Almost three quarters of Romanians (74%) believe that Romania is heading in the wrong direction, 21% believe that the direction is good, and 2% cannot assess/do not answer, reveals a self-financed AVANGARDE survey made public on Saturday.If in June 38% of respondents considered that the direction in which Romania is heading is a good one, in July the percentage dropped to 27% and the trend remained downward for August (23%) and September (21%).The percentage of those who answered that the direction is wrong increased from June - 53%, July - 66%, August - 73% and September - 74%.Also, the percentage of those who fell into the "cannot appreciate/do not answer" category varied: June - 9%, July - 7%, August - 4% and September - 5%.At the same time, more than half of the interviewees (51%) say that they are rather "disappointed" with the way the current Government manages Romania, taking into account the expectations they had before January 2025, 23% rather "delighted", another 23% had no expectations and 3% "don't know/don't answer".If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday, of the 64% who indicated a party, 41% would vote for AUR, 19% - PSD, 13% - PNL, 12% - USR, 6% - UDMR, 2% - SOS Romania, 2% - POT, 1% each - Force of Right, People's Movement Party and DREPT and 2% other parties.To the question "What is your biggest fear related to the coming period?", 28% of Romanians answered "a possible economic crisis", 26% - "escalation of the war in Ukraine", 19% - "the future of children", 12% - "health problems", 10% - "hatred in society", 2% indicated another fear and 3% chose "don't know/don't answer".The survey was conducted nationwide between September 9 and 18, on a stratified probability sample of 1,300 subjects from the adult population (18 years and over), non-institutionalized in Romania. The margin of error, at a 95% confidence level, is +/- 2.3%.
The Radisson Blu Hotel in Bucharest has reached a milestone that places it in rare company, both in Romania and internationally. The landmark five-star property has been awarded the BREEAM In-Use “Excellent” certification for both Asset Performance and Management Performance, becoming the first luxury hotel in the capital to secure this prestigious sustainability accolade. The […]
There is so much happening at once in Bucharest these days, it is an embarrassment of riches. The Bucharest International Film Festival (BIFF) has been screening fiction and documentary features while Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival (BIEFF) showcases experimental cinema, both recent and archival. They might sound irritatingly similar – abbreviations can be such a trap […]
Authorities opened an investigation after six children died at the "Sfânta Maria" Pediatric Hospital in Iași, eastern Romania, while affected by an antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Nine babies at the hospital were infected with the Serratia Marcescens bacteria, and six deaths were recorded in the medical unit. The Public Health Directorate temporarily closed the ICU and launched […]
Brașov, a popular mountain city in Romania, is among the least affordable cities in Europe when it comes to dining out relative to wages, though still faring slightly better than Athens, Dubrovnik, or Thessaloniki, according to a new global study ranking 177 cities worldwide by restaurant affordability relative to local wages. The report, based on […]
An evening of heritage and hospitality honoured a new era of luxury in Bucharest while unveiling a curated calendar of culinary experiences and cultural events for Autumn-Winter 2025. On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Managing Director, Todd Cilano and owners Niro Investment Group welcomed ambassadors, dignitaries, cultural figures and leaders from the worlds of business and […]
SIGNAL IDUNA continues its digital transformation journey by introducing two essential platforms for its customers: the improved version of the Signal Care Assistant app and the new integrated website, which brings together the company's diverse portfolio of products and services into a single online experience, further enhanced by its recent expansion. Both platforms are part […]
