The government on Friday approved an amendment to the loan agreement between Romania and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) financing the Safer, Inclusive and Sustainable Schools in Romania project, extending its implementation and fund disbursement period by one year, to 30 June 2028.According to a government press release, the EUR 100 million project is aimed at modernising school infrastructure and improving the safety and energy efficiency of pre-university education facilities."Contracts worth EUR 83.11 million, representing 83.1% of the loan, have been signed so far, while expenditure amounts to EUR 47.96 million. The extension of the implementation period is necessary to allow the investments to be completed within a realistic timeframe, against the backdrop of rising construction costs, a shortage of skilled workers and delays in obtaining certain approvals and permits," the government said.The restructuring of the project will also allow available resources to be focused on priority investments."This will allow the completion of 11 new schools, comprising 12 buildings and their associated facilities, as well as 18 modular schools intended for the temporary relocation of pupils while construction work is under way. The necessary technical documentation will be prepared for the other 11 schools included in the first tranche. Through these measures, the Ministry of Education and Research aims to ensure the completion of priority investments and the achievement of the project's objectives, with an emphasis on the safety of pupils and teachers, modern learning conditions and energy efficiency," the press release said.The approved amendments do not increase Romania's financial obligations towards the IBRD, the cited source added.
Lumina Park, the international concept of outdoor light trails, opens for the first time in Romania on 16 October, at the "Dimitrie Brandza" Botanical Garden of the University of Bucharest. The first local edition, "Around the World", transforms the garden after nightfall into an exploration experience for all ages, built from light, music, set design […]
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan attended the statutory summit of the European People’s Party (EPP), held in Brussels on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Discussions with Manfred Weber, President of the EPP, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders focused on the situation in Romania, European priorities,......
Romania Connect, the business platform dedicated to companies, entrepreneurs, and institutional partners from Romania and Austria, is launching in Romania. After launching in Vienna on March 23, 2026, the platform has built its structure and institutional partnerships. It now offers the business community in both countries a clear framework where...
Romania and Italy Coordinate Position on Future EU Budget at Cohesion Group Meeting BRUSSELS — Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni co-chaired a meeting of the Friends of Cohesion group on Thursday, October 15, ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels, seeking to strengthen coordination......
Lavinia Braniște’s novel Camping has been shortlisted for this year’s Médicis Prize/ Prix Médicis, one of France’s top literary awards, in the Foreign Fiction category. The novel has been translated into French by Sylvain Audet-Găinar and was published by Éditions des Syrtes. Other Romanian writers previously shortlisted for the prize include Norman Manea, who won […]
Romanian President Nicușor Dan held a meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev, highlighting the importance of dialogue between the two neighbouring countries amid evolving regional and European challenges. The meeting, documented by Romania’s Presidential Administration, comes against the backdrop of close Romanian-Bulgarian cooperation within the European Union and NATO,......
