- 2d ago
Romania's acting PM warns 4.5 billion euros in EU funds at stake as PSD blocks PNRR reforms
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan published a detailed Facebook rebuttal on 15 July 2026 after Social Democratic leader Sorin Grindeanu questioned the existence of pending PNRR bills in parliament, listing six projects under debate and warning that over 4.5 billion euros in non-reimbursable EU money are at risk.
- 2d ago
AUR's number two publicly breaks with George Simion over PSD deal and demands Romania holds early elections
A public rift inside Romania's AUR party burst open on 14 July as its Senate leader, Petrișor Peiu, rejected leader George Simion's bid to trade support for the PSD for the Senate presidency, demanding early elections instead.
- 3d ago
Over 9,600 Romanian teachers to sit definitive exam on 14 July, results expected on 21 July
The written test for Romania's national teacher certification exam (definitivat) will take place on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, across 42 centres nationwide. More than 9,600 candidates who met the methodological conditions are expected to participate.
- 4d ago
EU and UK sanction Russian FSB cyber unit for sabotage across Europe; Poland power grid targeted, Romania affected
The EU and UK on July 13 sanctioned individuals and entities linked to Russia’s FSB Center 16, which controls the Turla hacking group, after cyber attacks that targeted Poland’s power grid, French government systems and other European states including Romania. NATO warned of a response, and Germany summoned Moscow’s ambassador.
- 4d ago
Romanian court lifts all restrictions on Viorel Pașca and family in Bihor illegal nursing homes case
The Bucharest Court of Appeal revoked judicial control measures for all six defendants on 13 July, rejecting the prosecution's appeal for preventive detention in the case involving over 3,300 vulnerable people housed without a licence.
- 4d ago
Romania's interim transport minister summons CFR chief after 86% of surveyed passengers say they would not recommend their train journey
Interim Transport Minister Radu Miruță called the director of CFR Călători to a Monday morning meeting after a new online complaint form drew 1,091 responses in its first week, with 65% citing broken air conditioning and 29% flagging dirty toilets and carriages.
- 4d ago
Bacalaureat 2026 pass rate climbs to 76.9% after appeals as 70 students score perfect 10s
Final results of the 2026 Bacalaureat exam, published 12 July, show a national pass rate of 76.9% after over 55,000 appeals lifted the rate from 74.8%. A total of 97,020 candidates passed, including 70 with the maximum average 10.
- 5d ago
Romania wins two gold medals at 2026 International Physics Olympiad amid disputed silver count
Romanian students earned two gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad in Bucaramanga, Colombia, though silver medal counts vary from two to three across different reports. The event ran July 4-12 with 381 competitors from 90 countries.
- 5d ago
PNL vice-chair warns president Nicușor Dan against PSD rescue ahead of Monday consultations: “You are in grave error”
Alexandru Muraru, vice-president of the National Liberal Party, delivered a sharp public message on 11 July 2026 to President Nicușor Dan, two days before scheduled consultations on forming a new government.
- 5d ago
Romanian Lottery's Summer Special Draws feature 7.59 million euro Loto 6/49 jackpot
Loteria Română holds its seasonal Summer Special Draws on Sunday with supplementary prize funds added to Loto 6/49, Joker, and Loto 5/40. The Loto 6/49 category I carryover has reached 39.74 million lei ahead of the 18:35 draw.
- 5d ago
Romania braces for thunderstorms: yellow code warning for 26 counties and Bucharest
Heavy rain, hail and wind gusts up to 70 km/h are forecast for 26 counties and the capital from noon on 12 July, with isolated downpours exceeding 40 litres per square metre.
- 5d ago
Oana Gheorghiu says President Nicușor Dan 'made a mistake' nominating Adrian Veștea as premier without PNL consultation
Romania's interim deputy prime minister Oana Gheorghiu described President Nicușor Dan's nomination of Adrian Veștea for prime minister as an error driven by internal party information, speaking on Digi24's 'În fața ta' on 11 July 2026.
- 6d ago
Four climbers fall 10 metres in Bușteni after safety rope snaps, rescue under way
Mountain rescuers and two SMURD helicopters are responding to the accident on Valea Albișoarei, where four climbers fell approximately 10 metres after their safety rope broke on Saturday, 11 July 2026. All victims are conscious.
- 6d ago
PNL to hold new congress in August-September after Bucharest Tribunal suspends June decisions
The National Liberal Party (PNL) will convene a fresh congress in August or September after a Bucharest court provisionally suspended the statute changes and leadership election approved at the party's 21 June congress.
- Jul 9
PNL rejects PSD accusations over vote against extending Romania's recovery plan deadline
Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) has dismissed accusations from the Social Democrats (PSD) that its MEPs voted against extending the deadline for the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, calling the claims manipulation and stressing that an extension is not possible under current EU rules.
- Jul 9
Romanian poll puts far-right AUR at 36.4%, PNL surges to second place as crisis reshapes electorate
A July 2026 opinion poll shows the opposition AUR party at 36.4%, with the National Liberal Party (PNL) rising sharply to 22.4% as two months of political turmoil mobilise voters and redraw party support.
- Jul 8
EU refers Romania to court over systemic pharmacy payment delays
The European Commission has referred Romania to the Court of Justice of the EU, alleging that the national health insurer consistently failed to pay pharmacies within the 60-day legal deadline. CNAS says its payments are now current and the case reflects a historical situation.
- 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.
- Jul 8
Romania's Nicușor Dan pushes NATO for Black Sea defences and joins new defence bank at Ankara summit
President Nicușor Dan of Romania used the second day of the NATO summit in Ankara to call for stronger air and maritime defence on the eastern flank, while Romania became a founding member of a new alliance defence bank.
- Jul 7
OLAF breaks up network that smuggled 200,000 counterfeit condoms into Europe
The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) announced the dismantling of an international network that distributed over 200,000 counterfeit condoms across Europe, falsely declared as toys to evade customs controls.
