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.
Romanian deep-tech startup .lumen, the developer of what it says are the world’s first AI-powered glasses for the blind, has secured a new investment from EIT Urban Mobility, the European innovation community focused on advancing sustainable and inclusive urban mobility solutions. The value of the new funding round was not disclosed. The investment aligns with […]
The health spending per capita in Romania was the lowest in the EU, with spending less than half the EU average in 2023, the recently released report, State of Health in the EU - Romania Country Health Profile 2025, shows. At the same time, life expectancy in Romania is 5.1 years below the EU average, […]
Romania’s annual inflation rate stood at roughly 9.8% in November 2025, similar to October, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Food prices increased by 7.6% last month, while services rose roughly 11% and non-food goods climbed 10.7%. The consumer price index rose by 0.42% in November compared with October, while […]
Three French soldiers deployed in Romania as part of NATO’s Multinational Battle Group at Cincu intervened to save a truck driver following a serious traffic accident on the A3 Bucharest–Ploiești motorway, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said. The incident occurred earlier this week as the soldiers were traveling toward Ploiești and witnessed the truck crash...
Eight contemporary art galleries will present the works of the artists they represent at the third edition of the Smallest Art Fair in Town, an event dedicated to works on paper. This edition showcases works “investigating the state of wandering, disorientation, and rediscovery in the face of uncertainty.” Under the title In Dark Woods, A […]
Parents everywhere are asking an important question: What skills will truly prepare a child for a world defined by rapid change, global uncertainty, and the rise of artificial intelligence? For decades, schools focused entirely on academics. Today, research from neuroscience, performance psychology, and leading universities shows a different reality: The students who thrive long-term are […]
