A huge scandal involving accusations of plagiarism against Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta escalated on Friday. Sources told HotNews.ro a council checking the accusations that Ponta copied parts of his doctoral thesis from other works have found proof of plagiarism. But the council had just been dismissed in a complicated scheme of decisions that raised questions about compliance with the state of law under Ponta's 2-month old government. Ponta had said in an interview on Thursday that he would resign should accusations of plagiarism be proven.
UPDATE The CNATDCU council of scholars has decided: Ponta was involved in "copy-paste plagiarism case"
Non-profit Dăruiește Viață marked two years since the moment when the hospital built exclusively from donations and sponsorships was put into use by the Marie S. Curie Hospital in Bucharest. Thousands of patients were treated at the new location during this time. The building hosts the oncology, neurosurgery, and surgery departments, along with the ICU […]
The Railway Reform Authority, or ARF, announced on Thursday, April 17, that it is looking for a new source of financing for the 12 hydrogen trains that are to be delivered to Romania by the German manufacturer Siemens. Romania lost the initial funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) for the purchase after […]
Bucharest is about to welcome an evening shaped by refinement, authenticity, and the unmistakable spirit of Southern Italy. On May 7, starting at 7 PM, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel invites guests to Cucina – The Italian Kitchen for A Culinary Encounter with Michelin-starred Chef Michele De Blasio — a one-night-only experience created for those […]
Police officers in Timiș County, western Romania, have opened an investigation after a man wrote on social media that he is raising funds for the assassination of president Nicușor Dan. According to paginadetimis.ro,...
Premier Energy Group (BVB: PE), a major energy player in Romania and Southeast Europe, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Evryo Group from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management. The deal is estimated at EUR 700 million and will see Premier consolidate its position in Romania by adding the electricity distribution component to […]
The 2026 edition of the Bucharest Opera Festival will be officially launched in Tokyo through a special cultural event featuring a recital by Romanian artists and a documentary screening. The event, organized by the Romanian Cultural Institute in Tokyo in partnership with the National Opera Bucharest and the Romanian Embassy, will take place on May […]
