In all Ukrainian regions under Russian occupation, Moscow faces the impossibility of ensuring one of the most basic needs for the population it claims to have „liberated” – drinking water.…
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Smoking is prohibited in bus stations and parks in Cluj-Napoca. Fines of up to 100 euros
Starting Wednesday, August 13, 2025, residents of Cluj who smoke in public transport stations, parks, or municipal sports facilities risk fines ranging from 100 to 500 lei (100 euros). The…
The Mountain Rescue Services are operating at only 18% capacity: a major risk for mountain safety
Mountain Rescue Romania warns: despite sustained efforts at the county and national level, mountain rescue structures operate at an operational coverage level of only 17.85%. Although they manage to respond…
Romania will have eight new hospitals through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. Constanța and Târgu Mureș are on the list
The Minister of European Funds, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that Romania will have eight newly built hospitals by August 2026 through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Initially, only five…
Girl subjected to a sinister exorcism ritual by her own mother
A shocking video, in which a teenage girl is subjected to an exorcism ritual, has triggered an investigation in Sibiu County, Romania. The recording, posted on TikTok, shows a girl…
2 out of 3 Romanians believe that Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader
66.2% of Romanians consider Nicolae Ceaușescu to have been a good leader for Romania, according to a survey conducted by INSCOP Research in partnership with the Institute for the Investigation…
Over 3 million Romanians live in other EU countries. 1 in 6 lives outside the country
Romania is the European Union country with the highest number of citizens living in other countries within the community block. Approximately 3.1 million Romanians currently reside in other EU states,…
Package 2 and 3 of fiscal measures: No deputy mayors in small localities, fewer employees, and a tax for polluting cars
Deputy Prime Minister Tanczos Barna presented on Tuesday evening a series of measures included in packages 2 and 3 of the fiscal reform prepared by the Government. These measures aim…
Trump gains trust among Romanians, Macron and Maia Sandu lose ground. Putin reenters the game - INSCOP poll
Donald Trump is the second most trusted international leader for Romanians, after King Charles, according to an INSCOP survey. In contrast, Emmanuel Macron and Maia Sandu are losing ground, while…
2,300 people have died due to last week's heatwave in Europe
Approximately 2,300 people died from heat-related causes in 12 European cities during the heatwave that ended last week, according to a study. The analysis focused on the 10 days ending…
Supplements only for those who deliver. The Minister of Development wants progress reports every 3 months
The Romanian Development Minister, Cseke Attila, proposes a quarterly evaluation report, based on which European funding supplements should be granted. Currently, these supplements range from 5 to 50%, but typically…
How Covid-19 has changed the development of children worldwide: They are more fragile and communicate less easily
In Rebekah Underwood’s preschool class in Santa Monica, California, children born around 2020 seem different. They are between 5 and 6 years old, but hesitate to jump on both feet…
Borders are not closing! The Ministry of Internal Affairs denies false information being distributed online
The Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) has reported a new attempt of manipulation and misinformation appearing on social media platforms, targeting the alleged closure of national border crossing points.…
Emergency aid for Salina Praid: 300 million lei and guaranteed salaries until 2026 (Video)
The government approved on Monday, in an extraordinary session, an emergency financial package worth 300 million lei (60 million euros) to support Salrom and the companies affected by the floods…
Romania has almost 800 km of highways and express roads under construction, a first for this country
Minister of Transport, Sorin Grindeanu, stated on Thursday that Romania is undergoing a period of major investments in road infrastructure, with approximately 800 kilometers of highways and express roads under…
A city in Europe asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from the streets
When tourists say they would like to take a piece of their favorite place home with them, sometimes they mean it literally. The picturesque Belgian city of Bruges has made…
Map of LGBT Europe: Romania ranks at the bottom
A new ranking shows the progress of European countries regarding LGBT rights. Romania is at the bottom of the ranking. Malta, Belgium, Iceland, Denmark, and Spain are the top five…
A lawyer offers to represent Romanians deceived by Simion with houses priced at 35,000 euros for free
A lawyer from Cluj announces the organization of collective lawsuits against George Simion, the AUR candidate in the presidential elections. It concerns the controversial promise regarding the delivery of housing…
The city where you pay a dog tax. Even if you don't have a pet
Residents of the town of Salcea, in Suceava County (Romania), will pay a dog tax, and the payment obligation falls on everyone, including those who do not own pets. The…
Paris has voted: 500 streets become pedestrian zones. 10,000 parking spaces eliminated
Parisians have voted in favor of creating a car-free zone over a vast area in the French capital.A clear majority of those who voted in Sunday’s referendum supported the plan,…