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March 18, 2026 UPDATE
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March 18, 2026 UPDATE

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March 18, 2026 UPDATE
„Ziua Ascultătorului”
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Today in the News 18.03.2026

Sufficient fuel stocks

Romanian authorities announce that they are prepared to overcome the energy price crisis.

Sufficient fuel stocks
Happening in Romania

Happening in Romania

Film director Natalie Musteaţă of Romanian origin, winner of the Oscar for Best Live-Action Short Film this year with the film 'Two People Exchanging Saliva', will open the American Independent Film Festival in Bucharest

Happening in Romania

Allies on a mission: the experience of French soldiers in Romania.

On NATO's Eastern Flank, allied and Romanian soldiers work together every day, in multinational commands and drills that strengthen security in the region.

Allies on a mission: the experience of French soldiers in Romania.

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Newsflash 18.03.2026

March 18, 2026

A roundup of local and world news

March 18, 2026
Nadia Comăneci was celebrated in the European Parliament. Photo: EP
Today in the News 18.03.2026

Nadia Comăneci celebrated in the European Parliament

The former Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci was celebrated in the European Parliament on 50th anniversary of her extraordinary Olympic achievement.

Nadia Comăneci celebrated in the European Parliament
Photo: Vladvictoria / pixabay.com
Sport 18.03.2026

RRI Sports Club

The latest news from rugby.

RRI Sports Club
March 17, 2026 UPDATE
Newsflash 17.03.2026

March 17, 2026 UPDATE

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March 17, 2026 UPDATE
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Today in the News 17.03.2026

Romania and the Middle East conflict

Romania is not a party to the conflict pitting Iran against the United States and Israel, Bucharest says

Romania and the Middle East conflict
Newsflash
Newsflash 17.03.2026

March 17, 2026

A roundup of local and international news.

March 17, 2026
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Today in the News 17.03.2026

An OECD report on Romania

An OECD economic survey on Romania, has been launched in Bucharest; it comprises a series of recommendations on fiscal and budgetary reforms, for the labour market and how to increase economic competitiveness

An OECD report on Romania
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Sport 17.03.2026

Athlete of the Week: Alin Firfirică

Alin Firfirică fared well at the European Throwing Cup.

Athlete of the Week: Alin Firfirică
March 16, 2026 UPDATE
Newsflash 16.03.2026

March 16, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news

March 16, 2026 UPDATE
The Bolojan government in session / Photo: gov.ro
Today in the News 16.03.2026

Political disputes on the draft budget

Romania’s state draft budget and social insurances will be subjected to Parliament debates on Wednesday and will be seeing their final voting Thursday

Political disputes on the draft budget
Newsflash
Newsflash 16.03.2026

March 16, 2026

A roundup of domestic and international news

March 16, 2026
Education Minister Mihai Dimian
Today in the News 16.03.2026

Student protests

Students in Bucharest and across the country protested against the austerity measures adopted by the government.

Student protests
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Spionaj, contraspionaj, manevre politice (foto DCStudio - Shutterstock)
Working in Romania Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 19:36

The Labor Situation in Romania

The Romanian Government has amended the Law on the Unemployment Insurance System

The Labor Situation in Romania
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Romania. The Eastern Flank Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 13:40

NATO Allies test firepower on the Eastern Flank

Romania has recently hosted sections of the Dynamic Front 2026 exercise

NATO Allies test firepower on the Eastern Flank
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Working in Romania Thursday, 5 March 2026, 14:04

Working in Romania

The latest from the Romanian labour market.

Working in Romania
Credit foto: Lucian Irimia / Agenția Media a Armatei
Romania. The Eastern Flank Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 14:00

Romanian, Spanish, and Moldovan Troops Train in the Carpathian Mountains

An overview of the training exercise in Tarcău Mountains

Romanian, Spanish, and Moldovan Troops Train in the Carpathian Mountains
H.E. Angela Ganninger - Ambassador of Germany to Romania (Copyright German Embassy in Bucharest)
RRI Special Friday, 27 February 2026, 14:00

Interview with the German Ambassador to Romania

In an exclusive interview on RRI, the German Ambassador to Romania, Her Excellency Angela Ganninger, touches upon key pillars of the relationship between Romania and Germany.

Interview with the German Ambassador to Romania

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Music Time 08.03.2026

Music Time: AI and Music

From Lolita Cercel to the ethical and practical implications of using algorithms in music writing

Music Time: AI and Music
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Happening in Romania

The Youth Initiatives Forum comes to an end on March 9th

Happening in Romania
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Music Time 22.02.2026

Stray Lights 2.0

An independent collective of young Romanian alternative rock bands

Stray Lights 2.0
Photo: Ovidiu Hrin/Synopsis

Happening in Romania

The Europe Gallery in Brasov hosts the second edition of the Rage Festival

Happening in Romania

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Features and reports

Work Results Have Become the Main Motivation for Romanians in 2025
Society Today 17.03.2026

Work Results Have Become the Main Motivation for Romanians in 2025

A recent study, the "Employee Wellbeing Index", shows an interesting change in the way people view work

Work Results Have Become the Main Motivation for Romanians in 2025
Pasta (photo: Mariana Chirita/ RRI)
Inside Romania 17.03.2026

Tasteful traditions

Today we’d like to introduce to you a special type of pasta that are made without additives or preservatives, but with wheat flour, organic vegetables and fresh eggs in a workshop in northern Romania

Tasteful traditions
The History Show
The History Show 16.03.2026

The Ceaușescus

In the history of Romania there have been families to whom we literally owe the existence of the country. And then there were the infamous Ceausescus.

The Ceaușescus
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RRI Encyclopaedia 15.03.2026

Princely and Royal Thrones

A symbol of royal authority, thrones held a central place in the representations of power in the Romanian space

Princely and Royal Thrones

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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
RRI’s Personality of the Year in 2025
Things to know Thursday, 11 December 2025, 14:00

RRI’s Personality of the Year in 2025

Like every year, Radio Romania International is again inviting listeners to choose their favourite person in 2025.

RRI’s Personality of the Year in 2025
Listener’s Day on RRI
RRI Special Sunday, 2 November 2025, 14:00

Listener’s Day on RRI

A special broadcast marking Radio Day

Listener’s Day on RRI
RRI, a new podcast platform
Things to know Saturday, 1 November 2025, 20:50

RRI, a new podcast platform

Radio Romania International celebrates Radio Day in Romania, on November 1, with a new podcast platform.

RRI, a new podcast platform

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