From November 1, the VAT for thermal energy supplied to the population decreases from 21% to 11%. The reduction means saving a few dozen lei for each MWh consumed, but…
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More than 155 km of continuous motorway to Târgu Mureș. When could the new A3 section open to traffic?
Drivers could travel, before Christmas, on more than 30 additional kilometers of the Transylvania Motorway. The Nădășelu–Zimbor section, one of the most anticipated on the A3, could be opened around…
New rules for electric scooters in Bucharest. Operator announces shutdown after seven years in business
Electric scooters for rent in Bucharest will generally only be available for use by individuals who are at least 18 years old. The General Council of the Capital approved a…
Two major Romanian business groups push back against mandatory lawyer proposal. Companies could face extra costs for every contract
Two major business environment organizations, the Concordia Employers’ Confederation and the National Confederation for Women’s Entrepreneurship (CONAF), criticize the legislative proposal that would require companies to use lawyers to draft…
Row erupts over delayed opening of 13-km stretch of Bucharest’s A0 motorway. Cosma accuses Grindeanu and Pistol of putting political egos first. CNAIR: “We don’t compromise on safety”
Traffic on the 13 kilometers of the A0 North Motorway, between Afumați, Pantelimon, and Cernica, was not opened on Monday, October 26, as announced by the former Secretary of State…
The CTO of Palantir claims that AI researchers have started smoking, convinced that artificial intelligence will find a cure for cancer
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Palantir, Shyam Sankar, claims that some researchers in the field of artificial intelligence have taken up smoking to show their colleagues how much they…
Pensions will rise in 2027, Luca Niculescu promises. Prime minister-designate calls for “cautious indexation”
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…
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…