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Listen to RRI in English – May 16, 2026
The Gopo Awards Gala
World of Culture 16.05.2026

Gopo Awards 2026

The Gopo Awards Gala reached its 20th edition this year

Gopo Awards 2026
The Week in Review 16.05.2026

May 11-15

A roundup of the week's top stories

May 11-15
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May 16, 2026

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May 16, 2026
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May 15, 2026 UPDATE

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Прем'єр-міністр Іліє Боложан (Фото: gov.ro)
Today in the News 15.05.2026

European Funds for Romania

The European Commission has approved Romania's fourth payment request under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, amounting to over 2.6 billion euros

European Funds for Romania
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Newsflash 15.05.2026

May 15, 2026

A roundup of local and international news.

May 15, 2026
President of Romania, Nicuşor Dan
Today in the News 15.05.2026

Consultations for the formation of a new government

President Dan’s official consultations with parliamentary parties to designate the prime minister begin in Bucharest on Monday.

Consultations for the formation of a new government
Sports
Sport 15.05.2026

Sports Weekend

In the Romanian Football Super League, decisive games are taking place at the end of this week to win the championship and avoid relegation to the second league.

Sports Weekend
May 14, 2026 UPDATE
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May 14, 2026 UPDATE

A roundup of local and world news

May 14, 2026 UPDATE
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Today in the News 14.05.2026

Romania’s economy in recession

Romania's economy has officially entered a technical recession, after two consecutive quarters of declining Gross Domestic Product.

Romania’s economy in recession
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Newsflash 14.05.2026

May 14, 2026

A roundup of domestic and international news

May 14, 2026
B9 and Nordic Allies Summit
Today in the News 14.05.2026

B9 and Nordic Allies Summit

The joint statement at the end of the B9 Summit in Bucharest announces a “NATO 3.0”, in which European Allies will increase their efforts to ensure common security

B9 and Nordic Allies Summit
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Sport 14.05.2026

Sports Flash

The Romanian football Cup comes to Craiova.

Sports Flash
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May 13, 2026 UPDATE

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May 13, 2026 UPDATE
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Newsflash 13.05.2026

May 13, 2026

A roundup of local and international news.

May 13, 2026
Senate Speaker Mircea Abrudean received Igor Grosu, head of Moldova's Parliament (photo: facebook.com/m.abrudean )
Today in the News 13.05.2026

Support for the Republic of Moldova

Romania reiterates its firm support for the Republic of Moldova

Support for the Republic of Moldova
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RRI Special Friday, 15 May 2026, 12:15

A play on Saint Anthim the Iberian

The prominent Georgian playwright Basa Janikashvili has presented in Bucharest his play about Saint Anthim the Iberian.

A play on Saint Anthim the Iberian
Photo: Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East, Sibiu
Romania. The Eastern Flank Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 14:36

Shoulder to Shoulder for the Same Mission

In Sibiu, at the Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East, Romanian and Allied troops work side by side to strengthen security on NATO’s eastern flank

Shoulder to Shoulder for the Same Mission
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Working in Romania Thursday, 7 May 2026, 14:00

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
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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
WORKING IN ROMANIA
Working in Romania Thursday, 30 April 2026, 19:15

WORKING IN ROMANIA

News on the Romanian labor market

WORKING IN ROMANIA

Our Shows

Improteca The Festival

Happening in Romania – Improteca – The Festival 2026

Improteca is a space dedicated to improvisational theater in Bucharest, offering a steady stream of classes, performances, and community events.

Happening in Romania – Improteca – The Festival 2026
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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

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Mercosur

Romania in the EU-Mercosur equation

The trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries - Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay - reflects Brussels' strategic direction to expand its economic influence and secure new markets in an increasingly competitive global economy

Romania in the EU-Mercosur equation
The Evangelical Church, Bistrița (Photo: Iulia Opran/RRI)
Traveller’s Guide 14.05.2026

Bistrița-Năsăud County – a gateway to Transylvania

Located in the central-northern part of Romania, Bistrița-Năsăud County is a true gateway to the attractions of Transylvania.

Bistrița-Năsăud County – a gateway to Transylvania
Sparanghel (Foto: jackmac34 / pixaby.com)
Society Today 13.05.2026

The “Seasonal Workers” campaign and the situation of Romanian farm workers in Austria

In Austria,  Romania ranks among the main countries of origin for immigrants there—second only to Germany and ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The “Seasonal Workers” campaign and the situation of Romanian farm workers in Austria
New Flights from Romania
Traveller’s Guide 12.05.2026

New Flights from Romania

Practical info about Romania

New Flights from Romania

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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
RRI 2026 Summer Broadcast Frequencies
How to listen Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 14:07

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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Things to know Thursday, 19 March 2026, 18:19

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
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

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