marți, 3 martie 2026

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Deceiving Time… Ioan Bîșcă (1959–2026)

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...

Prevention – The Calling of a Woman Who Shapes Character

There are people who do not stand out through noise, but through balance. People...

Bacău IT Specialists Put Romania on Europe’s Innovation Map with GeoAI Validation Project

Two IT specialists from Bacău are bringing Romania into the spotlight of European technological...

Bacău in Miniature: City Landmarks Recreated from LEGO Bricks at Alfa Galleries

At the Alfa Galleries within the “Iulian Antonescu” Museum Complex in Bacău, the exhibition...

2025 Report: Over 11,000 Missions, 6,000 Sanctions, and 300 Offenses Identified by Gendarmes in Bacău

Approximately 11,900 missions were carried out in 2025 by personnel of the Bacău County...

Violent Incident at Onești Municipal Hospital: A Patient Stabbed a Security Guard

On January 18, a serious incident occurred at the Onești Municipal Hospital in Bacău County. The police were alerted directly by the medical unit after a patient attacked a security guard with a sharp object. Initial investigations revealed that the assailant is a 71-year-old man from Târgu Ocna. The incident...

Bacău’s Triple Jump Star Daria Vrînceanu Achieves World’s Best U18 and U20 Performance!

Sixteen-year-old athlete Daria Vrînceanu, coached by Cristi Nemțeanu at SCM Bacău and CSȘ Bacău, delivered a phenomenal indoor performance on Saturday with a jump of 13.02 meters. This result places her at the top of the global junior rankings for U20 athletes. Meanwhile, her teammate Amelia Negulescu also made...

Romanian Government Sets Strict Rules for the 2025 Presidential Elections

On Friday evening, the Emergency Ordinance on measures for the organization and conduct of the 2025 presidential elections and partial local elections was published in the Official Gazette. The document establishes guidelines for the electoral process, focusing on transparency, security, and compliance with national and European legislation. Voting Schedule –...

Housing Construction Trends in Bacău County: Declines in Completed Deliveries but Signs of Long-Term Growth

Housing construction in Bacău County reflects a mix of stagnation and dynamism, with significant differences between rural and urban areas, as well as between completed homes and those authorized for construction. An analysis of data from January 1 to September 30, 2024, and up to October 31, 2024, reveals...

35-Year-Old Woman from Bacău Found Dead Near Bucharest. She Was Murdered

The body of a woman in an advanced state of decomposition was discovered in the yard of a company in Bragadiru, near Bucharest's Ring Road. The grim find was made by a worker clearing the area as part of road-widening operations. The woman's remains were not fully buried. Her body...

Thousands of Romanians Took to the Streets to Protest the Annulment of Elections

Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in the center of the capital to participate in a large-scale protest following the annulment of the December 6, 2024, presidential elections. Initially assembled in University Square, the protesters marched toward Victory Square and Cotroceni Palace. Leading the column was AUR leader George...

Bacău: Demographic Decline and Social Changes. A 15% Drop in Marriages in the First 10 Months of Last Year

The operational data for Bacău County from January to October 2024 provides a clear picture of the demographic and social challenges faced by the local community. Compared to the same period last year, the statistics reveal a marked decline in natural population growth and shifts in social dynamics, such...

Deșteptarea, the First Child of the Romanian Revolution

Between Vigil and Birth All things come to an end, whether glorious, tragic, or anonymous. It depends on circumstances, which rarely ask for your opinion. The moment comes, and just like that, you move into eternity—or oblivion. At the beginning of December 1989, there were few signs of what was...

An Unforgettable Christmas for Children with Special Needs: A Celebration of Love and Hope

On Tuesday, December 17, our community, represented by the Lions Clubs “Sf. Gheorghe,” Lions “Artemis,” Leo “Nidas,” and Leo “Phoenix,” came together to celebrate a special Christmas dedicated to children with special needs from the care system of DGASPC Bacău. It was an event filled with magic, smiles, and...

Deșteptarea 35: Bacău is Here! Ion Fercu Honored as Honorary Citizen of Bacău County

On December 16, 2024, the Bacău County Council unanimously voted to award the prestigious title of Honorary Citizen of Bacău County to Ion Fercu, renowned journalist, educator, and writer. This recognition highlights his outstanding contributions to education, literature, and journalism, spanning over five decades. Born in 1952 in Valea lui...

Dan Air Celebrates One Year of Operations at Bacău Airport

On the occasion of marking one year since Dan Air began operating from Bacău Airport, Matt Ian David, CEO of Dan Air, accompanied by other company representatives, joined Radu Bezniuc, General Manager of the "George Enescu" International Airport in Bacău, for a press conference held at the airport. From the...

Explosion in Bacău Apartment Building: Emergency Response and Impact

On Sunday morning, around 5:00 AM, the Bacău County Emergency Situations Inspectorate (ISU) was alerted via the 112 emergency call system about an explosion that occurred in an apartment building located on Victor Babeș Street in Bacău. Emergency teams were promptly deployed, including two fire trucks equipped with water and...

Aerostar: 20 Years of Continuous Development in Civil Aviation MRO

This December, Aerostar Bacău celebrates 20 years of continuous growth in its Civil Aviation MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) business line, highlighting consistent progress, community involvement, and remarkable achievements. Over this journey, Aerostar has steadily expanded its team and capabilities, now operating three hangars dedicated to civil aircraft maintenance...

Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău Acquires the World’s Most Advanced Humanoid Robot

Starting this month, "Vasile Alecsandri" University of Bacău boasts the world's most advanced humanoid robot, AMECA, which has been installed in the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory of the Faculty of Engineering. This is the first robot of its kind installed in Romania. It will be used for both teaching and research...