Stories from Bucharest · Romania

Rom Silva is set to acquire Personnel with Buddycam Murek in a deal estimated to be worth over 29 million lei. The acquisition was reported by Digi FM Romania.

Former Romanian Minister of Transport, Ciprian Șerban, responded defiantly to criticism after increasing the metro fare to seven lei. The measure is currently under debate in the Romanian Parliament. The project was prepared by Metrorex officials to address the upcoming cost changes. The project aims to stop the fare hike that was approved last Thursday. Metrorex has been preparing for this change for 15 days. Metrorex could postpone the application of new tariffs for 60 days. A Romanian minister has canceled an order that would have increased metro ticket prices by 5 to 7 lei. Minister Radu Miruță stated that alternatives are being sought to compensate for the 59 million lei the Metro Rex company aims to collect through these increases. A meeting of the Board of Directors has been convened to address the matter. The decision was announced during a press conference.

A debate is occurring in Romania regarding mandatory church taxes. Some citizens question why they should be obligated to pay taxes to religious institutions, particularly monks living in seclusion.

The Romanian women's handball team has reached the semifinals of the Champions League after a perfect return leg. This win is a source of great joy and celebration for the team. The station's commentator expressed happiness for the team, stating they deserve the qualification after their performance in the second half of the season. The Romanian women's team is set to play matches on May 2-3 against China, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei. The team is currently ranked among the top eight favorites and has been placed in one of two groups of four. All teams in these groups have a chance to advance to the round of 16. Salud Pública, Empresa Eléctrica, Texas, and the Girona mixed team secured the semifinal spots. The matches are scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 2, using a best-of-three format.

A Romanian athlete has achieved progress and personal bests in throwing events, attributing success to better preparation and training. The team, CSM București, is returning to the Final Four after an eight-year absence. They will compete in Budapest in the first weekend of June. Swimmer David Popovici won four gold medals and one bronze at the national championships. Camelia Ipotek provided an exclusive interview about the five-day event, where Popovici was the star competitor. The competition featured several close races, which organizers found encouraging. Preparations are underway to decide the national teams for upcoming junior and senior European championships and the 8 Nations Cup. The goal is to ensure athletes know they are supported and have clear targets to meet. This support aims to encourage participation in these events.

A Romanian nuclear experiment aimed to determine if turbines could generate steam for electricity production. The experiment was conducted to see if turbines could generate steam for electricity for a few seconds. Backup generators were activated during the experiment.

Ioxo is offering a promotion with a 60% discount on mobile plans, including net, minutes, and SMS. Customers can sign up directly through the app and pay less than 2 euros for the first month without a two-year contract.

During a match, Christian Ponde of Unirea Zlobozia scored a goal against Metaloglobus. He received a pass near the offside line, outmaneuvered his defender, and shot low under the goalkeeper. Goalkeeper George Gavril attempted to save the shot but the ball slipped past his legs. A 20-year-old player from Valencia scored during a match against Panathinaikos. The score was reported as 18-19 during the segment. Panathinaikos remains at a low position with a 1-4 record. The match involves players such as Markari and Krygonis.

A key railway line between Romania and Moldova has been reopened. The rehabilitation work included a complete overhaul of the line. Temperatures in Bucharest are currently 18 degrees Celsius. The broadcast mentions a difficult decision involving 14,000 Polish zloty in hand or a risk for 300,000 zloty, with a choice between 15,000 or 5,000. The speaker had been waiting a long time for the caller's decision. This reopening is expected to facilitate increased transport and trade between the two nations. The line's operational status was previously suspended.

A political commentator on Digi FM Romania suggested that the PSD party is engaging in a strategic game with the AUR party. The commentator believes this is a tactic by PSD to achieve its goals and that AUR should understand this. A new parliamentary majority is anticipated, potentially involving AUR in a supportive role rather than a governing one. The PSD party stated it will not accept a pro-European majority formed by those accused of acting against national interests. The party expressed readiness to pursue the suspension of the president alongside the AUR party.