On Sunday, August 11, the International Gymnastics Federation, or FIG, ruled that Ana Maria Bărbosu must receive the bronze medal in the floor exercise competition at the 2024 Olympic Games, effectively taking it from US gymnast Jordan Chiles. The American Gymnastics Federation, however, is contesting the decision with new video evidence.
Romania had concluded its artistic gymnastics competitions at the Olympics without a medal. In the floor final, Sabrina Maneca Voinea initially placed...
Romania’s first bicycle path built on river dikes will be completed within three months, officials announced Sunday, August 24, in Bihor County, as reported by news agency Agerpres. Stretching 192 kilometers along the Ier, Barcău, Crișul Repede, Canalul Colector, and Crișul Negru rivers, the project...
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable treasure at the ancient site of Histria, shedding new light on daily life in the city during the Roman era, the National Museum of History of Romania (MNIR) announced. The discovery was made in the “Great Gate – Great Tower” sector, where a hoard of more than 40 coins and […]
Romanian tennis player Sorana Cîrstea jumped 41 places in the official Women’s Tennis Association - WTA ranking after winning the Cleveland tournament, which took place between August 16 and 23. The Romanian bested Anna Li 6-2, 6-4 in the Cleveland final, winning her third career WTA singles title. “It has been a wonderful week,” Cirstea […]
Befit, a new fitness brand launched by Vectr Holdings, announced on Monday, August 25, the acquisition of four Barzz clubs in Romania, marking the latest step in its expansion strategy. The takeover includes two locations in Sibiu and two in Deva, which will be officially integrated into the Befit network. The move brings the company’s […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan conducted his first foreign visit since taking office on Saturday, August 23, in the Republic of Moldova, “as a sign of attachment to the Bessarabian Romanians,” according to him. The head of the Romanian executive had talks with Moldovan counterpart, Dorin Recean, as well as meetings with president Maia Sandu and […]
The Romanian authorities recently installed in the Bucegi Mountains the first of 12 planned mountain emergency shelters, the Department for Emergency Situations - DSU announced. The container was placed at an altitude of 2,350 meters at the entrance to Cerdacul Văii Cerbului, on the route to Omu Peak. The operation,...
