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Romanian president Nicușor Dan has welcomed the announced agreement between the United States and Iran to establish a ceasefire. In a post on X, he expressed gratitude to Pakistan and other regional mediators for their work and said Romania was in contact with its partners and ready to support ongoing efforts. “Weeks of conflict have…

The ninth edition of Hoinar Festival will bring to the forefront the theme of courage, explored as “a daily choice to remain unbroken in the face of life’s challenges,” the organizers said. This year’s edition, Hoinar.Unbroken, brings together classical music, theatre, literature, and sociological research in what is meant to be “a vibrant and contemporary…

Bittnet Group (BVB: BNET), a major technology group in Romania and the first group of IT companies listed on the main market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced that it is targeting the launch of a new bond issue and a large-scale buyback program. The company recently organized its Investor Day 2026, where Bittnet representatives…

Liberal deputy Raluca Turcan stated on Wednesday, April 8, that the bill allowing parents and guardians of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or Down syndrome to benefit from free psychological counseling has been adopted. The bill received a favorable opinion from the Ministry of Health and was voted almost unanimously in the Chamber of…

The Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism has launched a concept competition to turn the streets Edgar Quinet and Biserica Enei in central Bucharest into pedestrian areas. The Bucharest City Hall will award RON 2,500 (approximately EUR 500) to the first five students proposing the best solutions, the institution announced. The two streets, in…

The need for diesel is putting the greatest pressure on the Romanian and European fuel market, according to energy minister Bogdan Ivan. The accelerated increase in oil and fuel prices is driven by the imbalance between supply and demand, as states have increased their reserves, while production is affected by the conflict in Iran. The…

Northern Bucharest is entering a new phase of transformation that will redefine not only mobility, but also the logic of real estate investment. The infrastructure project promoted by the National Road Investment Company, which will connect the A0 Ring Motorway to the future Terminal 2 of Henri Coandă International Airport, marks the beginning of a…

Romania’s Defense Ministry announced that new Russian attacks took place in Ukraine on Wednesday, April 8, and that 17 aerial targets were tracked close to the border. While the Russian drones did not enter Romanian airspace, an alert was instituted in the northern area of Tulcea County, and two military fighter aircraft were scrambled. “In…

Tributes for Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu, who died on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, following heart issues, have come in from major international publications, figures in sports, the clubs he coached, and many others.  Lucescu was the third-most decorated coach in football history, with 35 trophies, behind Alex Ferguson (49) and Pep Guardiola (40).…

Emanuel Pârvu is among the eight directors selected to present their projects at this year’s Investors Circle, the Marché du Film’s initiative connecting private investors with film projects, held during the 79th Festival de Cannes. The 2026 lineup “reflects the breadth of contemporary international cinema, bringing together distinctive directorial voices from a wide range of…