The "skilliday" trend — blending vacation with skill-building — is gaining ground across Europe, with Romanians standing out for their interest in gastronomy.
48% of Europeans plan to acquire a new skill during their summer holiday.
The "skilliday" trend is led by Generation Z, who prefer active breaks.
Romanians are notable for their strong interest in gastronomy and culinary workshops.
A livestock complex in Cârțișoara, Sibiu county, has used rye silage for three years and plans to expand — a practical answer to climate-driven feed instability.
The Cârțișoara farm has grown rye for silage for three years with stable results.
Rye silage provides more protein in cattle rations than conventional forage crops.
Cultivated areas will be expanded as farmers respond to climate-driven feed risks.
The head of Romania's National Students' Council is calling for a restructured school calendar after this summer's baccalaureate exams fell during a heatwave.
The 2026 baccalaureate was held during a heatwave, creating difficult conditions for students.
The Students' Council is calling for an earlier school year start to move exams out of peak summer heat.
The proposal lacks technical detail and has not been formally submitted to the ministry.
More than 2,500 people gathered in Oradea's central square Sunday to back Viorel Pașca, whose Dumbrava Association is under criminal investigation for running unlicensed residential centres.
A 26-year-old woman from Cluj-Napoca was injured on Sunday afternoon in the gorge area. Mountain rescuers and passing tourists joined forces to bring her out.
A 26-year-old from Cluj-Napoca was injured Sunday in Râmeț Gorge, Alba County.
Salvamont Rimetea responded urgently, aided by tourists who were already on site.
The woman was successfully evacuated and received medical attention after the rescue.