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Wages in Romania’s North-East remain below national average; Iași and Bacău lead region

Average salaries in Romania’s North-East region remained below the national level in January 2026, although notable differences persist between counties and economic sectors, according to data published by InfoSTAT. The national average gross salary stood at about 9,220 lei, while all six counties in the region recorded lower levels. Iași ranked first regionally with an average gross salary of 8,868...

Volunteers plant trees near Comănești in reforestation effort

Dozens of volunteers took part in a reforestation action on the hills near the...

One dead after house fire in Bacău County; firefighters respond to two separate incidents

Firefighters from the Bacău County Inspectorate for Emergency Situations intervened on Saturday, April 18,...

Missing elderly woman found safe by police in Bacău County

A 75-year-old woman from Săucești commune who had gone missing from her home was...

Police Help Woman Recover Bag Containing €6,000 After Mix-Up on Rome–Bacău Flight

Police officers from the Air Transport Police Unit at Bacău Airport helped a 63-year-old...

Celebration with Awards in Orbeni

The Youth Center Hall in Orbeni commune proved to be too small for the large audience that came to attend the event organized on Sunday, August 17, by the Orbeni Town Hall and Local Council. Instead of the traditional Wheat Festival, usually held on the commune’s day, the Orbeni community...

Sanity – Graduation in a New Home, Grand Beginnings for Future Healthcare Professionals

This summer, Bacău breathes the air of performance and educational excellence!On Tuesday, August 12, more than 230 students experienced the ultimate thrill of the written graduation exam for the “General Nurse” specialization, held in the newest and most modern premises of the Sanity Post-Secondary Healthcare School, located at 110...

Emotional Ceremony on Coșna Hill in Memory of World War I Heroes

On Coșna Hill, a place steeped in history and a symbol of sacrifice during the First World War, a solemn event was held today to honor the memory of Romanian and foreign heroes who fell on the battlefield. The event was impeccably organized by the local administration of Pârgărești...

Football / Romanian Cup: FC Bacău defeats CSM Vaslui 3-1 and advances to the next round

A strong start in the Romanian Cup for second-division side FC Bacău. On Wednesday evening, in the second round of the competition, the team from Bacău claimed a 3-1 away win against third-tier CSM Vaslui, securing qualification to the next stage. The “Red-and-Whites,” coached by Costel Enache, didn’t have an...

A Match for Three Titles Replaced with an Even Bigger One for Dragoș Dulhac!

Events in Master Boxing are unfolding at a dizzying pace. Since the beginning of the year, Dragoș Dulhac, the undefeated champion of Bacău and Romania, has seen several major bouts slip through his gloves—both in terms of sporting milestones and financial gains. First, an injury ruled him out of the...

July 2025: A Typical Summer for the Current Climate of Central Moldova

The recently concluded month of July 2025 has once again confirmed the increasingly evident effects of climate change in central Moldova, particularly in the Bacău region. With a monthly average temperature of 23.1°C, this year's "Cuptor" (the traditional Romanian name for the hottest month) aligns with the trend of...

Cancer Patient Saved by Surgeons at Bacău County Emergency Hospital

A groundbreaking surgical procedure was recently performed at Bacău County Emergency Hospital (SJU Bacău), marking a first-of-its-kind intervention at the county level. The case involved a highly complex oncological condition in the oro-maxillofacial region, treated by Dr. Ovidiu Cristian Scovronschi, a senior specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The patient,...

Commemorative Event Dedicated to Professor Vasile Adăscăliței in the Village of Ocheni

An emotional commemorative event was held in the village of Ocheni in honor of Professor Vasile Adăscăliței (1929–2007), a distinguished scholar and the founder of the Moldavian school of folklore studies. The gathering marked 18 years since his passing and was a tribute to his legacy, emphasizing gratitude and...

Dragoș Dulhac and the Famous Conor McGregor – A Close Collaboration Through Raj Vrânceanu

The global phenomenon Master Boxing has gained a new and reliable pillar through the close collaboration between well-known professional boxing champions Dragoș Dulhac and Conor McGregor. Raj Vrânceanu, the coach of the famous Irish athlete, was Dragoș Dulhac’s guest for a few days and conducted training sessions at the Master...

Bacău Takes a Step Towards the Future: First Electric Buses Arrive in the City

The Municipality of Bacău has received its first BYD electric buses, as part of a large-scale project to modernize the metropolitan public transport system. In total, the fleet will include 24 buses and 5 electric minibuses, purchased by the local administration and operated by Transport Public. The new buses are...

Education: Between Results and Uncertainties

Exams taken by children are always a challenge due to their complexity, the pressure felt differently by each student, and the emotions experienced by families. That’s why they must be approached with the objectivity that any form of assessment requires, while also showing emotional care for the students. This year,...

His Eminence Archbishop Ioachim Awarded the Royal Literary Prize for His Contribution to Contemporary Religious Poetry

During a prestigious cultural ceremony held in Bucharest, His Eminence Archbishop Ioachim, Archbishop of Roman and Bacău, was honored with the Royal Literary Prize in recognition of his contribution to the revitalization of spiritual language and the enrichment of contemporary religious poetry. The award was presented at the 6th edition...

Petru Umbrărescu Makes History: First Romanian Driver to Win a Round in the FIA World Endurance Championship

Romanian driver Petru Umbrărescu, son of the UMB company owner, has achieved a historic milestone in national motorsport by becoming the first Romanian to win a round in the prestigious FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). On Sunday, July 13, Umbrărescu triumphed in the 6-hour race at São Paulo...

The Match of All Matches for Dragoș Dulhac in Munich!

August 29 will mark the day when Bacău-born professional champion Dragoș Dulhac will face the toughest and most important fight of his career in Munich. A bout for the unified belts of the World Boxing Foundation (WBF), the Association of Master Boxing (AMB), and the Legends Boxing Foundation (LBF). Undefeated...