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Romania is negotiating with US pharmaceutical group Pfizer to convert a EUR 600 million payment obligation stemming from a COVID-19 vaccine contract into supplies of innovative medicines, particularly for oncology and rare disease patients. Health minister Alexandru Rogobete and finance minister Alexandru Nazare held an initial round of talks in Washington, describing the discussions as…

The German Transylvania Business Club (DWS) has called on Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr to maintain the Sibiu–Munich air connection, warning of significant economic consequences if the route is discontinued. In a letter cited by Turnul Sfatului, the association – representing more than 100 companies with German capital – stressed the strategic importance of the…

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) is to decide on Monday, April 20, whether to withdraw political support for Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan, who leads the executive with the political support of the PSD, PNL, USR, and UDMR. In the most likely case that this decision is made, the most widely circulated scenario is…

Romania’s GDP per capita is expected to increase by 16.1% in real terms over the next five years, reaching 81.1% of the EU average by 2030, up from 74.6% in 2025, according to the IMF’s April 2026 World Economic Outlook. The indicator, measured at purchasing power parity (PPP), is projected to further climb to 83.1%…

Romania’s first tram-train system is set to be developed in Oradea, allowing vehicles to run both on tram tracks and railway lines as part of a major metropolitan transport project. The initiative aims to improve connectivity between the city and surrounding areas, including the airport, resorts, and industrial zones. The project is led by Bihor…

The Banat region in Romania has been recommended for the title of European Region of Gastronomy 2028 following an evaluation by an international jury coordinated by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT). The recommendation comes after a multi-day visit and assessment of the region’s application and readiness. The jury reviewed Banat’s…

Non-profit Dăruiește Viață marked two years since the moment when the hospital built exclusively from donations and sponsorships was put into use by the Marie S. Curie Hospital in Bucharest. Thousands of patients were treated at the new location during this time. The building hosts the oncology, neurosurgery, and surgery departments, along with the ICU…

The Railway Reform Authority, or ARF, announced on Thursday, April 17, that it is looking for a new source of financing for the 12 hydrogen trains that are to be delivered to Romania by the German manufacturer Siemens.  Romania lost the initial funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) for the purchase after…

Bucharest is about to welcome an evening shaped by refinement, authenticity, and the unmistakable spirit of Southern Italy. On May 7, starting at 7 PM, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel invites guests to Cucina – The Italian Kitchen for A Culinary Encounter with Michelin-starred Chef Michele De Blasio — a one-night-only experience created for those…

Police officers in Timiș County, western Romania, have opened an investigation after a man wrote on social media that he is raising funds for the assassination of president Nicușor Dan. According to paginadetimis.ro, the man claimed he is collecting funds for the assassination of president Nicușor Dan, stating that “every leu counts.” Several people asked…