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Bacău Launches First Electric Bus Fleet in Public Transport Modernization

The eastern Romanian city of Bacău has launched the first stage of a major public transport modernization programme, introducing 24 electric buses and 10 electric minibuses into service on Monday. The fully electric vehicles will operate on routes across the municipality and the surrounding metropolitan area, offering passengers quieter, more comfortable transport with zero tailpipe emissions. Mayor Lucian-Daniel Stanciu-Viziteu said the...

Bacău County completes PNRR-funded project to turn libraries into digital skills hubs

Bacău County Council has completed a project to transform public libraries across the county...

Marcel Iureș Brings George Enescu’s Voice Back to Life at Tescani Anniversary Celebration

Romanian actor Marcel Iureș paid tribute to the country's greatest composer, George Enescu, during...

Romanian Music Welcomes Travelers at Bacău Airport in Tribute to George Enescu’s 145th Birth Anniversary

Passengers departing from George Enescu International Airport in Bacău were treated to a surprise...

Final Works Begin on Southern Bacău Interchange as A7 Bypass Closes for Two Weeks

Construction of the southern Bacău road interchange has entered its final phase, with contractors...

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...