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...
A domestic violence case in Romania's Bacau County has drawn attention to a practical challenge facing the enforcement of protection orders in rural communities: how can a suspect comply with a court-imposed separation order when both parties live on the same property and no alternative accommodation is readily available?
Police...
George Enescu International Airport in Bacau has expanded its summer flight schedule with a broader range of European destinations, adding new services and restoring several key routes as it seeks to strengthen air connectivity for Romania's northeastern Moldova region.
Airport officials said the updated schedule includes regular flights to Madrid,...
Bacau County's most established academic institutions dominate the preliminary rankings of the 2026 National Evaluation examination, but the results also highlight strong performances by several middle schools and rural schools, according to an analysis of scores released before appeals.
Leading the county is "Gheorghe Vrănceanu" National College in Bacau, with...
A group of 18 Romanian climbers, including mountaineers from Bacau County, successfully summited Mount Triglav (2,864 m), Slovenia's highest peak, during an expedition held from June 17 to June 21 and organized by Door2Outdoor and GoNomad.
The ascent began before sunrise along the Tominškova Pot route, one of Triglav's most...
A team of high school students in eastern Romania has designed an AI-powered desktop companion aimed at helping teenagers cope with academic stress, earning national recognition for a project that combines technology, mental health awareness and sustainability.
The device, called Bimo, was created by TDS Robotics, a student team from...
The Saltwater Lido at the Târgu Ocna Salt Mine has officially reopened for the summer season after completing a series of upgrades aimed at improving visitors' comfort and safety.
Operators of the popular leisure complex said they have finalized preparations for the new season, introducing several modern amenities. Among the...
A serious road accident occurred Friday evening in the village of Agăș, Bacău County, after a passenger car veered off the road and plunged into a ravine approximately 10 to 12 meters deep, emergency officials said.
Firefighters, ambulance crews and mountain rescue personnel were dispatched to the scene in a...
Romanian gendarmes marked National Flag Day by carrying the country's tricolor to the summit of Șandru Peak in the Nemira Mountains, continuing an annual tradition that combines physical endurance with a symbolic tribute to national identity.
The ascent began at 9 a.m. on June 26, when members of the Mountain...
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,...
Romanian athlete Ramona Verman secured the first senior international title of her career on Sunday after winning the women's long jump event at the Balkan Athletics Championships in Volos, Greece.
The 22-year-old athlete from Bacău, who is still eligible to compete in the Under-23 category, produced a personal-best jump of...
A new recruit has recently captured attention at the "Ștefan cel Mare" County Gendarmerie Inspectorate in Bacău. His name is Ronny, he is eight months old, and although he is still a playful German Shepherd puppy, he is already preparing for a future career as a service dog with...
As the summer holiday begins, children are finding creative ways to spend their free time. While some ride bicycles and others gather for games with friends, a few are discovering their entrepreneurial side through small roadside stands selling seasonal treats.
One such young entrepreneur is Noah, a local boy who...
Romanian dermatologist Ștefan Neaga has become the first Romanian recipient of the "Global Medfluencer of the Year" award, winning the international distinction at the inaugural Global CerAwards ceremony held at Los Angeles' historic Wiltern Theatre.
Neaga, a native of Bacău in eastern Romania and a graduate of the prestigious "Gheorghe...
The “Saint Hierarch Dr. Luca” Municipal Hospital in Onești has announced the successful completion of the first Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure ever performed in Bacău County, marking a significant milestone for local and regional healthcare services.
According to hospital officials, the procedure was carried out on a patient diagnosed...
