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Police probe 13-year-old's knife photo at Timișoara school, boy says it was a toy
Police in Timișoara opened an investigation after a photo of a 13-year-old holding a knife in a classroom was shared online. The boy told teachers and officers that the knife was a toy that belonged to the person who took the picture.
- Oct 15
Bucharest court rejects AnimaWings insolvency request, creditor claims set for 11 November
The Bucharest Tribunal rejected the airline's insolvency request on 14 October 2026, and the ruling can still be appealed. Creditor claims, including those of Banca Transilvania and ROMATSA, will be heard separately on 11 November.
- Oct 13
4,615 of 6,684 candidates pass Romania's school director competence test
The education ministry said 4,615 of 6,684 candidates passed the first competence test on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, a 69.05% pass rate before appeals. Two women heading Bucharest colleges were among those who failed and blamed the 60-minute limit.
- Oct 8
Romanian court upholds conflict-of-interest ruling against Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz
Romania's High Court of Cassation and Justice published its reasoning on Thursday for a June decision finding that Dominic Fritz knowingly signed a zoning plan approval linked to a campaign loan. The ruling ended his mayoralty of Timișoara and bars him from public office for three years.
- 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 5
Romanian police investigate brawl between parents at under-15 girls' handball match in Timișoara
Police in Timișoara have opened an inquiry after fathers traded punches in the stands during an under-15 girls' handball game, prompting the Romanian Handball Federation to convene an emergency board meeting.
- 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 20
Romanian Civic Groups Call Nationwide Rallies Against Extremism and Violence
Civic organizations in Romania will hold peaceful demonstrations across Bucharest, Iași, Oradea, and Timișoara on Sunday evening following violent clashes at a farmers protest earlier in the week.
- Sep 9
Romania issues Yellow Code heat warnings as western regions reach 35 degrees
Romania's weather service declared Yellow Code alerts for 9 and 10 September across western and southern counties, with afternoon temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius.
- 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 29
Romania faces weekend heatwave up to 36 degrees alongside severe storm alerts
The National Meteorological Administration issued a nationwide advisory for 29 to 30 August, forecasting temperatures up to 36 degrees Celsius alongside severe storms and wind warnings.
- Aug 28
Nicușor Dan Signs Romania's Integrity Law to Secure €770 Million in EU Funds
President Nicușor Dan signed the integrity reform law on Friday to safeguard €770 million in European recovery funding before an August 31 deadline, despite objections to a clause that removes Timișoara Mayor Dominic Fritz from office.
- Aug 24
Romanian police dismantle drug ring moving 1.7 tonnes of narcotics across Europe
DIICOT prosecutors executed 16 search warrants across Romania on Monday, dismantling a logistics network that transported 1.7 tonnes of cocaine, cannabis, and hashish from Spain for Albanian traffickers.
- Aug 24
Romania races August 31 deadline on wage reform to secure 770 million euros in EU funds
President Nicușor Dan will hold talks on August 25 with leaders from four parties to break an impasse on the unitary wage law, with failure risking 770 million euros in European Union recovery funding.
- Aug 22
Man dies attempting to rescue dog in Săcălaz social housing fire in Timiș County
A man died after re-entering a burning social housing complex in Săcălaz to rescue his dog, while another resident was hospitalized with burns.
- Aug 22
Romania sends 69 firefighters and Black Hawk helicopter to battle Serbian wildfires
Romania deployed 69 emergency personnel and a rescEU Black Hawk helicopter to Serbia on Saturday following an EU Civil Protection request to fight fires across more than 3,500 hectares in the Deliblato Sands reserve.
- Aug 21
Romania Constitutional Court publishes reasoning on integrity law affecting Timișoara mayor
Romania's Constitutional Court published its reasoning on Decision 883, validating rules that end elected officials' mandates within 30 days for past integrity violations despite a three-judge dissent.
- Aug 4
Romania’s Chamber adopts integrity law with amendments to oust Timișoara mayor and force president’s partner to declare assets
Two amendments adopted by the Chamber of Deputies on Monday evening rewrite Romania’s integrity law to force Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz from office and to compel the president’s partner to disclose her assets, drawing accusations of a PSD-AUR political trade and warnings that up to 800 million euros in EU recovery funds are now in jeopardy.
- 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.
- Jul 30
Romanian Senate votes down PNRR integrity bill after PSD pushes retroactive amendment against Dominic Fritz
The Senate, as decisional chamber, failed to pass the public integrity law on 30 July after the PSD inserted a retroactive clause that would have stripped Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz of his mandate and over 100 other officials of their posts. The bill is a PNRR milestone tied to 770 million euros.
