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Romania electoral authority proposes fixed annual dates for partial elections
The president of Romania's Permanent Electoral Authority has announced plans to propose that partial elections be held once a year on a fixed date, with all elections eventually moving to fixed dates.
Dinamo President Confident of Title Challenge After Strong Start
Dinamo Bucharest are top of the Superliga and president Andrei Nicolescu believes they can push for a first title since 2007. The club face Chindia in the Romanian Cup tonight.
Cernavodă nuclear plant could restart one reactor in mid-November
Energy officials say one of the two shut-down reactors at Romania’s Cernavodă nuclear plant could come back online around 15 November, easing pressure on the national grid.
CSM publishes updated net salary data for judges after ECHR ruling
The Superior Council of Magistracy has released the latest net salary grids for judges at courts and tribunals, citing public debate following a European Court of Human Rights decision.
At Least 50 Dead in Spain High-Speed Train Collision
An AVE train struck a stopped Iryo service on the Madrid–Seville line on Wednesday, killing at least 50 people and injuring 179. Romanian President Nicușor Dan expressed solidarity.
Cargo ship hit by drones off Bulgaria while bound for Constanța
A Liberian-flagged container ship was struck by three naval drones in the Black Sea near Bulgaria's coast on Wednesday, with the crew evacuated to lifeboats.
Half of Romanians have no emergency savings, new study finds
A new study by the Face Toți Banii community finds that 54% of respondents have no emergency fund. Separately, Romania's women's handball squad prepares for a Euro 2026 group stage in Cluj-Napoca.
Crespo tips Lazio as Serie A title contenders under Gattuso
Former Inter striker Hernan Crespo says Lazio, top of Serie A after nine rounds, have the mentality to fight for the title. Romanian coach Cristian Chivu's Inter are next in action.
Marko says Russell's title chance has gone; Wolff disagrees
Ex-Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko believes George Russell will never be champion now that Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes. Team boss Toto Wolff says he is wrong.
Bucharest approves new rules for rental e-scooters, including an 18+ age limit
Bucharest's General Council has approved rules for rental e-scooters: a minimum age of 18, stricter parking and no riding on pavements. The rules take effect 60 days after approval.