The High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ) Â has decided to release from custody the ex-Minister of Economy Adriean Videanu, currently under investigation by the National Anti-corruption Directorate (DNA), in a file in which the ex-Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) head Alina Bica also has a major role. The Court admitted an [...]
Romania’s new government has published the 2025-2028 Ruling Programme, an 88-page document that lays the foundation for broad reforms aimed at modernizing the state and particularly bringing sustainability to public finances after the fiscal slippage that resulted in a 9.3%-of-GDP public deficit last year. The sections dedicated...
A proposal to introduce the "zipper rule" into Romania’s Traffic Code has been tacitly adopted by the Senate and now awaits a vote in the Chamber of Deputies, Biziday.ro reported. The rule would require drivers to alternate in allowing cars from a closing lane to merge into the remaining open lane when the road narrows, […]
Defense minister Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu emphasized Romania’s unwavering commitment to NATO’s collective defense and transatlantic unity during a working dinner with allied counterparts on Tuesday, June 24, held on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague. “Romania remains a reliable ally, deeply committed to strengthening NATO’s defense and deterrence posture. We support increased defense […]
Six months into Donald Trump's second mandate as president of the United States, Romanian citizens are among the most pro-Trump Europeans. Most believe that his presidency is a good thing both for the country and for world peace. According to an opinion poll conducted in 12 European countries by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), 41% […]
Făgăraș Fest 2025, taking place between July 11-13 in the village of Sebeșu de Sus, Racovița commune, Sibiu County, announced its program on Tuesday, June 24. Activities include open-air music, hikes, guided nature tours, debates, and many more. Festival goers will be able to listen to well-known rock bands such as Subcarpați and Vama, and […]
The Romanian Parliament has elected new leaders for its two chambers following the formation of the new government led by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. Sorin Grindeanu, the interim leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), was confirmed as president of the Chamber of Deputies, while Mircea Abrudean of the National Liberal Party (PNL) was elected […]
