'The World of the Dacian Fortresses: People, Heroes and Gods' exhibtion to open at Sutu Palace
The thematic exhibition 'The World of the Dacian Fortresses: People, Heroes and Gods' will open on 20 May at the Sutu Palace. 'From 20 May, we invite you to the thematic exhibition ‘The World of the Dacian Fortresses: People, Heroes and Gods,' an opportunity to discover the fascinating world of the Dacians and their fortifications, viewed
Romania records tourist arrivals down 3.7% and overnight stays down 3% in February
Arrivals and overnight stays in the establishments of tourists' reception with functions of tourists' accommodation, including apartments and rooms for rent decreased by 3.7% and by 3%, respectively, in February 2026 compared to the same month last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday. The arriva
Exhibition dedicated to young artists, organised in partnership with Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation
The Buzau County Museum, in partnership with the Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation, is organizing the opening of the exhibition called 'The aspiration to fly' ('Nazuinta de zbor'), dedicated to young artists of the 2026 generation, an event which coincides with the 130th anniversary of the inauguration of the former 'I. C. Bratianu' hospital build
FEATURE/ Inter-institutional training on the Danube part of Sea Shield exercise
The Sfantu Gheorghe branch of the Danube on Thursday hosted an inter-institutional training exercise that dealt with the management of a refugee crisis in the Danube Delta area and prisoners of war, an event that was part of a wider Sea Shield exercise. The military exercise designed to secure the interoperability of the entities participating in a multination
Heineken invests EUR 12 million into low-carbon production at Craiova and Ungheni facilities
Heineken Romania has completed a major investment of approximately 12 million euros in modern technologies at its breweries in Craiova and Ungheni (Mures County), accelerating the transition toward low-carbon production and optimized energy consumption, the company announced on Thursday. According to the release, the initiative aims to reduce energy use and in
Romania to start vaccine negotiation with Pfizer as ill-considered decisions backfire
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Thursday that Romania will contact Pfizer, with which he will start a negotiation, considering that some 'thoughtless decisions turn against them in a longer or shorter time'. 'Unfortunately, we received the news of the sentence in the first instance, unfortunately enforceable by the Belgian Court, under whi
Ancient gold artifacts stolen in Drents Museum heist handed over to Romania
The Cotofenesti golden helmet and two of the three Dacian gold bracelets stolen last year from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands and subsequently recovered have been returned to Romania, the Dutch Prosecution Service announced on Thursday in a press release published on its website. Stan Rares-Petru and Daniela Buruiana, representatives of the Romanian Pros
Culture Minister Demeter hails Cotofenesti helmet recovery: It's a victory, it's what I hoped for
Culture Minister Demeter Andras expressed satisfaction at the recovery of the iconic Geto-Dacian Cotofenesti golden helmet and two gold bracelets, stressing that the amount to be returned to the Dutch side will be determined only after the restoration of the artifacts is completed. 'It's a victory, it's a joy. It's what I hoped for. From the fi
ForMin Toiu: Golden helmet of Cotofenesti, Dacian bracelets return home
The head of Romanian diplomacy, Oana Toiu, on Thursday discussed with her Dutch counterpart Tom Berendsen the recovery of the golden helmet of Cotofenesti and Dacian bracelets. 'The golden helmet of Cotofenesti and the Dacian bracelets, treasures of Romania's heritage, 2,500 years old, are returning home. I spoke to Tom Berendsen, the foreign minister
SoNoRo founder Razvan Popovici: 20 years of Interferente scholarships 'a great joy'
SoNoRo Interferente (Interferences), the scholarship programme of the SoNoRo Festival, marks 20 years of existence, during which organisers have awarded more than 600 scholarships and contributed to the emergence of new generations of musicians. 'Twenty years of SoNoRo Interferente scholarships are, of course, a great joy. At the beginning, we started with
Labour Minister Manole: Government adopts solidarity package, over 2.8 million pensioners to receive payments
Labour Minister Florin Manole said on Thursday that the government has adopted the so-called 'solidarity package', under which more than 2.8 million pensioners will receive financial support in 2026, in two instalments, in May and December. 'Today, in the government meeting, we adopted an emergency ordinance - the so-called solidarity package - a p
BNR governor Mugur Isarescu: BNR-ASE partnership delivering visible results after nearly five years
The partnership between the National Bank of Romania (BNR) and the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) has delivered visible results, central bank governor Mugur Isarescu said on Thursday, noting that achievements so far are shaping the framework for launching new initiatives aimed at increasing both the attractiveness of the field and the theoretical and practica
MNAR's Erwin Kessler: Cotofenesti helmet has been found; good piece of news for all of us
Director of the National Museum of Art of Romania (MNAR) Erwin Kessler confirmed on Thursday that the Cotofenesti helmet, stolen last year from the Drents Museum in Assen, was recovered. 'The Poiana Cotofenesti helmet has been found. This is a good piece of news for all of us because, as others have said, it represents a point of our modernity, as archaeol
BNR's Isarescu says escalation of Middle East tensions already affects energy markets
The escalation of tensions in the Middle East has already produced visible effects on energy markets and continues to amplify volatility in international financial markets, while external developments overlap with Romania's already known domestic economic vulnerabilities, such as persistent twin deficits, Governor of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) Mugur Isarescu said
Buzau PSD mayor: Bad outcome awaits Social Democratic Party if it follows Sorin Grindeanu's line
Buzau mayor Constantin Toma said many Social Democrats support Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan staying in office, warning the party risks 'a bad outcome' if it follows leader Sorin Grindeanu's line, while also referring to the case involving ARR head Cristian Anton. Constantin Toma made the remarks after Sorin Grindeanu referred to him as 'our Bolo