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Romania’s new governing coalition signs political agreement, pledges reforms and PM rotation deal

Romania’s new governing coalition signs political agreement, pledges reforms and PM rotation deal

Romania’s new ruling coalition, composed of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Social Democratic Party (PSD), Save Romania Union (USR), the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), and representatives of national minorities, signed a...

Romanian new ruling coalition agree to swap prime ministers from April 2027

Romanian new ruling coalition agree to swap prime ministers from April 2027

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania’s broad ruling coalition agreed to rotate prime ministers before a 2028 parliamentary election, with Liberal Ilie Bolojan swapping with a leftist Social Democrat in April 2027, a protocol signed by political leaders...

Romania's ruling coalition sketches new cabinet

Romania's ruling coalition sketches new cabinet

The four parties seeking a new ruling coalition in Romania have nominated candidates over the weekend for the ministries they are supposed to oversee, while a final agreement on the coalition's protocol is expected to be sealed on June 23. Some of...

Romania Furniture Market Review 2019-2024 And Outlook 2025-2026 Featuring Analysis Of 70 Major Companies

Romania Furniture Market Review 2019-2024 And Outlook 2025-2026 Featuring Analysis Of 70 Major Companies

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Comprehensive analysis offering insights into market size, forecasts until 2026, and a detailed review of production, imports, exports, and key segments. Discover leading companies and macroeconomic trends shaping...

Minority Party Remains in Romanian Government, RMDSZ President Confirms

Minority Party Remains in Romanian Government, RMDSZ President Confirms

RMDSZ Party members with President Hunor Kelemen in the center The Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) will continue governing in Bucharest in the newly formed four-party coalition, Hunor Kelemen announced on Sunday. In a video...

AUR Supporters Protest in Bucharest Against Austerity, Demand Early Elections

AUR Supporters Protest in Bucharest Against Austerity, Demand Early Elections

Hundreds of supporters of Romania’s far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), led by party leader George Simion, staged a protest in Bucharest on Sunday evening. The demonstration, streamed live online, opposed austerity measures and...

In Bucharest, the Political Coalition Agreement was signed, with a rotation in the position of

In Bucharest, the Political Coalition Agreement was signed, with a rotation in the position of

0 The designated Prime Minister of Romania, Ilie Bolojan, has announced the signing of an agreement between the PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR parties and the Parliamentary Group of National Minorities for the formation of a governing coalition. The...

EC expects Romania's fiscal plan in two weeks and requires bi-annual reporting 

EC expects Romania's fiscal plan in two weeks and requires bi-annual reporting 

In a recommendation to be published on June 23 and proposed for endorsement in the July 8 meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), the European Commission sets an updated fiscal consolidation trajectory for Romania, sets...

New terminal and major upgrades planned for Bucharest Băneasa Airport

New terminal and major upgrades planned for Bucharest Băneasa Airport

The Romanian government has published a draft decision approving a strategic programme for the development and modernisation of Bucharest Băneasa – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (AIBB-AV) covering the 2025–2035 period, Agerpres reported on...

Leonardo, Avioane Craiova team up for Romanian trainer bid and C-27J upgrade

Leonardo, Avioane Craiova team up for Romanian trainer bid and C-27J upgrade

Leonardo and Avioane Craiova will pursue an opportunity to offer the Italian airframer’s M-345 and M-346 jet trainers to the Romanian air force. Announced at the Paris air show on 18 June, the partnership is eyeing a need to replace Romania’s...

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest announces the appointment of Chef Michael Passarelli to the JORJ restaurant team

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest announces the appointment of Chef Michael Passarelli to the JORJ restaurant team

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest is pleased to announce that Chef Michael Passarelli has joined the team as Chef de Cuisine at JORJ, the hotel's iconic dining venue, recently reopened following a comprehensive renovation totalling EUR 3.2...

Jakarta open to global partnerships: deputy governor

Jakarta open to global partnerships: deputy governor

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno reaffirmed the city’s commitment to collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including the international community. He made the statement while welcoming ambassadors from 12 countries at...

Former AUR leader launches new conservative party in Romania

Former AUR leader launches new conservative party in Romania

Claudiu Târziu, a former leader and co-founder of the far-right party Alliance for the Union of Romanians, or AUR, launched a new conservative party on Saturday, June 21, in opposition to the announced centrist government. Named The Conservative...

ECOFIN concludes Romania failed to observe its January 21 recommendation on excessive deficit

ECOFIN concludes Romania failed to observe its January 21 recommendation on excessive deficit

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) on June 20 adopted a new decision establishing that Romania has not taken effective action in response to Council recommendations in the context of the Excessive Deficit Procedure. No further...

Japan to Collaborate with 3 European Countries on Infrastructure Development; Will Work With Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic to Build Railroads, Energy Systems

Japan to Collaborate with 3 European Countries on Infrastructure Development; Will Work With Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic to Build Railroads, Energy Systems

The Japan News By Hironari Akiyama / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 15:01 JST, June 23, 2025 BRUSSELS — The Japanese government will strengthen its cooperation with the Central and Eastern European nations of Romania, Bulgaria and the Czech...

Arts calendar April 9-27

Arts calendar April 9-27

Books Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., will host Selina Li Bi for a conversation with Cristina Oxtra about the young adult novel Sunlight Playing over a Mountain from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10. Cori Doerrfeld will lead a storytime event...

Romanian president appoints Ilie Bolojan as prime minister after month-long coalition talks

Romanian president appoints Ilie Bolojan as prime minister after month-long coalition talks

Romanian President Nicușor Dan officially designated National Liberal Party (PNL) leader Ilie Bolojan as prime minister on June 20, following weeks of political negotiations over forming a new government. The announcement was made at Cotroceni...

Germans In Romania: A Story Of Survival And Remigration

Germans In Romania: A Story Of Survival And Remigration

“For a kingdom with only one language and one custom is weak and fragile.” This sentence, written around 1030 by King Stephen I of Hungary, can be regarded as a cornerstone in the argument for preserving the diverse population in Southeastern...

Romania: Hungarian majority-owned company linked to far-right party AUR campaign

Romania: Hungarian majority-owned company linked to far-right party AUR campaign

A Hungarian majority-owned company was also involved in the Romanian AUR party’s election campaign. At the heart of the story are campaign letters sent by party president George Simion to millions of voters, but the links go back to Hungary and...

Romanian President Appoints Illie Bolojan as Premier

Romanian President Appoints Illie Bolojan as Premier

(MENAFN) Romania's head of state, Nicusor Dan, designated experienced liberal figure Illie Bolojan as the new Prime Minister on Friday, as reported by a news outlet. Expressing gratitude to Bolojan and the liberal factions working to assemble a...

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