On Wednesday, National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) prosecutors indicted Lower Chamber MP Sebastian Ghita for two counts of active bribery, purchasing influence, money laundering, blackmail, two counts of using confidential information and driving without a licence. The case file has been sent to the High Court of Justice, prosecutors pointing out in their report the way […]
Romania's Treasury announced lower coupons for the local currency and foreign currency bonds sold to households in November under its two schemes, Tezaur and Fidelis, after it announced that the cost of borrowing (10-year) dropped under 7% for the first time this year. The Ministry of Finance carried out a successful operation to reduce the […]
Bucharest City Hall announced the opening of registrations for the “FIV3 – A Chance for Infertile Couples” program, which offers financial assistance of up to RON 15,000 (around EUR 3,000) to 150 couples or single women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. The initiative, implemented through the city’s Administration of Hospitals and Medical Services (ASSMB), […]
Călin Georgescu, the far-right populist who surprisingly emerged as the first-round winner of last year's annulled presidential elections, announced on Sunday evening, November 2, that he will not get involved in the upcoming...
With the date of this year's Bucharest mayoral elections set, the list of candidates for the job is taking shape as the parties that are part of the governing coalition have announced their proposals, and several independents are also joining the race. The governing coalition has set the date for the elections to decide the […]
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, France celebrates the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau — the first wine of the harvest, young, fresh, and full of life. This joyful tradition has become a global symbol of conviviality, elegance, and the French art de vivre. In Bucharest, the celebration continues this year with an […]
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) announced Bucharest’s candidacy to host the Europa League final in 2028 or 2029 at the National Arena, according to the FRF official website. The Europa League final represents a high-profile sporting event on a European scale. Istanbul will host the Europa League final in 2026, followed by Frankfurt in 2027. […]
