2026
Turnover in wholesale trade (except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased in the first half of this year, both as gross series (+0.8%) and as a series adjusted according to the number of working days and seasonality (+0.6%), compared with the same period in 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Wednesday.
Interim PM Bolojan estimates special-authorisation medicines issue to be resolved within days
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan estimates that all the issues related to the supply of medicines which require special authorisations for cancer patients should be resolved within a few days. 'I understand for the House [National Health Insurance House] - because I have sought to keep informed and see what the issues are at all times - most of them, ov
Gov't to launch selection process for new Nuclearelectrica CEO after Cosmin Ghita's resignation
Following Cosmin Ghita's announcement that he resigns as Nuclearelectrica CEO, the government said that after the notice period, a selection process will be launched to appoint a new head of the nuclear power producer. Government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu said on Tuesday that 'resignation is a unilateral act of will' and that Ghita's contract
IntMin Predoiu hails seizure of 1.7 tonnes of high-risk drugs as major Interior Ministry success
The seizure of 1.7 tonnes of high-risk drugs in recent days is an important success for the Interior Ministry and the Romanian Police's anti-drug units, acting Minister of the Interior Catalin Predoiu said on Tuesday. He noted that combating drug trafficking has been a priority for the Ministry ever since he took over the portfolio. 'We
Environment Ministry signs RON 49 mln bird-monitoring project to strengthen national conservation system
The Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forestry (MMAP) has signed the financing contract for a RON 49-million project aimed at strengthening the national system for managing and monitoring Romania-based bird species. Of the total value, RON 41.7 million come from EU co-financing. Running from 2025 to 2029 under the Sustainable Development Programme, the proje
EPP, Renew urge EC to warn Romania that 'Fritz amendment' endangers €770 mln RRF tranche
The European Parliament's European People's Party (EPP, centre-right) and Renew Europe (liberal) groups have urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to make clear to Romania that the disbursement of funds under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) is conditional on implementing reforms in full compliance with the rule of law, EU law, huma
Petrescu (ASF): Romania's capital market moving ever closer to international investment circuit
Two new companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) will be included in the FTSE Global All Cap index starting September 21—a move that further confirms the development of Romania's capital market and its integration into the international investment landscape, according to Alexandru Petrescu, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).
Busoi: Romania is above the European average in terms of gas storage levels
Romania is in a much better position than other European countries regarding natural gas supplies for the upcoming period, and its gas storage level is above the European Union average, Cristian Busoi, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, stated in a post published on his social media page on Tuesday. 'As a country with significant domestic productio
Naval Forces: Installation of protection system for Constanta Military Port begins
Chief of the Romanian Naval Forces, Vice Admiral Mihai Panait said on Tuesday that the installation of a protection system made up of surveillance sensors for detecting surface, airborne and underwater threats began this week at the Constanta Military Port. The statement was made within a meeting of the Senate's Defence, Public Order and National Security
Interim LabMin Pislaru says integrated services for children, families to be expanded to 2,000 rural communities
The expansion of integrated community services to 2,000 rural communities is one of the most important social investments currently under way, interim Minister of Labour, Family, Youth and Social Solidarity Dragos Pislaru said following a meeting with UNICEF Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder. According to a Labour Ministry release sent to AGERPRES on Tuesday
USR MP Nasui: I have accepted to take up office of Minister of Economy in Moldova's Gov't
Save Romania Union (USR) MP Claudiu Nasui announced on Tuesday that he had accepted an invitation from Moldova's new Prime Minister Vasile Tofan to take up the office of Minister of Economy. The decision means giving up his parliamentary mandate in Romania. Nasui, who previously served as Romania's Minister of Economy, said he had chosen to accept the
Trade unions protest against blockage in collective bargaining in private sector
The negotiation of collective labour agreements at sectoral level is facing blockages in several areas of the private sector, including retail, IT and banking, according to the leaders of the trade union federations participating in Tuesday's protest outside the Ministry of Labour. 'We are protesting because there are structural blockages in the approa
Turnover in industry falls 0.5% in nominal terms in first half of 2026
Turnover in industry fell by 0.5% in nominal terms in the period 1 January - 30 June 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, overall, as a result of a decline in the manufacturing industry (-0.9%), according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data released on Tuesday. According to the INS, the extractive industry increased by 10.2%.
Number of Ro-Alert messages in Tulcea County in 2026 nears alert number across Romania in past 3 years
The number of Ro-Alert messages sent by the Inspectorate General for Emergency Situations (IGSU) to the population of Tulcea County during the first seven months of this year, amid the war launched by Russia in Ukraine, is close to the number of extreme alert messages sent across Romania for the same reason between 2023 and 2025. Data provided to AGERPRES by I
INCDFP: 4.4-magnitude earthquake occurs in Buzau county on Tuesday morning
An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale occurred on Tuesday morning, at 4:56, in Buzau county, according to data from the National Institute for Research and Development for Earth Physics (INCDFP). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 145.2 km, near the following cities
Ambassadors, Ukrainian community members mark Ukraine's Independence Day in Bucharest
Ambassadors and members of the Ukrainian community in Romania celebrated Ukraine's Independence Day in Bucharest on Monday with dances, a photo exhibition, traditional songs and speeches highlighting the resilience of the neighboring people and their desire for peace. 'This anniv
Parliament to enter PM-appointment schedule after Sept. 1, Grindeanu announces
Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday that after 1 September, Parliament will move into the timetable for appointing a future prime minister. Grindeanu stated that the Chamber will 'almost certainly' hold another p
Global Resilience Glossary launched in Kyiv; Mirabela Gradinaru proposes Romanian word for steadfastness - 'dârzenie'
'World 2026: Finding Stability in Times of Uncertainty' was the theme of the sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, held in Kyiv, which was attended by President Nicusor Dan's life partner Mirabela Gradinaru, who thus responded to the invitation of Ukraine's First Lady, Olen
BIAS 2026 dedicated to Traian Vuia; Frecce Tricolori and Turkish Stars return to Bucharest
The Bucharest International Air Show - BIAS 2026 will take place on Aug. 28-29 at Bucharest Baneasa 'Aurel Vlaicu' International Airport and Romaero, with the air show bringing together more than 200 military and civilian participants from Romania and abroad, the National Company
Nicusor Dan,: We addressed the rising number of drone incidents at NATO borders
On Monday, President Nicusor Dan participated online in the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, organized on Ukraine's Independence Day itself. 'Today, as we mark Ukraine's Independence Day, I held a constructive meeting with the 'Coalition of the Willing.' It was a welcome
One in four women in Romania consumed alcohol during pregnancy (survey)
One in four women in Romania consumed alcohol during pregnancy—either regularly or occasionally—and 55% of respondents state that they did not discuss the risks associated with alcohol consumption with the doctor monitoring their pregnancy, according to a specialized
16th Bucharest International Poetry Festival brings together poets, artists from around the world
The 16th edition of the Bucharest International Poetry Festival (BIPF), which brings together poets and artists from around the world for a wide programme dedicated to poetry, intercultural dialogue and the power of the written word, will take place in the capital from 14 to 20 S
Romanian burn patient flown to Belgium under European cooperation mechanism
A C-27J Spartan aircraft of the Romanian Air Force, configured for medical missions, took off on Monday at around 09:35 from the 90th Air Transport Base Otopeni on a humanitarian medical mission for a burn patient on the route Otopeni - Craiova - Charleroi (Belgium) - Otopeni. Ac
West University of Timisoara to take part in scientific expedition to Antarctica for first time in December
The West University of Timisoara (UVT) will take part for the first time in a scientific expedition to Antarctica in December, through its Department of Geography, represented by Associate Professor Alexandru Onaca, UVT Vice-Rector Madalin Bunoiu told AGERPRES on Monday. Accordin