The Social-Liberal Union (USL) will initiate two simple motions in the near future: one in the Chamber of Deputies, against the policies of Transport Minister Anca Boagiu, and the other in the Senate, which criticises the activity of the Minister of Administration and Interior, Traian Igas. Also yesterday, USL announced it will hold on November [...]
Romania News Today: Read the latest headlines from Nine O’Clock’s print edition for 6 August 2026, covering Romanian politics, business, the economy, diplomacy, and international affairs: Nadia Comăneci, guest of honour at the 2026 Singureni Manor Polo Cup international tournament The third edition of the event will take place from...
Romanian News: Nine O’Clock’s Top Stories in Brief – August 13, 2026: Zsolt Sándor, Hungary’s Chief of Defence Staff, Visits Romania as Bucharest and Budapest Strengthen Military Cooperation https://nineoclock.ro/zsolt-sandor-hungarys-chief-of-defence-staff-visits-romania-as-bucharest-and-budapest-strengthen-military-cooperation/ Nadia Comăneci, guest of honour at the 2026 Singureni Manor Polo Cup international tournament https://nineoclock.ro/nadia-comaneci-guest-of-honour-at-the-2026-singureni-manor-polo-cup-international-tournament/ David Popovici wins European 100m freestyle gold in Paris with...
The Romanian Lottery announced on Thursday, August 14, that the largest prize in the history of the Loto 6/49 game, worth more than EUR 10 million, has been won. The lucky ticket was played in Oradea and cost RON 8.50 (EUR 1.6), according to the official press release. This is the second first-category win obtained […]
An interview with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on humanity’s future in space, from the Moon and Mars to the broader challenges of exploration, education, and international cooperation. By Dr. Adrian Leonard Mociulschi—Special for Nine O’Clock The Perseid meteor shower, visible each August, offers a reminder of humanity’s enduring...
National Bank of Romania (BNR) governor Mugur Isărescu has urged the parties that formed Romania’s former governing coalition to return to negotiations and avoid public statements that could damage the country’s economic interests. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, August 13, Isărescu warned that political comments can affect Romania’s financial standing, particularly during periods […]
Romania’s Competition Council has fined 21 companies a combined RON 83.2 million (EUR 15.9 million) for participating in anti-competitive agreements that fixed resale prices for crop seeds and crop protection products, the authority said. The investigation found that seed and crop protection producers Pioneer...
