Romania's National Committee for Emergency Situations (CNSU) approved on Monday evening a series of rules for the quarantine of persons arriving in Romania, applicable December 10, 2021, 24:00hrs through January 8, 2022, 24:00hrs.A 14-day quarantine is established at home, at a stated location or special place for persons arriving from the other member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area and Switzerland for:* persons who arrive from the green or yellow zone and do not present proof of vaccination, proof of positive confirmation for SARS-CoV-2 virus infection in the last 180 days prior to entry into the country and for which at least 14 days have elapsed between the date of confirmation and the date of entry into the country, or proof of a negative RT-PCR test for COVID-19 taken no more than 72 hours before boarding (for those travelling by public transport) or entering the country (for those travelling by personal means);* persons who arrive from the red zone and do not present proof of vaccination or positive confirmation for SARS-CoV-2 virus infection in the last 180 days prior to entry into the country and for which at least 14 days have elapsed between the date of confirmation and the date of entry.At the same time, under the latest CNSU decision, a 10-day quarantine is established for unvaccinated persons, for persons who have not tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus infection in the last 180 days prior to entry into the country and arriving from other red-zone member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland, if they present a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before boarding (for those travelling by public transport) or entering the country (for those travelling by personal means);The same CNSU Decision establishes a 14-day quarantine at home, at a stated location or special place for persons arriving from third countries failing to produce a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before boarding (for those travelling by public transport) or entering the country (for those travelling by personal means).The same 10-day quarantine rule applies for unvaccinated persons and for persons not tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus infection 180 days prior to arriving in Romania from third countries, regardless of their inclusion in the risk zone, if they show a negative RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 virus infection taken no more than 48 hours prior to boarding (for those travelling by public transport) or entering the country (for those travelling by personal means). In such instances, some categories of persons are exempted from quarantine, under certain conditions.
Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB) has been shortlisted for the Student Mental Health Initiative of the Year category in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025, becoming the only school in Romania to appear on this year’s shortlist. The nomination recognises CSB’s pioneering, student-led approach to promoting well-being across the Secondary School and reflects the […]
The Romanian Film Festival UK (RFF25UK) begins this week with a program showcasing a selection of new and archive Romanian feature films, documentaries, and shorts. The festival will open with the UK premiere of Traffic, Romania's 2026 Academy Awards entry. The film is directed by Teodora Ana Mihai from a screenplay by Palme d'Or–winning filmmaker […]
The government is preparing a major overhaul of state-owned companies, deputy prime minister Oana Gheorghiu announced on Monday, November 24, unveiling plans for a unified registry and initial reforms targeting 10 key enterprises. According to her, Romania currently has 1,502 state-owned companies, including 230 at central level and 1,272 under local authorities. Among central entities, […]
Two Romanians reportedly forced open an emergency exit and ran after the plane that was preparing to take off for Bucharest from Cologne, southwestern Germany, on Friday, November 21. The two, aged 28 and 47, were late for boarding, at which point they broke an emergency window and activated a button to open a secured […]
NOËL, the longest-running designer gift fair in Romania, will hold its 16th edition on December 13–14 at Unirea Shopping Center in Bucharest. The event will feature more than 100 designers presenting handmade and curated gifts, including unique pieces, capsule collections, and seasonal items. The fair will host creators from Romania as well as artists from […]
Romania will celebrate its National Day on December 1 with a large military parade in Bucharest featuring Romanian and allied troops. The event will also showcase an extensive display of military equipment and aircraft at the Arch of Triumph. More than 2,900 servicemembers and specialists from the Ministry of National Defense, Interior Ministry, Romanian Intelligence […]
