Romania takes part in 22nd edition of Thessaloniki International Book Fair
Romania is present between 7 and 10 May at the 22nd edition of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, one of the most important publishing events in South East Europe. The participation aims to promote contemporary Romanian literature, strengthen Romanian-Greek cultural dialogue and develop publishing relations between the two cultural spaces, according to a Ministry of C
FEATURE STORY/Bears' Cave - tourist attraction on Bistrita River Gorges with impressive entrance portal
Of the dozens of caves found in Buila-Vanturarita National Park, the smallest national park in Romania, Pestera Ursilor (Bears' Cave) is regarded as one of the most beautiful and accessible, yet little explored, which is why the park administrators plan to revitalise the area this summer and promote it more effectively. Bears' Cave is located on one of
Tourist arrivals in Romania down 6.3%, overnight stays down 8.6% in March
The arrivals and overnight stays in the establishments of tourists' reception with functions of tourists' accommodation, including apartments and rooms for rent, decreased by 6.3%, respectively by 8.6% in March 2026 compared with the same moth of last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Friday. In March 2026,
On Entrepreneurs' Day, IMM Romania calls for separating European funding from political conditionalities
IMM Romania is requesting the introduction of a 'Safe Harbor' protection clause, which would guarantee the separation of European funding intended for the private sector from political conditionalities, so that the beneficiaries who meet their technical objectives receive settlements on time and are not exposed to the risk of lack of liquidity. In a po
ForMin Toiu meets with Chairman of NATO Military Committee
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, had a meeting on Thursday with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is visiting Bucharest, on which occasion they discussed the security of the Eastern Flank and the Black Sea region, air defense and the way in which NATO responds to drone incidents in the airspace of allied states, including
FITS 2026: 'Faust' and five other shows sell out on first day of ticket sales
The production 'Faust', directed by Silviu Purcarete, remains one of the most sought-after events at the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS), with organizers announcing on Thursday that the show is already sold out just hours after tickets for this year's edition went on sale. According to FITS organizers, tickets have also sold out for
Romanian Elizabeta Samara elected to ITTF Athletes' Commission
Romanian player Elizabeta Samara has been elected to the Athletes' Commission of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), which on Thursday announced on its website the results of the electoral phase held on May 4. Samara received the highest number of votes, 278, tied with England's Paul Drinkhall. The eight athletes elected to
Field campaign to document Hunedoara County's old wooden churches runs in May
A team of specialists will carry out between May 8 - 17 a field research campaign aimed at inventorying the old wooden churches in Hunedoara County, with 29 places of worship on the Crisul Alb Valley and around the municipality of Brad to be studied as part of the project. Among the selected objectives are both historic-monument churches, previously analysed b
Swimmer David Popovici is looking forward to competing in Paris, where he won Olympic gold
Swimmer David Popovici said on Thursday that he is looking forward to the European Swimming Championships and to competing again in Paris, where two years ago he won the gold medal in the 200 m freestyle at the Olympic Games. 'Paris brings me luck. At least it did two years ago. That is if it can be called luck. Because we, swimmers, take luck out of the e
Romania develops national anti-poverty strategy; almost one in five Romanians lives at poverty line
Romania has started the development of a national anti-poverty strategy and the consolidation of social inclusion, being the first member country of the European Union to concretely respond to the European call in this regard, in a context where almost one in five Romanians lives on the poverty line, the interim Minister of Labor Dragos Pislaru told a Thursday's press co
Famed American neurosurgeon Saleem Abdulrauf trains students at Asklepios International Congress in Sibiu
Famed American neurosurgeon Saleem Abdulrauf is participating for the fourth year in the Asklepios International Congress in Sibiu, where he is training students and resident doctors through practical workshops, Vicentiu Saceleanu, chief of the Neurosurgery Department at the Sibiu County Emergency Hospital and professor at the 'Lucian Blaga' University's Faculty
Artistic managers and agents to gather in Romania for AEAA General Assembly
The General Assembly of the AEAA - Association Européenne des Agents Artistiques will take place in Romania for the first time between May 8 and 10, bringing together artistic managers and agents from across Europe representing the symphonic, chamber, opera and solo performance sectors, according to a press release sent to AGERPRES on Thursday. The even
140 teams from 16 countries at Robotics Championship in Oradea this Friday and Saturday
Oradea will become the international capital of robotics and technology on Friday and Saturday with the start of a new edition of the Robotics Championship, one of the most spectacular robotics events in Europe. According to a Visit Oradea release, the public will have free access and will be able to discover more than 400 robots competing at the Antonio Alexe
DefMin Miruta, NATO's Dragone discuss importance of increased defence spending
Romania's acting Defence Minister Radu Miruta, and Chief of Defence Gheorghita Vlad on Thursday met Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Giuseppe Cavo Dragone to discuss the importance of increasing defence spending to 5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). According to a the Romanian Defence Ministry (MApN), amidst the current challenges and major thr
Giurgiu County Museum to host exibition with Carol Pop de Szathmary photographs, AGERPRES archive images
Famous photographs taken by Carol Pop de Szathmary, contemporary images from the AGERPRES archive, as well as photographs signed by the pioneers of photography in Giurgiu will be presented at a photographic exhibition at the 'Teohari Antonescu' County Museum on 15 May. 'The 'Teohari Antonescu' County Museum in Giurgiu, in partnership with A