Latest news in Romania? September 18th, 2026
18-09-2026
Politics & Governance
Prime Minister Nomination & Carpathian Summit: President Nicușor Dan designated liberal MEP Siegfried Mureșan to form a new government to resolve the ongoing political stalemate. On the diplomatic front, Dan joined regional leaders, including Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for the inaugural Carpathian Integration Initiative summit.
Economy & Business
Treasury Bonds: The Ministry of Finance raised approximately €162 million through its latest Fidelis retail bond offering.
Aviation Fleet Renewal: National flag carrier TAROM received its first Boeing 737-8 via lease from CDB Aviation, initiating the rollout of newer, lower-emission aircraft on routes to major European capitals.
Construction Growth: National construction output recorded an 11.2% year-over-year increase across the first seven months of the year.
Border & Trade
Borders & Agriculture: Ukraine and Romania finalized arrangements to activate a new border checkpoint over the Tisza River near Bila Tserkva to ease commercial freight traffic. Concurrently, the European Commission greenlit Romania’s biosecurity action plan to remove export restrictions on domestic sheep and goats.