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The Romanian Parliament rejected on Monday, December 15, a no-confidence motion against the government led by Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan, with the initiative falling well short of the votes required to bring down the cabinet. The motion received 139 votes in favor, far below the 232 needed for adoption, according to Biziday.ro.  Of…

Dragos Dobrescu, founder of Monolit and the visionary behind the Vitalitas senior care campus There are entrepreneurs who build businesses, and then there are entrepreneurs who build standards. Dragos Dobrescu, founder of Monolit and one of the discreet architects of Romania’s modern urban landscape, belongs firmly to the latter category. For more than three decades,…

“Garden of Memories,” a civic initiative meant to commemorate the 1989 Revolution that led to the fall of communism in Romania, is set to take place between December 19-20 around the Memorial of Rebirth, in Bucharest’s Revolution Square.  Organized by the Streets for People Association, together with the Bucharest City Hall and the Museum of…

Runware, a startup founded by two Romanian entrepreneurs, announced last week that it has secured a USD 50 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, one of the largest European investors in B2B software companies. The round also included Comcast Ventures, Speedinvest, Insight Partners, and a16z Speedrun. The company founded by Flaviu Rădulescu and…

The body of Romanian former justice minister Rodica Stănoiu was exhumed on Monday, December 15, after prosecutors opened an in rem case regarding her suspicious death, Digi24 reported. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the former minister may have been killed through negligence.  Rodica Stănoiu, former justice minister in the Adrian Năstase government, died on…

Authorities in Romania have begun imposing fines for owners of bicycles and electric scooters who do not take out mandatory motor third-party liability insurance (RCA). The new rules have been applicable since November 13, but the Romanian Parliament granted a 30-day grace period until the application of sanctions, according to Digi24. The new law regulating RCA…

Art Safari will relocate to Amzei Square in central Bucharest in 2026, where it will operate under a new format titled Art Safari New Museum, following more than a decade of pop-up exhibitions hosted in historic buildings across the capital. After 12 years, 17 editions, and more than 1 million visitors, the exhibition platform will…

In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It’s a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols…

President Nicușor Dan said the “rule of law is not negotiable” and stressed that serious problems affecting the justice system can be resolved, as public concern grows following allegations of corruption highlighted in a recent investigative documentary by Recorder titled “Captured Judiciary.” People have been protesting for several consecutive days following the media investigation, demanding…

Romanian authorities have reportedly confirmed an increase in “super flu” cases in December after the virus caused unprecedented problems in other European countries. In total, over 3,000 flu cases were reported in Romania in just the first week of December, double the number recorded in the previous week (1,504), Euronews Romania reported. The virus is…