Stories from Bucharest · Romania

A new payment system will limit direct interaction at the counter, according to Radio Romania.

Romania's National Institute of Statistics published data today on the tourism situation. The country saw a 7% increase in tourist arrivals in March compared to the same period in 2025.

Following a resignation from Parliament, the executive's sole responsibility is to ensure current functioning, according to Radio Romania. Explanations were provided today regarding the decision to act without further collaboration with the PSD.

An economic figure was reported to be 10% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), representing one-tenth of total production.

The Romanian government announced it will issue budget regulations under Presidential Decree 173.

Inspectors from Romania's National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) discovered issues related to the sorting or dismemberment of certain waste materials.

The interim Romanian government, led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, held its third meeting this week today. During this meeting, the government is unable to promote new public policies, issue urgent ordinances, or initiate new reform projects. The previous two meetings were organized under urgency for key ordinances related to the PNRR and the European Armare Safe program.

A book, initially published in 2012 and with a French edition released in 2020 by the University of Avignon Press, is now being prepared for a new edition by Polirom.

Romania's interim Minister of Labor, Dragoş Păslăru, made an announcement concerning 'preliminary political' matters. Dragoș Păslăru, the interim Minister of Investments and European Projects, believes a reconciliation between the PSD and PNL parties is not possible. He stated that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) should publicly acknowledge their past mistakes for 'robbing' the government they were part of. Păslăru also advocates for a change in PSD leadership, suggesting the party needs 'more normal' leaders. Romania's interim Minister of Environment announced that 'lei' (likely referring to financial figures or budget within the environmental sector) is growing compared to last year.

Adriana Aydin is scheduled to perform a concert titled 'Regal' at Arcub on Sunday, May 10th, at 19:00. The performance is described as having a rare talent to make each audience member feel the show was made for them.