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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...

Dedeman Expands Operations into the Republic of Moldova Through Strategic Investment

Dedeman, Romania’s leading retailer of construction materials and home improvement products, fully Romanian-owned, has announced its entry into the Republic of Moldova through a strategic investment aimed at creating jobs, boosting the business environment, and strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The decision follows a constructive meeting between Dedeman’s...

Claudiu-Richard Târziu Questions European Commission on “Democracy Shield” and Risks of Centralization

Claudiu-Richard Târziu, ECR Member of the European Parliament, recently addressed five questions to European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection Michael McGrath, within the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield, where he serves as a substitute member. The objective was clear: to obtain clarifications...

Dragoș Dulhac Crowned King in Master Box After Crushing Pieper!

Rochester, UK, September 14, 10:00 PM – A shocking outcome in the bout between Kai Pieper (Germany) and Dragoș Dulhac (Romania). The Bacău-born fighter finished off the favorite in the second round, delivering two KOs—one in the first round and a devastating second that forced the referee to stop the...

Bacău’s Historic School Reborn After €10 Million Renovation

In a year marked by protests and uncertainty in Romania’s education system, the city of Bacău has found a reason to celebrate. The landmark building of Colegiul Național “Vasile Alecsandri” has reopened after a comprehensive €10 million renovation, funded through the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. The century-old structure,...

“Mihail Jora” Philharmonic Bacău at the “George Enescu” International Festival with Two Extraordinary Concerts

The “Mihail Jora” Philharmonic Bacău will once again mark its participation this year at the 27th edition of the “George Enescu” International Festival, the most important cultural event in Romania. Under the baton of conductor Omar El Jamali and joined by cellist Marcel Johannes Kits, the Bacău orchestra will...

European Funds for Education: Vladnic Middle School in Parincea Upgraded with Over €350,000

Students in the village of Vladnic, Parincea commune, will start the new school year in a fully renovated school, thanks to an investment supported by European funds. The project, valued at over €350,000, was primarily financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), with a significant contribution from...

Agricola Bacău Bets on €32 Million Investments Despite 2025 Economic Headwinds

Agricola Bacău, one of Romania’s largest producers of poultry, cold cuts and ready-meal products, is navigating a more challenging 2025 as the economic climate takes its toll. Shrinking purchasing power and tighter household budgets are weighing on consumption, with effects felt across the food industry, company president Grigore Horoi...

Hollywood Icon Eric Roberts Shines in Romania at Exclusive “I Success” Event

Romania rolled out the red carpet for Eric Roberts, as the Hollywood legend made a rare appearance at an exclusive I Success gathering, the global platform created by Eduard Irimia. The star-studded evening brought together top entrepreneurs, cultural figures, and I Success award winners from the past year – all...

ZIDART 2025: MENTAL WALL BEING – When Walls Become Mirrors of the Community

Bacău breathes through color once again. Between August 30 and September 5, the ZIDART International Street Art Festival returns for its eighth edition, bringing to the city’s walls a theme with deeply human resonance: MENTAL WALL BEING. If the 2024 edition, Civic Expressions, focused on belonging and shared spaces, this...

An Exclusive Interview with the Writer Ovidiu Genaru: Contemporary with August 23, 1944 – Memories of the “Armistice”

Mr. Ovidiu Genaru, thank you for welcoming me into your creative space, this intimate universe where so many of your works were born. Our conversation revives an idea I’ve held since the pandemic: the desire to recover fragments of local history that official archives often overlook. I invite you,...

CHILDREN’S EYES AND THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR

Interview with Dr. Oana Chelaru Postolache, Senior Ophthalmologist, Gauss Eye Clinic Reporter: Doctor, the beginning of the school year is always an emotional moment for children and parents alike. Why should we also think about eye health at this time? Dr. Oana Chelaru Postolache: It’s very important, because good vision is...

How to Prepare Our Cats for Autumn: A Practical Guide

As the seasons change, cats feel the differences in temperature and light just like we do. To ensure their comfort and health during the colder months, it’s important to take a few simple but essential steps. 1. GroomingIn autumn, cats begin to change their coat in preparation for the cold...

Măgura Commune officially opens an 11 km circular hiking trail

The community of Măgura is celebrating a new attraction for nature enthusiasts: an officially recognized circular hiking trail of approximately 11 kilometers, which will be marked in the coming days, according to Mayor Costraș Iordache. “We now have, OFFICIALLY, a HIKING TRAIL. Specifically, it’s about 11 kilometers, a circular route...

President of Bacău County Council, Cristina Breahnă-Pravăț: “Was it really necessary to cut Romania’s Education budget?”

The President of the Bacău County Council, Cristina Breahnă-Pravăț, draws attention to the concerning situation in the educational system, in the context of this year’s baccalaureate exam results. Although Bacău County ranked on the podium nationally in terms of pass rates, a serious indicator overshadows these results: only 94,000 students...