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

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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
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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May 5, 2026

A roundup of local and international news.

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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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Today in the News 04.05.2026

Bolojan Cabinet faces no-confidence motion

After ten months in office, Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faces his toughest test yet: a no-confidence motion

Bolojan Cabinet faces no-confidence motion
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May 4, 2026

A roundup of local and international news.

May 4, 2026
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Today in the News 04.05.2026

Romania and National Recovery and Resilience Plan funding

Romania has recovered some 350 million euros from its National Recovery and Resilience Plan, but it is losing over 450 millions of its third payment request.

Romania and National Recovery and Resilience Plan funding
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Sport 04.05.2026

Sports Round-up

Romanian teams score historic wins at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in London and other news from football.

Sports Round-up
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The Week in Review
The Week in Review 02.05.2026

April 25-30, 2026

A review of the headline-grabbing events of the past week.

April 25-30, 2026
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Working in Romania Thursday, 30 April 2026, 19:15

WORKING IN ROMANIA

News on the Romanian labor market

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The island of Lesbos has received the Golden Apple Award (photo RRI)
RRI Special Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 12:58

The Golden Apple Award for Lesbos

The Greek island of Lesbos (Lesvos) has received the Golden Apple Award.

The Golden Apple Award for Lesbos
Foto: Bogdan Dinu
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)
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

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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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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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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
RRI Encyclopedia
RRI Encyclopaedia 02.05.2026

The Cuțescu-Storck House

The Cecilia Cuțescu Storck and Frederic Stork house is one of the most exquisite artist houses in Bucharest.

The Cuțescu-Storck House
Ursula von der Leyen

A safer online environment for children

One in six children is bullied online, and one in eight children bullies another child online.

A safer online environment for children

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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.

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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.

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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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