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Russian government authorises Defence Ministry to terminate 1990s-era agreements with Germany, Poland, Norway and Romani...
20/12/2025

Russian government authorises Defence Ministry to terminate 1990s-era agreements with Germany, Poland, Norway and Romania as Moscow severs Cold War-era military cooperation with NATO states.

The Russian government has authorised the Ministry of Defence to terminate international agreements concluded in the 1990s with several European ...

The UDMR leader criticised the PSD’s decision to vote for the simple motion against USR’s Environment Minister Diana Buz...
17/12/2025

The UDMR leader criticised the PSD’s decision to vote for the simple motion against USR’s Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu, calling the decision “a mistake.”

The UDMR leader criticized the PSD's decision to vote for the simple motion against USR's Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu

Romania’s industrial production increased by 0.3% y/y in October, maintaining positive momentum despite a contraction in...
17/12/2025

Romania’s industrial production increased by 0.3% y/y in October, maintaining positive momentum despite a contraction in the core manufacturing segment.

Romania’s industrial production (chart) increased by 0.3% y/y in October, maintaining positive momentum despite a contraction in the core ...

Launched in November 2023, Romania's Deposit-Return Systems (DRS) already delivers measurable economic, social and envir...
17/12/2025

Launched in November 2023, Romania's Deposit-Return Systems (DRS) already delivers measurable economic, social and environmental results starting with 2024.

While Deposit-Return Systems (DRS) is recognised as a highly effective tool, many nations face challenges with coordination, infrastructure and par...

Romania's gross foreign debt increased to 225.588 billion euro at the end of October from 203.51 billion euro at the end...
16/12/2025

Romania's gross foreign debt increased to 225.588 billion euro at the end of October from 203.51 billion euro at the end of 2024, the central bank said on Monday.

Romania's gross foreign debt increased to 225.588 billion euro ($264.895 billion) at the end of October from 203.51 billion euro at the end of 2024, the central bank said on Monday.

Authorities pledge to check claims made in a TV documentary, alleging corruption and undue influence in the justice syst...
13/12/2025

Authorities pledge to check claims made in a TV documentary, alleging corruption and undue influence in the justice system.

Authorities pledge to check claims made in a TV documentary, alleging corruption and undue influence in the justice system.

Protesters demand resignations of High Court and National Anticorruption Directorate heads after judge confirms allegati...
12/12/2025

Protesters demand resignations of High Court and National Anticorruption Directorate heads after judge confirms allegations of systematic interference in high-profile corruption cases.

More than 170 magistrates in Romania have joined an action group accusing the country’s judicial system of being “captured”, following public ...

President Nicușor Dan invites all magistrates to write to him directly about the problems they are facing, but he tells ...
11/12/2025

President Nicușor Dan invites all magistrates to write to him directly about the problems they are facing, but he tells them that there needs to be a commitment within the profession as well.

President Nicusor Dan invites all magistrates to write to him directly about the problems they are facing, but he tells them that there needs to be a commitment within the profession as well.The head of state stated on Facebook on Wednesday that he h...

After more than three hours of heated discussions, the nine judges of the CCR postponed until December 28, a decision on...
11/12/2025

After more than three hours of heated discussions, the nine judges of the CCR postponed until December 28, a decision on the Bologna Government law that would increase the retirement age of magistrates and reduce their pensions.

CCR postponed until December 28, a decision on the law that would increase the retirement age of magistrates and reduce their pensions.

In a move that underscores its growing ambition within the European Union, Romania has formally submitted its candidacy ...
10/12/2025

In a move that underscores its growing ambition within the European Union, Romania has formally submitted its candidacy to host the headquarters of the future European Union Customs Authority (EUCA).

In a move that underscores its growing ambition within the European Union, Romania has formally ...

Recorder aired an investigation on Tuesday about the state of justice, statutes of limitations, but also the effects of ...
10/12/2025

Recorder aired an investigation on Tuesday about the state of justice, statutes of limitations, but also the effects of the centralisation of power at the level of “some magistrates who cohabit with politicians.”

Recorder's two-hour documentary argues that “major corruption cases are systematically buried by magistrates politically linked

President Nicușor Dan stated on Tuesday, in a press conference held in Paris, that Romania is prepared to respond firmly...
10/12/2025

President Nicușor Dan stated on Tuesday, in a press conference held in Paris, that Romania is prepared to respond firmly in case new drones violate the country’s airspace, in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Romania Prepared to Shoot Down Drones: Nicușor Dan Says “If They Come, We’ll Take Them Out”

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