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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...

Romanian Environmental Inspectors Fine Construction Firm Over Illegal Waste Dumping

Environmental inspectors in eastern Romania have fined a construction company after discovering illegal dumping of construction waste in the floodplain of the Siret River, authorities said. Commissioners from the National Environmental Guard’s Bacău County unit launched an inspection following complaints from local residents about waste being deposited near the Narcisa...

One Dead After Apartment Fire in Romanian City of Bacău

A woman was found dead after a fire broke out in a residential building in the eastern Romanian city of Bacău on Thursday, emergency authorities said. Military firefighters were dispatched to the scene on Mircea Eliade Street after receiving reports of a blaze inside an apartment building. Initial response teams...

Complex surgeries at Bacău emergency hospital give two cancer patients a second chance

Doctors at the Bacău County Emergency Hospital in eastern Romania have successfully performed two highly complex surgical interventions on patients with advanced oral cancers, offering both women a renewed chance at life, hospital officials said. The procedures, described by hospital management as among the most challenging carried out locally, involved...

Hundreds of local government jobs at risk in Bacău County after staff cuts mandate

Hundreds of public administration employees in eastern Romania’s Bacău County could face layoffs in the coming months following a sharp reduction in the maximum number of positions അനുവദed to local authorities under new government measures. Bacău Prefect Andreea Negru has issued Order No. 57 of March 16, 2026, implementing provisions...

ROMANIA – Teacher patents rosehip powder bread as natural alternative in baking

A Romanian food engineering specialist has patented a new type of bread enriched with rosehip powder, offering a natural substitute for synthetic additives commonly used in the baking industry. Prof. Dr. Eng. Nicoleta Vartolomei, a teacher at the Technological High School in Târgu Ocna, secured the patent—“Bread with added rosehip...

F-16 Fighter Pilot Who Died After Trying to Save a Dog to Be Buried Saturday in Agăș

Captain Octavian Palferenț, a Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot who died after attempting to rescue a dog that had fallen into a water basin, will be laid to rest on Saturday, March 14, in his hometown of Agăș, Bacău County. According to family members and close friends, the funeral...

Returning Home: The Story of Maria Lupeș, the Student Who Chose the Uniform and Became an Inspiration for Pupils in Moinești

On an ordinary morning in March, a special emotion could be felt in the corridors of the “Spiru Haret” Theoretical High School in Moinești. It was more than the nostalgia of a former student returning to the place where she once studied—it was the meeting point of two stages...

Low Unemployment in Bacău: Statistical Success or a Sign of a Drained Labor Market?

At first glance, unemployment statistics for Bacău County at the end of 2025 appear encouraging. With only 3,030 registered unemployed people and an unemployment rate of 1.6%, the county seems to be in a better position than many other regions in Romania. On paper, the labor market looks stable...

Which Companies Posted the Highest Profits in Bacău County

An analysis by the platform Termene.ro shows the ranking of the most profitable companies in Bacău County in 2024. The list includes firms from several economic sectors, ranging from construction and industry to food production and retail, reflecting the dynamics of the regional business environment. At the top of the...

Bacău: Mayor Explains in Video How Drivers Should Stop at Traffic Lights to Be Detected by Sensors

Bacău mayor Lucian Daniel Stanciu Viziteu has published a video on social media explaining to drivers how they should stop at traffic lights so that the city’s intelligent traffic light system functions properly. According to the mayor, sensors have been installed at several intersections in Bacău to detect the presence...

Noblesse Group and Venus Luxury Brands Support Excellence: Dominick Dulhac Qualifies for the WFC World Championships at Just 13

Sporting excellence is built not only in the ring, but also through the constant support of those who believe in talent, discipline, and the future. In Bacău, two strong names in the business community — Noblesse Group and Venus Luxury Brands — are proving that supporting sport means making...

15% to 36% Property Tax Reductions for Homeowners in Onești

Residents of the municipality of Onești can benefit, starting today, from reduced residential property taxes based on the age of their buildings, according to the spokesperson of the Onești City Hall. According to the local administration, the housing tax will be reduced by between 15% and 36%, depending on the...

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...

Prevention – The Calling of a Woman Who Shapes Character

There are people who do not stand out through noise, but through balance. People who do not impose, but shape; who do not punish, but prevent. Within the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs—where the pace is fast, the pressure constant, and decisions have a direct impact on...