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Bucharest to buy 100 trolleybuses and 79 new trams

The Bucharest City Hall is preparing tenders under the 2021–2027 Regional Programme for Bucharest–Ilfov, funded by the EU.

  • 100 trolleybuses and 79 trams to be procured using EU funds.
  • Purchase falls under the Bucharest–Ilfov Regional Programme 2021–2027.
  • Technical meetings with manufacturers preceded the formal tender launch.

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Andrew Solomon, one of the world's most widely read authors, becomes a Romanian citizen

The American psychologist and writer, with Romanian roots, received citizenship on Saturday at 62. His books rank among the most important volumes of the 21st century.

  • Andrew Solomon, 62, received Romanian citizenship on Saturday.
  • His family has Romanian roots; he visited their homeland in 2013.
  • His books are translated into dozens of languages and rank among the most important of the 21st century.

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500 people rally in Constanța to fund Romania's only pediatric balneary recovery ward

The Scheherazade Foundation organised a charity event to equip the neuropsychomotor rehabilitation unit at Techirghiol Sanatorium, unique in the country.

  • The Scheherazade Foundation held a charity show in Constanța on 6 June.
  • Funds raised will go toward equipping the paediatric neuropsychomotor ward in Techirghiol.
  • Techirghiol Sanatorium runs Romania's only balneary rehabilitation centre dedicated to children.

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Nicușor Dan visits explosion site at Constanța Port, meets bomb disposal teams

The president inspected dock 78 on Saturday and stressed the need to adapt swiftly to new threats stemming from the Black Sea security environment.

  • President Dan visited dock 78 and held talks with bomb disposal teams that responded to the blast.
  • The Ukrainian drone was diverted by Russian electronic jamming and drifted toward Romania's coast.
  • Dan stressed that keeping pace with evolving security threats is a standing national priority.

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Nicușor Dan: danger on the coast is over, all four drones self-destructed

The president confirmed Friday evening that none of the Ukrainian drones that drifted toward Romania's coast after Russian jamming pose any further threat.

  • All four drifting Ukrainian drones have self-destructed, President Dan confirmed.
  • The drone that exploded at Constanța Port was diverted by Russian electronic jamming.
  • Dan convened a coastal security meeting for Saturday, 6 June.

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MOL opens applications for its 21st talent-support programme

The energy company is allocating 560,000 lei for youth projects, with a submission deadline of 28 June and a cap of 10,000 lei per project.

  • MOL allocates 560,000 lei for youth projects, with a maximum of 10,000 lei per project.
  • The submission deadline is 28 June 2026.
  • The programme has supported 4,086 young people across two decades.

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Nicușor Dan visits Constanța port explosion site

The president inspected berth 78 and the SCOMAR headquarters on Saturday, a day after a stray Ukrainian naval drone exploded without casualties.

  • Nicușor Dan inspected berth 78 at Constanța Port and the SCOMAR headquarters on Saturday.
  • A Ukrainian drone exploded Friday with no casualties; four drones drifted after Russian jamming.
  • The president convened a security review session focused on protecting Romania's Black Sea coastline.

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Dan visits Constanța blast site: protocols held, NATO to convene Black Sea security session

The president inspected pier 78 after a working meeting and announced that NATO will hold a dedicated Black Sea security session at Romania's request.

  • Nicușor Dan inspected pier 78 after the Ukrainian drone — diverted by Russian jamming — exploded there.
  • President confirmed the response followed established procedures and protocols.
  • NATO will hold a dedicated Black Sea security session at Romania's formal request.

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Nicușor Dan after four hours in Constanța: "The coast is safe"

The president chaired a working session to review Friday's drone incident and said authorities are ready to respond the same way if another drone is detected.

  • Nicușor Dan led four hours of consultations in Constanța following the Ukrainian drone explosion.
  • Message to tourists and locals: the coast is safe and protocols are working.
  • Authorities will respond identically if another drone is detected in the port.

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Ladislau Fortress reopens after 8 years and €4 million in EU funds

The medieval fortification in Coronini, on the Danube Gorge, was inaugurated Saturday after a full restoration funded by European money.

  • Ladislau Fortress in Coronini was inaugurated after eight years of restoration works.
  • The €4 million investment was fully financed through European funds.
  • The site on the Danube Gorge is already drawing visitors from Romania and Serbia.

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