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Romania’s energy regulator is preparing new rules to filter out speculative investors and unblock delayed renewable energy projects, as authorities step up efforts to accelerate grid connections and restore credibility in the sector, the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) said. ANRE announced it will publish for public consultation a draft regulation introducing mandatory financial guarantees…

Ten of the most powerful business organizations in Romania are calling for the continuation of state sector reforms, on which strategic objectives for Romania’s economic prosperity depend, Cursdeguvernare.ro reported. “These reforms are not optional,” the business community’s message warned, adding that they represent determining criteria in strategic country projects. The message came as president Nicusor…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan condemned political violence and expressed solidarity with the United States following the security incident in Washington, DC, where gunfire was reported during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He said the swift response by law enforcement “reflects the strength of American institutions.” In a message posted on X, Dan said Romania “stands…

The habits that make one a better professional and a leader, complex choices, and other leadership lessons were among the subjects addressed at the recent edition of the event Inspiring Women in Business, organized by La French Tech Bucharest. Embracing one’s true self, even when this means having a bad year, was the theme highlighted…

Romanian foreign minister Oana Ţoiu and the United States ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, co-chaired the Board of Directors of the Fulbright Commission on Thursday, April 23, to advance education. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting marked a new chapter in the bilateral relationship, with investment in students, researchers, and professionals as…

The NATO international cyber defense exercise Locked Shields took place at the Central Library of the University Politehnica of Bucharest, between April 13 and 24. The event is organized annually by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, and saw teams defend against thousands of simulated cyberattacks. The scenarios developed by the Centre simulated…

A Eurostat study released on Thursday, April 23, revealed that 40% of EU citizens do not have basic digital skills, with Romania ranking last.  Among EU countries, the share of people with basic or above-basic digital skills in 2025 was highest in the Netherlands (84%), Ireland (83%), Denmark, and Finland (both 81%). At the opposite…

Romania’s top swimmer, David Popovici, won the gold medal in the 200 m freestyle event at the National Championship for seniors, youth, and juniors on Thursday, April 23. Popovici, 21, who also won gold in the 50 m freestyle a day earlier, finished the 200 m race with a time of 1:45.89. Eric Ștefan Andrieș…

Romanian Police is set to hand over Alexandru Bălan, a former high-ranking officer of the Intelligence and Security Service of the Republic of Moldova investigated for attempted treason to Moldovan authorities, on Friday, April 24.  Bălan will be handed over to the authorities of the Republic of Moldova at the Albița Border Crossing Point, following…

Romania’s highway network expanded by 131 kilometers in 2025, according to new data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The total public road network reached 87,220 km by the end of the year. Of the total road network, 20.8% (18,193 km) were national roads, 40.3% (35,131 km) were county roads, and 38.9% (33,896…