The AUR MPs lodged on Wednesday, the simple motion against minister of environment, Diana Buzoianu with the title ‘ The Weakening of energy security of Romania through environment policis which blocked the functioning of hydropower plants started before 1989’ announced in the plenary of the Deputies’ Chamber, deputy Valeriu Munteanu.'Romania has become a net importer of electricity in 2025 with a deficit of around 2.4 TWh-hours in the first semester alone and some of the highest spot prices among the highest in the European Union. This vulnerability directly affects citizens' bills and economic competitiveness, and the increase in VAT from 19% to 21% in August this year has only deepened the problems. At the same time, the completion of hydropower plants before 1989, works already more than 75% completed and declared projects of major public interest by Emergency Ordinance 175/2022, is being blocked by the Environment Ministry, which is delaying the permits and sending public messages of discouragement. The recent statements of the Minister of the Environment, USR representative, Ms. Diana Buzoianu, according to which 'the four hydropower plants of the communist period can be replaced by photovoltaic parks eight times cheaper', ignore the role of hydropower in energy security, which provides balance, durability, resilience to weather conditions, protection against floods,' said the AUR MP.
Sursa International Light Art Festival, an event featuring immersive installations, projections, and light structures, will take place at the National Library of Romania from October 13 to October 19. The event brings together international and Romanian artists “in a visual dialogue about technology, architecture and sensitivity,” the organizers announced. “We wanted to build the opportunity […]
Romania’s Defense Ministry has signed a contract worth RON 50.4 million with Rheinnmetall Automecanica, a subsidiary of the German defense industry giant Rheinmetall, for the delivery of drone detection systems, Economedia.ro reported. The radar system will be delivered within 18 months at most and will reportedly be...
The former Steaua Roșie cinema in Cluj-Napoca will reopen as Edison-House of Music, a cultural hub dedicated to music and community, the organizers of the Jazz in the Park festival announced. Built in the early 1900s, the Edison building became, after World War II, the Steaua Roșie cinema. After 1989, the venue underwent several changes […]
Unprecedented amounts of precipitation have been recorded in Romania as cyclone Barbara hit the country on October 5-8, according to the authorities. At the same time, Bucharest exceeded the absolute maximum levels of rain for October. “Between October 5–8, 2025, Romania was affected by the Mediterranean cyclone Barbara, which formed over the Ionian Sea and […]
Romania is one of six European countries recently selected to develop a new artificial intelligence and supercomputing center under the EuroHPC – AI Factories program. The project, known as the AI Factory, will be Romania’s first national AI infrastructure, marking a major step toward strengthening its digital and research capabilities. The initiative will be led […]
North Bucharest Investments announces a strategic partnership with the Adrian Mutu Football Academy, marking the beginning of a collaboration focused on developing sports among children and young people, health education, and promoting an active lifestyle. As part of this partnership, the two organizations are launching the North Bucharest Investments Cup, a youth football competition taking […]
