Senators have barely returned from parliamentary recess and they have to take a decision on the National Anticorruption Directorate’s (DNA) request to approve the prosecution of former Deputy Premier Gabriel Oprea. Senators have to study the 15 case files compiled by DNA prosecutors, and the final vote will be cast within the Senate’s plenum. The […]
The Bucharest Authority for Animal Surveillance and Protection (ASPA) has announced the restart of its free sterilization campaign for common-breed dogs and cats. Starting in January 2025, residents of the capital city can benefit from this initiative aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership and controlling the pet population. For common-breed dogs with owners, sterilizations will […]
Jaqueline Cristian is the first Romanian player to qualify for the second round of the 2025 Australian Open. She claimed a hard-fought victory against Croatia's Petra Martic in the first round on January 13, winning in three sets 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (10/7). Monday's match lasted two hours and 35 minutes, according to
Romanian authorities in the seaside town of Costinești, on the Black Sea coast, have commissioned the widening of the beach to about 100 meters in width and 2.7 kilometers in length, with new breakwaters to protect against storms. In total, five breakwaters will help the resort deal with tides, currents, and waves. Moreover, after the […]
The Consulate General of Romania in Los Angeles, western United States, will resume activity after authorities stated that the area is safe from further fires. Despite the return to normal, new evacuation warnings are not ruled out if the situation requires it, according to Romanian officials. Large-scale wildfires raged through the famous city, burning down large […]
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced a new international route connecting Romania’s Cluj-Napoca to Castellón, Spain. Tickets are available on the airline’s website and mobile app, with fares starting at EUR 19.99 (RON 99). The new route will begin operations on April 11, 2025, with flights scheduled on Mondays and Fridays. Starting June 16, flights will […]
Bucharest's National Arena brought in roughly EUR 1.2 million in revenue in 2024, hosting a total of 43 events, mayor Nicușor Dan announced. The events hosted by the capital city's main arena last year included 28 domestic and international football matches, as well as three major concerts featuring globally renowned artists such as Coldplay and Ed […]
