The head of state rejected Parliament’s recommendation. Legal Affairs Committee decision could make President’s impeachment easier. President Traian Basescu held a press conference yesterday evening, in his effort to ‘explain’ to the media and government officials the way European Union mechanisms are working.The head of state criticized PM Victor Ponta’s statements in May that it [...]
Hollywood actor Kevin Costner is set to come to Romania this fall, where he will appear live at Impact Bucharest, the largest business, technology, and innovation event in Eastern Europe. Scheduled for September 17–18, the event returns to the Romanian capital for its second edition, bringing together leaders from across Europe in business, politics, technology, […]
The Université Sorbonne Paris Nord has congratulated Nicușor Dan on his election as president of Romania, highlighting his academic roots at the French institution. In a message published on social media, the university celebrated Dan’s achievement and recalled his time as a doctoral student in mathematics. “Nicușor Dan, former doctoral student of the university,...
President Donald Trump announced on social media that Darryl Nirenberg will be the next US Ambassador to Romania, pending Senate confirmation. Nirenberg, who brings four decades of foreign policy experience, is expected to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and promote American interests abroad. “I am pleased to announce that Darryl Nirenberg will […]
BRIO, a digital testing platform for Romanian students, was the only Romanian company included in a ranking of EdTech companies compiled by Time Magazine, alongside global brands in technology and education such as Duolingo, Kahoot, and Google Education. “The World’s Best EdTech Companies in 2025,” a ranking made by Statista for TIME magazine, evaluated over […]
The Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates Holy Emperors Constantine and Elena Day on May 21. Over 1.7 million Romanian citizens celebrate their name day on this date. According to data from the General Directorate for Population Records, 675,241 men and 1,098,263 women bear the names Constantin, Elena, or their derivatives, News.ro...
Romania’s construction works volume index surged by 12.2% y/y in Q1 – a performance largely owed to low base effects and the seasonally low activity in the first quarter of the year, according to the statistics office INS. The sector is among the few that propped the overall economic growth in Q1, estimated by the […]
