The vast majority of Ukrainian refugees in Romania are university graduates, according to a report on the subject based on findings in the "Ukrainian Refugees in Romania" study conducted by EWL Migration Platform and the Centre for Eastern European Studies at Warsaw University released at a news conference on Wednesday.According to the report, 26% of the refugees are highly qualified specialists, with 11% of them being paramedics and nurses and 10% doctors.The study found that up to 18% of Ukrainian refugees living in Romania mentioned that they have Romanian language communication skills and 15% know English.The refugees show a low level of interest in employment in Romania (27%), compared with those in Poland (63%) and the Czech Republic (52%). The majority of respondents (59%) intend to apply for refugee status in Romania.The vast majority of refugees are women, more than half of whom are mothers with children under 18.Michalina Sielewicz of the EWL Migration Platform said that 28% of the refugees intend to stay longer in Romania. She mentioned that 54% said they were going to return to Ukraine, and 18% said they wanted to go to another country, with Poland (30%), Italy (22%) and the Czech Republic (19%) being their top choice destinations.EWL Romania General Manager Tiberiu Focica said that the study reveals that refugees from Ukraine found in Romania "a very welcoming country," that in addition to hospitality and support, provided them with jobs, which allow them to support themselves.Lukovych Volodymyr of the Ukrainian Embassy in Bucharest appreciated the hospitality of Romanians, but added that kindergartens and old people's homes are insufficient and so women caring for minors or elderly face problems when they want to work. "The Romanian government and the people have been doing great, but this is a matter of infrastructure," said Lukovych.The report was drawn on findings of a sociological study called "Ukrainian Refugees in Romania" conducted May 13-23 in Bucharest, Brasov, Craiova and Iasi by EWL Migration Platform and the Centre for Eastern European Studies at Warsaw University. Surveyed were 400 Ukrainian nationals who chose to come to Romania after February 24 due to the war in Ukraine.
A protocol car driven by former president Klaus Iohannis when he was a mayor, an Audi A6 3.2 FSI, is up for auction by the Sibiu City Hall through the A10 by Artmark Auction House, with a starting price of EUR 1,000. The car is included in the selection of the event titled “Time to […]
Romania will open the 2026 edition of the European Film Festival in Vienna with The New Year That Never Came, directed by Bogdan Mureșanu, according to a press release from the Romanian Embassy in Austria quoted by Agerpres. The screening will take place on February 19 at Stadtkino Wien, followed by a Q&A session with...
Concelex, a leading Romanian construction company, has been awarded a EUR 49.8 million contract by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power for the construction of several technical facilities and administrative offices, as part of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant Unit 1 refurbishment project, operated by Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN). The refurbishment of Unit 1 is a cornerstone […]
The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) announced on Monday, February 9, that it submitted the first part of its bid to host the UEFA Europa League final in 2028 or 2029 at the National Arena in Bucharest. The candidacy is backed by the Bucharest City Hall and the government, which have committed to supporting the project […]
Health minister Alexandru Rogobete said the Severe Burn Treatment Center in Târgu Mureș is expected to become operational by the autumn of this year. The facility, whose construction is nearing completion, is set to significantly strengthen Romania’s capacity to treat critically injured burn patients. In a Facebook post, the minister said that after the burn […]
Dog trainer Mikhail Ermakov received the Golden Buzz during Romania’s Got Talent show on Friday, February 6, after shocking the audience with his act. During the performance, named the “Ermakov Dog Academy,” dogs sat on benches and pretended to be students. They answered math questions and cleaned the blackboard. Mikhail’s act brought the audience to […]
