The gold gram got more expensive by 2.0695 lei (0.49%) up to a quotation of 422.4014 lei from 420.3419 lei as the National Bank of Romania announced, registering a new record value.The national currency depreciated on Wednesday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at 4.9768 lei, up by 0.04 bani (+0.01%) from the previous quotation of 4.9764 lei. In contrast, the leu gained ground against the US dollar, which was quoted at 4.7609 lei, down 4.65 bani (-0.97%) compared to Tuesday's 4.8074 lei. The national currency also appreciated against the Swiss franc, calculated by the NBR at 5.2692 lei, down by 0.86 bani (-0.16%) from 5.2778 lei, the previous quotation.
The Environmental Guard issued RON 2.46 million (some EUR 483,000) in fines in 2025 as part of an intensified campaign to reduce air pollution in Bucharest and the surrounding Ilfov county, the institution announced. The measures followed repeated exceedances of legal particulate-matter limits and ongoing delays by local authorities in adopting mandatory air-quality strategies. According […]
The opposition filed a no-confidence motion on Friday, December 5, against prime minister Ilie Bolojan’s government, accusing it of failing to manage key sectors and calling for its immediate resignation, Agerpres reported. The motion, titled “Romania Is Not for Sale – No Progressives in Government,” was...
Bucharest City Hall announced on Thursday, December 4, that it has obtained nearly RON 2 billion (some EUR 400 million) in non-refundable EU funding for much-needed investments in transport infrastructure. The funds will be used to purchase 100 modern, non-polluting trolleys, 63 new trams, modernize approximately 50 km of tram lines, and modernize the Titan […]
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies adopted an emergency ordinance on Wednesday, December 3, regulating the right to drive motor vehicles on public roads for persons who hold a driving license issued by a state that is not a member of the European Union. The normative act creates the legal premises for granting the right to drive […]
Romania’s modern retail market has surpassed 5 million square metres of leasable space for the first time, following the delivery of roughly 190,000 sqm in 2025, according to new data released by Colliers. Despite the milestone, consultants noted that Romania still trails regional peers in retail space per capita, signalling strong potential for further development. […]
Environment minister Diana Buzoianu said during an interview on Thursday, December 4, that she will not resign following the interruption of the drinking water supply in several localities in Prahova and Dâmboviţa counties, which has been affecting over 100,000 people, as well as hospitals and schools. She argued that the ministry she heads bears no […]
