- Sep 22
Romanian police execute 29 searches across 15 counties following Piața Victoriei protest violence
Bucharest police and prosecutors executed 29 search warrants and issued 30 summonses across 15 counties on 22 September 2026 following violent clashes at a farmers' demonstration one week earlier.
- Sep 19
Traian Băsescu and Kelemen Hunor exchange sharp attacks over UDMR role in government coalition talks
Former Romanian president Traian Băsescu and UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor traded personal attacks as negotiations continue in Bucharest to establish a new governing coalition.
- Aug 28
Romania passes closure law for 20.1 billion euro recovery plan as August deadline arrives
The Romanian Parliament adopted rules transferring unfinished PNRR projects to local budgets after 31 August, while municipalities face fund clawbacks if works remain incomplete by 31 December.
- Aug 28
Romania to open 47 kilometers of A7 motorway between Adjud and Bacău on 31 August
Traffic will open on 47.1 kilometers of the A7 Moldavia Motorway between Adjud and Bacău Sud on 31 August at 16:00, expanding continuous high-speed access from Bucharest to over 300 kilometers.
- Jul 12
A7 Moldova Motorway reaches over 95% completion on Adjud-Răcăciuni lot, 397 km continuous link targeted by end of 2026
The A7 Moldova Motorway in Romania is advancing rapidly with 1,900 workers and 400 machines active on the 47 km stretch between Adjud and Bacău. CNAIR director Cristian Pistol reports physical completion exceeding 95% on one lot, pushing toward a 397 km continuous route from Bucharest to Pașcani by the end of this year.
