Romania

Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean voiced strong support for Moldova’s democratic and European aspirations during a meeting with Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu in Bucharest.

The National Liberal Party (PNL) held an extraordinary congress on Saturday, electing Ilie Bolojan as its new president. He ran unopposed.

President Nicușor Dan expressed optimism about Romania’s near-term prospects during the Extraordinary Congress of the National Liberal Party (PNL) on Saturday.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Friday that financial markets have shown an “improved outlook” on the country following the adoption of a first package of tax and budget measures.

Exim Banca Romaneasca has joined the InvestEU Ukraine Export Credit Guarantee Facility, a joint initiative of the European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF), the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced on Friday.

Guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai will perform in Bucharest on July 23 at the Roman Arenas as part of their Surfing with the Hydra 2025 European tour.

President Nicușor Dan is taking part in a virtual meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" on Thursday, organized by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss continued support for Ukraine, the Presidential Administration announced.

Cristian Mocanu, a 30-year-old entrepreneur from Tulcea, is introducing stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) tours in the Danube Delta, promoting a slow, eco-friendly approach to tourism.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal on Tuesday evening to discuss the ongoing consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including its impact on infrastructure, civilians, and regional security.

The EU’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has urged Romania to significantly tighten its fiscal policy to stay on course with its excessive deficit procedure and to strengthen its external position.

The government pledged responsibility on Monday for a fiscal reform bill aimed at reducing the budget deficit.

The Romanian Embassy in Washington is hosting a series of events from July 7–13 to celebrate the anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States, now in its 4th consecutive year.

Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a Code Red warning for Bucharest and 15 counties due to extreme heat and severe thermal discomfort from July 7 at 10:00 AM to July 8 at 10:00 AM.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with employers' associations and trade union representatives on Friday at the Victoria Palace as part of the National Tripartite Council for Social Dialogue.

Nearly 70% of Romanians are concerned about how artificial intelligence (AI) accesses and uses their personal data, according to a new survey by RoCoach and Novel Research.

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.