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The modernization of Reactor 1 within the Cernavodă nuclear power plant and the expansion of storage capacity for spent fuel have received environmental approval, according to energy minister Bogdan Ivan. Combined, the two projects will allow Reactor 1 to operate safely for another 30 years, providing 700 MW of energy, according to the official. The…

The far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) filed a constitutional challenge against the “austerity law” recently passed by the Ilie Bolojan government through the assumption of responsibility procedure. AUR claims the law through which the first fiscal corrective package was adopted is “profoundly unjust, unconstitutional, and a cynical abuse of power that bypasses…

Romanian defense minister Ionuț Moșteanu welcomed US president Donald Trump’s decision to continue supporting Ukraine with modern weaponry, including Patriot systems, on Monday, July 14. The minister noted that the announcement made by president Trump and NATO secretary general Mark Rutte regarding the delivery of weapons to Ukraine is a strong signal to the Kremlin. …

Art Safari, one of Romania’s most popular art events, is calling on visitors to put down their phones and reconnect with art in a more meaningful way. The initiative, titled #SăptămânaFărăTelefoane (#WeekWithoutPhones), is set to run from July 17 to 20 and encourages guests to experience exhibitions without distractions from screens, stories, or selfies. In…

Charge point operator E.ON Drive Infrastructure announced the largest electric vehicle charging hub in Romania in Pitești on Tuesday, July 15. Located in the Vivo! Shopping Complex, the facility includes 50 charging points of various power levels. The company has now surpassed the threshold of 400 publicly available charging points in Romania. The new hub…

Low-cost airline Wizz Air announced the opening of its first dedicated aircraft maintenance center in Romania, located at Bucharest Băneasa International Airport. Developed in partnership with aerospace and defense company Romaero, the facility marks a strategic move in the airline’s local and regional operations. Scheduled to begin operations in October 2025, the maintenance center will…

Romania had the highest proportion of people in the European Union unable to afford a one-week holiday away from home in 2024, with 58.6% of the population affected, according to data published by Eurostat on July 15. The figure places Romania at the top of the EU ranking, ahead of Greece (46%) and Bulgaria (41.4%),…

The no-confidence motion filed by the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) against the government of prime minister Ilie Bolojan failed on July 14 during the joint session of the Parliament. The outcome was broadly expected, despite the Social Democrats’ vocal discontent with what they claim to be the prime minister’s authoritarian decision…

Two of Romania’s ruling coalition leaders have signaled that the country will eventually adopt a progressive taxation system, though both parties agree that the current economic and social conditions are not yet suitable for such a shift. The Liberal Party (PNL) and the reformist USR party have previously argued against progressive taxation. Deputy prime minister…

The Romanian Ministry of Finance raised RON 1.66 bln ( EUR 330 million) from the population in the July edition of its Fidelis government bond programme, maintaining the same level as the June issue and significantly exceeding the RON 1.18 billion subscribed in May. Despite the consistent demand, July’s subscription remained below the record set…