A poll conducted by the Avangarde Socio-Behavioral Studies Group shows that, if presidential elections were held next Sunday, George Simion would gather 30% of the votes, Crin Antonescu would receive 23%, followed by Nicusor Dan with 21%.The research estimates that 45% of the respondents have already decided who they will vote for, while 54% have not made a decision yet.If elections were held next Sunday, 30% of respondents would vote for George Simion (Alliance for Romanians' Union-AUR+POT), 23% for Crin Antonescu (Social Democratic Party-PSD+National Liberal Party-PNL+Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania-UDMR), 21% for Nicusor Dan (independent), 14% for Victor Ponta (independent), 8% for Elena Lasconi (Save Romania Union-USR), 1% for Daniel Funeriu (independent) and 3% would choose a different candidate.At the same time, 47% of those surveyed identified themselves as centre-oriented ideologically, while 21% consider themselves right-wing and 17% left-wing.On the other hand, 36% of respondents said that they are more likely to be part of the "pro-Western camp," while 22% see themselves in the "sovereignist camp." 38% said they do not belong to either of these camps.The poll was conducted nationwide between March 19 and 23, on 1,300 subjects, using the Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) method. The maximum sampling error, with a 95% confidence level, is +/- 2.3%.
Centura Verde Foundation and the Bucharest City Hall announced the entry of the Bucharest–Ilfov Green Belt project into its operational phase following the signing of the implementation protocol. The agreement represents a key step toward creating a natural buffer zone around Romania’s capital to improve air quality, protect biodiversity, and support sustainable urban development. The […]
Far-right and pro-Russian former presidential candidate and leading figure of the “sovereignist” bloc, Călin Georgescu, demanded the dismissal of the current defense minister and the Romanian military commanders who oversaw the mobilization of reservists for exercises. Georgescu, who was present at the District 1 Court in Bucharest on October 21, said the mobilization was a […]
Mobility company Bolt has launched a new category in Bucharest called Little Bolt, offering passengers cheaper rides in compact electric vehicles. The company says the move supports its plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The new vehicles, which Bolt says are Jinpeng Smart Balance models, can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h […]
Roughly 1,478 people died in road accidents in Romania in 2024, and 19,940 in the entire European Union, according to the latest statistics released by the European Commission. As such, Romania accounted for 7.41% of all traffic deaths in the EU last year. Overall, the EU saw a 2% decrease in road deaths compared to […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced the resumption of consular activities in Odesa through an itinerant format, as part of efforts to reopen the Romanian Consulate General and provide consular assistance and protection to Romanian citizens in the region. Thus, between October 16 and 28, an interim chargé d’affaires is conducting the first itinerant […]
ONV LAW launches Digital Assets & Web3 (Code/Lex), a new practice area dedicated to technology companies and investors operating in cryptoassets, blockchain, and AI. The ONV LAW team provides integrated legal support to technology companies, blockchain startups, Fintechs, AI solution providers, as well as investors seeking expansion in Eastern Europe. The team is led by […]
