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Austerity Measures Begin to Impact Bacău Economy as Investment, Wages and Imports Decline

The first visible effects of the austerity measures introduced by the Romanian government last year are beginning to emerge in Bacău County, according to the latest statistical data for 2026. While the local economy has not yet entered an industrial recession, several key indicators point to slower economic activity, weaker investment appetite and declining purchasing power. Productive investment falls despite overall...

Aerostar Bacău Places Three Teams on National Youth Championship Podiums

Aerostar Bacău enjoyed an outstanding season in Romania's National Youth Football Championship, with three...

“DON’T MISS A SINGLE MOMENT TO BECOME BETTER!”

Interview with His Excellency Mr. Takashi Katae, Ambassador of Japan to Romania Present in Bacău...

Onești Welcomes Home Nadia Comăneci as Romania Marks 50 Years Since Historic Perfect 10

Fifty years after she changed the course of Olympic gymnastics with the first perfect...

Romanian Manufacturing Firm Romtexim Marks 35 Years of Growth from Basement Workshop to International Supplier

Romanian manufacturing company Romtexim is celebrating its 35th anniversary, marking a journey that began...

The Răcătău Treasure Returns to Bacău After Being Exhibited at the Dutch Museum Where the Dacian Helmet Was Stolen

The cultural heritage assets of the "Iulian Antonescu" Museum Complex in Bacău, loaned to the National History Museum of Romania for the international exhibition Dacia, the Kingdom of Gold and Silver, organized at the Drents Museum in Assen, the Netherlands, have been returned to the Bacău museum. Among them...

Livestock in the County: Less Meat, Fewer Eggs, Less Cow’s Milk

The livestock sector in Bacău County has experienced significant fluctuations in recent times, according to data provided for November 2024 and the period from January 1 to November 30, 2024. An analysis of average agricultural animal production and total production highlights important changes in livestock numbers and production levels. Average...

Romanian Driver Indicted After Biting a Police Officer’s Finger

A driver faces several years in prison after he became aggressive during a routine traffic stop, attacking one officer and biting another. The incident occurred on January 12, around 9:00 PM, on Calea Dr. Al. Șafran, near the R.A.R. Bacău headquarters. The driver was pulled over by a police patrol...

Increase in the Number of Foreign-Invested Companies in Bacău County

In November 2024, Bacău County recorded 14 newly registered companies with foreign participation, accounting for 2.17% of the national total. This performance places the county in the 8th position in Romania’s county ranking. The top positions in this category are held by Bucharest, which accounts for 55.35% of total registrations,...

25 Property Owners in Bacău Face 500% Tax Increase for Negligence

The Mayor of Bacău, Lucian-Daniel Stanciu-Viziteu, has announced that 25 property and landowners will face a 500% tax increase this year due to negligence in maintaining their properties. "Neglect comes at a cost! This is a decision we make annually to encourage owners to take responsibility for their properties. If...

Traffic Accident in Scorțeni Commune, Stejaru Village: Truck Overturns, One Person Injured

A traffic accident occurred today in Scorțeni commune, Stejaru village, where a truck loaded with vegetable and household waste overturned on the roadway. As a result of the incident, one person was trapped inside the vehicle, requiring the intervention of rescue teams. At the scene, firefighting and rescue teams, along...

George Enescu International Airport Bacău Hosts the First-Ever 2025 Travel Fair

For the first time, George Enescu International Airport in Bacău will host a special event for travel enthusiasts and professionals in the tourism industry. The 2025 Travel Fair will take place from January 31 to February 1, 2025, in the airport’s public area, aiming to become a must-visit event...

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...