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Romania is in the first place in the European Union in terms of road mortality, according to an analysis of official data from the last 10 years made by the Road Safety Bulletin (Buletinului Siguranței Rutiere). The country recorded 77 road deaths per one million inhabitants in the period, almost double the EU average. Data…

The Romanian Senate adopted on Monday, February 2, a draft law aimed at preventing and combating femicide and the violence that precedes it, marking a significant step in strengthening protections for women. The bill was approved with 97 votes in favour, one against, and seven abstentions, Digi24 reported. The initiative was put forward by a…

The well-known music festival Untold, which takes place yearly in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, announced the first wave of artists for the 2026 edition, titled “Untold One” and set to take place between August 6 and 9. Among the performing artists are Flo Rida, Swae Lee, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Lost Frequencies, and many other names.  Perhaps the…

MedLife, one of the largest private medical networks in Romania, announced the full acquisition of clinic group Medstar in Cluj-Napoca on Tuesday, February 3. The group is a longtime provider of outpatient and paraclinical medical services. The transaction, initially announced in June 2025, was completed on January 29, 2026, after all necessary conditions were fulfilled.…

Ryan Reynolds will travel to Romania for the first time this fall, after being confirmed as a headline speaker at Impact Bucharest, the organisers announced. The Hollywood actor, producer, and entrepreneur will take the stage at this year’s edition of the event, scheduled for September 29–30. Best known as the star and producer of the…

Romania’s foreign minister Oana Țoiu is taking part this week in the first ministerial-level meeting dedicated to critical minerals held in Washington, DC, as part of a working visit to the United States from February 3 to 6. The visit takes place at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to the…

Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan and minister of finance Alexandru Nazare have confirmed that the government is finalising an economic recovery package aimed at supporting growth while remaining aligned with Romania’s macroeconomic objectives, the National Liberal Party (PNL) said. In a press release issued after a meeting of the party’s National Politburo, the PNL said…

Romania’s prime minister Ilie Bolojan consolidated his political support within the Liberal Party (PNL), with a score of 47 against 3 members of the leading body summoned on February 2, Digi24 reported. Bolojan’s leadership came under criticism recently from a faction of the party, best represented by Ilfov County regional leader Hubert Thuma – a…

Romanian competition body said that it would require German retail group Schwarz to keep the low-cost profile of local La Cocos chain after takeover, but it generally welcomed the pledges made by the German group to smooth the deal. As well, there were no negative reactions from the market, competition council’s president Bogdan Chiritoiu said,…

Bucharest Exchange-listed Purcari Wineries (BVB: WINE) informed investors and the market that it has submitted a formal binding offer regarding the potential acquisition of 100% of the shares of peer company Serve Ceptura. “This acquisition represents a natural step in strengthening Purcari’s presence in the prestigious Dealu Mare wine region. It increases our vineyard base…