#Romania

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has been named the 2025 laureate of the Timisoara Award for European Values. She will receive the honor at a ceremony on May 22.

Acting President Ilie Bolojan marked Earth Day with a message highlighting Romania's rich natural resources and the urgent need for efficient, sustainable use.

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu paid tribute to Pope Francis on Monday, calling him a "tireless defender of peace" and a spiritual guide for people of all faiths.

Pope Francis, remembered as a symbol of humility, compassion, and a tireless advocate for peace and justice, passed away Monday at the age of 88, the Vatican announced.

The first robot-assisted breast reconstruction surgery in Romania and Eastern Europe has been successfully performed at the Regional Institute of Oncology (IRO) in Iasi.

Romania’s Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr emphasized the vital role of every Romanian soldier in ensuring national security, regardless of where they are deployed, during a recent videoconference with military leadership and troops stationed abroad.

The European Union is struggling to keep pace in the global green technology race, raising concerns over its ability to meet climate targets and maintain competitiveness.

Romanians have invested nearly 17.5 billion RON in government bonds this year, covering over 20% of the country's borrowing needs—a record figure.

Elena Lasconi, chairwoman of USR and a candidate in Romania’s May presidential elections, says she will take legal action after her party cut her campaign funds and withdrew support.

A U.S. Congressional delegation, led by Vern Buchanan and consisting of both Democrats and Republicans, is in Romania for meetings with Romanian senators and deputies at the Palace of Parliament.

At the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu called for tougher sanctions on Russia, including measures against hybrid actions, and renewed support for Ukraine’s EU accession during the Polish Presidency.

Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu is attending the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg on Monday.

Romania officially opened its national pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on Sunday, showcasing a student-designed architectural concept and a multi-sensory, interactive experience.

A serious accident occurred on the evening of April 11, 2025, near Podu Iloaiei, Iași County, Romania, involving a Moldovan-registered car and a passenger train on the Iași–Hârlău route.

Romania’s Finance Minister Tanczos Barna has called for swift action in response to the U.S. tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, urging the European Commission to begin negotiations within 90 days and highlighting the need for Romania to implement protective measures for its key industries.

Financial education must become a top priority in today’s volatile world, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said Friday at the Financial Education Forum.

The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued new Code Yellow warnings for strong winds, blizzards, and snowfall, effective until Saturday morning across several mountainous areas.

Romania's government cloud will offer access to over 30 public services by the end of 2025, Minister of Economy, Digitisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Bogdan Ivan announced at the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest (DISB) 2025.

A Romanian Air Force aircraft landed Wednesday evening at the 90th Airlift Base Otopeni, bringing 18 Palestinian patients from Gaza, along with 29 family members, as part of a humanitarian mission.

Europe is moving toward a stronger, more independent defense stance in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Romania has received a formal opinion from the OECD's Corporate Governance Committee, a key milestone in the country's bid to join the organization. The announcement was made by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) on Wednesday.

Romania has made significant progress in its Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) accession, securing the 13th formal opinion on corporate governance out of the required 25, according to Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.

Interim President Ilie Bolojan announced on Tuesday that all data related to last year's presidential elections, previously held by the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT), has been declassified.

At the Digital Innovation Summit Bucharest 2025, Valeriu Zgonea, President of the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), emphasized the crucial role of electronic communications in global connectivity, economic infrastructure, and national security.