Cluj-Napoca
city and seat of Cluj County in northwestern Romania
Photo: Alexmandru, Public domain (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Oct 6
Romania forecasts warm October with early highs of 28 degrees before weekend cooling
Romania's National Meteorological Administration expects above-average temperatures through early November 2026, led by an early October warm spell of up to 28 degrees Celsius across western regions before rain and cooling arrive on 9 October.
- Oct 3
Bucharest police investigate trap artist Ian after on-stage incident at Arenele Romane
Bucharest police opened an inquiry after Romanian trap musician Ian was filmed urinating on stage during a tour opening at Arenele Romane on 2 October 2026.
- Sep 30
Romanian carrier AnimaWings files for insolvency and grounds six aircraft
Romanian airline AnimaWings submitted a judicial reorganization request at the Bucharest Tribunal on 30 September 2026, halting operations for six Airbus A220-300 aircraft and relying on two remaining A320 planes.
- Sep 27
TAROM flight carrying 170 passengers makes emergency landing in Bucharest after bird strike
A TAROM Boeing 737-800NG flying from Cluj-Napoca to Antalya made an unscheduled landing at Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport at 15:05 on Saturday after striking birds during takeoff, with all 170 passengers landing safely.
- 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 20
Romania defeats world number 10 Ukraine in straight sets to reach EuroVolley 2026 quarter-finals
Romania defeated 10th-ranked Ukraine 3-0 in Sofia on Sunday to secure a quarter-final berth at the 2026 Men's European Volleyball Championship, setting up a clash with France or Portugal.
- Sep 8
Romania forecasts above-average warmth and periodic rain through early October
Romania's meteorological agency projects above-average temperatures nationwide through 5 October 2026, alongside an early heat surge up to 35 degrees Celsius in the west before mid-month cooling and rain.
- Aug 24
Hungarian air force Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok as pilot ejects safely
A Hungarian military pilot survived without injury after ejecting from a JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet that crashed on military grounds near Szolnok during a training flight.
- Aug 11
Romania opens first 2026 highway segment: 12.24 km on A3 Transilvania after years of delay
Romania will open its first new highway segment of 2026 on 11 August, a 12.24 km lot on the A3 Transilvania between Zimbor and Poarta Sălajului, years behind the original 2023 deadline.
- Aug 9
Ambulance crew attacked with axes and stones in Cluj after TikTok child-kidnapping rumor
An ambulance crew responding to a medical call in Recea Cristur, Cluj county, was attacked with axes, clubs, and stones by locals who believed a TikTok rumor about an ambulance kidnapping children. The driver suffered a corneal injury from shattered glass and underwent emergency surgery.
- Aug 7
CFR Cluj suffer worst European home defeat, crushed 0-5 by Tromsø IL in Conference League qualifier
CFR Cluj suffered the heaviest European home defeat in the club's history, losing 0-5 to Norwegian side Tromsø IL in the first leg of their Conference League third qualifying round tie on 6 August 2026 at Stadionul 'Dr. Constantin Rădulescu' in Cluj-Napoca.
- Aug 2
Romania issues red heat alert for three western counties as temperatures hit 40°C
Three counties in western Romania are under a red code warning for extreme heat on Sunday, with maximum temperatures forecast to reach 39–40°C and tropical nights offering little relief.
- Aug 1
One 9-year-old twin dead, two other children injured after grandmother crashes into bridge near Cluj-Napoca
A 56-year-old woman lost control of her car on the DN1 VOCNE bypass Friday afternoon, hitting a bridge abutment. Her 9-year-old granddaughter died at hospital; the girl's twin and a 6-year-old brother remain in serious condition.
- Jul 30
Romania's PSD accuses interim PM Bolojan of secret deals with nationalist AUR after he admits meeting its leader twice
Romania's ruling Social Democrats have accused interim prime minister Ilie Bolojan of striking secret deals with the nationalist AUR party after he confirmed two meetings with its leader George Simion in 2026.
- Jul 26
Lincoln City sign Romanian international Andrei Coubiș from U Cluj in club-record 3m-euro deal
The 22-year-old centre-back arrives from Universitatea Cluj on a five-year deal, subject to international clearance, after a rapid rise from AC Milan's academy to the Romania national team.
- Jul 23
Rogobete accuses Bolojan of blocking healthcare hiring and seeking 10% salary cut, submits amendment to exempt medical posts
Former Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete says interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan wants to cut medical salaries and block hiring in a system already short of 36,000 staff, while Bolojan denies the claim.
- Jul 15
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.
- Jun 28
Russia pulls gymnasts from Cluj World Cup after mayor Emil Boc bans flag and anthem, then warns of "consequences"
The mayor of Cluj-Napoca blocked Russian state symbols at the FIG World Challenge Cup, prompting Moscow to withdraw its team and threaten retaliation.
- Jun 27
Russia threatens to strip Romania of hosting rights after Cluj-Napoca mayor bans national symbols at rhythmic gymnastics World Cup
The Russian team withdrew from the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Cluj-Napoca after mayor Emil Boc forbade the display of the Russian flag and the playing of the Russian anthem, triggering Kremlin threats to push for Romania's exclusion from all international sports tournaments.
- Jun 13
Simona Halep officially retires from tennis at emotional gala in Cluj, surrounded by legends and her Grand Slam trophies
Former world number one Simona Halep played her final official farewell at a star-studded ceremony in Cluj-Napoca, drawing 10,000 fans and a host of Romanian and international sports icons.