Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced that Saturday April 26 will be a day of national mourning in Romania in memory of Pope Francis, saying that this is a "decision that shows deep respect for the total openness and warmth permanently shown to Romanians.""We approve a day of national mourning in Romania in memory of Pope Francis, on Saturday, April 26, on the very day of the funeral at the Vatican. It is a decision that shows the deep respect for his total openness and warmth permanently shown to Romanians. Like any Christian, I felt that his presence was a blessing for all humanity," the prime minister said at the beginning of a government meeting on Thursday.Also on Thursday, Ciolacu wrote a message in a condolence book opened at the Apostolic Nunciature to Romania in memory of Pope Francis. He announced that he will attend the pope's funeral.The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88, will take place on Saturday morning in St. Peter's Square, where hundreds of thousands of believers are expected.
As global competition for university places continues to rise, families are increasingly seeking schools that not only deliver strong academics but also provide the networks, counselling, and preparation needed for the world’s most selective universities. Through its partnership with Dukes Education, Verita International School has become one of Romania’s strongest pathways to top global universities, […]
Exim Banca Românească continues the savings campaign under which it pays attractive interest rates, above the market average, for new deposits in lei and euro, over 7 months: interest rates of up to 7.20% per year for lei and 2.50% per year for euro. The offer is available both for the PLUS deposit in lei, […]
In a telecom market shaped by economic pressure, fierce competition, and rapidly evolving consumer habits, Orange Romania is betting heavily on network leadership as its defining advantage. With the largest 5G spectrum investment in the country’s history - around EUR 265 million - the company is doubling down on speed, coverage, and long-term infrastructure at […]
The Romanian job market was marked by extremes in 2025, according to an analysis by employment platform BestJobs. In some sectors, job-seekers dictated the rules, while in others they fiercely competed for a limited number of positions, giving employers the upper hand. In the IT sector, the limited number of available positions led to a […]
Poiana Brașov, a popular mountain resort in central Romania, will host a new winter event format starting in 2026, as Untold Universe launches Massif Week, scheduled to take place between February 27 and March 8. The initiative is designed to diversify the resort’s winter offering and extend the tourist season through a series of indoor […]
A memorial march will take place in central Bucharest on December 21 to mark the victims of the 1989 Revolution, which led to the fall of communism in Romania. The march will follow the Victory Square – University Square – Revolution...
