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Temperature Record Registered Overnight in Romania
A temperature record was registered overnight in Romania, the National Meteorological Administration reported on Thursday. In Siria, Arad County, the temperature reached 27C. An orange weather alert for extreme heat is in effect for Bucharest and...

Eurowind Energy invests €174.8 million in solar park in Romania
Eurowind Energy has announced the development of a new solar park in Visina, Dâmbovita County. With an installed capacity of 220 MW, the project will be the company’s largest in Romania and one of the largest nationwide. The total estimated...

ExclusiveGaza 'Freedom Flotilla' activist rallies support for one-state vision
In a sea of political grey suits, Rima Hassan, a 33-year old migration lawyer and firebrand member of the European Parliament, has come to embody France's pro-Palestinian movement. Establishment views on her rise have mostly been sharply critical....

OMV Petrom, NewMed Energy Hire Noble Drillship for Black Sea Ops
Jul 22, 2025 Globetrotter I drillship (Credit: Noble Corporation) OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy, the partners in Bulgaria's Han Asparuh block in the Black Sea, have hired Noble Corporation’s Globetrotter I ultra-deepwater drillship to drill two...

One year before deadline, Romania risks losing 27% of Resilience Facility funding
The European Commission imposed "firm and rigorous conditions" for the investments funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), and this resulted in an estimated risk of losing EUR 7.8 billion (27%) out of a total envelope of EUR...

Bears, in Romania coexistence becomes complicated
Romania, brown bear - © Ondrej Prosicky/Shutterstock In Romania, the national brown bear conservation plan, financed with EU funds, is proceeding amid delays, controversy and a contested census. Meanwhile, the European country with the largest...

Agra Insurance reports record level of claims notices in first half of 2025 amid extreme weather – EUR 20 mln in damage from hail, storms, and late spring frosts
Agra Asigurări, the national leader in agricultural insurance, announces record claims in the first 6 months of this year. As of June 20, 2025, more than 3,300 damage notices have been registered due to extreme weather events nationwide, marking...

EU Rule of Law Report: A welcome but insufficient response to deteriorating media freedom
Following the publication of the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law report, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) calls on the EU to act on the alarming findings to bolster its defence of media freedom and independent journalism across the...

Fire at the Romanian nuclear power plant in Cernavoda
0 A fire broke out in a technical room of the administrative building at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant in Romania, according to IPN citing Mediafax. The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations in Constanta announced that the fire alarm...

General principles for state reform and good governance, according to Romanian government's 2025-2028 Ruling Strategy
The new government's ruling program sets out a comprehensive and ambitious agenda to modernise Romania's public sector, enhance state efficiency, and ensure fiscal sustainability, all while promoting fairness and respect for citizens. The reform...

6th Edition of the “Romania Eficienta” Forum: Net-Zero and Beyond
The main theme of the 6th edition of the international conference “Romania Eficienta” Forum, an event organized by the Energy Policy Group (EPG) with the support of OMV Petrom, was “Boundaries and Opportunities for an Equitable Decarbonization of...

TCS opens new automotive hubs in Germany and Romania
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the launch of three new hubs in Europe to bolster its capabilities in the software-defined vehicles (SDV) space. The new automotive delivery centres in Munich and Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, along...

Al Dahra releases 2024 sustainability report, showing progress towards 2030 goals
Al Dahra has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing progress across environmental and social commitments while navigating increased weather volatility that impacted operations in several key markets. The report highlights significant...

Mixed reactions to ruling strategy published by Romania’s new government
The 2025-2028 Ruling Program published by the government of prime minister Ilie Bolojan is “the best in past 35 years [since the fall of communism]” and could avoid the need to hike the standard VAT rate from 19% currently, according to Eugen...

IAEA and Romania hosting nuclear emergency exercise
Tuesday, 24 June 2025 More than 75 countries and 10 international organisations are taking part in what the International Atomic Energy Agency says is the "world’s largest and most complex international nuclear emergency exercise, simulating a...

President Maia Sandu Congratulates Ilie Bolojan on His Appointment as Romania’s Prime Minister
President Maia Sandu congratulated Ilie Bolojan on his appointment as Prime Minister of Romania, reaffirming Moldova’s commitment to strong bilateral cooperation. “Moldova remains a reliable partner, and we are confident that we will continue our...

Low promotion rate at middle school exams. Mathematics and Romanian language problematic for non-native speakers
0 The pass rate for the national graduation exams from middle school dropped to 88.78% in 2025, compared to 94.9% in the previous year. Mathematics and Romanian language for non-native speakers are the most problematic subjects, with pass rates of...

Transylvania Florilegium botanical art album permanently displayed at Romanian Cultural Institute in London
The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) in London hosts a special event on June 24 to mark the permanent display of The Transylvania Florilegium, a two-volume botanical art album celebrating the unique flora of Transylvania. The books, donated by...

Artists reimagine Eforie Sud at Romanian Black Sea festival Eforie Colorat
The Romanian Black Sea town of Eforie Sud will host over 200 cultural events this summer as part of the fifth edition of Eforie Colorat, a contemporary arts festival aimed at reshaping the town’s identity through creativity. Taking place from July...
Commissioner Roswall's speech at a Meeting with representatives of Parliamentary Committees for environment, water and forests, and European affairs for Romania
European Commission Speech Bucharest, 24 Jun 2025 Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning! It is an honour and a privilege to be here with you today. As the European Commissioner for Environment,...