The National Bank of Romania's (BNR) foreign exchange reserves stood at 60.060 billion euro on 30 September 2026, down by 4.805 billion euro from 64.865 billion euro recorded at 31 August 2026, according to data published by the central bank.During the month, inflows amounted to 3.302 billion euro, representing changes in credit institutions' foreign currency-denominated required reserves with the BNR, funds deposited into the Finance Ministry's accounts and other inflows.There were also outflows of 8.107 billion euro, representing changes in credit institutions' foreign currency-denominated required reserves with the BNR, interest payments and principal repayments on foreign currency public debt (approximately 2.684 billion euro), payments from the European Commission's account and other outflows.The gold stock remained steady at 103.6 tonnes. In line with international price developments, its value stood at 12.280 billion euro.Romania's international reserves (foreign currency and gold) stood at 72.340 billion euro on 30 September 2026, compared with 77.627 billion euro on 31 August 2026.During October 2026, the payments due on the foreign currency-denominated public and publicly guaranteed debt amount to approximately 350 million euro.
Lumina Park, the international concept of outdoor light trails, opens for the first time in Romania on 16 October, at the "Dimitrie Brandza" Botanical Garden of the University of Bucharest. The first local edition, "Around the World", transforms the garden after nightfall into an exploration experience for all ages, built from light, music, set design […]
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan attended the statutory summit of the European People’s Party (EPP), held in Brussels on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Discussions with Manfred Weber, President of the EPP, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders focused on the situation in Romania, European priorities,......
Romania Connect, the business platform dedicated to companies, entrepreneurs, and institutional partners from Romania and Austria, is launching in Romania. After launching in Vienna on March 23, 2026, the platform has built its structure and institutional partnerships. It now offers the business community in both countries a clear framework where...
Romania and Italy Coordinate Position on Future EU Budget at Cohesion Group Meeting BRUSSELS — Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni co-chaired a meeting of the Friends of Cohesion group on Thursday, October 15, ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels, seeking to strengthen coordination......
Lavinia Braniște’s novel Camping has been shortlisted for this year’s Médicis Prize/ Prix Médicis, one of France’s top literary awards, in the Foreign Fiction category. The novel has been translated into French by Sylvain Audet-Găinar and was published by Éditions des Syrtes. Other Romanian writers previously shortlisted for the prize include Norman Manea, who won […]
Romanian President Nicușor Dan held a meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, highlighting the importance of dialogue between the two neighbouring countries amid evolving regional and European challenges. The meeting, documented by Romania’s Presidential Administration, comes against the backdrop of close Romanian-Bulgarian cooperation within the European Union and NATO,......
