Romanian Dispatch

04/09/2026

Romania’s anti-organised crime agency, DIICOT, expands investigation into the controversial 'manosphere' influencers, bringing new human trafficking charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate.

Bucharest authorities expand investigation into the controversial 'manosphere' influencers, bringing new human trafficking charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate.

04/09/2026

Romanian fuel distribution company JT Grup Oil said on Thursday that it has completed the development of its oil products terminal in the port of Constanța.

Romanian fuel distribution company JT Grup Oil said on Thursday that it has completed the development of its oil products terminal in the Port of Constanta, following an investment of around 30 million euro ($34.8 million).

04/09/2026

Romanian petroleum logistics company Oil Terminal said its labour union has announced a general strike starting on September 17 for an unlimited period.

Romanian petroleum logistics company Oil Terminal said its labour union has announced a general strike starting on September 17 for an unlimited period.

04/09/2026

The government is moving to guarantee the full disbursement of €770 million attached to Milestone 431 of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, which requires updating the country’s public integrity legislation.

03/09/2026

PNL and USR deputies walked out of the plenary hall during the first session of the parliamentary term after losing one secretary post each in the Standing Bureau of the Chamber of Deputies.

USR and PNL announced that they are boycotting legislative sessions and protesting against a newly formed PSD-AUR-SOS alliance

03/09/2026

“Fjord”, the new film written and directed by Cristian Mungiu, will be Romania’s submission for the 2027 Oscar Awards in the “Best International Feature Film” category, the National Film Center (CNC) announced.

03/09/2026

Romania’s industrial producer price inflation eased to 8.8% year on year and 0.7% month on month in July, from double-digit rates in May and June, according to INS data. https://www.intellinews.com/romania-s-factory-gate-inflation-eases-to-8-8-y-y-in-july-465391

03/09/2026

Interim prime minister Ilie Bolojan said Romania has managed to absorb over 90% of the grant component of its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and over 95% of the loan component.

Romanian interim prime minister Ilie Bolojan said Romania has managed to absorb over 90% of the grant component of its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) and over 95% of the loan component.

02/09/2026

Romania’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 51.1 in August, driven by stronger output and new orders.

Romania’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI, chart), compiled by BCR, rose to 51.1 in August from 50.1 in July, remaining in ...

02/09/2026

President Nicușor Dan presented on Tuesday the main directions of Romania’s foreign policy for the upcoming period.

Nicușor Dan outlines Romania’s priorities: Ties with the US, peace in Ukraine and pressure on Russia. What he says about the next government (Video)