Romania

Romania’s Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced a new fiscal package designed to stabilize the country’s budget and avoid EU penalties for excessive deficit.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced Wednesday a fiscal package aimed at reducing Romania’s budget deficit, warning that without swift action, the country risks defaulting on its payments.

President Nicusor Dan reaffirmed on Wednesday that the United States is Romania’s most important ally and a vital strategic partner, during a speech at the U.S. Independence Day reception.

Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan offered condolences on Wednesday following the death of former world boxing champion Mihai Leu, calling him “a true legend and a symbol of dignity in both sport and life.”

Romania's Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan visited the cogeneration plant near the Petromidia refinery on Tuesday, highlighting its strategic importance as the largest project by the Kazakh-Romanian Energy Investment Fund (FIEKR).

Cluj-Napoca will host the Namaste India Festival on July 5–6, 2025, offering a vibrant journey into Indian culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, cuisine, and spiritual practices.

Romania’s role in supporting a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine was discussed Monday at a Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) meeting, held at Cotroceni Palace under the leadership of President Nicușor Dan.

Romanian rowers claimed six medals — three gold, two silver, and one bronze — at the 2025 World Rowing Cup held Sunday in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Romanian Culture Minister Andras Demeter met with his Moldovan counterpart Sergiu Prodan on June 28 in Chisinau, in a move aimed at revitalizing cultural cooperation between the two countries, the Romanian Culture Ministry announced.

Romania’s David Popovici won the bronze medal in the men’s 50m freestyle at the European Aquatics U23 Championships in Samorin, Slovakia, finishing in 21.86 seconds on Friday.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan warned that the country is not immune to extremism and intolerance, which often target those who defend truth and transparency. His remarks were shared during the 23rd Civil Society Gala via State Councilor Cătălina Galer.

The 27th George Enescu International Festival kicks off on August 24 in Bucharest, celebrating 70 years since the Romanian composer’s death.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu congratulated Ilie Bolojan on his appointment as Romania’s new Prime Minister.

Just an hour from Piatra-Neamț, in the village of Miron Costin (Trifești commune), a former school has been transformed into a unique private museum called “The Dowry Chest,” showcasing dozens of traditional Romanian blouses known as ii from the interwar period.

The Republican Clinical Hospital Timofei Mosneaga in Chisinau recently hosted advanced laparoscopic surgeries in collaboration with Romanian urologists as part of a professional exchange program.

The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) marked the Universal Day of the Romanian Folk Blouse—Ia Day—with a series of international events highlighting the iconic blouse's cultural significance.

Kenyan-born Romanian long-distance runner Delvine Relin Meringor has been handed a three-year doping ban, according to Kenya’s Anti-Doping Agency.

Romanian canoeist Catalin Chirila claimed gold in the men's 1,000-metre single event at the 2025 ECA Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe European Championships in Racice, Czech Republic.

President Nicușor Dan appointed Ilie Bolojan, interim leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL), as Romania’s new prime minister on Friday.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan praised the United Kingdom as a strategic partner, ally, and trusted friend during a reception marking King Charles III’s birthday on Thursday.

USR Chair Dominic Fritz announced Thursday that the Save Romania Union (USR) officially supports Ilie Bolojan for the position of prime minister.

The 32nd Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) begins this Friday, bringing together over 5,000 artists from 82 countries for 841 performances across ten days.

The University of Oradea (Romania) and Uzhhorod National University (Ukraine) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in education and research, the Romanian institution announced on Wednesday.

During a visit to Dambovita County on Tuesday, Economy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced that Dragomirești will become home to NATO’s Ammunition Centre of Excellence for all of Europe.