Romania has activated a new F-16 Fighting Falcon squadron to carry out NATO air policing missions, the Ministry of Defense announced. The 48th Fighter Squadron of the 71st Air Base “General Emanoil Ionescu” in Câmpia Turzii began operations last week, on October 20, under NATO command. The missions aim to safeguard Romania’s airspace and strengthen […]
Bucharest’s District 6 mayor, Ciprian Ciucu, confirmed on Monday, October 27, that he will run for the position of general mayor of the capital city, saying the decision followed “long and careful reflection” on where he could make the greatest impact. His announcement came as a new Avangarde poll showed a close race for Bucharest’s […]
The city of Oradea, in western Romania, has been designated Romania’s Youth Capital 2027 following a national competition, according to the City Hall. The designation took place during a special event organized in Vaslui, the current holder of the title, where the Oradea City Hall was represented by deputy mayor Teofil Filimon. “Today, in Oradea, […]
The minimum wage threatens to develop into a new subject of disagreement among the ruling coalition's members in Romania, as prime minister Ilie Bolojan and, more recently, president Nicusor Dan argue for no revision as of January, while the Social Democrats (PSD) advocate for the enforcement of the EU Directive on the issue already legislated […]
Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan publicly invited the Social Democratic Party (PSD) to "join the far-right AUR" if it continues to oppose the government's reform agenda, escalating tensions within the ruling coalition, Republica.ro reported. The statement came in response...
Romania’s president Nicușor Dan said he expects a new draft of the magistrates’ pensions law to be completed within three weeks, expressing confidence that a political agreement will soon be reached,
