The capital and 15 other counties will be under a Code Red warning for scorching heat and heightened thermal discomfort on Monday, when maximum temperatures are expected to rise up to 41 degrees Celsius, according to the National Meteorological Administration (ANM).Thus, during the interval from July 7, 10:00 AM to July 8, 10:00 AM, the heatwave will expand and intensify. In the counties of Mehedinti, Gorj, Dolj, Olt, Valcea, Arges, Teleorman, Giurgiu, Dambovita, Prahova, Buzau, Braila, Ialomita, Calarasi, Ilfov and in the municipality of Bucharest, maximum temperatures will range between 38 and 41 degrees Celsius.Thermal discomfort will be extremely high, and the temperature-humidity index (THI) will exceed the critical threshold of 80 units.Nighttime lows will range from 21 to 24 degrees Celsius, characterising a tropical night.During the same period, a Code Orange warning is in effect for Banat, southwestern Transylvania, southern Moldova, and inland Dobrogea, where the heatwave will persist, with extreme heat, pronounced thermal discomfort, and THI values also exceeding 80 units. Maximum temperatures will range between 36 and 39 degrees, while minimum temperatures will not drop below 20 degrees - also indicating a tropical night.For Crisana, Maramures, most of Transylvania and Moldavia, and the northern part of inland Dobrogea, a Code Yellow warning has been issued. In the next 24 hours, the heatwave will continue in these regions as well, with high temperatures and significant thermal discomfort. The THI will slightly exceed the critical threshold of 80 units. Maximum temperatures will range from 33 to 37 degrees, while minimums will generally be between 18 and 20 degrees.According to meteorologists, the heatwave will persist on Tuesday in the southern, eastern and central parts of the country.
The famous show "Ovo" ("egg" in Portuguese), created in 2009 by Cirque du Soleil, is scheduled for April 23–26, 2026, at BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca. So far, the classic Cirque du Soleil show has delighted over 7 million spectators in 40 different countries. Despite its age, it has been reimaged, with a new set, acrobatic […]
The state-owned group Electrica is set to list the largest green corporate bond issuance in Romania, worth EUR 500 million, on the Luxembourg and Bucharest stock exchanges. According to the company's press release, the European Investment Bank is one of the key participants in the issuance. Overall investor demand at the final price exceeded the […]
Low-cost airline Wizz Air announced a major expansion of its operations in Bucharest, adding a second aircraft to its base at Băneasa Airport starting this October. The airline will relocate nine routes from Otopeni to Băneasa, five of which will be operated exclusively from the secondary airport. At the same time, six new routes will […]
The annual inflation rate in Romania rose to 5.7% in June, up from 5.45% in May, according to data published on Friday, July 11, by the National Institute of Statistics. It is the highest level this year. The consumer price index, compared to May, was 0.45%. The inflation rate from the beginning of the year, […]
A taxi driver who refused to pick up a passenger at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport on Thursday night, citing the rule that prohibits the second car in line from leaving the queue, was fined and had his professional license suspended, according to the Romanian Police. Local news channel Digi24...
Local authorities in Buzău County, in the south-east of Romania, announced the opening for traffic of the new bridge over the Buzău River on Friday, July 11. At over 1.3 km in length, it is the second-longest road bridge in the country and is part of the Lot 1 Buzău – Vadu Pașii of the […]
