The national railways of Romania and Moldova have signed a memorandum of understanding for cross-border co-operation which includes reopening of the Falciu – Prut (Cantemir) railway, electrification of the Iasi – Chisinau line, modernisation of customs facilities at Ungheni and the resumption of Cahul – Galati passenger services, https://www.railwaygazette.com/ informs. The international bridge over the River Prut at Falciu closed in 1992, but the Zorleni – Falciu – Moldovan border line on the Romanian side was reopened in March 2022 to support the transport of Ukrainian refugees. In January 2025 a ministerial meeting organised by the European Commission’s DG Move decided to completely rebuild the railway in the cross-border area. Rehabilitation works are under way on the bridge, and on the Moldovan side CFM will rehabilitate the 1·8 km of line to Prut station by August this year. (Photo: Facebook CFR Infrastructura Iasi)
The Day of Timișoara, a celebration of the city in western Romania, will see performances from Mika and James Bay, among other artists. From alternative pop and British rock to jazz, electronic music and community experiences, The Day of Timișoara brings together in 2025 the top events of the Timișoara music scene, including Timișoara Jazz […]
The Bucharest public can attend this month a performance of Noh theater, the centuries-old Japanese mask drama, delivered by Yamamoto Noh Theater. Two works will be presented. Jiai – A Soul's Journey is a recent creation, a rare occurrence in Noh theater, where original creation requires a deep knowledge of classical Japanese language and theatrical […]
Horia Colibășanu, one of Romania's most famous high-altitude climbers, is set to embark on a new high-altitude expedition this summer, aiming to summit Nanga Parbat - one of the world's most dangerous peaks. Standing at 8,126 meters, it is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth and the second-highest in Pakistan. The expedition marks a major milestone […]
The ancient forests of Băiuț in northern Romania are poised to host Eastern Europe’s first certified forest therapy trail, a pioneering project blending science, health, and conservation, WWF Romania said. Announced during the “The Forest Heals” symposium on June 4, the initiative aims to transform the centuries-old woods of Strâmbu-Băiuț, part of Romania’s UNESCO Natural […]
Romanian citizens can now access official information about the new electronic identity card (CEI) through a dedicated government website, launched on Wednesday, June 4. The platform provides detailed guidance on how to obtain the new card, explains its features and security elements, and outlines the differences between electronic and traditional identity cards. The site is […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan held his first press conference at the Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday, June 4, outlining key priorities for his mandate, including upcoming fiscal measures, government formation talks, and the foreign policy agenda for June. He announced that the first draft of the future governing program is expected by Monday, June 9, with […]
