Designated Prime Minister Luca Niculescu promises that pensions will increase in 2027, but he says he cannot specify by how much for now. He talks about a „prudent indexation of…
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Rats caught on camera in central Bucharest. City Hall explains why it can’t get rid of them (Video)
Over 10 rats were filmed on a sidewalk in Sfânta Vineri Square, in the center of Bucharest. The images circulated on social networks, and the City Hall acknowledges that the…
How Romanian teachers’ salaries compare with the rest of Europe. Romania ranks near the bottom, but the picture changes when living costs are factored in
Teachers in Romania are among the lowest paid in Europe, with an average annual salary of 20,805 euros gross in primary education. The amount is over three times smaller than…
The risks of donating online: What to check before sending money
On social media, daily fundraising campaigns circulate, mobilizing people willing to help, sometimes with significant amounts. It could be about saving a sick child, recovering an injured athlete, or supporting…
How to prepare your home for the cold season: What to check before turning on the heating and how to cut energy use
We are already in October, but the temperatures are still mild enough to delay turning on the radiators. Not for long, though. In Bucharest, for example, Termoenergetica has already started…
Nicușor Dan on his years in France: “I felt like a foreigner.” Why he turned down French citizenship and his message to Romanians abroad
President Nicușor Dan says he refused French citizenship during his studies in France because he knew he wanted to return to Romania and considered it would not have been „honest”…
Section of A1 motorway closed for more than two months. Where will traffic be diverted? (Map)
Drivers traveling between Sibiu and Boița must prepare for over two months of restrictions. Traffic on the A1 highway will be closed starting Monday, October 5, between the road junctions…
Moldova begins the administrative-territorial reform: The 32 districts will be replaced by three large regions
The administrative reform in the Republic of Moldova involves replacing the current 32 districts with three regions: North, Center, and South. The reform aims to simplify the administrative organization, reduce…
Ciucu withdraws proposal to ban deliveries and courier services during Bucharest rush hours: “There may be consequences we didn’t anticipate”
The project that would have banned the circulation and parking of supply and courier vehicles in Bucharest during peak hours was removed from the agenda of the General Council at…
Prices set to rise again in October. Dairy and processed meats top the list. What about services and non-food products?
October comes with new price increases, and the first signals from the market target food. Producers have already begun to notify traders that they are raising prices for dairy and…
A tough winter ahead for Europe. Energy Commissioner warns prices will be “very high”
The European Union does not expect energy supply issues this winter, but Europeans could face „very high” prices for oil and gas, warns European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen. „There…
How to make friends as an adult - and make those friendships last. What researchers say
Making friends as an adult can seem harder than during school or college years. You no longer meet the same people daily, and new relationships need time to grow. However,…
Bloomberg: Blood donors lend billions of lei to Romanian state, drawn by higher interest rates
A Romanian who donates blood can obtain a higher interest rate by investing their savings in government bonds. The facility, introduced to encourage donation, has also become a source of…
Ten years after Brexit, the idea of rejoining the EU gains momentum. Tony Blair puts pressure on Prime Minister Burnham
A return to the European Union could become one of the major themes of the upcoming electoral campaign in the United Kingdom, after a YouGov poll suggests that the Labour…
European report: Domestic violence victims face bureaucratic hurdles when seeking shelter. Concerns also raised over child custody cases
Romania has made progress in combating violence against women, but the protection offered to victims remains insufficient in practice. Women seeking shelter may be asked for difficult-to-obtain documents in an…
Romanians could save for retirement under a US-style model. How would the new system work?
Romanians could have a new way to save for retirement through accounts where money can be invested in stocks, bonds, or investment funds. Contributions will be voluntary, and account holders…
Ambulance services in crisis: 17 counties lack funds for fuel, medicines and repairs
Ambulance services in 17 counties do not have enough money to cover expenses in September. Salaries are guaranteed, but there is a lack of funds for fuel, medication, medical supplies,…
Chaos over pension recalculation: Nearly 2.8 million beneficiaries potentially affected by incorrect payments
An audit by the Court of Accounts revealed serious issues in the activity of the National Public Pensions House (CNPP). The recalculation of pensions based on the new law was…
The Securitate by the numbers, revealed for the first time: How many people watched, listened to and intercepted Romanians’ mail
The Security had 14,629 employees in September 1988, just over a year before the collapse of the communist regime. Almost 6,000 worked in territorial structures, and hundreds of people were…
Helmets could become mandatory for all electric scooter riders. Government backs change in law
Everyone riding an electric scooter could be required to wear a protective helmet, regardless of age and the public road they are traveling on. The government supports the bill that…