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Romanian president Nicușor Dan sent a message of congratulations to Ukraine on Monday, August 24, to mark the neighboring country’s Independence Day.  The official highlighted the “extraordinary courage and heroic resilience of the Ukrainian people in defence of our shared values and freedom.” He also promised that “Romania will continue to stand by Ukraine, steadfast…

Romanian founders developing solutions for agriculture and the food industry can apply until September 7 for AgriStart, a new support program for early-stage agrifood startups. Ten selected teams will receive mentoring and workshops, while two will advance to a second stage offering commercialization assistance and specialized services worth up to EUR 2,000 per startup. AgriStart…

Cities across Romania show distinct ride patterns depending on the day of the week, local demand, and popular destinations, according to an Uber analysis covering 39 urban areas. The data, based on rides ordered through the app in the first half of 2026, also found that 10 p.m. was the busiest evening hour in almost…

According to the new forecasts issued by the National Bank of Romania (BNR), the annual inflation rate in the country will stand at 6.1% in December, compared with the previously estimated level of 5.5%, and will decrease to 3.4% in December 2027 and to 2.8% in June 2028, compared to 2.9% and 2.7%, respectively, forecast…

Timișoara, in western Romania, was selected among 300 cities around the world for the “Youth Climate Action Fund,” a Bloomberg Philanthropies program dedicated to involving young people aged 15–24 in finding solutions for a greener and more future-ready city. As part of the program, the Romanian city will benefit from initial funding of USD 50,000,…

The Romanian Air Force will open the flight program at the Bucharest International Air Show (BIAS) 2026 on Saturday, August 29. The displays will begin at 10 a.m. at the Băneasa International Airport. The aerial program will include aerobatics, tactical demonstrations, and formation flights featuring F-16 Fighting Falcon jets, C-27J Spartan and C-130 Hercules transport…

Romania’s new Urban Planning Code introduces mandatory green roofs for certain large buildings and sustainability requirements for outdoor parking areas, the Development Ministry announced. The legislation, approved by Parliament at the government’s proposal, enters into force this week. According to the Ministry of Development, the local authorities will have 12 months to designate zero- or…

Romania’s national railway operator CFR announced on Sunday, August 23, that railway traffic was temporarily halted on the Simeria–Orăștie section, in western Romania, after personnel identified “improvised electrical installations, placed by unknown persons” in the Turdaș railway tunnel. According to a press release, the competent authorities went to the site and conducted investigations to establish the…

A total of 69 Romanian firefighters deployed to Serbia over the weekend of August 22 to 23 to protect communities affected by fires, according to an announcement made by Romanian foreign minister Oana Toiu. The detachment included 15 technical vehicles and a Black Hawk helicopter. The Romanian firefighting module supported Serbian colleagues in the localities…

Rompetrol Rafinare plans to develop a 4.8 MW photovoltaic power plant and an energy storage system of approximately 9 MWh at its Vega refinery in Ploiești. The investment is valued at nearly RON 27 million and is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2028. According to the announcement, around RON 7 million of the project’s…