More than five years after a double murder that shocked Romania, the Bacău Court of Appeal has ordered chemical company Chimcomplex SA to pay moral damages to the families of two workers killed during the 2021 hostage crisis in Onești.
According to the court's ruling issued on June 18, 2026, judges upheld an appeal in the case, overturned a previous...
Last night, the village of Horgești was shaken by a rare and tragic event that stunned even the most seasoned investigators. A man stabbed his girlfriend, the mother of his child, and then attempted to cover up his heinous crime by setting his own house on fire!
An Act of...
The community of Dofteana in Bacău County has made a new stride in securing property rights for its citizens. Prefect Claudiu Ilișanu announced that five land ownership titles were handed over to 91 heirs from the village of Cucuieți, covering an area of 723 hectares of forest and pasture....
A devastating fire struck the commune of Motoșeni in the village of Șendrești today, leaving behind unimaginable tragedy.
Military firefighters were urgently called to the scene around noon when alerted to a house engulfed in flames. A rapid response unit and a fire engine were dispatched, but, unfortunately, any chance...
On November 11, traffic officers from the Bacău Road Service detected the young woman speeding in Dumbrava with a radar device, clocking her at 137 km/h.
She was fined 1,485 lei for the offense, and as an additional penalty, her driver’s license was suspended for 120 days. She was issued...
* Interview with Dinu Păncescu, Administrator of the Stray Dog Management Service at Bacău City Hall
Dinu Păncescu discusses the recent success in the European "VETO Marathon" competition—a contest gathering shelters from various countries and awarding winners substantial prizes in the form of animal food. Winning the 20-ton food prize...
In September 2024, Romania recorded an unemployment rate of 5.5%, placing it slightly below the European Union (EU) average of 5.9% and under the eurozone’s rate of 6.3%. According to Eurostat data, Romania's unemployment rate remains stable, reflecting a labor market that, while facing similar challenges to other European...
A serious incident occurred at the Târgu Ocna Salt Mine, where massive salt boulders, weighing tens of kilograms, broke loose from the ceiling and fell onto a path frequented by tourists. Fortunately, there were no casualties, but the incident has raised significant safety concerns regarding the site.
Although authorities should...
Romania, now proudly the largest gas producer in Europe, surprises yet again! Despite expectations that this status would lead to lower prices for its citizens, the paradox is that Romanians are paying more for gas, while the rest of Europe enjoys substantial cuts.
While gas prices have dropped in most...
Mayor Adrian Jilcu began his term with a decisive move, proposing an 8% salary reduction for the senior management staff at Onești City Hall. The resolution was approved at the Local Council meeting on Monday, November 4, with a majority of council members supporting the initiative, except for those...
In August 2024, Bacău County welcomed 23,934 tourists, with 92.1% being Romanians and 7.9% foreigners. Compared to August 2023, the number of arrivals rose by 5.4%, equivalent to an increase of 1,234 people. Additionally, compared to July 2024, arrivals saw a 15.5% increase, bringing in 3,218 more visitors.
In August...
The Maternity Unit at Bacău County Emergency Hospital has made a significant leap in enhancing medical care with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine designed for both expectant mothers and newborns. This equipment, among the most advanced on the market, was acquired with the support of the Bacău...
Amid a general increase in air traffic across Romania, Bacău International Airport is striving to strengthen its position in the regional market. According to official data, in the third quarter of 2024, airports in Romania recorded nearly 8 million passengers, 7.4% more than in the same period last year.
Between...
In Bacău County, salaries are already lower than the national average, and inflation is further intensifying the financial burden on residents. With incomes rapidly eroding due to rising prices, people in Bacău are struggling to cope with increasingly high daily costs.
A difficult situation for employees in Bacău County! In...
A devastating accident on DN2-E85, just outside Sascut toward Adjud, has claimed one life and left two other people critically injured. The tragedy struck when a driver lost control of the car, sending it careening into a roadside ditch and turning a routine journey into a nightmare.
Shock and tears...
