Romania News in English

Good morning! It’s 19th December, and here’s your Romania daily news capsule.

Economic analyst Mircea Coșea has passed away at the age of 83.

Ursula von der Leyen steps back after violent protests in Brussels over the EU-Mercosur deal.

Ciprian Ciucu takes over leadership of PNL Bucharest, succeeding Hubert Thuma.

Ponta informs Nicușor Dan that Radu Miruță is proposed as the new Defense Minister.

Viktor Orban rules out using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, threatening to withdraw reserves.

Rodica Stănoiu's rumored younger boyfriend denies their relationship amid controversy.

CT Bus appeals to striking drivers as residents spend two months' worth of subscriptions in three days.

Diana Șoșoacă seeks reconciliation with George Simion, calling for unity among nationalists.

The head of Bucharest Court of Appeal claims pressure from DNA in a case involving Olguța Vasilescu.

The Education Ministry announces European-funded social scholarships for 40,000 vulnerable students.

Zelensky claims American colleagues say Putin is ready to end the war; what compromises are sought?

Russia deploys nuclear-capable ballistic missile Oreșnik in Belarus, confirming its operational status.

NASA has yet to restore contact with the MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars after a mysterious disconnection.

Scientists create a human heart model that mimics atrial fibrillation, advancing medical research.

A molecule from the gut shows potential in combating diabetes by reducing insulin resistance.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!