RoboAS team of Andrei Saguna National College awarded at FIRST Tech Challenge Istanbul
The 12 members of the RoboAS robotics team from the Andrei Saguna Collegiate High School of Brasov has won the third place and the Design Award 2 at the international competition FIRST Tech Challenge Premier Event Istanbul 2026. After returning to the country, the young people were received at the Brasov City Hall by Mayor George Scripcaru and Deputy Mayor Dan
Romania's population expected to decrease to 15.633 million in 2080 (official projection)
Romania's population will shrink to 15.633 million in 2080, from 19.043 million on January 1, 2025, according to the latest projections made by the National Institute of Statistics (INS), published on Friday, ahead of the World Population Day, marked every year on July 11. The size of the resident population is expected to decrease by 3.410 million people
Romanian students win three gold and one silver medal at Central European Olympiad in Informatics
Romanian students won three gold medals and one silver medal at the 33rd Central European Olympiad in Informatics (CEOI) 2026, held in Ljubljana, July 5 to 10. The gold medals were awarded to Victor Ioan Dobra, an 11th-grade student at the 'Lucian Blaga' National College in Sebes; Rares-Andrei Neculau, a 12th-grade student at the 'Vasile Alecsandri
Newest corvette of Romanian Naval Forces to arrive in Constanta military port on Friday
The new corvette of the Romanian Naval Forces, 'Rear Admiral August Roman' - 261, will arrive on Friday in the military port of Constanta. ''A moment with a strong symbolic charge took place in the Black Sea, where the new corvette of the Romanian Naval Forces, 'Rear Admiral August Roman' - 261, on the deployment march to Constanta, met
Presidential Administration: President Dan gifted Gumusay revolver by Turkish counterpart; weapon to be kept by SPP
The Presidential Administration announced on Thursday that, at the NATO Summit in Ankara, President Nicusor Dan as well as the other participating leaders were each gifted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with a firearm and the corresponding ammunition. 'According to the export licence issued by the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of
Finance minister says Romania's access to U.S. investment, major projects, depends on remaining a serious partner
Romania needs American investment, major projects, smart financing and cooperation in sectors that matter for long-term security and development, but for these things to happen, it must remain a serious partner, acting Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said. Nazare met on Thursday with Allison Hooker, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, and wi
Exhibition 'Nadia Comaneci - The Road to Perfection' to open on July 16 at National Archives of Romania
The exhibition 'Nadia Comaneci - The Road to Perfection', marking 50 years since the legendary gymnast's historic first Olympic 10, opens on July 16 at the National Archives of Romania. According to the institution, the opening event is scheduled for 18:30 in the central hall. The public will be able to view photographs, documents and heritage obje
Tanczos Barna:We must find compromise that harmonizes EU-level rules with tradition of sheep farming
Romania must maintain its position as the European Union's largest exporter of sheep; authorities have taken measures to keep the epidemiological situation under control and are working on solutions to lift the export bans imposed by the European Commission, Interim Agriculture Minister Tanczos Barna announced on Thursday. He met with representatives of sh
#NadiaYear/Rising Stars international competition in Ploiesti brings together 53 gymnasts from five countries
The Rising Stars international women's artistic gymnastics competition opens on Friday in Ploiesti, with 53 gymnasts from five countries entered. 'Ploiesti will host the Rising Stars international competition, a landmark event for juniors and pre-juniors, held July 10 - 12 at the Olimpia Sports Hall. Beyond the performances of young athletes, the event
Trade between Romania and Syria has significant growth potential
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR) and representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic analyzed the relaunch of bilateral economic relations, the organization of a Romania-Syria business forum and the development of new logistics corridors between the two states, during a meeting held at the request of the Syrian side. According to a press rele
StateSec Busoi: Green Corridor project inclusion on PMI list, key for securing EU co-financing
Secretary of State with the Energy Ministry Cristian Busoi has signed a joint letter to EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen to prepare the application for including the Green Corridor project on the list of Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI). In a Facebook post, Busoi recalls that the project linking Azerbaijan and Georgia, crossing the Black Sea, then Romania
Prime Minister holds meeting with US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met on Thursday at Victoria Palace with Allison Hooker, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; the discussion focused on security developments in the region and the strategic cooperation between Romania and the United States. According to a government statement, the head of the executive highlighte
Rompetrol Rafinare CEO: 50 years on from first pillar poured, Petromidia runs integrated technological flow
Rompetrol Rafinare marks on Thursday the 50th anniversary of the first foundation pillar poured for the Petromidia refinery, a moment that launched the construction of Romania's largest refining complex and a long-term contributor to the country's energy stability. According to the company, on July 9, 1976 work began on a domestically unprecedented ind
Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority budgets 2026 gross profit at 40% of 2025 level (draft)
The Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority (AACR) has budgeted a gross profit of 8.881 million lei for 2026, equivalent to 40.26% of the 22.057 million lei recorded in 2025. 'Through the 2026 revenue and expenditure budget, as a financial management tool, the Authority aims to secure the financial resources needed to meet its obligations to third parties, b
Romanian Naval Forces take part in the 11th activation of Black Sea Mine Countermeasures TG
The minehunter M 271 'Captain Constantin Dumitrescu' departed on Thursday from Constanta Military Port to join the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group (MCM BLACK SEA), which will carry out its 11th activation from July 9 to 24. The Romanian Naval Forces (FNR) said that the naval group will also include, alongside the M 271 minehunter, the vessels