The political parties in the governing coalition agreed on Wednesday evening that the first round of the presidential elections take place on May 4, and the second round on May 18.According to a PNL press release, Crin Antonescu remains the common candidate of the coalition for the position of president of Romania.The decision on the date of the elections takes into account the need for the first round of elections to take place at the same time as the partial elections in certain counties (elections for mayors in 13 communes, for Busteni City Hall, Zalau City Hall and Bihor County Council) and the need for the dates the elections should not overlap with the Easter and Palm Sunday holidays, said the quoted source.Thus, next week the Government will adopt the emergency ordinance and the decision necessary to observe the decisions of the coalition."The coalition has reconfirmed that Mr. Crin Antonescu remains its candidate for the presidential elections," the quoted release informs.
The Belgian manufacturer of metal roofing systems Metigla, with a factory in Ceptura, Prahova County, announced a EUR 15 million investment plan in expanding production, automation, and employees. "In 2025, we will consolidate our presence in key markets and gradually expand this model to more European countries. We invest in sustainable products, automation, teams, and […]
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD officially launched operations in Romania, introducing its full-electric and plug-in hybrid models to the local market, Economica reported on May 8. The move is part of the company’s broader strategy to expand across Europe. BYD’s initial retail presence includes showrooms in...
The local currency kept losing ground on May 9 despite reported interventions by the central bank. The interest rates rose, and the Stock Exchange’s indices resumed the decline on May 9 after a modest gain on the previous day. The development suggests a drain on liquidity from the money market, possibly amid hybrid interventions by […]
Ilie Bolojan, the interim president of Romania, has sent his "warmest congratulations" to Pope Leo XIV in a message posted on X. "Warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV upon the election to the Chair of Saint Peter. May he have a long reign and guide the faithful all over the world with wisdom […]
Victor Ponta, who served as Romania’s prime minister between 2012 and 2015, announced on Wednesday, May 7, that he is founding a party under the name "Romania First.” The platform will bring together PRO Romania, the party he founded after leaving the center-left Social Democratic Party, with the Romanian Ecologist Party, and other specialists and […]
Romania will receive CHF 10 million in funding for the development of dual education, as part of a second Swiss contribution, the Switzerland - Romania Chamber of Commerce (CCE-R) announced. The funding is part of a program for the development of dual education that aims to support the integration of young people into the labor […]
