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A powerful storm swept through Bucharest on Monday afternoon, June 9, prompting a large-scale emergency response as torrential rain overwhelmed the city’s infrastructure. Several streets and boulevards were flooded, with images shared on social media showing water entering buses and several cars left stranded in flooded roadways. The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued successive orange…

The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out…

Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research.  Romania’s previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after the elections, far-right former candidate and one-time front-runner George Simion…

CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. “Cuda…

The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which…

Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in…

A new section of the Via Transilvanica trail was officially inaugurated on Thursday, June 5, in Brașov county, connecting 18 localities over more than 170 kilometers from the village of Viscri to the heart of Brașov.  Named Terra Borza Teutonica, the newly added stretch highlights the natural beauty and rural heritage of the region and…

Romania’s residential property market is off to a slow start in 2025, with apartment transactions down nearly 9% in the first four months of the year compared to the same period in 2024, according to real estate consultancy Colliers. The capital saw an even sharper decline, with Bucharest recording a 12% drop in transactions, as…

Ten Romanian women have been selected to join the 2025 edition of the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) accelerator program, organized by Impact Hub Bucharest in partnership with EIT Food, the world’s largest food innovation community supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The program supports early-stage female-led businesses in the agrifood…