The prevalence in Romania of overweight, including obesity, among seven-year-old children is 27.5%, while among eight-year-olds it is 32%, according to a study conducted by the National Public Health Institute (INSP).With the support of the county public health directorates, in partnership with the»»»

Air passenger transport increased by 9.5% in 2025 compared with the previous year, reaching 28,477,600 passengers, up from 26,000,800 passengers, according to data centralised by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The largest shares of passenger traffic were recorded at Henri Coanda - Bucha»»»

Arrivals and overnight stays in the establishments of tourists' reception with functions of tourists' accommodation, including apartments and rooms forrent decreased by 7.3% and by 8.5%, respectively, in January 2026 compared to January 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS) »»»

New motor vehicle registrations in Romania decreased in February 2026 by 24.4% from the same month in 2025, according to preliminary data published by the General Directorate of Driving Licenses and Vehicle Registrations (DGPCI) and processed by the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufactur»»»

New vehicle registrations in Romania decreased by 24.4% in February 2026, year-on-year, with electrified vehicles witnessing a 3% decrease in registrations, according to data with the Association of Romania's Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) published on Monday.In terms of market sh»»»

She made the mistake of looking out of the window. It was pitch black. That might sound like the start of a horror film, and for Dubai-based Gita (name changed on request), it really was. “We were leaving an area of cold winds from what I understood. And the feeling of the plane suddenly shaking, t»»»

Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, former plant worker Toru Akama tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption. Meows and barks break the silence of the countryside, once an evacuation zone, as the 63-year-old »»»

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a weaker US dollar and easing energy costs after US President Donald Trump suggested that the war in the Middle East could end soon. Respite from a potential war-driven surge in inflation would likely reduce the chances of central banks raising interest rat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Iraqi Kurdistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it consideres the act a flagrant violation of international customs and covenant»»»

Dubai: A domestic dispute and an alleged infidelity scandal involving Kerala Transport Minister KB Ganesh Kumar has escalated into a political controversy in the poll-bound state, after his estranged wife publicly accused him of infidelity. According to local reports, the episode drew reactions fro»»»

The issue of replacing the de facto acting Prosecutor General is not a party-political one, caretaker Justice Minister Andrey Yankulov said on Tuesday in a Facebook post. The question, which he said weighs heavily on Bulgaria’s justice system, should not be subject to political bargaining or left t»»»

The Association of Prosecutors in Bulgaria (APB) has published a draft of principle criteria when discussing candidates for Prosecutor General as announced by the association on Tuesday. The document was prepared by the Scientific and Expert Council of the Prosecutor's Office and aims to initiate a»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A week after launching the largest U.S. military operation in two decades, President Donald Trump has yet to explain why he decided to go to war with Iran. Instead, he seems to be testing a variety of rationales, sometimes changing the argument within days in the hope one will stick with the Americ»»»

A leader who has never been fully tested takes the helm in Iran when its theocracy faces its greatest test in five decades. Continuity and connections have pulled Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, to the top after the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in the first salvos of this war. But Ira»»»

The Israeli military has said it carried out several wide-scale waves of strikes across Iran, as supporters of the Islamic Republic staged rallies to celebrate the appointment of a new supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei, a hardline Shia Muslim cleric close to the powerful Revolutionary Guards, was ch»»»

Romania will participate in the London Book Fair, one of the most important international fairs dedicated to literature professionals, from 10 to 12 March. Romania's presence at the event is organised by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR), through the National Book Centre and its London branch.A»»»

Over 90% of Romanians believe that they need Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to remain relevant in their careers, according to the findings of a recently published survey.According to data analysed by NewTech Academy in collaboration with the National Qualifications Authority (NCA) at the level»»»

More than 30 films from Cannes, Berlin, Locarno and Venice festivals, as well as productions awarded the Cesar prize, will be presented at the 30th edition of the French Film Festival, taking place between 19 and 29 March in Bucharest and 15 other cities across Romania.According to a press release »»»

The conflict in the Middle East generates strong contagion effects on Romania’s economy, the main transmission channel being the vulnerability of the energy market, says Bogdan Nichisoiu, Regional Enhanced Information Manager, Coface Romania.According to an analysis by Coface Romania, the escalatio»»»

Romania has drawn approximately 4.7 billion euros from international financial markets, through the Romanian state's first exit on foreign markets in 2026, and through this operation it has covered almost half of the external financing needs estimated to be achieved through Eurobond issuances for 2»»»

The world logged its fifth hottest February on record, with western Europe drenched by extreme rainfall and widespread flooding, the European Union's climate monitor said on Tuesday. Global temperatures last month were 1.49C above pre-industrial times, defined as the 1850-1900 period before large-s»»»

Rising oil prices on the international markets will fuel inflation in Romania in the coming months and it will put pressure on the families’ budgets, in the context of high dependence on fossil fuels and insufficient investments in energy alternative, said the analyst, university Economy professor,»»»

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said US-South Korea military drills that began this week were a "provocative and aggressive war rehearsal" that would harm regional stability, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. The annual Freedom Shield military exercises revealed the»»»

Romania starts the year from a solid financial position, with a significant part of the financing for 2026 already secured, says Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare.At the end of February, Romania drew 4.7 billion euros from international financial markets, in the first Eurobond issue of 2026. The op»»»

The FBI has extended its investigation of the 2020 US election, which President Donald Trump falsely claims to have won, to Arizona, state officials said Monday. The move comes six weeks after the Federal Bureau of Investigation seized 2020 election ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, as part of a p»»»

Parties in the governing coalition and representatives of the parliamentary group of national minorities decided at Monday's meeting that the Finance Ministry will publish the draft 2026 state budget by Tuesday at the latest. The draft is expected to be adopted by the government this week and then »»»

The effective absorption rate for the water and wastewater sector exceeds 56%, above the average of the Sustainable Development Programme (PDD) 2021-2027, under which Romania ranks first in the European Union in attracting European funds, demonstrating both the priority given to the sector and the »»»

European Commission Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness Roxana Minzatu announced on Monday the approval of "the transfer of 522 million euros to the Health Programme 2021-2027 to ensure that Romania will be able to complete nine new hospitals."The investments »»»

The party led by George Simion could receive more votes than the Social Democrats and Liberals combined, according to an INSCOP Research survey. However, AUR shows a slight decline compared to January of this year. AUR continues to lead Romanian voting intentions, according to the latest survey con»»»

Germany's bilateral and European support in the process of Moldova's accession to EU is decisive, said Mihai Popsoi, Moldova's foreign minister in Berlin on Thursday, quoted by www.dw.com. At the joint press conference with Johann ...»»»

The Senate rejected, in Monday's plenary sitting, the simple motion against Minister of Investments and European Projects Dragos Pislaru.There were 41 votes in favour and 73 votes against the motion. Romania could collect approximately 3 billion euros from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan »»»

Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown, welcomed National Defence Minister Radu Miruta at Elisabeta Palace on Monday, with aspects related to royal actions in support of Romania within the European Union and NATO among the topics discussed."The Custodian of the Crown and the minister discuss»»»

Spokesman for Romania's Foreign Ministry (MAE) Andrei Tarnea estimates that 2,000 Romanians have returned to Romania from the Gulf area, by evacuation flights, assisted repatriation flights or commercial flights."From the estimated figures we have, we are approaching 2,000 Romanian nationals who ha»»»

Romania's main concerns, presented at the Salzburg Forum, are strengthening border and national territories security in the context of illegal migration, drug, arms and human trafficking, Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu said on the first day of the ministerial meeting held in Egerszalok under the»»»

President Nicusor Dan is participating today in a meeting of the Friends of Competitiveness group of European states for coordination on the internal market and competitiveness, in order to prepare the European Council meeting of March 19-20.The meeting is scheduled for the evening in a videoconfer»»»

Cairo: Egypt raised domestic fuel prices by up to 30 percent on Tuesday, blaming "exceptional" global energy pressures caused by the situation in the Middle East, which has disrupted oil supplies and shipping routes. The increases, announced by the petroleum ministry, apply to gasoline, diesel and »»»

Dubai: Dubai has opened a new beach library giving residents and visitors yet another reason to linger by the sea with a good book in hand. Dubai Municipality announced the launch of the beach library at Jumeirah Beach 2 on its official social media channels, inviting beachgoers to browse a free co»»»

Argentine President Javier Milei, a staunch ally of US President Donald Trump and Israel, on Monday hailed the benefits of the Iran war for his country's exports and foreign currency reserves. The libertarian Milei, who has backed Washington and Israel's strikes on Iran, said he expected an "improv»»»

Investigators in New Mexico began searching on Monday the former high-plains ranch of Jeffrey Epstein where the late financier and his acquaintances are accused of sexually abusing women and girls, state authorities said. Democratic-run New Mexico is acting on new information in documents released »»»