Stories from Romania

Wholesale trade turnover in Romania decreased by 1.6 percent during the first two months of the year. This data was published by the National Institute of Statistics.

The suspended president of the Sălaj County Council in Uiancu Sălăjân has been placed under judicial control. The action follows an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case.

The Romanian Gymnastics Federation announced that athlete Maria Bărbosu is being targeted by a procedure from the international testing agency. Although a sanction has been proposed, the athlete has not been suspended. The news was reported by the Bulgarian news agency Novinite.

Dozens of home searches have been carried out across multiple counties in Romania as part of an ongoing economic crime investigation.

A collision between a truck and a car occurred on the DN13 road near Aici in Mureș County. Two people from the car were injured and taken to local medical facilities. Road traffic is currently stopped in both directions.

The European Commission is expected to support military acquisitions for Romania's defense apparatus. These funds are also intended to drive reindustrialization through investments in the domestic defense industry. The initiative aims to create jobs and establish major industrial hubs within Romania. This support follows concerns regarding security near a neighbor described as acting like a 19th-century colonial empire. Contracts under the SAFE program are expected to be managed soon. Two years ago, a Romanian experiment named DROP-CALL was launched aboard the International Space Station. Last month, a Romanian satellite called EMISAR, made entirely in Romania, was launched. This opens possibilities for the country to join international organizations and participate in international programs.

Romania is currently borrowing at interest rates of approximately 7%. In contrast, 10 billion euros from the SAFE program are available through European Union loans with rates around 2%.

Timisoara city hall spokesperson Silvana Andreeaș stated that officials are working with contractors to minimize the impact of an extensive and complex construction project. The project spans multiple streets and squares in the city.

More than 1,000 students from the Lâșexpir high school in Timișoara are studying in a building in an advanced state of degradation. The school is demanding equal educational opportunities from the Minister of Education.

The Romanian beer market fell by four percent in 2025 to a minimum of 14.4 million hectoliters. This represents the lowest level recorded in the last 20 years. The decline follows a 26.2 percent increase in beer excise taxes over the past 15 months. The excise tax on beer in Romania has increased by 26.2 percent over the last 15 months. Beer production reached a 20-year low of 14.4 million hectoliters in 2025. This decline follows the tax increases, according to the report. The Romanian beer market recorded its lowest level in two decades last year, according to the Romanian Brewers Association. While overall consumption has decreased, interest in flavored and non-alcoholic beers is reportedly increasing. The report was discussed by Hai Bucureșteanu.