Two men, aged 51 and 27, have been detained for 24 hours after allegedly assaulting a police officer responding to a disturbance at a bar in Faraoani commune, Bacău County, police said.
According to the Bacău County Police Inspectorate, the incident occurred on the evening of Aug. 29, at around 8:30 p.m., after a bar employee called the national emergency...
The eastern Romanian city of Bacău has launched the first stage of a major public transport modernization programme, introducing 24 electric buses and 10 electric minibuses into service on Monday.
The fully electric vehicles will operate on routes across the municipality and the surrounding metropolitan area, offering passengers quieter, more...
Bacău County Council has completed a project to transform public libraries across the county into digital skills hubs under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), following an investment worth nearly RON 11.84 million.
The announcement was made by Bacău County Council President Cristina Breahnă-Pravăț, who said the project was...
Romanian actor Marcel Iureș paid tribute to the country's greatest composer, George Enescu, during a special cultural event marking the 145th anniversary of Enescu's birth at the Rosetti-Tescanu – George Enescu Memorial House in Tescani, northeastern Romania.
Organised by the George Enescu National Museum, the anniversary celebration transformed the historic...
Passengers departing from George Enescu International Airport in Bacău were treated to a surprise cultural performance on Aug. 19 as Romania marked the 145th anniversary of the birth of composer George Enescu with a musical event held inside the airport terminal.
Shortly before boarding a flight to Brussels, travelers waiting...
Construction of the southern Bacău road interchange has entered its final phase, with contractors preparing to connect the Bacău bypass section of the A7 motorway to newly built stretches of the Moldova Motorway, local authorities said on Monday.
According to officials, road infrastructure near the existing bypass and the interchange...
Two women were found dead in a house in the eastern Romanian town of Comănești on Monday morning, while the main suspect, the husband of one of the victims, was hospitalized after allegedly attempting to take his own life, Bacău County Police Inspectorate (IPJ Bacău) said.
Police said they were...
Romania’s Daria Vrinceanu claimed the silver medal in the women’s triple jump at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, delivering a standout performance that kept her in gold-medal position until the final round.
The 18-year-old athlete, coached by Cristi Nemteanu at SCM Bacau, recorded a mark of 13.70 meters...
Ride-hailing platforms once promoted as a modern, flexible alternative to traditional taxis are facing mounting criticism in Romania, with drivers citing declining earnings and algorithmic pressure, while customers report deteriorating service quality.
The sector, built on the promise of independence and efficiency, appears to be entering a period of tension,...
A young girl who went missing in eastern Romania has been found safe after three days and nights of intensive searches involving hundreds of rescuers, authorities said, bringing an emotional end to a case that gripped a local community.
The child, identified as Andreea, was discovered tired but unharmed after...
Bacău County, Romania – A man was injured in a bear attack on August 4, 2026, in a forested area near the village of Scutaru and was taken to hospital after emergency services intervened, local authorities said.
According to the "Ștefan cel Mare" Bacău County Gendarmerie Inspectorate, a gendarmerie patrol...
Bacău, Romania – The Speed Park circuit in Bacău will host the fourth round of the 2026 Romanian National Karting Championship from August 7 to 9, welcoming drivers from across the country for the only championship event scheduled at the venue this season.
The competition, organized by the Romanian Karting...
Podu’ cu Lanțuri, one of Bacău County’s best-known hospitality and event venues, marked its ninth anniversary on Tuesday, with owner Roxana Neculcea Bercuci celebrating nine years of growth, community and memorable experiences.
Reflecting on the venue’s inauguration in 2017, Neculcea Bercuci said the anniversary was not only about the passage...
A nine-year-old boy from the commune of Bogdănești, Bacău County, was attacked and bitten by a fox while playing in the yard of his family's home, in an incident that authorities later confirmed involved a rabid animal.
According to local news website unupetrotus.ro, the attack occurred on Thursday, July 30,...
Two Nepalese nationals were killed after being struck by a train in the eastern Romanian city of Bacău in the early hours of Sunday, emergency authorities said.
The accident occurred at approximately 3:21 a.m. on Chimiei Street, where the victims were hit by a passing train.
According to the Bacău Inspectorate...
