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English 09-09-2026 15:20

Bucharest International Poetry Festival - 14-20 September; more than 50 events on programme

The 16th edition of the Bucharest International Poetry Festival (FIPB), a popular event bringing together poets and artists from around the world in an extensive programme dedicated to poetry, intercultural dialogue and the power of words, will take place in Bucharest from 14 to 20 September. According to a release sent to AGERPRES on Wednesday, the festival w

English 09-09-2026 15:09

Cosmina Pana wins two silver medals at World University Weightlifting Championship in Doha

Romanian weightlifter Cosmina Pana won two silver medals in the 53kg category, in the total and snatch events, at the World University Weightlifting Championship in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. According to the official Facebook page of the Romanian Weightlifting Federation, the athlete, who represents CSM Bacau, lifted 78kg in the snatch and 96kg in the clean and

English 09-09-2026 14:01

FEATURE/Salaj County: Bánffy Castle in Nusfalau restored after decades of deterioration

On the outskirts of Nusfalau village in Salaj County, the walls of Bánffy Castle still preserve the echoes of an era when noble residences in Transylvania were worlds in miniature. Built most probably in the second half of the 18th century on an older property belonging to the Bánffy family, the castle was for generations an almost self-contained

English 09-09-2026 12:40

#NadiaYear Reconfigured exhibition dedicated to Nadia Comaneci extended at museum in Oradea for three months

The documentary exhibition 'Nadia Comaneci - The Road to Perfection', created by the National Archives of Romania and, in the version presented in Oradea, built around the number 73, will be open to visitors from September 16 until December, 2026, at the Museum of the Cris Rivers (MTC). 'For the Oradea presentation, the exhibition project was recon

English 09-09-2026 12:30

AEI:Dacia not closing Mioveni plant, but Romania could gradually lose production volumes (analysis)

Dacia is not on the verge of closing its Mioveni plant, but Romania could gradually lose production volumes, versions of certain models and, most importantly, the allocation of the next-generation Duster, according to Dumitru Chisalita, president of the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI), in an analysis released on Wednesday. The AEI has analysed the possibi

English 09-09-2026 12:29

FBAR: More than 3.45 million tonnes of food thrown away in Romania every year

More than 3.45 million tonnes of food are thrown away every year, while more than 27% of Romania's population is at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to the Federation of Food Banks in Romania (FBAR) data published on Wednesday. 'September is recognised globally as a month dedicated to raising awareness of and combating food waste, but for

English 09-09-2026 10:40

Code Yellow heatwave warnings for counties in Crisana, Banat, Transylvania, Oltenia on Wednesday and Thursday

The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued new Code Yellow heatwave warnings, in force on Wednesday and Thursday in several areas of Crisana, Banat, Transylvania and Oltenia. According to meteorologists, the first Code Yellow warning will be in force on Wednesday, between 12:00 and 18:00, in Banat, Crisana, Maramures, western Transylvania and sout

English 09-09-2026 08:24

USR's Fritz: PSD has handed Romanian Television directly to extremists

President of the Save Romania Union (USR) Dominic Fritz accused the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of 'handing' the Romanian Television 'directly to extremists,' saying that this poses a danger for any democracy. His reaction came after the interim appointments of Sorina Matei and Razvan Dinca at the helm of the Romanian Television Society (SRTv

English 08-09-2026 21:05

Russian citizen who plotted acts of diversion and sabotage in Romania placed under pre-trial arrest

The Bucharest Court of Appeal ordered on Tuesday the 30-day pre-trial arrest of a Russian citizen accused of attempted acts of diversion, a form of hybrid sabotage targeting military objectives. The Russian national had been detained earlier in the day by the Directorate for Investigating Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) and brought before the court with

English 08-09-2026 21:01

Acting ForMin Oana Toiu to attend funeral of King Harald V of Norway

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, will participate on Wednesday, in Oslo, in the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, who died on August 28, at the age of 89. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The funeral of King Harald V of Norway will take place on Wednesday, at the Oslo Cathedral. The cer

English 08-09-2026 19:57

OPIA highlights Romania's strategic defence role at French-Romanian Security & Defence Business Forum

During the third edition of the French-Romanian Security & Defence Business Forum, the Romanian Defence Industry Employers' Organisation (OPIA) underscored the strategic importance of Romania's defence industry for strengthening security on the Eastern Flank and highlighted the need to develop Europe's industrial resilience. Held at the Dacia B

English 08-09-2026 19:47

Nicusor Dan: Public policies aimed at supporting students at educational risk are necessary

Public policies prioritizing the early identification and support of students at educational risk are necessary, Mayor Nicusor Dan stated on Tuesday following the release of the PISA test results. 'The results of the PISA 2025 study represent a major wake-up call that we cannot afford to ignore, regardless of the political or economic context. Romania'

English 08-09-2026 19:19

PNL accuses PSD of political deal with AUR over Romanian public broadcaster leadership

The National Liberal Party (PNL) on Tuesday accused the Social Democratic Party (PSD) of 'putting public television in the hands of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR)', following a decision by the joint Standing Bureaus of the Chamber of Deputies and Senate on the appointment of interim heads of Romanian Television and public radio, namely journalist Sorin

English 08-09-2026 18:31

Romanian president seeks Parliament's approval for military participation in multinational command supporting Ukraine

President Nicusor Dan has asked Parliament to approve the participation of up to 20 Romanian military personnel in the Operational Headquarters for the Multinational Force supporting Ukraine and its subordinate command-and-control structures. The joint Standing Bureaus of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate decided on Tuesday to refer the request to the def

English 08-09-2026 17:51

Flights at Iasi International Airport suspended after RO-ALERT incoming drone warning

Flights at Iasi International Airport were suspended on Tuesday after authorities issued a RO-ALERT warning about possible falling objects from the airspace, airport director Romeo Vatra told AGERPRES. 'There are no cancelled flights. For now all flights are suspended until the situation is clarified,' Vatra said. Iasi Prefect Constantin