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Romanian and U.S. flags face off with a bold “TARIFFS” sign between them, symbolising rising trade tensions and political friction.
Romania begins a historic presidential election rerun after 2024’s annulled vote, with key candidates battling for control of the country’s future direction.
Romania’s electoral crisis deepens as far-right candidate Călin Georgescu is barred from the presidential race, sparking protests and political controversy ahead of the May election.
Romania faces political uncertainty after President Iohannis’s resignation, following election annulment due to Russian interference. A coalition government struggles to restore stability amid rising tensions.
UBB’s recent statements on Romania’s elections raise questions about the university’s role in addressing politically sensitive topics during a critical time.
Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of presidential elections, citing fairness concerns and ordering a complete restart of the electoral process.
UBB’s recent statement on science, religion, and democracy, shared during election season, has raised questions about the university’s neutrality and ethical guidelines.
Călin Georgescu’s sudden rise in Romania’s elections, fuelled by a TikTok campaign and alleged state interference, has sparked investigations into electoral integrity.
The results of Romania’s 2024 parliamentary elections reveal a fragmented political landscape.
Romania will join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, ending border checks and enabling seamless travel and trade across Europe.
Romania faces a pivotal choice in its presidential runoff: a nationalist agenda with Călin Georgescu or a pro-European vision with Elena Lasconi.
Moldovans in Cluj rallied at Union Square, waving flags and chanting for Moldova’s European future, supporting Maia Sandu’s re-election and continued EU integration efforts.
The European Commission has suspended €300 million in funding for the Cluj-Napoca metro project due to transparency issues, raising concerns about potential corruption.
Emil Boc wins another term as Cluj-Napoca mayor with 45% of votes, emphasising innovation, education, and green initiatives. Voter turnout exceeded 50%.
Eurocities 2024 in Cluj-Napoca kicked off today, focusing on sustainability and innovation, bringing together European city leaders to address urban challenges.
Romania and Bulgaria to enter Schengen Area, marking significant European integration milestone in March 2024
Romania’s new import restrictions on Ukrainian sugar and flour pose significant economic challenges for Ukraine, impacting its vital agricultural exports amid crisis.
Romania’s new fiscal measures spark concern and debate amongst private sector entities, with significant tax alterations set to impact businesses and individuals alike
New wreckage of a drone was found in Romania after the night attack of the Russian Federation in Odesa
Romania’s PM Ciolacu unveils tax reforms against a backdrop of historical fiscal challenges
The Romanian government is set to receive a €400 million payment from European funds as reimbursement for its humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees amid the ongoing conflict.
This major event is a pioneering initiative in Romania and will showcase how national and international businesses can thrive with the help of international women.
Cluj-Napoca Mayor, Emil Bloc, participated on Euronews’ “Brussels, My Love” speaking about a range of topics from how to “go green” to how the Ukraine war has shaped cities across Europe.
The Khetane Festival, the first of it’s kind held in the Pata Rât are of Cluj-Napoca, was considered a success by organisers, who said that the festival performed way above their expectations.
On August 3rd, at 7PM, members of the Ukrainian community and other members of Cluj, gathered in the centre of Cluj-Napoca to condemn some of the latest actions reported to have been carried out at the hands of Russia.
Following the adoption of the new NATO Strategic Concept, Romanian President, Klaus Iohannis informed that Romania has fulfilled all of its objectives during this summit.
A military operation in Ukraine was announced by Russian president. Learn more about Romania’s role in the crisis.
The Romanian Parliament approved the Government Emergency Ordinance which will permit the shooting of bears which are considered as aggressive, in areas outside of the localities, instead of only bears that are in towns and other more populated areas.
The annual “Meet the Mayor” event is set to be held online on December 7th at 4 PM.
Following 2 months of political crisis in Romania the Parliament voted successfully for a new Government.
Cluj-Napoca Mayor, Emil Boc, attended the 146th CoR Plenary Session and has expressed the need for an urgent and coherent European response, to the rapid increase of energy prices over the past few months.
Florin Cîţu has been expelled from government following a no-confidence motion, fuelling what is an already a political crisis.
Prime Minister Florin Cîțu has fired both the head of National Agency for Quality Management in Health and also the manager of the manager of the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Constanța, following a deadly fire which broke out in the ICU today (Friday October 1st, 2021). The third fatal fire at a hospital in the past 12 months.
Current Romanian Prime Minister Florin Cîţu has won the internal elections held by PNL
The former president of the Social Democrat Party (PSD) who was sentenced to prison for abuse of office in 2018, has been released after Giurgiu Court granted the request for release.
President, Klaus Iohannis condemned actions of those who participated in protests against the restrictions and “attempted to politically seize the protests and turn them in vectors to spread hatred, xenophobia and antisemitism”.
A study, conducted by Income Tax UK, has indicated that Romania ranks as the second highest taxing country across Europe. Bulgaria was revealed to be the best European country to live in, if you wish to pay the lowest amount of tax, with a flat tax rate of 10%.
Cases have now reached 6.57 per 1000 inhabitants in Cluj-Napoca, as revealed by DSP Cluj on March 23rd, 2021. However, the mayor informs that there will not be any lockdowns, saying it would be “fatal” for the city. DSU is planning to discuss changes to measures on March 25th.
President Klaus Iohannis, made a press statement on March 9th, in which he addresses a number of topics such as investments in hospitals, jobs and also the likelihood that the current curfew will be changed to 10pm instead of 11pm as cases continue to rise in Romania.
Primaria Cluj-Napoca, in Partnership with the Cluj-Napoca International Committee, held the annual “Meet the Mayor” event, this time through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Polling station votes have been counted across 182 polling stations in Cluj-Napoca and show that Emil Boc has won the local elections, meaning that he will continue being mayor of Cluj-Napoca.
On July 21st, Romania record the record high of 36 deaths, attributed to COVID-19, which is the highest number since the pandemic hit the country, on July 22nd, this figure was still quite high, at 27 recorded deaths.
However, the number which appears to have started to indicate a concerning increase, is the number of reported cases. On July 22nd, Romania recorded 1,030 new cases, up from 994 new cases on the 21st and 681 new cases on 20th.
It may seem as though the laws in Romania are constantly changing and adapting, however, a few laws were introduced recently, which you should be aware of.
Anyone visiting Cluj over the past couple of years, has likely seen a lot of renovation activity taking place on a number of buildings around the city, and there’s no coincidence.
Romanian and U.S. flags face off with a bold “TARIFFS” sign between them, symbolising rising trade tensions and political friction.
Romania begins a historic presidential election rerun after 2024’s annulled vote, with key candidates battling for control of the country’s future direction.
Romania’s electoral crisis deepens as far-right candidate Călin Georgescu is barred from the presidential race, sparking protests and political controversy ahead of the May election.
Romania faces political uncertainty after President Iohannis’s resignation, following election annulment due to Russian interference. A coalition government struggles to restore stability amid rising tensions.
UBB’s recent statements on Romania’s elections raise questions about the university’s role in addressing politically sensitive topics during a critical time.
Romania’s Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of presidential elections, citing fairness concerns and ordering a complete restart of the electoral process.
UBB’s recent statement on science, religion, and democracy, shared during election season, has raised questions about the university’s neutrality and ethical guidelines.
Călin Georgescu’s sudden rise in Romania’s elections, fuelled by a TikTok campaign and alleged state interference, has sparked investigations into electoral integrity.
The results of Romania’s 2024 parliamentary elections reveal a fragmented political landscape.
Romania will join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, ending border checks and enabling seamless travel and trade across Europe.
Romania faces a pivotal choice in its presidential runoff: a nationalist agenda with Călin Georgescu or a pro-European vision with Elena Lasconi.
Moldovans in Cluj rallied at Union Square, waving flags and chanting for Moldova’s European future, supporting Maia Sandu’s re-election and continued EU integration efforts.
The European Commission has suspended €300 million in funding for the Cluj-Napoca metro project due to transparency issues, raising concerns about potential corruption.
Emil Boc wins another term as Cluj-Napoca mayor with 45% of votes, emphasising innovation, education, and green initiatives. Voter turnout exceeded 50%.
Eurocities 2024 in Cluj-Napoca kicked off today, focusing on sustainability and innovation, bringing together European city leaders to address urban challenges.
Romania and Bulgaria to enter Schengen Area, marking significant European integration milestone in March 2024
Romania’s new import restrictions on Ukrainian sugar and flour pose significant economic challenges for Ukraine, impacting its vital agricultural exports amid crisis.
Romania’s new fiscal measures spark concern and debate amongst private sector entities, with significant tax alterations set to impact businesses and individuals alike
New wreckage of a drone was found in Romania after the night attack of the Russian Federation in Odesa
Romania’s PM Ciolacu unveils tax reforms against a backdrop of historical fiscal challenges
The Romanian government is set to receive a €400 million payment from European funds as reimbursement for its humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees amid the ongoing conflict.
This major event is a pioneering initiative in Romania and will showcase how national and international businesses can thrive with the help of international women.
Cluj-Napoca Mayor, Emil Bloc, participated on Euronews’ “Brussels, My Love” speaking about a range of topics from how to “go green” to how the Ukraine war has shaped cities across Europe.
The Khetane Festival, the first of it’s kind held in the Pata Rât are of Cluj-Napoca, was considered a success by organisers, who said that the festival performed way above their expectations.
On August 3rd, at 7PM, members of the Ukrainian community and other members of Cluj, gathered in the centre of Cluj-Napoca to condemn some of the latest actions reported to have been carried out at the hands of Russia.
Following the adoption of the new NATO Strategic Concept, Romanian President, Klaus Iohannis informed that Romania has fulfilled all of its objectives during this summit.
A military operation in Ukraine was announced by Russian president. Learn more about Romania’s role in the crisis.
The Romanian Parliament approved the Government Emergency Ordinance which will permit the shooting of bears which are considered as aggressive, in areas outside of the localities, instead of only bears that are in towns and other more populated areas.
The annual “Meet the Mayor” event is set to be held online on December 7th at 4 PM.
Following 2 months of political crisis in Romania the Parliament voted successfully for a new Government.
Cluj-Napoca Mayor, Emil Boc, attended the 146th CoR Plenary Session and has expressed the need for an urgent and coherent European response, to the rapid increase of energy prices over the past few months.
Florin Cîţu has been expelled from government following a no-confidence motion, fuelling what is an already a political crisis.
Prime Minister Florin Cîțu has fired both the head of National Agency for Quality Management in Health and also the manager of the manager of the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Constanța, following a deadly fire which broke out in the ICU today (Friday October 1st, 2021). The third fatal fire at a hospital in the past 12 months.
Current Romanian Prime Minister Florin Cîţu has won the internal elections held by PNL
The former president of the Social Democrat Party (PSD) who was sentenced to prison for abuse of office in 2018, has been released after Giurgiu Court granted the request for release.
President, Klaus Iohannis condemned actions of those who participated in protests against the restrictions and “attempted to politically seize the protests and turn them in vectors to spread hatred, xenophobia and antisemitism”.
A study, conducted by Income Tax UK, has indicated that Romania ranks as the second highest taxing country across Europe. Bulgaria was revealed to be the best European country to live in, if you wish to pay the lowest amount of tax, with a flat tax rate of 10%.
Cases have now reached 6.57 per 1000 inhabitants in Cluj-Napoca, as revealed by DSP Cluj on March 23rd, 2021. However, the mayor informs that there will not be any lockdowns, saying it would be “fatal” for the city. DSU is planning to discuss changes to measures on March 25th.
President Klaus Iohannis, made a press statement on March 9th, in which he addresses a number of topics such as investments in hospitals, jobs and also the likelihood that the current curfew will be changed to 10pm instead of 11pm as cases continue to rise in Romania.
Primaria Cluj-Napoca, in Partnership with the Cluj-Napoca International Committee, held the annual “Meet the Mayor” event, this time through Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Polling station votes have been counted across 182 polling stations in Cluj-Napoca and show that Emil Boc has won the local elections, meaning that he will continue being mayor of Cluj-Napoca.
On July 21st, Romania record the record high of 36 deaths, attributed to COVID-19, which is the highest number since the pandemic hit the country, on July 22nd, this figure was still quite high, at 27 recorded deaths.
However, the number which appears to have started to indicate a concerning increase, is the number of reported cases. On July 22nd, Romania recorded 1,030 new cases, up from 994 new cases on the 21st and 681 new cases on 20th.
It may seem as though the laws in Romania are constantly changing and adapting, however, a few laws were introduced recently, which you should be aware of.
Anyone visiting Cluj over the past couple of years, has likely seen a lot of renovation activity taking place on a number of buildings around the city, and there’s no coincidence.