The number of Romanians who believe the current government will steer the country in the wrong direction is 17 percentage points higher than those satisfied with Prime Minister Bolojan’s cabinet, according to an INSCOP survey. A total of 53.4% of respondents say the new government will lead Romania in the wrong direction, while 36.6% remain optimistic. Those who think the country is headed in a good direction are typically PNL and USR voters, people under 30, public sector employees, and residents of Bucharest or other large cities. The pessimistic respondents are mainly AUR voters, individuals with primary education, and residents of smaller towns and rural areas. The INSCOP poll was conducted between June 20–26, 2025, using the CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing) method. The sample size was 1,150 people aged 18 and older. The maximum margin of error is ±2.9%, with a confidence level of 95%. According to the survey, those who believe the new ministers and prime minister will take the country in the wrong direction are often AUR voters, live in rural areas, and are TikTok users. Conversely, those who support the new government are typically PNL and USR voters, have higher education, and live in large cities. The percentage of Romanians who think the country is going in the wrong direction remains high—61%. Meanwhile, 30.9% are more optimistic, and 8.1% of respondents either did not know or did not answer.
Murillo Diosa Luis Alfonso, a Colombian man who intended to blow up strategic targets in Romania, was definitively sentenced on Monday, September 22, by the High Court of Cassation and Justice to six years in prison for attempted acts of sabotage. The Supreme Court dismissed the Colombian’s appeal, upholding the sentence handed down in June […]
Romanian real estate developer Nordis, which was embroiled in a national scandal at the beginning of the year for allegedly defrauding clients of EUR 200 million through a pyramid scheme, announced on Monday, September 22, that a new strategic investor is looking to take over its business. The investor, the Avangarde Group, is also active […]
Authorities carried out checks in several schools and hospitals in Bucharest and other cities in the country after threatening emails were received at official addresses, reportedly from abroad. Dozens of emails containing messages like “I will enter the school with two Beretta pistols,” or “I will cause a real massacre” were sent to schools and […]
Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude, one of Europe’s most acclaimed contemporary directors, has made his debut in the visual arts with the video installation Sleep #2, now on display at The Film Gallery in Paris. The show, running from September 22 to October 4, is supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) through its Cantemir Program, […]
Romania has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a two-year mandate covering 2025–2027, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced. This marks the country’s return to the 35-member body for the first time since 2010. The vote took place on Friday, September 19, the closing day […]
Romanian car brand Dacia has launched a new utility version of its well-known Duster car, the Cargo. The new car is intended exclusively for the United Kingdom. Dacia routinely launches utility versions of its cars, and a Pick-Up version was announced last week for the Duster as well. Like the Pick-Up, the Cargo is also […]
