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Romanian opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Ilie Bolojan’s government
The opposition filed a no-confidence motion on Friday, December 5, against prime minister Ilie Bolojan’s government, accusing it of failing to manage key sectors and calling for its immediate resignation, Agerpres reported. The motion, titled “Romania Is Not for Sale – No Progressives in Government,” was submitted to both chambers of Parliament by Senate quaestor…
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Romanian Parliament opens the way to granting non-EU citizens the right to drive
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies adopted an emergency ordinance on Wednesday, December 3, regulating the right to drive motor vehicles on public roads for persons who hold a driving license issued by a state that is not a member of the European Union. The normative act creates the legal premises for granting the right to drive…
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Colliers report: Romania exceeds 5 million sqm of modern retail space
Romania’s modern retail market has surpassed 5 million square metres of leasable space for the first time, following the delivery of roughly 190,000 sqm in 2025, according to new data released by Colliers. Despite the milestone, consultants noted that Romania still trails regional peers in retail space per capita, signalling strong potential for further development.…
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Romanian environment minister resists pressures to resign following Prahova water crisis
Environment minister Diana Buzoianu said during an interview on Thursday, December 4, that she will not resign following the interruption of the drinking water supply in several localities in Prahova and Dâmboviţa counties, which has been affecting over 100,000 people, as well as hospitals and schools. She argued that the ministry she heads bears no…
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Romanians expect higher Christmas spending this year, study shows
Romanians are preparing to spend more this Christmas compared with last year, according to a new Raiffeisen Bank study conducted in partnership with research platform Appinio. The survey showed that 65% of respondents expect higher holiday expenses in 2025, while 26% anticipate spending similar amounts to 2024. Half of those surveyed allocate between 25% and…
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Romania’s Electric Castle named “International Festival of the Year” at UK Festival Awards 2025
Romania’s Electric Castle was named ‘International Festival of the Year’ at the 20th edition of the UK Festival Awards. The Romanian event triumphed over major international contenders, including Afro Nation (Portugal), Beyond The Valley (Australia), Open’er Festival (Poland), Sziget Festival (Hungary), and Way Out West (Sweden), News.ro reported. Winners at the UK Festival Awards are…
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Romania’s Constanţa port enters Europe’s top 10 despite lower 2024 cargo volume
Romania’s Port of Constanţa rose to 10th place among European seaports by cargo volume in 2024, despite handling just over 50 million tonnes, a 14% decline from the 67 million tonnes processed in 2023, Ziarul Financiar reported, citing Eurostat data. Eurostat figures showed that Romania ranked 13th in 2023, with the latest shift driven by…
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How Christmas décor is reinventing itself in 2025: three interior design styles from Actuel, Auchan’s private-label range
In 2025, the seasonal home & deco category is shifting from “occasional ornament” to a carefully considered investment in home comfort. Consumers look not only for beautiful objects but for coherent design concepts that are versatile, easy to integrate into their homes and simple to mix from one year to the next. In this context,…
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Austria reaffirms support for Romania’s OECD bid as leaders talk economic, security challenges
Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan and Austrian chancellor Christian Stocker met in Vienna for talks focused on economic cooperation, regional security, and Romania’s path toward joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with Austria reaffirming its full support for the bid. In a joint press conference on Thursday, December 4, chancellor Stocker described…
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Romanian president returns amendments strengthening extremism law to Parliament
President Nicuşor Dan, on December 4, returned to Parliament amendments tightening Romania’s law against extremism, arguing that several provisions are vague and risk enabling abuses, according to a statement released by the Presidency. The Constitutional Court had previously upheld the amendments after the Presidency challenged them, prompting criticism from organisations within the Jewish community. By…