
TAROM special flights to repatriate Romanians from Middle East postponed
Special flights organized by TAROM to repatriate over 300 Romanians from the Middle East conflict zone have been rescheduled for March 2nd.
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Special flights organized by TAROM to repatriate over 300 Romanians from the Middle East conflict zone have been rescheduled for March 2nd.

March is the period when Romanians celebrate Mărțișor. This is an ancient popular tradition, marking the beginning of spring.

Romanians are reportedly circumventing the unpaid first day of medical leave by requesting it to start on a Saturday, which is already a non-working day, thus avoiding loss of income.

A law passed in December 2025 and promulgated by President Nicușor Dan reportedly puts 5 million Romanians at risk of unknowingly losing their old coupon property, a legacy from the privatization process.

More than 5 million Romanians received social assistance payments totaling over 2.63 billion lei in February for January's entitlements, with the largest portion allocated to child allowances.

Over 6,400 Romanians have renegotiated their cross-border loans in the past two years, struggling with high inflation, rising deficits, and persistent interest rates.

The Constitutional Court of Romania is set to debate challenges filed by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) regarding the Parliament's decision to appoint members to the Administrative Councils of Romanian Television (SRTV) and Radio Romania.

Data from the National Bank of Romania reveals a significant trend: Romanians are increasingly moving their savings from RON to euro deposits, even though RON offers higher yields, indicating a preference for euro stability.

An INSCOP poll shows that only 3 out of 10 Romanians believe the war in Ukraine will end in 2026 with a peace agreement, with a significant portion fearing a Russian escalation.

Cultural anthropologist Camelia Burghele discusses the digitalization of witches and the prevalence of superstition in Romania, noting it's not unique to Romanians.

Romania's Minister of Labor, Florin Manole, announced that energy vouchers will continue to be granted until the end of 2026, currently benefiting over 710,000 Romanians.

A survey reveals that almost two-thirds of Romanians feel their financial situation has deteriorated compared to a year ago, indicating widespread economic hardship.

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is evacuating approximately 300 Romanian citizens from Israel to Egypt due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with no reports of injuries or deaths among them.

Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no Romanians have been injured in the Middle East conflict zones and there are no repatriation requests from Iran, despite the ongoing situation.

With the van, from Galați to Dubai! It sounds like an adventure slogan, but when you also consider a one-year-old child, many parents instantly have questions. How do they reconcile…

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) has submitted a bill to Parliament to reinstate two-round elections for mayors and county council presidents, reviving a politically contentious issue.

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) has filed a simple no-confidence motion in the Senate against Culture Minister András Demeter, titled 'The guild wants you out, Mr. Minister. You are an insult to Romanian culture.'

A National Bank of Romania advisor has issued a warning about the country's pension system, highlighting that millions of Romanians will work until older ages while a smaller group benefits from special pensions, which are nearing 1% of GDP.
Romania's ANCOM (National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications) warns users wishing to port their phone number to a new provider to check if their minimum contractual period has expired, as early termination can incur penalties.

Kelemen Hunor, leader of UDMR, warns that Romanians will 'regret' a single-party government after 2028, advocating for a coalition government as the best option despite potential slowdowns in decision-making.

Official data indicates that Romanian citizens spent a total of EUR 10 billion on vacations abroad during the year 2025.

Bogdan Banu, founder of 'Romanians of Washington DC', discussed the relationship between the Romanian diaspora in the US and Romanian politicians, the Visa Waiver program, and Nicușor Dan's presence at a Peace Council.

A poll indicates that over half of Romanians hold Russia responsible for the war in Ukraine, with 44% anticipating a Russian victory in the conflict.

A recent poll indicates that Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron are the most trusted world leaders among Romanians.

Exceeding the threshold of 9-10 lei/liter for fuels becomes realistic in Romania if crude oil prices stabilize at 90-100 dollars/barrel following the conflict in the Middle East, which…

Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu announced on Digi24 that several hundred Romanians who registered with diplomatic missions are in the Arab countries attacked by Iranian missiles and drones.

Romanians without active employment or periods without income can voluntarily contribute to the public pension system to secure the necessary seniority for retirement, with details on costs for 2026.


Starting February 25, 2026, all European citizens, including Romanians, traveling to the UK for tourism or short stays will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).

Starting today, visitors from over 80 countries, including Romania and other EU member states, the United States, and Canada, will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the UK.

A Romanian gerontologist explains the importance of preventive medical care and necessary health analyses for men and women over 60, noting that Romanians often seek medical attention only when ill.

A survey reveals that only 3 out of 10 Romanians believe the war in Ukraine will conclude with a peace agreement in 2026, reflecting a pessimistic outlook on the conflict's resolution.

Romanians employed in Germany are reportedly losing thousands of euros annually by not claiming tax refunds from the German state, with specialists offering guidance on how to recover these payments.

Police are warning about a new fraud scheme in Romania where victims are manipulated by fake officers or bank representatives into depositing money into cryptocurrency ATMs under the guise of a 'confidential investigation'.

A recent poll indicates that Romanians are more preoccupied with the issue of rising corruption than with inflation, reflecting a shift in public concern.