English

Romanian researchers present biochar, wood vinegar study at European agroecology summit

BACAU, Romania — Researchers from the Research and Development Station for Vegetable Growing (SCDL) in Bacau are studying the use of biomass pyrolysis products as complementary solutions to organic fertilization, with preliminary research presented at a European summit in Potsdam, Germany. Dr. engineer Dan-Ioan Avasiloaiei, a senior scientific researcher at SCDL Bacau, represented the Romanian research station at the Agroecology...

Bacău Completes Rehabilitation of First Civil Protection Shelters, with Three More to Follow

The first civil protection shelters in the municipality of Bacău to be renovated under...

Bacău County Hospital to Get a Modernised Dermatology and Venereology Department

A building within the Bacău County Emergency Hospital (SJU Bacău) is set to undergo...

Local Producers from Moldova Showcase Regional Products at Carrefour Bacău

Residents of Bacău can discover and purchase products from farms and small food-processing businesses...

Buhuși hospital to provide lung cancer screening services for North-East Romania

The “Prof. Dr. Eduard Apetrei” Hospital in Buhuși will conduct lung cancer screening activities...

Bacau County Honors YANA Foundation Founder Antonia Frick

Antonia Frick, founder of the YANA – You Are Not Alone Foundation, has been awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Bacau County in recognition of her contribution to supporting vulnerable children and families in eastern Romania. The distinction was granted by the Bacau County Council with the unanimous vote...

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...

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 into digital skills hubs under Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), following an investment worth nearly RON 11.84 million. The announcement was made by Bacău County Council President Cristina Breahnă-Pravăț, who said the project was...

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 a special cultural event marking the 145th anniversary of Enescu's birth at the Rosetti-Tescanu – George Enescu Memorial House in Tescani, northeastern Romania. Organised by the George Enescu National Museum, the anniversary celebration transformed the historic...

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 cultural performance on Aug. 19 as Romania marked the 145th anniversary of the birth of composer George Enescu with a musical event held inside the airport terminal. Shortly before boarding a flight to Brussels, travelers waiting...

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 preparing to connect the Bacău bypass section of the A7 motorway to newly built stretches of the Moldova Motorway, local authorities said on Monday. According to officials, road infrastructure near the existing bypass and the interchange...

Two Women Found Dead in Eastern Romania, Husband Suspected of Double Killing

Two women were found dead in a house in the eastern Romanian town of Comănești on Monday morning, while the main suspect, the husband of one of the victims, was hospitalized after allegedly attempting to take his own life, Bacău County Police Inspectorate (IPJ Bacău) said. Police said they were...

Romania’s Vrinceanu Wins U20 World Triple Jump Silver in Oregon

Romania’s Daria Vrinceanu claimed the silver medal in the women’s triple jump at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, delivering a standout performance that kept her in gold-medal position until the final round. The 18-year-old athlete, coached by Cristi Nemteanu at SCM Bacau, recorded a mark of 13.70 meters...

Ride-Hailing Services Face Growing Strain as Drivers and Customers Voice Concerns

Ride-hailing platforms once promoted as a modern, flexible alternative to traditional taxis are facing mounting criticism in Romania, with drivers citing declining earnings and algorithmic pressure, while customers report deteriorating service quality. The sector, built on the promise of independence and efficiency, appears to be entering a period of tension,...

Three Days of Fear End in Relief: Missing Girl Found Safe After Massive Search in Eastern Romania

A young girl who went missing in eastern Romania has been found safe after three days and nights of intensive searches involving hundreds of rescuers, authorities said, bringing an emotional end to a case that gripped a local community. The child, identified as Andreea, was discovered tired but unharmed after...

Man Injured in Bear Attack in Eastern Romania

Bacău County, Romania – A man was injured in a bear attack on August 4, 2026, in a forested area near the village of Scutaru and was taken to hospital after emergency services intervened, local authorities said. According to the "Ștefan cel Mare" Bacău County Gendarmerie Inspectorate, a gendarmerie patrol...

Bacău to Host Romanian National Karting Championship Round This Weekend

Bacău, Romania – The Speed Park circuit in Bacău will host the fourth round of the 2026 Romanian National Karting Championship from August 7 to 9, welcoming drivers from across the country for the only championship event scheduled at the venue this season. The competition, organized by the Romanian Karting...

Romania’s Podu’ cu Lanțuri Marks Nine Years of Hospitality and Community

Podu’ cu Lanțuri, one of Bacău County’s best-known hospitality and event venues, marked its ninth anniversary on Tuesday, with owner Roxana Neculcea Bercuci celebrating nine years of growth, community and memorable experiences. Reflecting on the venue’s inauguration in 2017, Neculcea Bercuci said the anniversary was not only about the passage...

Nine-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Rabid Fox in Eastern Romania

A nine-year-old boy from the commune of Bogdănești, Bacău County, was attacked and bitten by a fox while playing in the yard of his family's home, in an incident that authorities later confirmed involved a rabid animal. According to local news website unupetrotus.ro, the attack occurred on Thursday, July 30,...