Romania news
Here are some recent news articles from Romania:
Politics
- Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the government to appoint judges without the approval of the judicial council, a move seen as a threat to the independence of the judiciary. (Source: Romania Insider)
- The Romanian government has approved a plan to increase the minimum wage by 15% in 2023, as part of efforts to combat poverty and inequality. (Source: Balkan Insight)
Economy
- Romania's economy grew by 4.4% in the third quarter of 2022, driven by a strong performance in the services sector. (Source: Romania Today)
- The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion loan to Romania to support its economic recovery and reform efforts. (Source: EU News)
Health
- Romania has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases, with over 10,000 new infections recorded in the past week. (Source: Romania Today)
- The Romanian government has launched a vaccination campaign to protect against measles, following a recent outbreak in the country. (Source: Balkan Insight)
Culture
- The Romanian city of Sibiu has been named the European Capital of Culture for 2023, in recognition of its rich cultural heritage and vibrant arts scene. (Source: Romania Insider)
- The Romanian National Museum of Art has reopened after a major renovation, featuring a new exhibition space and a collection of over 15,000 works of art. (Source: Culture.pl)
Sports
- The Romanian football team has qualified for the 2024 European Championship, following a 2-1 win over Norway in a playoff match. (Source: Romania Today)
- The Romanian tennis player Simona Halep has won the WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. (Source: ESPN)
Other news
- A strong earthquake has struck Romania, causing widespread damage and injuring several people. (Source: BBC News)
- The Romanian government has launched an investigation into a series of forest fires that have burned thousands of hectares of land in the country. (Source: Romania Today)