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LISTEN HERE 16.04.2026

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Today in the News 16.04.2026

An impending political crisis in Romania?

Romania’s ruling coalition, comprising the Social Democratic Party, the National Liberal Party, Save Romania Union, and the Democratic Union of Ethnic Hungarians in Romania, is increasingly fragile

An impending political crisis in Romania?
Traveller’s Guide 16.04.2026

The Rodna Mountains National Park

Located in northern Romania, on the border between the counties of Maramureș and Bistrița-Năsăud, Rodna Mountains National Park is the country’s second biggest national park.

The Rodna Mountains National Park
Newsflash
Newsflash 16.04.2026

April 16, 2026

A roundup of domestic and international news

April 16, 2026
Today in the News 16.04.2026

Romanian Filmmakers in Cannes

Cristian Mungiu and Radu Jude are included in this year’s competitions at the Cannes Film Festival, the most important of its kind in the world

Romanian Filmmakers in Cannes

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Sport 16.04.2026

Sport Flash

News from tennis, ice hockey, volleyball, and handball

Sport Flash
April 15, 2026 UPDATE
Newsflash 15.04.2026

April 15, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news

April 15, 2026 UPDATE
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Today in the News 15.04.2026

Rising inflation in Romania

The soaring energy prices are driving up the annual inflation rate

Rising inflation in Romania
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Newsflash 15.04.2026

April 15, 2026

A roundup of domestic and international news

April 15, 2026
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Today in the News 15.04.2026

Opinion polls and the overall mood at national level

Nearly 40% of Romanians believe the domestic political system must be completely replaced.

Opinion polls and the overall mood at national level
Naționala de handbal merge în Final Four-ul competiției / Foto: Agerpres
Sport 15.04.2026

RRI Sports Club – Women’s handball

This weekend, two Romanian women's handball teams will compete in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

RRI Sports Club – Women’s handball
April 14, 2026 UPDATE
Newsflash 14.04.2026

April 14, 2026 UPDATE

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April 14, 2026 UPDATE
Preşedintele României, Nicuşor Dan, l-a felicitat pe Péter Magyar pentru victoria de duminică în alegerile din Ungaria
Today in the News 14.04.2026

Reactions in Romania to the Hungarian elections

Leaders in Bucharest sent messages of congratulations to Péter Magyar on his victory in the Hungarian parliamentary elections

Reactions in Romania to the Hungarian elections
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Newsflash 14.04.2026

April 14, 2026

A roundup of local and world news

April 14, 2026
Sports
Sport 14.04.2026

Sports Update

Sorana Cîrstea won the doubles title at the Linz tennis tournament, partnering with China's Shuai Zhang

Sports Update
April 13, 2026 UPDATE
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April 13, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news

April 13, 2026 UPDATE
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April 13, 2026

A roundup of local and world news

April 13, 2026
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His Excellency Samantha Pathirana Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Bucharest
RRI Special Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 18:00

Interview with the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Bucharest

RRI has spoken with the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Bucharest, H.E. Samantha Pathirana.

Interview with the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Bucharest
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Working in Romania Thursday, 9 April 2026, 14:00

Working in Romania

The latest from the labor market.

Working in Romania
How Romania’s universities are powering a new era in chess
RRI Special Thursday, 2 April 2026, 14:00

How Romania’s universities are powering a new era in chess

Former Grandmaster Tiberiu Georgescu joins us to explore how university clubs are reshaping Romanian chess, turning elite performance into a sustainable, community‑driven movement.

How Romania’s universities are powering a new era in chess
Between mission and experiencing a new culture
Romania. The Eastern Flank Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 14:00

Between mission and experiencing a new culture

On the Eastern Flank, we continue to discover the people behind the uniform.

Between mission and experiencing a new culture
HE Alejandro Poffo Ambassador of Argentina to Romania
RRI Special Monday, 30 March 2026, 12:20

Interview with Argentina’s Ambassador to Bucharest, H.E. Alejandro Poffo

As Romania and Argentina approach the historic milestone of 95 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, we explore this special relationship with Argentina's Ambassador to Bucharest, H.E. Alejandro Poffo.

Interview with Argentina’s Ambassador to Bucharest, H.E. Alejandro Poffo

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Change Makers 07.04.2026

Mihaela Livanu, co-founder of Romanian United Foundation

A talk with Mihaela Livanu, one of the founding members of the Romanian United Foundation, a global platform that connects the Romanian diaspora with impactful projects supporting Romania’s development.

Mihaela Livanu, co-founder of Romanian United Foundation
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Music Time 05.04.2026

Music Time: Geanina Chiricuţă (SUBVOLT, The Interwission)

The woman behind scenes at Romania's first booking agency exclusively devoted to underground bands, Subvolt.

Music Time: Geanina Chiricuţă (SUBVOLT, The Interwission)
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Happening in Romania

Dimitrie Leonida National Technical Museum marks a historic moment as the old wing reopens after 40 years

Happening in Romania
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Sunday Show 29.03.2026

The digital playground: navigating the challenges of digital safety

From AI-generated deepfakes to the psychological traps of viral challenges, online risks are evolving faster than legislation can keep up. This edition explores why the "gold standard" for online protection isn't a technical fix, but a human one.

The digital playground: navigating the challenges of digital safety

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Слухати
LISTEN HERE Monday, 13 April 2026, 16:53

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Features and reports

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Society Today 15.04.2026

Debt, housing and protection: consumer protection for Romanians facing difficulties

Authorities are considering plans to simplify the procedure for applying for personal insolvency.

Debt, housing and protection: consumer protection for Romanians facing difficulties
History Show
The History Show 13.04.2026

Aron Pumnul High School in Chernivtsi (Cernăuți)

In the capital of Bukovina, Chernivtsi, in Romanian Cernăuți, the Romanian elites had formed in the national spirit, with the Aron Pumnul High School being the spearhead.

Aron Pumnul High School in Chernivtsi (Cernăuți)
Frédéric Damé
RRI Encyclopaedia 12.04.2026

Frédéric Damé

Born in France in 1849, Frédéric Damé lived in Romania in the 19th century.

Frédéric Damé
«Кизим», новий фільм Раду Поткоави
World of Culture 11.04.2026

Kîzîm: between tradition and freedom

KÎZÎM, the latest film directed by Radu Potcoavă, for the first time brings to the screen a story inspired by the Tatar community in Romania.

Kîzîm: between tradition and freedom

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RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies
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RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies

RRI broadcast frequencies valid as of March 29 to October 24, 2026:

RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies
RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies
How to listen Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 14:07

RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies

RRI broadcast frequencies valid as of March 29 to October 24, 2026:

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Things to know Thursday, 19 March 2026, 18:19

RRI 2025-2026 Winter Broadcast Frequencies and ALTERNATIVE Frequencies

Dear friends, given the frequent malfunctions reported at the Radiocom transmitters that broadcast RRI programmes, please note that, when such malfunctions occur, Radiocom switches RRI programmes as quickly as possible to a backup transmitter, which operates on alternative frequencies. Please, find these alternative frequencies listed below the traditional ones. When you cannot listen to RRI’s English language broadcasts on the usual frequency, please switch to the alternative frequency. Thank you for your understanding!

RRI 2025-2026 Winter Broadcast Frequencies and ALTERNATIVE Frequencies
RRI podcasts
Things to know Friday, 16 January 2026, 18:05

RRI podcasts

Radio Romania International continues to expand its own podcast platform.

RRI podcasts
New podcasts on the romaniainternational.radio platform
Things to know Friday, 16 January 2026, 11:53

New podcasts on the romaniainternational.radio platform

Radio Romania International has continued to develop its own native podcast platform.

New podcasts on the romaniainternational.radio platform
President Donald Trump
Things to know Thursday, 1 January 2026, 14:00

RRI’s Personality of the Year in 2025

US president Donald Trump is chosen Personality of the Year in 2025 by RRI's listeners and Internet and social media users.

RRI’s Personality of the Year in 2025

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