Over 80% of the urban population in Romania consider that climate changes are a real threat, according to an opinion poll made by Ipsos, and ordered by Greenpeace Romania. 76% of Romanian respondents are worried by the effects of climate changes and the danger they represent for Romania. Only 34% of respondents consider that Romania is ready to adapt and prevent the effects of climate changes. According to the analysis, 68% of Romanians connect the impact of human activity and of fossil fuel to accelerated climate changes. Although most Romanians still back gas extraction, their number dropped from 64% in 2024 to 57% in 2025, on the background of increased awareness of the impact on the environment. 44% of Romanians consider that gas extractions in the Black Sea have a negative impact on the environment, compared to 37% in 2024, indicating increased awareness of the impact of extractive projects on climate changes and nature. The study shows that 89% of Romanians consider the Black Sea is a “national treasure”, while 88% want it to be protected for future generations. 83% of the people participating in the survey declared ready to get actively involved in the protection of the Black Sea. Of them, 70% declare ready to sign petitions, 64% to distribute messages online, 42% to participate in cleansing actions, 12% would donate money and 11% would participate in protests for this cause. The study was made by Ipsos by means of Ipsos Digital platform, ordered by Greenpeace Romania, on a representative sample of 600 respondents in the urban area in Romania, between January 20-23, 2025. The sample is representative of the urban population 18-64 years old, with Internet access, being built on statistic data for gender, age, region and locality size. The selection of respondents was made by using sample methods to ensure the relevance of results for the urban population with Internet access. The data were collected according to international research standards and the margin of error was +/- 4%.
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 […]
