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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...

An 18-Year-Old from Bacău Named a Royal Margareta of Romania Foundation Scholar

Emma-Iona Gherganu, a student at the "George Apostu" National College of Arts in Bacău, is among the 30 scholarship recipients selected for the "Young Talents" program of the Royal Margareta of Romania Foundation. With a success story that began at the age of five, Emma is a testament to...

Athletic Park Bacău Nears Completion

The first athletic park in Romania designed for both professional athletes and amateur enthusiasts is set to be completed in June 2025, with public access beginning in the latter half of the year. Named "Athletic Park," this groundbreaking project, funded 95% by the Bacău County Council and 5% by...

Extraordinary Results of Robotics Teams from Bacău

The teams from "Gheorghe Vrănceanu" National College, "Ferdinand I" National College, and "Vasile Alecsandri" National College, in partnership with the Smart Cluster Association, had three intense days at the international competition "FIRST Tech Challenge" (FTC) in the Eastern Region of Romania, held in Piatra Neamț. A total of 49...

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...