George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra concert marks Romania Day at Osaka World Expo

The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra will deliver on June 26 a concert marking Romania Day at the Osaka World Expo. Additionally, the Bucharest-based orchestra will present a series of other concerts and recitals, both within the Romanian Pavilion and …

Western Romania: 2,000-year-old Sarmatian necropolis discovered in Timișoara

A Sarmatian necropolis nearly 2,000 years old was discovered after archaeological excavations were carried out at the Mehala II site in the municipality of Timișoara, in western Romania. Researchers discovered 15 inhumation graves, most arranged in …

Mountain biking trails on Romania’s Postăvarul Massif open ahead of time

The mountain biking trails on the Postăvarul Massif, in central Romania, will open earlier than initially estimated. First visitors can already use the trails this weekend. The opening comes after several weeks of intense work to remove dozens of fallen …

Romania’s construction output down 0.5% y/y in April after buoyant Q1

The construction works volume in Romania decreased by 0.5% y/y in gross terms and by 2.8% in workday and seasonal adjusted terms in April, after it boasted a robust 10.6% y/y advance in Q1 (largely on low base effects), according to data published …

Romania’s Timișoara announces plans for two new bridges over Bega River

The mayor of Timișoara, Dominic Fritz, announced on Friday, June 20, that two new bridges over the Bega River will be built in the city. The bridges will be financed with EU-backed funds worth over RON 130 million. The bridges in question are the Solventul …

Possible bronze-age sword found in eastern Romania during house search

A sword that may date back to the Bronze Age, roughly 3,500 years ago, was found following searches carried out in a case of aggravated theft, in the commune of Corbasca, Bacău County. The searches targeted the home of a 61-year-old man suspected of …

Romania's TAROM sells fuel company, wet-leases A320

TAROM (RO, Bucharest Henri Coanda) has sold its 50% stake in Romanian Fuelling Services S.R.L to Air bp. The sale was conducted in line with TAROM's restructuring strategy that stipulates divestment from the carrier's non-core businesses. The …

Urgent: Ilie Bolojan appointed PM in Romania

Romania Fails to Present Fiscal Package to EU Amid Political Deadlock

Romanian President Nicusor Dan. Photo: EPA-EFE/DUMITRU DORU. Less than a month into his term, President Nicusor Dan is facing his first major test after Romania failed to submit a credible fiscal package to the European Commission on Friday, sparking …

Two Films, One Vision: Igor Cobileanski Plays With Romania’s Genre Limits at Transilvania Fest With ‘Comatogen,’ ‘The ...

This year’s Romanian Days selection at the Transilvania Film Festival sees national filmmakers split largely into two thematic categories: piercing documentaries looking at the Romania of today and films grappling with the country of yesteryear. Igor …