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Romania’s Fiscal Council warns PNRR implementation is main risk for 2026 budget

The absorption of EUR 6.5 billion in grants (more than 1.5% of GDP) disbursed under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and the completion of the corresponding investment projects under the national PNRR plan will have a material impact on Romania’s budget execution in 2026 and 2027, the Fiscal Council warned in its opinion on the government’s draft budget revision.

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PPC blue, OSCAR Downstream plan 30 EV charging points on Romania’s A7 motorway

The Milcovul service areas will include high-power infrastructure for cars, trucks, and coaches traveling between Buzău and Focșani.

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Christina Verchere’s term as OMV Petrom CEO to end next year

Verchere was appointed CEO of OMV Petrom in May 2018, when she took over the role from Mariana Gheorghe.

09:512 Nov

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German shock absorber producer Stabilus invests EUR 2.5 mln in its Romanian plant

Gas shock absorber manufacturer Stabilus Romania, a subsidiary of the German Stabilus group, is preparing a new investment at its factory in Sânpetru, Brașov County.

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Ukraine’s Metinvest closes down Romanian pipemaker one year after takeover

Romanian pipemaker Metinvest Tubular Iași, formerly ArcelorMittal Tubular Products, is closing down operations, according to media reports.

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Romania’s troubled steel mill Liberty Galați defers disconnection from power grid

Liberty Galați, which is undergoing preventive restructuring proceedings while seeking an investor, avoided an imminent electricity supply cut on October 31 by securing a short-term arrangement with supplier Electrica Furnizare.

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Romania’s public debt cost as per Fidelis issues stays steady but high in November

The yields offered by Romania’s Treasury on government bonds sold to households under the Fidelis programme in November will remain at October’s levels, following an increase after a steady decline since April.

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Giorgio de Chirico exhibition to open in Romania’s Timișoara

The exhibition will bring to Romania, for the first time, a selection of works by one of Italy’s most important 20th-century artists.

09:322 Nov

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Romanian minister defers talks on public sector pay law until 2027

Talks on a new pay law for the public sector, a missed RRF milestone and a project that has been delayed for years, will resume in 2027, Romanian labour minister Florin Manole announced.

09:232 Nov

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State-owned RomaniaFilm enters bankruptcy after eight years of insolvency

The cinema operator returned to a small profit in 2025, but its business never recovered to the level recorded before insolvency proceedings began.

09:002 Nov

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Romania’s mountain road Transalpina closes between Rânca and Obârșia Lotrului

The mountain section is off-limits to all vehicles due to adverse weather, with no further road inspections planned after the closure.

15:3530 Oct

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Protest march in Bucharest calls on Parliament to legalize civil partnerships

The march is backed by the Civil Partnership NOW movement, founded by the MozaiQ Association together with activist Aluziva.

15:2530 Oct

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Bucharest to host Rugby Europe Championship finals in March 2027

Eight teams will participate in the 2027 edition of the event.

14:4030 Oct

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Romania’s oldest person turns 111, becomes world’s second-oldest war veteran

He experienced the hardships of World War II, fought on the Eastern Front, and was wounded.

14:3130 Oct

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Romania condemns Russia's attacks on Black Sea commercial vessels before OSCE

The attacks have resulted in casualties and impacted the safety and freedom of navigation in the Black Sea.

13:0030 Oct

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Romania seeks European support for Cernavodă nuclear plant refurbishment

Unit 1 was commissioned in 1996 and is currently shut down due to the low levels of the Danube River.

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Discover CTP's network of industrial parks: immediately available spaces in 15 cities across Romania, starting from 1,000 sqm

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PPC blue, OSCAR Downstream plan 30 EV charging points on Romania’s A7 motorway

The Milcovul service areas will include high-power infrastructure for cars, trucks, and coaches traveling between Buzău and Focșani.

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Christina Verchere’s term as OMV Petrom CEO to end next year

Verchere was appointed CEO of OMV Petrom in May 2018, when she took over the role from Mariana Gheorghe.

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German shock absorber producer Stabilus invests EUR 2.5 mln in its Romanian plant

Gas shock absorber manufacturer Stabilus Romania, a subsidiary of the German Stabilus group, is preparing a new investment at its factory in Sânpetru, Brașov County.

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Giorgio de Chirico exhibition to open in Romania’s Timișoara

The exhibition will bring to Romania, for the first time, a selection of works by one of Italy’s most important 20th-century artists.

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State-owned RomaniaFilm enters bankruptcy after eight years of insolvency

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Romania’s mountain road Transalpina closes between Rânca and Obârșia Lotrului

The mountain section is off-limits to all vehicles due to adverse weather, with no further road inspections planned after the closure.

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Romania’s Harghita County included in world’s top 100 sustainable tourism stories

The recognition is part of an international initiative showcasing the world’s best practices in sustainable tourism.

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Romania’s famous mountain road Transfăgărășan closes amid snow and fog

The authorities will decide whether to reopen the mountain route or keep it closed for winter depending on weather and safety conditions.

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