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The Week in Review

The Week in Review 23 – 28 February

A roundup of the past week's main events

The Week in Review 23 – 28 February
Otopeni Airport Photo credit: bucharest-airports

Flights temporarily suspended

Several airlines have suspended flights to Israel and countries in the region.

Flights temporarily suspended
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Middle East: Israel and the US have launched an attack on Iran

Israel and the US have launched a coordinated attack on Iran.

Middle East: Israel and the US have launched an attack on Iran
Israel (Foto: Taylor Brandon unsplash.com)

TRAVEL ALERT: Civilian nationwide restrictions in Israel

The Israeli authorities (Home Front Command) have announced nationwide civilian restrictions, including the closure of airspace, due to escalating military operations against Iran.

TRAVEL ALERT: Civilian nationwide restrictions in Israel
February 27, 2026 UPDATE

February 27, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and international news.

February 27, 2026 UPDATE
Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Facebook.com/guv.ro

The Romanian prime minister travels to Brussels

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan travelled to Brussels on Thursday to convince the European Commission that Romania has achieved the milestones set out in its National Recovery and Resilience Plan and should receive the funds provided for in the programme.

The Romanian prime minister travels to Brussels
Newsflash

February 27, 2026

A roundup of domestic and international news

February 27, 2026
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EBRD Forecast

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reduced the growth forecast for Romania's economy for this year to 1.2%.

EBRD Forecast
Sports Weekend

Sports Weekend

Romania’s Super League is approaching the end of the regular season. This weekend features matches counting towards round 29, the second-to-last round, which could clarify the final list of teams advancing to the play-offs.

Sports Weekend
February 26, 2026 UPDATE

February 26, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news

February 26, 2026 UPDATE
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Romania, the highest inflation in the EU

Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in January, 8.5%

Romania, the highest inflation in the EU
February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

A roundup of local and world news

February 26, 2026
Protest )

Protests staged by teachers and students

Teachers and students staged a protest calling for the repeal of austerity measures targeting education that were adopted last year.

Protests staged by teachers and students
February 25, 2026 UPDATE

February 25, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news

February 25, 2026 UPDATE
Photo: GOV.RO

Government adopts public administration reform bill

The Romanian government issues emergency order to adopt public administration reform bill.

Government adopts public administration reform bill

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