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Romania’s star swimmer David Popovici arrived home on Sunday evening, August 3, to a hero’s welcome at Otopeni Airport after winning two gold medals at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The 20-year-old, who triumphed in both the 100m and 200m freestyle events, dismissed recent speculation about a possible retirement, saying he remains passionate about…

Romania will activate the European RESTORE mechanism for the first time to help rebuild areas hit by severe floods in Suceava and Neamț counties, minister of investments and European projects Dragoș Pîslaru announced. The mechanism, designed to provide rapid financial support in the aftermath of major natural disasters such as floods, fires, or storms, will…

More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in…

Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that…

The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition…

Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. “Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a…

Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest.  Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms “a huge step that transforms a bold idea into…

Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County…

Romania’s industrial and logistics real estate sector continued its growth trajectory in the first half of 2025, driven primarily by the rapid expansion of both traditional and online retail, according to Colliers’ latest market report.  The demand for modern warehouses, regional hubs, and efficient logistics infrastructure has seen a notable rise, fueled by the ongoing…

The three main suspects in the case of the theft of Romanian heritage objects from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands will remain in pre-trial detention for at least another 90 days, according to a ruling given on Wednesday, July 30.  The suspects were seen by the judge in the second preliminary hearing at the…