World Obesity Day/Study: 27.5% overweight prevalence among 7-year-old children and 32% in 8-year-olds
The prevalence in Romania of overweight, including obesity, among seven-year-old children is 27.5%, while among eight-year-olds it is 32%, according to a study conducted by the National Public Health Institute (INSP). With the support of the county public health directorates, in partnership with the county school inspectorates, the National Public Health Insti
Governing coalition meets for new round of negotiations on 2026 draft budget
The governing coalition met on Wednesday for a new round of talks on completing the draft State Budget. On Monday, in the first meeting of the week, the governing coalition decided that Wednesday would host the full budget closing session to complete all chapters and adopt the version agreed by the coalition. On Tuesday, the Social Democratic Pa
Foreign Minister Toiu: Romania supports the Iranian people's right to freedom, calls for de-escalation
Romania supports the Iranian people's right to freedom and advocates de-escalation of tensions in the region, in coordination with its European partners, including Poland, Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said during a visit to Poland. She underscored that the European Union remains a political project for peace, and that the transatlantic partnership with the United
29 flights cancelled on Wednesday amid Middle East developments
A total of 29 flights to or from Egypt, Israel, Dubai, Qatar, Lebanon and Cyprus were cancelled on Wednesday as a result of the developments in the Middle East, according to the Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB). The cancellations concern 14 departures and 15 arrivals operated by airlines Anima Wings, El Al-Israel Airlines, Fly One Romania, Flydubai,
Romania showcases Via Transilvanica and Banat gastronomy at ITB Berlin
Romania is being promoted between March 3 - 5 at the world's largest tourism trade fair - Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin, with this year's participation aimed at strengthening Romania's presence on the German market, the Ministry of Economy, Digital Transformation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism announced. Romania's stand, organ
European Investment Bank to advise Romania on bolstering water infrastructure
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Romanian Investment and Development Bank on plans to bolster water infrastructure across country under an advisory accord signed in Luxemburg, according to a press statement released by EIB on Tuesday. Under a new advisory services agreement, the EIB will provide advisory support and capacity building to the Roman
Middle East Crisis/ Ambassador Mihalache: No reason for Cyprus's population to be a target of attacks
There is no reason for Cyprus's population to become a target of attacks amid the Middle East conflict, Romania's ambassador to Nicosia, Dan Mihalache, said on Tuesday. 'There is a lot of tension and debate these days regarding the war and Cyprus. I urge everyone to remain calm. There are no reasons for fear, nor any indication that the civilian po
Romanian Ana Barbosu crowned 2025 European Female Gymnast of the Year
Ana Barbosu, one of Romania's leading artistic gymnasts, has been voted Europe's Best Female Gymnast of 2025 in the annual poll conducted by European Gymnastics, the continent's governing body. Barbosu topped the women's category with 29,694 votes (64%), followed by Ukrainian Taisiia Onofriichuk (rhythmic gymnastics) - 11,559 votes (25%), Spain
New U.S. Ambassador Nirenberg: Together, the U.S. and Romania will continue advancing security
Together, the United States and Romania will continue advancing security, expanding economic and energy cooperation, and promoting the freedom and prosperity that define our partnership, the new U.S. ambassador in Bucharest Darryl Nirenberg said on Tuesday, as he received his credentials during a ceremony at Cotroceni Palace. According to a statement from the
Middle East Crisis/ Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Over 3,000 Romanians request repatriation assistance
More than 3,000 Romanian citizens currently in Gulf countries have formally requested assistance for repatriation, Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Andrei Tarnea said on Tuesday. He mentioned that two Tarom charter flights landed in Bucharest on Tuesday morning, bringing 307 Romanian citizens who had left Israel and later reached Egypt. They were groups o
New U.S. Ambassador to Romania Nirenberg presents his letters of credence
The new Ambassador of the United States of America to Bucharest, Darryl Nirenberg, on Tuesday presented his letters of credence to President Nicusor Dan, during a ceremony held at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace. Following the official ceremony, the Ambassador, accompanied by his wife and officials from the U.S. diplomatic mission in Bucharest, held talks wi
Two active alerts regarding Romania posted on CoE's Safety of Journalists Platform
Two alerts regarding Romania have been issued this year on Safety of Journalists Platform ,the Council of Europe (CoE) platform promoting the protection of journalism and the safety of journalists, which on Tuesday released its annual Europe press freedom report. The two active alerts were filed on February 18, 2026: one signals a smear campaign, death threats
Actor Toby Sebastian returning to Comic Con Romania in April
Actor Toby Sebastian, known to audiences especially for his role as Trystane Martell in the series Game of Thrones, is returning to Comic Con Romania, which will take place between 24 and 26 April at Romexpo. Toby Sebastian will be present in Bucharest in a dual capacity, as special guest and as moderator of the panels, the organisers informed AGERPRES in a pr
EconMin Darau: I believe that human capital should be a priority in Romania
Human capital should be a priority in Romania because we have enormous potential and highly skilled specialists, however, if we add together the figures for school dropout and functional illiteracy, we are probably losing nearly half of this capital, Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Irineu Darau said on Tuesday. 'I believe
FinMin Nazare: Economic growth can no longer be bought with deficit, it must be earned through productivity
Our growth model has relied for too long on consumption fuelled by ever-increasing external fiscal deficits, eroding the economic fundamentals, and what Romania is experiencing today is not a crisis, but the anticipated consequence of a deliberate paradigm shift, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said on Tuesday. 'In the past two decades, Romania has achie