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Romanian president Nicușor Dan confirmed on August 20 that he is likely to pay an official visit to the United States early next year, provided preparations proceed as planned.  A few days ago, foreign minister Oana Țoiu said that president Dan is expected to visit the United States and meet with president Donald Trump in the…

European allies are pressing the United States to deploy F-35 fighter jets to Romania as part of future security guarantees for Ukraine, The Times reported, citing discussions among senior military officials. Romanian outlet Hotnews.ro also confirmed the scenario is under consideration. The move would place advanced US aircraft at NATO’s largest air base in Europe,…

The largest classical music event in the country begins in Bucharest, where a celebration of dance is also scheduled downtown. Meanwhile, indie spirit is in focus at a festival in the village of Hosman, and the Histories and Film Festival in Râșnov is wrapping up this weekend. In Bucharest: George Enescu International Festival August 24…

Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) has issued a warning about a new online scam that fraudulently uses the image of president Nicușor Dan in so-called “quick investment” schemes.  According to authorities, the fraudulent campaign relies on manipulated video materials, known as deepfakes, in which the president appears to promote a fake investment opportunity promising…

Romanian firefighters have been deployed to Spain to support efforts in combating the wave of wildfires sweeping through the region of Galicia. The mission comes in response to the numerous fires that have devastated parts of Spain, particularly near the province of Ourense. A team of 51 firefighters, part of a specialized module for extinguishing…

Romania offers one of the most balanced cost-to-income ratios in Europe, according to experts at Compare the Market AU, who have compiled the Affordability Index 2025. The index is a ranking of 44 countries that reveals the most and least affordable places to live, based on key work-life balance factors such as income and taxation,…

UniCredit Bank Romania became a participant in the Bucharest Stock Exchange’s trading system after the recently completed merger with Alpha Bank. The moment was marked with an event at the BVB headquarters held on Wednesday, August 20. Following the merger process between UniCredit Bank and Alpha Bank, completed on August 15, 2025, the former took…

How to Web Conference, the leading startup and technology event in Eastern Europe, will host multiple programs and formats for over 550 startups at its 2025 edition, taking place on October 1–2 in Bucharest. These programs are designed to support early-stage startups by offering valuable opportunities for growth, investor connections, and showcasing their innovations. “Our…

Romanian state-controlled nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (SNN) posted a higher-than-expected net profit in the first half of 2025, as stronger financial income offset a surge in windfall tax expenses, brokerage firm Swiss Capital said in a note published on Monday on BVB Research Hub. The company booked a net profit of RON 867 million (EUR…

Romania’s Energy Ministry unveiled the energy voucher platform on Wednesday, August 20. Citizens with low incomes who register on the platform will receive aid worth RON 50 (EUR 10) per month to pay for their electricity bills. Not everyone is eligible for the state aid. Only single persons with incomes below RON 1,900 (EUR 375)…