- 2d ago
Romania faces fuel supply strain as Kazakhstan halts CPC oil deliveries; interim PM says no shortages for two weeks
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan assured that Romania will not face fuel shortages in the next two weeks, despite Kazakhstan suspending oil deliveries through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium after drone attacks near Novorossiysk. Rompetrol is seeking alternative routes, but a 10-15% production cut at the Petromidia refinery looms for August if no solution is found.
- 3d ago
Romania's finance minister pledges immediate approval for 22 nurse posts at Marie Curie hospital, but only if separated from larger 7,800-position memo
Interim Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said he would approve a memorandum for 22 nursing posts at Bucharest's Marie Curie Children's Hospital within 24 hours, provided the Health Ministry separates it from a broader 7,800-position request that lacks budget cover.
- Jul 8
Nicușor Dan summons party leaders on 12 July to break political deadlock and save EU funds
Romanian president Nicușor Dan has summoned the leaders of PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR to Cotroceni Palace on Monday, 12 July, seeking a majority to form a new government and pass urgent EU-related reforms.
- Jun 15
Romania's tax authority uncovers 540 million lei in hidden wealth after checking 1,100 individuals
Romanian fiscal inspectors have identified 540.2 million lei in additional tax liabilities after scrutinising the finances of more than 1,100 individuals whose spending and assets could not be explained by their declared income.
- Jun 10
Tomac's cabinet faces near-certain rejection as President Nicușor Dan prepares backup plans for Romania's political crisis
Eugen Tomac's proposed government of specialists is heading for an almost certain defeat in Parliament next week, with PNL and USR refusing support and PSD planning to abstain. President Nicușor Dan is already preparing alternative scenarios to break the month-long political deadlock.
