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Twenty-five griffon vultures have arrived in Romania and were placed in an acclimatization aviary near the commune of Rucăr in Argeș county, marking the start of a long-term effort to reintroduce the species in the Făgăraș Mountains. The project represents the first attempt to restore the species in Romania after more than 70 years of…

Romanian leader Nicușor Dan held a phone conversation with European Council president António Costa ahead of the European leaders’ meeting scheduled for March 19-20 in Brussels. The discussion focused on Romania’s priorities within the EU, including competitiveness, energy policy, and the future European budget. In a message posted on Facebook, Dan said the talks addressed…

The Bucharest Stock Exchange registered a new historic high in the number of investors, following a remarkable 2025 for the capital market, according to a press release. Official data showed that at the end of last year, the number of investors reached 285,582, up 26% compared to 2024. Forecasts indicate that in the first half…

Romanians marked International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, paying tribute to the essential roles that women play in society. However, official data shows that 66 femicides took place in Romania last year. At least another 69 women were close to being killed. In total, a man tried to kill or killed a woman every…

Far-right opposition party AUR (the Alliance for the Union of Romanians) remains the most supported party among Romanian voters in potential parliamentary elections, but its support has slightly declined, according to the latest INSCOP Research survey. The party would receive 38% of the vote if elections were held next Sunday. The figure places AUR in…

A sculpture by Romanian legendary artist Constantin Brâncuși, “Danaida,” has an estimated record sale price of USD 100 million at a May auction to be organized by Christie’s New York, according to artnet.com. The sculpture, a 1913 bronze head with brown patina and gold leaf, comes from the collection of former media tycoon Samuel Irving Newhouse,…

A 31-year-old Ukrainian citizen is under criminal investigation after he entered Romania on Sunday, March 8, with a small aircraft. The incident occurred in the locality of Frătăuții Vechi, Suceava County. Border police officers from the area went to the scene and discovered the aircraft. The man was taken to the headquarters of the Vicovu…

The Berlinale, aka the Berlin International Film Festival wrapped up two weeks ago and I’ve been meaning to write about it for days, but the traditional post-festival cold was the first reason for my delay, topped by a following massive one. In a disturbing turn of events (there is no milder word to use although…

The executive is currently attempting to keep fuel costs under RON 10 (EUR 2) per liter as the war in Iran continues. The conflict led to the largest weekly increase in oil prices since 1983, triggering panic in global financial markets.  During statements made on Sunday, March 8, Romanian energy minister Bogdan Ivan stated that…

Popeyes will open two new restaurants in Romania this month, marking the brand’s first location in Suceava and its second in Cluj-Napoca. The exact opening dates and locations for the new restaurants will be announced soon, the company said. The expansion follows the launch of Popeyes’ first restaurant in Cluj-Napoca in July last year and…