Romania's net gas imports in 2023 amounted to 2.117 million tons of oil equivalent (toe), 6.2 percent down (-141,000 toe) from the previous year, shows data released on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The domestic production of natural gas last year totaled 7.5 million toe, up 1.5 percent (+109,000 toe) over 2022.According to estimates by the National Economic Strategy and Forecasting Board (CNSP), Romania's natural gas production will rise at an average annual rate of 3.6 percent over 2023 - 2026, after having decreased 1.1 percent (to 7.343 million toe) in 2022.In its latest Energy Balance Forecast, CNSP predicts a 2.4 percent increase in Romania's gas production (to 7.935 million toe) in 2024, an upward trend that will continue by an advance of 2.7 percent (to 8.15 million toe) in 2025 and of 3.8 percent (to 8.455 million toe) in 2026.Natural gas imports are projected to decrease until 2026 at an average annual rate of 2.2 percent.Thus, imports are estimated to reach 1.845 million toe this year, 1.79 million toe (-2.8 percent) in 2024, 1.755 million toe (-2.1 percent) in 2025, and 1.725 million toe (-1.8 percent) in 2026.
The Wrocław Baroque Ensemble, a resident ensemble of the National Forum of Music (Narodowe Forum Muzyki – NFM) in Poland, will present a series of concerts in Romania exploring rarely performed works from Polish composers. Since its establishment in 2012, the group has specialized in historically-informed performance of Polish Renaissance and Baroque music under the […]
Fewer and fewer Europeans strongly support democracy, according to a new poll by European Movement International and Savanta. Romania is among the countries with the lowest support for democracy, the same study showed. Published on Monday, July 28, the report highlights that people are disillusioned with democracy across Europe. Overall, only 36% are consistent supporters...
The Romanian delegation concluded its participation in the Balkan Senior Championships in Volos, Greece, with a total of 9 medals, out of which 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. The gold medals were won by athletes Rareş Toader in shot put (20.74 meters), Alin Firfirică in discus throw (63.15 meters), Alina Rotaru-Kottmann in long […]
Romanian locomotive manufacturer Softronic Craiova has signed a contract with RS Lease Slovakia for the delivery of two Transmontana locomotives, which will be produced in the Craiova plant and delivered in the first half of 2026. The six-axle electric locomotives are designed for the demands of heavy freight transport, but are also adaptable to other […]
The Romanian heavy metal band Trooper returns to Sala Palatului on February 28, 2026, with the show “Regeneza,” a journey through its entire discography, along with special guest Blaze Bayley, Iron Maiden’s vocalist from 1994–1999. The concert is a transformation and a return to the spiritual roots of the band, according to lead singer Alin […]
Full Moon, the festival showcasing horror and fantasy films, will hold its tenth edition next month in Biertan, a village in Sibiu county known for its UNESCO-listed fortified church. The festival will present this year a program of 16 films, six of which are national premieres. The edition's headliner is Radu Jude's Dracula, an international […]
