Author Ana Blandiana to be awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Cause of the University of Bucharest
The University of Bucharest (UB) is to award an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) to poet Ana Blandiana during a ceremony on Thursday. She is regarded as one of the most significant voices in contemporary Romanian literature and an 'emblematic personality of the Romanian public sphere.' 'By awarding the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of the
Romania, an example of increased national capacity to execute ECHR judgments in 2025 (report)
Romania is among the countries which made significant progress in implementing the judgments and decisions of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in 2025, although, overall, numerous important challenges persist, according to the 19th Annual Report of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, published on Wednesday in Strasbourg. According to
First Lady Gradinaru holds speech about the responsible use of technology by children at Georgetown University
Mirabela Gradinaru, the life partner of President Nicusor Dan, took part in a discussion at Georgetown University on Tuesday regarding the responsible use of technology by children, the Presidential Administration reports on Wednesday. She met with the team from the Thrive Centre for families, children, and communities, and was joined in the discussions by the
INS: Industrial turnover falls 16.3% in January compared with December 2025
Turnover in industry overall (domestic and foreign markets) fell in January 2026, in nominal terms, both compared with December 2025, by 16.3 percent, and compared with January 2025, by 4.3 percent, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) data published on Wednesday. According to the INS, industrial turnover in nominal terms in January 2026, co
INTERVIEW/Kadis: European Commission recognises Romania's Black Sea fishing fleet as emblematic of coastal communities' resilience
The European Commission recognises Romania's Black Sea fishing fleet as emblematic of the resilience of coastal communities, despite challenges like declining catches and limited infrastructure, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis said in a recent interview with AGERPRES. According to him, the European Commission is proposing a rede
PM Bolojan: Ordinance on crisis situation on fuel market to be adopted on Wednesday or Thursday
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the emergency ordinance regarding the declaration of a crisis situation on the fuel market is expected to be adopted by the Government on Wednesday afternoon or Thursday. Thus, on Wednesday at 11:00, the meeting of the National Tripartite Council for Social Dialogue will take place, with the participation of represent
Evening at Elisabeta Palace dedicated to EUROPAfest; Prince Radu: Romania - on the front line of the world's arts
Evening at the Elisabeta Palace dedicated to the EUROPAfest music festival took place on Tuesday at the Elisabeta Palace, with Prince Radu underscoring that, thanks to our musicians, Romania is on the front line of the world's arts. 'Music is an art which, in Romania experienced, over the past two-three centuries, an exceptional development and represe
AGERPRES awarded for correct and efficient information at Entrepreneur Club Gala
Entrepreneurs from various fields and representatives of institutions and non-governmental organizations were presented with awarded on Tuesday evening, at the Entrepreneur Club Gala, during which the National News Agency AGERPRES received the 'Award for the correct and efficient information of public opinion, institutions and companies'. Now in its 28
National Financial Education Program for Romania concludes strategic partnership with John F. Walsh
The National Financial Education Program for Romania (PNEFR) has concluded a strategic partnership with John F. Walsh, an executive director in international financial services, with over 40 years of experience in global banking, trading, financial technology and risk management. Through this partnership, PNEFR aims to strengthen the risk prevention dimension
Pilot project underway to map geothermal potential of shallow groundwater in Crisuri basin
The Crisuri Water Basin Administration (ABA Crisuri) is implementing a pilot project that is unique in Romania, aimed at assessing the geothermal potential of shallow groundwater in the Crisuri basin and using it as a sustainable energy source for local administrations and industrial parks. According to a presentation delivered on Tuesday at the Bihor Prefect&
PM Bolojan tells miners' unions their dissatisfactions stem from Romania's commitments to EC
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met on Tuesday at the Victoria Palace with a delegation of miners' unions from the Oltenia Energy Complex (CEO) to discuss the company's financial situation and the employees' grievances. According to a government statement, union representatives requested the renewal of fixed-term employment contracts expiring on April
Mirabela Gradinaru: Looking forward to collaborating with U.S. First Lady on fostering children's digital education
President Nicusor Dan's partner Mirabela Gradinaru said on Tuesday that she is looking forward to collaborating with U.S. First Lady Melania Trump on digital education and media literacy for children around the world. Mirabela Gradinaru is heading Romania's official delegation participating on Tuesday and Wednesday in Washington, D.C., in the inaugural
One million tourists visit fortified churches of Transylvania in 2025, with most of them Romanian
One million tourists visited the 160 fortified churches in Transylvania in 2025, belonging to the Evangelical Church, of whom 600,000 were Romanians, and the rest were Germans, Austrians, Swiss, but also Americans and British, the manager of the Fortified Churches Foundation, Cristian Cismaru announced in a Tuesday's press conference, . 'Our communitie
Airbus, IAR Brasov explore industrial cooperation on Romania's H225M multirole helicopter project
Key aerospace and defense suppliers from France and Romania met this month in Ghimbav for an 'Industry Day' and B2B matchmaking session, a strategic platform to explore industrial cooperation opportunities linked to Romania's H225M multirole helicopter project under the SAFE (Security Action for Europe) program, Airbus said in a release. According
Romanians spend more going to the pictures: EUR 63 million in 2025, up 16pct (analysis)
Cinema halls in Romania have reported a record income of about EUR 63 million in 2025, up 16% (in U.S. dollar terms) from 2024 and about 10% above the pre-pandemic average, while consumers, affected by economic pressures, reduce spending on goods. According to an analysis by Colliers, the evolution confirms the change in consumer behaviour that, in difficult e