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Today in the News 07.05.2026

The national currency on a downward trend

Amid the current political crisis in Bucharest, the Romanian national currency is depreciating against the euro.

The national currency on a downward trend
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Working in Romania 07.05.2026

Working in Romania

At the end of last year, Romania had more than half a million unemployed people, nearly 50,000 more than the figure recorded in 2024.

Working in Romania
Newsflash 07.05.2026

May 7, 2026

A roundup of local and world news

May 7, 2026
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Today in the News 07.05.2026

Steaua after 40 years

It’s been 40 years since Steaua Bucharest won the European Champions Cup. I’m MI with more, in this report by  Ştefan Stoica

Steaua after 40 years
Sport 07.05.2026

Sports Flash

Romania's women's tennis team will compete for a medal on Friday at the World Championships in London

Sports Flash

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Today in the News 06.05.2026

Ilie Bolojan government collapses

The government led by the Liberal prime minister Ilie Bolojan was dismissed through a no-confidence motion on Tuesday.

Ilie Bolojan government collapses
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Newsflash 06.05.2026

May 6, 2026

A roundup of domestic and international news

May 6, 2026
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Today in the News 06.05.2026

Signing of the SAFE Loan Agreement

The signing of the SAFE Loan Agreement, worth over 16.6 billion Euros, has been approved.

Signing of the SAFE Loan Agreement
RRI Sports Club – A Romanian manager makes history in Italian football
Sport 06.05.2026

RRI Sports Club – A Romanian manager makes history in Italian football

Cristian Chivu is the first Romanian football manager to win one of Europe’s top championships.

RRI Sports Club – A Romanian manager makes history in Italian football
May 5, 2026 UPDATE
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May 5, 2026 UPDATE

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May 5, 2026 UPDATE
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Newsflash 05.05.2026

May 5, 2026 UPDATE

No-confidence motion against Ilie Bolojan government is passed in Parliament.

May 5, 2026 UPDATE
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Today in the News 05.05.2026

Meetings for Europe in Yerevan

At the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, which brought together leaders from 48 countries, Romania was represented by President Nicușor Dan.

Meetings for Europe in Yerevan
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Newsflash 05.05.2026

May 5, 2026

A roundup of local and international news.

May 5, 2026
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Today in the News 05.05.2026

The 2026 Gopo Awards

In Bucharest, the 2026 Gopo Awards were presented during a Gala that celebrated the most important achievements of Romanian cinema from the previous year

The 2026 Gopo Awards
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Sport 05.05.2026

Athlete of the Week – Table tennis player Bernadette Szőcs

Romanian table tennis continues to confirm its value at the World Team Championships in London.

Athlete of the Week – Table tennis player Bernadette Szőcs
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Romania. The Eastern Flank Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 14:00

Romania. The Eastern Flank: Multinational Training Program at the Land Forces Academy

Military interoperability is not merely a technical term, but an essential prerequisite for collective security.

Romania. The Eastern Flank: Multinational Training Program at the Land Forces Academy
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Working in Romania Thursday, 30 April 2026, 19:15

WORKING IN ROMANIA

News on the Romanian labor market

WORKING IN ROMANIA
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Romania. The Eastern Flank Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 12:00

The Multinational Corps South-East in Sibiu and the people behind it

On NATO’s Eastern Flank, Romania has become, in recent years, a vital pillar of regional security

The Multinational Corps South-East in Sibiu and the people behind it
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Romania. The Eastern Flank Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 14:00

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!
EuranetPlus Summit 2026 with Andrius Kubilius, the European Commissioner for Defence and Space (photo © EC - Audiovisual Service – Photographer: Lukasz Kobus)
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#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

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Music Time 03.05.2026

Music Time: BrancuSING

This new show in the Music Time series explores a fascinating topic: music and the work of the world-famous Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuşi

Music Time: BrancuSING
Happening in Romania

Happening in Romania

On May 21st the National Theater in Bucharest becomes one of the focal points of the East European Music Conference 2026

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

George Emil Palade
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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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Foreign workers (photo Guilherme Cunha – Unsplash)
Society Today 06.05.2026

Important changes in the Romanian labour market

While Romanians are prioritised in the national labour market, foreign workers should enjoy the same respect that Romanians themselves would like to receive wherever they work abroad.

Important changes in the Romanian labour market
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Inside Romania 05.05.2026

Topolino has turned 10!

An update on the activity of one of the most active NGOs in the field of social services for newborns.

Topolino has turned 10!
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The History Show 04.05.2026

The Royal Hunts

Alongside gathering and fishing, hunting was one of humanity’s fundamental means of securing food for oneself and the community.

The Royal Hunts
Виставка «Сучасна румунська кераміка з колекції Музею доктора Ніколая Міновіча» у Муніципальному музеї міста Бухарест
World of Culture 02.05.2026

Modern Romanian Ceramics from the Dr. Nicolae Minovici Museum Collection

At the Bucharest Municipality Museum (MMB), headquartered at Suțu Palace, the exhibition ‘Modern Romanian Ceramics from the Dr. Nicolae Minovici Museum Collection’ showcases a selection of pieces produced in the early decades of the 20th century in four major Romanian pottery workshops.

Modern Romanian Ceramics from the Dr. Nicolae Minovici Museum Collection

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

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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!

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RRI podcasts

Radio Romania International continues to expand its own podcast 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
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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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