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The European Commission (EC) announced that it opened an in-depth investigation into Romania’s planned state aid for the refurbishment of Unit 1 at the Cernavodă nuclear power plant. The move follows preliminary concerns over whether the proposed support package complies with EU state aid rules. Romania notified the Commission in January 2026 of its plan…

Billboards that discourage cesarean sections were spotted in Bucharest in the last week, sparking widespread condemnation from civil society and doctors who point to a lack of scientific proof. The messages on the billboards claim that medically-assisted cesarean births “remove the vital process of natural birth.” The Romanian College of Physicians reacted to the campaign with…

Romania’s prime minister Ilie Bolojan enjoys significantly stronger public support than his main political challenger, Social Democrat (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu, according to a poll conducted by the Political Rating Agency for Digi24. Some 16.2% of respondents said they would prefer Bolojan as head of the executive, compared to just 4.7% backing Grindeanu – indicating…

Romania’s president Nicusor Dan, in an interview for Europa FM on April 16, announced that “we are at the beginning of a political crisis” but stressed that the outcome, which he pledged not to influence, can only be shaped by the pro-European parties. The red line is nominating a prime minister for a would-be coalition…

At the International School of Bucharest (ISB), Primary School education is designed as a clear journey—from early exploration to confident performance. Rooted in the belief that children thrive when learning is purposeful, inclusive, and matched to their stage of development, ISB supports every pupil step by step as they build knowledge, confidence, character, and independence.…

The likelihood of Romania entering a recession in the first half of 2026 is high, according to the Concordia Employers’ Confederation, which pointed to weakening consumption, persistent inflation, and mounting pressure on companies’ investment plans. Concordia argued that inflation is increasingly eroding purchasing power and consumer confidence, with visible effects in retail data, Economedia.ro reported.…

The assets of Romanian integrated steel mill Liberty Galati, formerly known as Sidex, which did not find a buyer for EUR 690 million at the international auction in March, will be put up for sale for EUR 460-465 million, close to the liquidation value, in a second auction at the end of May. The bankruptcy…

Prime minister Ilie Bolojan has announced the first steps of a broad restructuring plan targeting Romania’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including improved financial discipline, possible mergers or closures, and the potential listing of selected companies on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The calendar of the restructuring overlaps with a complicated political situation, which casts a shadow over…

Romanian Football Federation (FRF) president Răzvan Burleanu announced that he has been mandated to begin negotiations with Gheorghe Hagi for the role of national team head coach. Discussions are already underway, and an agreement could be reached as early as next week. “I have been mandated today by the Executive Committee to begin discussions for…

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Romania, after formal internal consultations on April 20, will request  Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan to step down – and in the very likely case of a refusal, its ministers will submit their resignations to increase the pressure and obtain a mediation from president Nicusor Dan, according to…