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A 9-year-old from Focșani becomes world champion in mental arithmetic

The pupil from „Anghel Saligny" School solved 100 calculations in three minutes at the WAMAS 2026 competition in Istanbul.

  • A 9-year-old from Focșani won the WAMAS 2026 world title in Istanbul.
  • He solved 100 arithmetic calculations in just three minutes.
  • Local authorities in Focșani publicly praised the achievement.

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Romanian poetry takes the stage at the European Poetry Festival in London

On 4 July 2026, an evening dedicated to Romanian verse is set to feature at the ninth edition of one of the UK's most prominent contemporary poetry festivals.

  • On 4 July, the European Poetry Festival in London devotes an entire evening to Romanian literature.
  • The festival reaches its ninth edition, establishing itself as a key event for contemporary poetry in the UK.
  • The large Romanian diaspora in Britain lends the evening particular cultural significance.

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Romania gets €53 million for civil society groups through 2031

The EEA Civil Society Fund Romania has officially launched, channelling European Economic Area funding to strengthen the country's non-governmental sector.

  • More than €53.8 million available for Romanian NGOs through EEA funds.
  • The programme runs until 2031 and focuses on strengthening civil society.
  • Funding comes from contributions by Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

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EU and UNICEF help Romania, Poland and Slovakia integrate refugee children

Municipalities in three countries receive EU-funded technical support to strengthen inclusive services for refugee and migrant children.

  • EU funds, UNICEF implements: municipalities in three countries receive technical support.
  • The goal is integrating refugee and migrant children into local public services.
  • Romania, Poland and Slovakia are the three countries targeted by this regional initiative.

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EU-backed €54 million fund launched to strengthen Romanian civil society

A four-organisation consortium, including a Norwegian partner, will channel EEA grants to NGOs defending democracy and human rights in Romania.

  • €53.8 million EEA fund for Romanian civil society launched on 2 July 2026.
  • Three Romanian and one Norwegian organisation will administer the grants.
  • Target: NGOs working to uphold democracy, rule of law and human rights.

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Two listed buildings in Caracal to be restored with EU funds

The Brabețeanu and Nicolae Titulescu houses on Iancu Jianu Street will receive 30 million lei through the South-West Oltenia Regional Programme 2021–2027.

  • The Brabețeanu and Titulescu houses in Caracal will be restored using 30 million lei.
  • Funding comes from the EU-backed South-West Oltenia Regional Programme 2021–2027.
  • Iancu Jianu Street hosts around 50 late-19th-century heritage buildings.

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Romanian firefighters battled French wildfires through the night

23 Romanian specialists from the national module worked non-stop under French command to contain the fires and shield threatened homes.

  • 23 Romanian firefighters worked through the night at French wildfire sites.
  • The national module joined 500+ firefighters under French command in assigned sectors.
  • Mission goals: containing fire spread and protecting homes in threatened areas.

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Romania flies humanitarian aid to Venezuela on a C-17 Globemaster

A military transport aircraft carries bedding materials and medical supplies to the earthquake-stricken Yaracuy region, under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

  • Romania sent a C-17 Globemaster carrying humanitarian aid to Venezuela.
  • The supplies are headed to the earthquake-devastated Yaracuy region.
  • The mission operates under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM).

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Bucharest opens 1,746 new parking spots at two multi-storey car parks

The Bucharest City Hall has inaugurated two multi-storey car parks — in Pantelimon and near the National Arena — charging 5 lei per hour or 30 lei per day.

  • 1,746 new parking spaces opened Wednesday across two multi-storey car parks in Bucharest.
  • The Pantelimon Park & Ride has 498 spaces, accessed from Șoseaua Pantelimon.
  • Flat tariff at both sites: 5 lei per hour or 30 lei per day.

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