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Everything you need to know about Romania in less than 60 minutes

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May 13, 2026

A roundup of local and international news.

May 13, 2026
Photo: Headquarters Multinational Corps South-East, Sibiu

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

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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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
Preşedintele Nicuşor Dan la conferința internațională Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum(foto:
Today in the News 13.05.2026

Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum

"The Black Sea and Western Balkans region is of strategic interest to Romania and NATO," President Nicuşor Dan said in Bucharest

Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum
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Sport 13.05.2026

RRI Sport Club – The Romanian Football Cup

The 2025–2026 edition of the Romanian Football Cup has reached its final stage, so today we’re taking a look back at the competition’s history and the changes that have taken place in recent years in how it has been organised

RRI Sport Club – The Romanian Football Cup
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Today in the News 12.05.2026

Trade deficit on the wane

Data shows Romania has made significant progress, and the fiscal trajectory is moving in the right direction

Trade deficit on the wane
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Newsflash 12.05.2026

May 12, 2026

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May 12, 2026
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Today in the News 12.05.2026

Romanian films at Cannes Festival

Four Romanian productions are in competition this year at the Cannes international film festival.

Romanian films at Cannes Festival
Athlete of the Week – Table Tennis Player Elizabeta Samara
Sport 12.05.2026

Athlete of the Week – Table Tennis Player Elizabeta Samara

After eight European gold medals, the veteran of Romania's table tennis team has secured her first-ever World Championship medal at age 37.

Athlete of the Week – Table Tennis Player Elizabeta Samara
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Today in the News 11.05.2026

Romanians and Europe Day

Over two thirds of the Romanians are convinced the country has benefitted from being part of the European Union, says a barometer released on Europe Day

Romanians and Europe Day
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May 11, 2026

A roundup of local and world news

May 11, 2026
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Today in the News 11.05.2026

All-time high on the Bucharest Stock Exchange

The Bucharest Stock Exchange has reached a new all-time high.

All-time high on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
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The Labor Situation in Romania
Working in Romania Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 18:34

The Labor Situation in Romania

The Romanian Government has adopted the Emergency Ordinance regulating the access of foreigners to the labor market

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

WORKING IN ROMANIA

News on the Romanian labor market

WORKING IN ROMANIA
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: Comandamentul Corpului Multinațional de Sud-Est
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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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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Features and reports

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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
NIMENI_NIMIC.jurnal, a project launched by Frilensăr
Inside Romania 12.05.2026

Performance diary in small towns

A cultural platform called Frilensăr launched an arts collab process to be carried out in four smaller towns in Romania this year

Performance diary in small towns
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The History Show 11.05.2026

Romania and the Group of 77

After enduring the trauma of the brutal and far reaching societal transformations imposed by the communist regime installed in 1945 with direct Soviet backing, Romania had to relearn how to pursue an autonomous foreign policy that could serve its own interests.

Romania and the Group of 77

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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
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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
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
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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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