Ion Iliescu, ex-Romanian President, dies at 95
The Government has announced the death of former Romanian President Ion Iliescu. The former Head of State passed away on August 5 at the "Prof. Dr. Agrippa Ionescu" Clinical Emergency Hospital.
The Government has announced the death of former Romanian President Ion Iliescu. The former Head of State passed away on August 5 at the "Prof. Dr. Agrippa Ionescu" Clinical Emergency Hospital.
Romania's President Nicușor Dan said in his inauguration speech, held in front of MPs, that the country's short term challenge relates to its budget deficit.
Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan won the second round of presidential elections in Romania as an independent candidate, defeating George Simion, leader of the nationalistic AUR party.
George Simion, the President of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), and independent candidate Nicușor Dan, Mayor of Bucharest, have emerged as winners
Close to 12,000 Romanians that are abroad had already voted by Friday morning in the first round of presidential elections.

The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) has capitalised on European financial frameworks by signing the first two infrastructure contracts for the A8 Unirii (Union) Motorway.
A Russian Geran-2 combat drone breached Romanian airspace and crashed into a residential apartment block in the eastern city of Galați early on 29 May, intensifying security concerns along NATO's eastern flank.
The Board of Directors of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania has acknowledged the resignation of Alessio Cioni from his roles as General Manager and Chairperson of the Management Committee (CEO).
Christian Tour, one of Romania's largest tour operators, has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO), ahead of its listing on the BVB.
Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and provider of EPC and IT services, reported revenue growth and profitability for Q1 2026. The company's total revenues reached €25.7 million, up 12.2% compared to Q1 2025. Net profit increased by 2.9% to €6.2 million, supported by a 2% increase in EBITDA, which reached €10.6 million.