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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...

Bacău IT Specialists Put Romania on Europe’s Innovation Map with GeoAI Validation Project

Two IT specialists from Bacău are bringing Romania into the spotlight of European technological innovation after winning funding for a project that will test advanced geographic artificial intelligence solutions designed within the European Commission’s ecosystem. The project, titled “GeoEDUHealth Access – Bacău: Validation of JackDaw GeoAI for Territorial Accessibility Analysis...

Bacău in Miniature: City Landmarks Recreated from LEGO Bricks at Alfa Galleries

At the Alfa Galleries within the “Iulian Antonescu” Museum Complex in Bacău, the exhibition “Brickenburg Alfa – LEGO Fans Days” will open on Tuesday, February 24, organized in partnership with the Brickenburg Association. The exhibition brings together creative constructions made from LEGO bricks, along with a series of photographs displayed...

2025 Report: Over 11,000 Missions, 6,000 Sanctions, and 300 Offenses Identified by Gendarmes in Bacău

Approximately 11,900 missions were carried out in 2025 by personnel of the Bacău County Gendarmerie Inspectorate “Ștefan cel Mare” and the Mobile Gendarmerie Group “Alexandru cel Bun” Bacău, according to the annual report presented by the two units. As a result of their activities, the gendarmes identified more than...

Message of Bishop Iosif Păuleț for Lent: “Let Us Contemplate Jesus on the Way of the Cross”

Reverend Fathers, dear consecrated persons, beloved brothers and sisters in the Lord, All of us need to return to the Lord and to grow in loving closeness to Him. Drawing near to Christ resembles a staircase on which, step by step, from virtue to virtue, we allow ourselves to be...

Greater Survival Chances for Critically Ill Patients: RON 26 Million for the Operating Block at Bacau County Emergency Hospital

Life-Saving Investment: RON 26 Million in European Funds to Modernize the Operating Block at Bacau County Emergency Hospital – A Key Project for Treating Polytrauma and Saving Critical Patients Spitalul Județean de Urgență Bacău (Bacau County Emergency Hospital) will implement a project worth more than RON 57 million to modernize...

Dumitru Sechelariu, 13 Years On. Since 2013

In Fever Pitch, Nick Hornby, a lifelong supporter of Arsenal F.C., confessed that over the years he had addressed no more than four sentences to his favorite players. That did not stop him from staging imaginary conversations with the “Gunners.” “I still take Alan Smith to the pub now and...

Pavăl Holding Signs Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to Acquire Carrefour Operations in Romania

Pavăl Holding, the investment vehicle of the Pavăl family and majority shareholder of Dedeman, has announced the signing of an exclusive negotiation agreement with the Carrefour Group for the takeover of Carrefour’s operations in Romania. The move marks a strategic expansion of Pavăl Holding’s portfolio into the food retail...

Two Dead in Overnight House Fire in Letea Veche, Bacău County

Two people died following a violent fire that broke out overnight from Wednesday to Thursday at a household on Alexandru Ioan Cuza Street in the commune of Letea Veche, Bacău County. According to information provided by the Bacău Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (ISU), the emergency call was received at approximately...

Around 100 Protesters Rally in Bacău Against Tax Hikes and Austerity Measures

Approximately 100 people took part in a protest held on Thursday, February 12, in the center of Bacău, voicing discontent over rising taxes and austerity measures adopted by the Cabinet led by Ilie Bolojan. The demonstration was organized by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR). Participants displayed banners carrying...

New “Coffee a.m., Wine p.m.” Concept Debuts in Bacău with the Opening of ASignature Café

Bacău’s HoReCa scene has gained a distinctive new landmark with the opening of ASignature, a coffee and wine hub launched last weekend in a central location near Cancicov Park. Situated on Mărășești Street No. 10, the venue introduces a concept that is still unique to the city: coffee in...

Human Remains Found Near Onești, Investigation Underway

Human remains were discovered on Sunday afternoon, February 1, 2026, in a sparsely frequented area of Gura Văii, located near the city of Onești, authorities said. The discovery was made by several people who were walking in the area and noticed what appeared to be a human skull, along with...

Bacău County Wages Remain Below National Average Despite Monthly Gains

In November 2025, the average net monthly wage in Bacău County stood at 5,180 lei per person, according to official data, remaining 435 lei below the national average. The gap translates into a –7.7% difference compared with the national economy, confirming Bacău’s position below the countrywide wage level, though...

CSM Bacău Director Adrian Gavriliu Resigns Following Court Ruling

Adrian Gavriliu has announced his resignation from the position of director of CSM Bacău, following the club’s loss in a legal dispute with the Primăria Bacău, according to sources close to the institution. Gavriliu stepped down on Wednesday, January 28, ending a tenure of more than eight years at the...

Marius Savin Wins Competition for Manager Post at Bacău County Emergency Hospital

Marius Savin has won the public competition for the position of manager of the Spitalul Județean de Urgență Bacău, according to an official announcement released following the exam held on January 26, 2026. Documents published by the competition organisers show that Savin received scores above 9 out of 10 both...