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Romania and 11 other countries in Central and South-Eastern Europe are expected to sign a joint declaration with the United States on strengthening the security of natural gas supply and ensuring affordable prices in the region.  The declaration is seen as a first step in facilitating US exports of liquefied natural gas in Eastern Europe,…

InnovX and Rubik Hub have been included in FT’s 2026 ranking of Europe’s leading start-up hubs.  Bucharest-born InnovX ranks at number 34, while accelerator Rubik Hub is listed at number 55. The ranking, put together with the data and research company Statista and Sifted, the FT-backed media start-up that covers European tech, highlights “the top…

This year’s edition of SoNoRo Conac, an event that spotlights heritage buildings across the country through chamber music concerts, begins this week with performances in Ploiești and Sinaia. The concert in Ploiești will take place on February 25 at the Ion Ionescu-Quintus County Art Museum, a historical monument that was originally the private residence of…

The first hackathon in Romania to be held at an operational airport will take place at Oradea International Airport on March 6-8. The event, entitled “Hacktech: Airport Chapter”, is organized by Make IT in Oradea in strategic partnership with the Oradea Students’ Union (USO) and the Transilvania IT Cluster. The competition aims to transform the…

The Transylvanian breed cat, the first of Romanian origin recognized internationally, was presented at the WCF WorldShow in Timișoara, which took place on February 21-22.  The event brought to the forefront dozens of cats from breeds such as British Longhair, Maine Coon, Bengal, and Savannah. The Transylvanian breed, however, was the highlight of the show,…

High schoolers from Gheorghe Șincai National College in Cluj-Napoca and Mircea cel Bătrân National College in Constanța won first and second place at the first Romanian edition of the international Cambridge Union Schools debating tournament, held on February 21–22. The two winning teams bested over 90 students from 30 other high schools across Romania and…

President Nicușor Dan and prime minister Ilie Bolojan reaffirmed Romania’s support for Ukraine through public messages on Tuesday, February 24. The statements were released four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion, marking a somber anniversary for Europe. In a post on Facebook alongside a photo with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Nicușor Dan described the…

The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant (MNȚR) in Bucharest will host its annual Mǎrțișor Fair from February 25 to March 1, celebrating one of Romania’s most enduring spring traditions. The event brings together artisans, designers, and young creators who reinterpret the red-and-white symbol of renewal in both traditional and contemporary forms. As in previous…

Romanian carmaker Dacia announced the launch of Duster Spirit of Sand, a limited edition inspired by the performances achieved in off-road competitions. The edition “dedicated to roads that are not on the map” is intended exclusively for the Romanian market and is available in a limited run of 500 units. To highlight its off-road character,…

All major education unions in Romania, representing both pre-university and university staff, will protest on Wednesday, February 25, in front of the Cotroceni Palace, seat of the Presidency, union leaders announced. Romania has no minister of education since last December; prime minister Ilie Bolojan serves as acting minister. Marius Nistor, president of the “Spiru Haret” Trade…