- 5d ago
Yellow code warnings for torrential rain, hail and gales issued for much of Romania through Friday evening
The National Meteorological Administration has activated two yellow code warnings for July 23 and 24, covering western, central and southern regions including Bucharest, with rainfall up to 50 litres per square metre and wind gusts of 70 km/h.
- 6d ago
Romania's ANM issues four-week forecast: cool, wet start gives way to August heatwave in west and northwest
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) updated its four-week outlook on 21 July, projecting below-normal temperatures and heavy rain in the southeast this week before a sharp warm-up in August, especially for western and northwestern regions.
- Jul 20
Romanian healthcare workers stage warning strike, threaten full walkout from 28 July over pay law
Employees in over 480 hospitals stopped work for two hours on Monday to protest the government's new public-sector pay bill, which unions say will cut incomes and cap bonuses for most staff.
- Jul 20
Romanian students win one gold, five silver, and three bronze medals at the 2026 International Math and Chemistry Olympiads
Romanian students secured one gold, five silver, and three bronze medals across the International Mathematical Olympiad in Shanghai and the International Chemistry Olympiad in Tashkent, the Ministry of Education announced on 19–20 July.
- Jun 30
Romania under red heatwave alert as temperatures hit 41°C and severe storms approach
Nearly all of Romania is under a red heat alert on 30 June, with temperatures reaching 41°C in some areas. The national weather service also warns of violent storms with hail and gales from the afternoon.
- Jun 18
Romania’s high court confirms conflict-of-interest ruling against USR leader Dominic Fritz, bans him from office until 2030
The Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice definitively ruled that USR president and Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz violated conflict-of-interest rules, triggering a ban on holding elected office through 2030. Fritz immediately announced an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
- Jun 14
Nicușor Dan names liberal Adrian Veștea as Romania's new prime minister-designate after Tomac resigns
President Nicușor Dan has designated PNL first vice-president Adrian Veștea to form a new government, hours after MEP Eugen Tomac stepped down as prime minister-designate. Veștea, a veteran liberal with 30 years in the party, says he wants a political government that assumes real reforms.
- Jun 12
Timiș prefect Cornelia Micicoi resigns after European prosecutors search her home in EU funds fraud probe
The prefect of Timiș county stepped down on Friday, hours after EPPO investigators searched her home, former firm and cars in a probe into suspected fraud involving EU-subsidised training courses for disadvantaged people.
