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Traveller’s Guide 09.04.2026

72 hours in Maramureș

Located in northern Romania, the historical region of Maramureș is a great destination for the Easter holidays.

72 hours in Maramureș
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Working in Romania 09.04.2026

Working in Romania

The latest from the labor market.

Working in Romania
Today in the News 09.04.2026

New heads of the major prosecutor’s offices in Romania

The fight against corruption must be the top priority for the new heads of the major prosecutor’s offices, said President Nicuşor Da

New heads of the major prosecutor’s offices in Romania
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Newsflash 09.04.2026

April 9, 2026

A roundup of local and world news

April 9, 2026
Sport 09.04.2026

Sports Flash

This week sees the start of the matches of the Erste Liga regional ice hockey competition final between two teams from Romania.

Sports Flash

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Today in the News 08.04.2026

Football Coaching Legend Passes Away

The most successful coach in the history of Romanian football, and one of the greatest coaches in international football, Mircea Lucescu, has died.

Football Coaching Legend Passes Away
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Newsflash 08.04.2026

April 8, 2026

A roundup of local and international news.

April 8, 2026
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Today in the News 08.04.2026

The National Bank of Romania maintains the key interest rate

The monetary policy interest rate stays at 6.5% per year.

The National Bank of Romania maintains the key interest rate
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Newsflash 07.04.2026

Breaking News

Legendary coach Mircea Lucescu passed away, aged 80

Breaking News
April 7, 2026 UPDATE
Newsflash 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news

April 7, 2026 UPDATE
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Today in the News 07.04.2026

Talks on fuel prices

In Romania, the excise duty decrease on standard diesel has come into force.

Talks on fuel prices
Newsflash
Newsflash 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026

A roundup of domestic and international news

April 7, 2026
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Today in the News 07.04.2026

Mangalia Shipyard enters bankruptcy

Mangalia Shipyard, one of the most important in Europe, faces bankruptcy.

Mangalia Shipyard enters bankruptcy
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Sport 07.04.2026

Athlete of the Week – Gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu

A Romanian gymnast stands out in the American university championship.

Athlete of the Week – Gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu
April 6, 2026 UPDATE
Newsflash 06.04.2026

April 6, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news

April 6, 2026 UPDATE
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Today in the News 06.04.2026

Fresh measures to keep fuel prices at bay

Authorities in Bucharest have decided to cut the diesel excises by 0.36 RON per liter, starting April 7 in an attempt to reduce the impact of the Middle East conflict on fuel prices

Fresh measures to keep fuel prices at bay
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Easter Holidays Far From Home
Romania. The Eastern Flank Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 14:28

Easter Holidays Away From Home

For any soldier on an international mission, the Easter holidays are not only a moment of spiritual reflection, but also a test of emotional resilience.

Easter Holidays Away From Home
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
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
Your Europe Your Say 2026 (Photo: Radio Romania International)
RRI Special Thursday, 26 March 2026, 13:49

YEYS 2026: Voices of experts and teachers

Many experts and teachers have voiced their ideas during discussions with the young participants.

YEYS 2026: Voices of experts and teachers
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RRI Special Thursday, 26 March 2026, 13:43

YEYS 2026: The voices of EESC members

More EESC members have discussed with the young participants during the YEYS 2026 event.

YEYS 2026: The voices of EESC members

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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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LISTEN HERE Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 18:17

Listen to RRI in English – April 8, 2026

Everything you need to know about Romania in less than 60 minutes

Listen to RRI in English – April 8, 2026
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LISTEN HERE Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 18:18

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Everything you need to know about Romania in less than 60 minutes

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Listen to RRI in English – April 6, 2026

Everything you need to know about Romania in less than 60 minutes

Listen to RRI in English – April 6, 2026

Features and reports

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Society Today 08.04.2026

European strategic projects in Romania: economic benefits or ecological risks?

Romania to develop a number of projects to extract raw materials.

European strategic projects in Romania: economic benefits or ecological risks?
Poster
Inside Romania 07.04.2026

Inside Romania: The Art of Painted Eggs

Painted eggs exhibition organized at Vianden Castle, in Luxembourg

Inside Romania: The Art of Painted Eggs
History Show
The History Show 06.04.2026

Medicine in Old Romanian Literature

The period between 1508 and 1830 is the time when historians believe that early printed books were produced in the Romanian-speaking world

Medicine in Old Romanian Literature
Sergiu Celibidache (1912-1996)
RRI Encyclopaedia 05.04.2026

The Micia Roman fort

The Micia Roman fort is located in Hunedoara County (west) on the left bank of Mureș River, just a stone's throw away from the modern road and rail corridor linking Deva to Arad.

The Micia Roman fort

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RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies
Forum Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 14:48

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:

RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies
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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
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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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