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Horia Colibășanu, one of Romania’s most famous high-altitude climbers, is set to embark on a new high-altitude expedition this summer, aiming to summit Nanga Parbat – one of the world’s most dangerous peaks. Standing at 8,126 meters, it is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth and the second-highest in Pakistan. The expedition marks a major milestone…

The ancient forests of Băiuț in northern Romania are poised to host Eastern Europe’s first certified forest therapy trail, a pioneering project blending science, health, and conservation, WWF Romania said. Announced during the “The Forest Heals” symposium on June 4, the initiative aims to transform the centuries-old woods of Strâmbu-Băiuț, part of Romania’s UNESCO Natural…

Romanian citizens can now access official information about the new electronic identity card (CEI) through a dedicated government website, launched on Wednesday, June 4. The platform provides detailed guidance on how to obtain the new card, explains its features and security elements, and outlines the differences between electronic and traditional identity cards. The site is…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan held his first press conference at the Cotroceni Palace on Wednesday, June 4, outlining key priorities for his mandate, including upcoming fiscal measures, government formation talks, and the foreign policy agenda for June.  He announced that the first draft of the future governing program is expected by Monday, June 9, with…

Former lead singer of the band Smokie, Chris Norman, will perform at Sala Palatului in Bucharest on October 8, according to his official tour website.  Accompanied by his band, Chris Norman will bring to the audience famous hits such as ‘Living Next Door to Alice’, ‘If You Think You Know How to Love Me’, and…

Beloved Greek artist Nikos Vertis is set to perform in Bucharest’s central Constitution Square for the first time in September 2025, during the Unforgettable Festival. Known for his unmistakable voice, Vertis will take the stage on Thursday, September 11, and share the stage with Romanian singer Andra in a premiere duet. “The collaboration between the…

Romania won one gold and two bronze medals at the 2025 International Informatics Olympiad in Teams (IIOT), held in Hungary between May 30 and June 3.  The gold medal was won by the team “NP solutions only” from Tudor Vianu National College of Computer Science in Bucharest, accompanied by teacher Elena Drăgan and coordinating teacher…

Romania has launched the second year of the International White Stork Census, with organizers calling on the public to help protect one of the country’s most iconic bird species. Running from June 10 to July 15, the census is part of a global effort led by NABU (BirdLife Germany) to accurately estimate the white stork…

The far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) holds a commanding lead in voting intentions for parliamentary elections, according to the latest Informat.ro – INSCOP Research barometer conducted between May 26 and 30. Meanwhile, the traditional parties are losing ground. The data, gathered through 1,150 CATI (computer-assisted telephone interview) responses from a representative sample…

The Romanian postal company Poşta Română will install terminals for funding cryptocurrency accounts in its post offices as part of a pilot project in partnership with BTR Exchange (Bitcoin Romania), the country’s leading crypto exchange platform.  The first terminal is already operational inside Post Office 1 in Tulcea, eastern Romania, and allows users to deposit…