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Marcel Ciolacu, former prime minister and president of the Social Democrats (PSD) in Romania, has been officially nominated as the party’s candidate for the presidency of the Buzău County Council in the upcoming local elections scheduled for December 7. Speaking at the announcement event organized by PSD’s Buzău branch, Ciolacu said his decision to run…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulated the newly elected president of Ireland, Catherine Connolly, in a message posted on social media on Sunday, October 26. “Congratulations to Catherine Connolly on her election as President of Ireland. I am looking forward to working together to develop our bilateral and European cooperation, building upon our countries’ excellent relations…

Romania has activated a new F-16 Fighting Falcon squadron to carry out NATO air policing missions, the Ministry of Defense announced. The 48th Fighter Squadron of the 71st Air Base “General Emanoil Ionescu” in Câmpia Turzii began operations last week, on October 20, under NATO command. The missions aim to safeguard Romania’s airspace and strengthen…

The minimum wage threatens to develop into a new subject of disagreement among the ruling coalition’s members in Romania, as prime minister Ilie Bolojan and, more recently, president Nicusor Dan argue for no revision as of January, while the Social Democrats (PSD) advocate for the enforcement of the EU Directive on the issue already legislated…

Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan publicly invited the Social Democratic Party (PSD) to “join the far-right AUR” if it continues to oppose the government’s reform agenda, escalating tensions within the ruling coalition, Republica.ro reported. The statement came in response to harsh criticism from PSD interim president Sorin Grindeanu over the handling of the magistrates’ pensions…

Romania’s president Nicușor Dan said he expects a new draft of the magistrates’ pensions law to be completed within three weeks, expressing confidence that a political agreement will soon be reached, News.ro reported on October 25. The statement follows the Constitutional Court’s (CCR) decision on October 20 to reject the bill previously adopted by parliament…

The contribution to the public health system – CASS charged to recipients of pensions above RON 3,000 (some EUR 600) imposed by the government brought almost RON 9 billion (EUR 1.8 billion, nearly 0.5% of GDP) to next year’s budget, according to health minister Alexandru Rogobete, cited by Economedia.ro. Over the last 4-5 years, the…

Lukoil will have “an obligation” to sell its local refinery Petrotel before next month’s deadline, Romania’s state secretary for energy, Cristian Bușoi, told Politico in the context of the sanctions set by the US against two Russian oil companies. “We would be happy not to have Lukoil anymore,” Busoi added.  The Russian group has been…

Romanian businessman Dorinel Umbrărescu, with his core business in road construction, and the richest Ukrainian Rinat Ahmetov, owner of the Metinvest group, among others, have reportedly submitted offers to take over the ailing integrated steel mill Liberty Galati, currently part of Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Steel Group, according to Economedia.ro. “[Dorinel Umbrărescu] is one of the…

Thousands of worshippers and high-ranking officials gathered in Bucharest on Sunday, October 26, for the consecration of the mosaic paintings inside the National Cathedral – a landmark moment for Romania’s Orthodox faith. The ceremony was led by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and Romanian Patriarch Daniel.  The ceremony was attended by Moldovan president Maia Sandu, Romanian…