Today we say farewell to Nelu Bîșcă, a photojournalist for the newspaper Deșteptarea for several decades. For entire generations of readers, many of the images that told the story of the city and its people were captured through the lens of his camera.
Two years ago, when Deșteptarea celebrated its 35th anniversary, Ioan Bîșcă wrote a text about what it...
An unusual incident occurred in the city of Bacău, at the intersection of Mioriței and Logofăt Tăutu streets. According to eyewitnesses, a man estimated to be around 70 years old was riding an electric scooter along the bike lane when he suddenly lost his balance and fell in the...
A detachment of four IAR-330 helicopters—configured for transport, reconnaissance, and medical evacuation—has completed its operational training at the 95th Air Base “Hero Captain Aviator Alexandru Șerbănescu” in Bacău and is now prepared to begin its second rotation in the EUFOR ALTHEA mission, operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Starting in May...
A 27-year-old woman from Giurgiu County, claiming to possess supernatural powers, is under criminal investigation for fraud after allegedly convincing a woman from Bacău to pay her more than €160,000 for "rituals" meant to save her marriage.
On May 7, officers from the Criminal Investigation Bureau in Bacău, with the...
As spring brings back the sunshine and the urge to spend time in nature, many Romanians are eager to head out for a picnic or fire up the grill with family and friends. But before lighting the coals, there’s an important rule to keep in mind: grilling in public...
Cherry season has officially begun—but instead of the sweet flavor eagerly awaited by Romanian consumers, it kicked off with a bitter surprise that left many rubbing their eyes in disbelief. In a market in the town of Onești, a single price tag for cherries was enough to ignite a...
The final results of the presidential election in Bacău County have been fully centralized, with vote counts completed in all 640 polling stations—ensuring 100% reporting coverage.
George-Nicolae Simion emerged as the clear frontrunner, securing a decisive victory among Bacău voters with 106,495 ballots cast in his favor, representing 44.52% of...
In a recent meeting, the Local Council of Bacău Municipality voted to reject a request from the Romanian Government to transfer a plot of land near the Athletic Park to the Ministry of Justice for the purpose of expanding the Bacău Penitentiary.
The government’s request, which had been approved in...
On April 23, the city of Bacău became the host of the National Olympiad of Orthodox Religion for high school students — a major event bringing together 350 students from grades 9 to 12, all winners of county-level competitions held across Romania.
Joining them are 50 accompanying teachers, 51 members...
The Bacău County Emergency Hospital is set to undergo full digital transformation following the launch of a major modernization project announced today by Cristina Breahnă-Pravăț, President of the Bacău County Council. The funding agreement, previously approved by the Ministry of Health, has now been formalized—marking a crucial step toward...
Perched on the high ridges of the Carpathian Mountains, amidst the spectacular landscape of Bacău County, lies the Saint Elijah Monastery in Berzunți – a place of prayer and tranquility, with a turbulent history, yet one filled with hope and rebirth. Located on Mount Berzunți, beneath the peak of...
The commune of Săucești is taking a major step toward digitalization and community safety. According to a recent statement by Mayor Valentin Manea, the local administration is in the final stages of implementing a modern video surveillance system comprising 67 cameras designed to monitor traffic and public spaces.
"We are...
In 2025, Bacău County is facing four cases of collective layoffs, affecting both local businesses and national companies. The list includes two firms based in the county and two large corporations operating nationwide, all of which have announced significant workforce reductions.
One construction company initiated a collective dismissal process as...
The Municipality of Bacău, through its Stray Dog Management Service, has recently launched an innovative pilot program in collaboration with an international animal welfare organization. The initiative aims to give a second chance to shelter dogs who, due to advanced age and health issues, have significantly lower chances of...
In the early hours of April 12, 2025, at around 1:25 a.m., a fire broke out in an annex building belonging to the Royal Garden restaurant, located on Calea Moinești Street in Bacău.
Four fire engines equipped with water and foam, a rapid intervention and command unit, and an ambulance...
