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Heroes' Day marked with military and religious ceremonies across Romania

The Ministry of National Defence held ceremonies in Bucharest and garrisons nationwide on Thursday, as Romania commemorated its fallen soldiers on Ascension Day.

  • The Defence Ministry held military and religious ceremonies nationwide on Thursday.
  • Heroes' Day coincides with the Orthodox feast of the Ascension, observed annually.
  • Traditions include wreath-laying, liturgies and parades at war memorials across the country.

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Taxpayers report persistent failures at ANAF and its online portal

Romania's tax authority website and its Private Virtual Space platform continue to frustrate users with outages, errors and missing replies.

  • ANAF's website and SPV portal suffer frequent outages and submission errors.
  • Taxpayers are forced back to physical offices as digital tools remain unreliable.
  • No remediation timeline has been announced by the tax authority.

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Parish of Cobia puts interior mural restoration out to tender

The Archbishopric of Târgoviște is seeking a qualified restorer for the conservation of interior frescoes at the church in Cobia, Dâmbovița county.

  • The Parish of Cobia, Dâmbovița county, launches a tender for interior mural painting restoration.
  • The procedure is organised under the Archbishopric of Târgoviște.
  • Full tender details were not publicly available in the announcement.

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Open sites, no work: Bucharest stuck in pointless gridlock

Bucharest City Hall opened multiple construction sites for tram lines and heating networks simultaneously, but work on the ground is barely happening — leaving residents and drivers to pay the price.

  • Multiple sites for tram and heating works opened simultaneously are choking Bucharest traffic.
  • Construction activity on the ground is nearly nonexistent despite lane closures.
  • Mayor Ciucu cites EU funding deadlines as the reason for opening sites now.

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Flares and firecrackers hidden in car speakers near Max Korzh concert

Bucharest gendarmerie found over 30 pyrotechnic items concealed in a vehicle's sound system near Constitution Square, where fans of the Belarusian singer had gathered.

  • Over 30 flares and firecrackers were found hidden inside a car's speaker system.
  • The discovery was made during checks linked to a Max Korzh fan gathering in Constitution Square.
  • No arrests or sanctions had been announced at the time of publication.

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Romania braces for first heat dome of 2026

A heat dome building over Europe is expected to push temperatures to around 30°C across the continent, hitting Romania in the coming days.

  • The first heat dome of 2026 is forming over Europe.
  • Temperatures are forecast to reach and hold around 30°C.
  • Romania, especially its southern regions, lies in the direct path of the system.

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Osteoporosis doesn't rule out dental implants, but medication must pause first

An implantologist explains the conditions that must be met before surgery in patients with osteoporosis.

  • Osteoporosis is not an absolute contraindication for dental implants, says Dr. Gamureac.
  • Osteoporosis medication must be temporarily suspended before implant surgery.
  • The dentist and the treating physician must jointly develop a protocol tailored to each patient.

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Implants without bone grafting: an option for long-term denture wearers

A dental specialist explains how patients with severe bone loss can still receive implants by using the jaw's densest natural zones.

  • Long-term denture use can destroy the jawbone to the point where standard implants are impossible.
  • A modern technique anchors implants in naturally dense jaw zones, skipping bone grafting entirely.
  • 3D imaging and individual assessment are mandatory before choosing this approach.

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Romania to spend 19 million lei on a national waste awareness campaign

The interim Environment Ministry is launching a campaign targeting food waste, single-use plastics and electrical equipment reuse, funded by European money.

  • 19 million lei in EU funds allocated to a national waste management awareness campaign.
  • Topics covered: food waste, single-use plastics, and electrical appliance repair and reuse.
  • The announcement comes from interim minister Diana Buzoianu, as the government operates in caretaker mode.

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Six candidates, eight years to undo: Bucharest architects choose a new leader

After two terms under Emil Ivănescu, the Bucharest chapter of Romania's Architects' Order is looking for new leadership — with fees, AI and professional survival dominating the debate.

  • Six candidates debated for three hours to succeed Emil Ivănescu after his eight-year tenure.
  • Below-EU fees and the rise of AI were the central issues on the campaign agenda.
  • An anti-establishment current demands more transparency and genuine member representation.

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