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Over half of Romanians want all political parties replaced with new ones, survey finds
Just over half of Romanians (50.9%) would be willing to give their vote to a newly founded party in the upcoming elections, according to the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer, 3rd edition, conducted between September 1 and 9. The ratio rose from under 30% ten years ago, in 2015. At the same time, 55% of…
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Romania’s Defence Council summoned this week to address Russian drones threat
President Nicușor Dan has convened a meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) for Thursday, September 25, to address the response to the intrusion of foreign drones in the national airspace, namely the objectives needing protection and the chain of command for shooting down such targets, according to a Presidency’s press release. Romania…
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Romanian organic agri inputs supplier Norofert reports robust profits for H1
Norofert (BVB: NRF), a producer of organic inputs and supplier of biotechnology for agriculture, recorded a turnover of RON 19 million in the first half of 2025, a slight decrease compared to last year. However, its profit rose by 68% y/y to RON 3.2 million (EUR 0.6 million). The company improved its profitability after three difficult…
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Romanian Siegfried Mureșan on Politico’s list of 17 lawmakers to watch in EU Parliament
Romanian member of the European Parliament Siegfried Mureșan has been named among 17 lawmakers expected to shape the EU’s political agenda in the coming years, according to a new list published by Politico.eu and quoted by Digi24. Mureșan, a member of the European People’s Party (EPP), was highlighted in the category of “dynamic duos” alongside…
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Romanian Supreme Court upholds six-year sentence for Russia-directed Colombian saboteur
Murillo Diosa Luis Alfonso, a Colombian man who intended to blow up strategic targets in Romania, was definitively sentenced on Monday, September 22, by the High Court of Cassation and Justice to six years in prison for attempted acts of sabotage. The Supreme Court dismissed the Colombian’s appeal, upholding the sentence handed down in June…
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Avangarde Group aiming to take over troubled Romanian developer Nordis
Romanian real estate developer Nordis, which was embroiled in a national scandal at the beginning of the year for allegedly defrauding clients of EUR 200 million through a pyramid scheme, announced on Monday, September 22, that a new strategic investor is looking to take over its business. The investor, the Avangarde Group, is also active…
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Threats sent to educational, medical units in Romania
Authorities carried out checks in several schools and hospitals in Bucharest and other cities in the country after threatening emails were received at official addresses, reportedly from abroad. Dozens of emails containing messages like “I will enter the school with two Beretta pistols,” or “I will cause a real massacre” were sent to schools and…
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Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude makes visual arts debut with video installation in Paris
Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude, one of Europe’s most acclaimed contemporary directors, has made his debut in the visual arts with the video installation Sleep #2, now on display at The Film Gallery in Paris. The show, running from September 22 to October 4, is supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) through its Cantemir Program,…
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Romania elected to IAEA Board of Governors for first time since 2010
Romania has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a two-year mandate covering 2025–2027, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced. This marks the country’s return to the 35-member body for the first time since 2010. The vote took place on Friday, September 19, the closing day…
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Dacia launches new Duster Cargo version
Romanian car brand Dacia has launched a new utility version of its well-known Duster car, the Cargo. The new car is intended exclusively for the United Kingdom. Dacia routinely launches utility versions of its cars, and a Pick-Up version was announced last week for the Duster as well. Like the Pick-Up, the Cargo is also…