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The Danube Cauldrons in Blooming Season

In the section called "Cazanele Dunarii, the Danube Cauldrons", the river flows through rocky, almost vertical walls

The Danube Cauldrons in Blooming Season
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Auf wiedersehenn Luftwaffe, welcome to the Royal Air Force!

After seven months deployed at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, during which they logged over 600 flight hours and more than 35 real interception missions, the Luftwaffe is handing over the mission to the British Royal Air Force.

Auf wiedersehenn Luftwaffe, welcome to the Royal Air Force!
Society Today 22.04.2026

Education in Romania: Between Alarming Statistics and the Need for Real Change

Education remains one of the weakest areas with regard to quality of life in Romania, according to the latest “Well-Being Barometer,”

Education in Romania: Between Alarming Statistics and the Need for Real Change

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Шлем из Коцофенешть и браслеты
Today in the News 22.04.2026

The stolen helmet and bracelets have returned home

The treasury pieces recovered after last year’s heist at the Drents Museum in Assen have arrived in Romania.

The stolen helmet and bracelets have returned home
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Newsflash 22.04.2026

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Today in the News 22.04.2026

Romgaz to buy Azomureș

Azomureș chemical fertiliser plant has a concrete takeover offer from Romgaz.

Romgaz to buy Azomureș
Gheorghe Hagi este noul selecționer al echipei naționale a României (Foto: FRF)
Sport 22.04.2026

RRI Sports Club – Football

The greatest Romanian footballer of all time is facing a new challenge: Gheorghe Hagi returns to the Romanian national football team.

RRI Sports Club – Football
April 21, 2026 UPDATE
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April 21, 2026 UPDATE

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Today in the News 21.04.2026

Political crisis in Romania

In Bucharest, the Liberal Ilie Bolojan continues his mandate as prime minister even after PSD withdrew their support.

Political crisis in Romania
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Newsflash 21.04.2026

April 21, 2026

A roundup of local and world news

April 21, 2026
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Today in the News 21.04.2026

Romania Industry Day in Brussels

The NATO headquarters in Brussels hosted a special event devoted to Romanian industry.

Romania Industry Day in Brussels
Mihaela Cambei (foto: facebook.com/federatiaromanadehaltere)
Sport 21.04.2026

Athlete of the Week – Mihaela Cambei

Romania has started the European Weightlifting Championships with three medals.

Athlete of the Week – Mihaela Cambei
April 20, 2026 UPDATE (2)
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April 20, 2026 UPDATE (1)

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Today in the News 20.04.2026

Romania, a regional nuclear energy hub?

Romania has negotiated USD 3.5 billion in financing for strategic projects in the production and transportation of energy and natural gas.

Romania, a regional nuclear energy hub?
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EuranetPlus Summit 2026 with Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space (photo © EC - Audiovisual Service – Photographer: Lukasz Kobus)
RRI Special Friday, 17 April 2026, 15:31

#EuranetPlus Summit 2026 with the European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius

Andrius Kubilius, Eu Commissioner for Defence and Space, answered our questions on building Europe's Defence and Space Exploration.

#EuranetPlus Summit 2026 with the European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius
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
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
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

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Change Makers 21.04.2026

George Emil Palade

Nobel Laureate George Emil Palade - a pioneering scientist who defined modern biology

George Emil Palade
This week on Listeners’ Letterbox: from Indonesia to Ireland
Listeners' Corner 18.04.2026

This week on Listeners’ Letterbox: from Indonesia to Ireland

Discover how shortwave radio continues to connect listeners across the globe, featuring everything from digital DRM tests in Mumbai to thoughtful reflections on Romanian village life.

This week on Listeners’ Letterbox: from Indonesia to Ireland
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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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Society Today 22.04.2026

Education in Romania: Between Alarming Statistics and the Need for Real Change

Education remains one of the weakest areas with regard to quality of life in Romania

Education in Romania: Between Alarming Statistics and the Need for Real Change
Young at heart
Inside Romania 21.04.2026

Young at heart

The social media post of a senior gathered a lot of attention and her daughter came up with the idea of creating a community.

Young at heart
The History Show
The History Show 20.04.2026

Feminism in Romania after World War II

After 1945, the feminist movement in Romania was subordinated to the policies of the communist regime.

Feminism in Romania after World War II
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World of Culture 18.04.2026

Gipsy Queen – identity and courage

"Gipsy Queen", a film released in Romanian cinemas this year, is an Austrian-German co-production, directed by Hüseyin Tabak, with Romanian Alina Șerban in the lead role.

Gipsy Queen – identity and courage

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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
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RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies

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

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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
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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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