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Romania: Premier rejects resignation, proposes technocracy — FrontPages.eu, September 13, 2026

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Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has publicly rejected rumors of his resignation, instead calling for President Nicușor Dan to nominate a technocratic government with clear objectives to navigate the current political turmoil. Bolojan's stance comes as his caretaker government continues to face challenges following a no-confidence vote in May 2026. The country's judicial system remains under scrutiny, with new revelations detailing a corruption network in Constanța connected to private jet passengers, including a Constitutional Court judge and heads of prosecutor's offices. Separately, Judge Monica Cipariu is facing trial for failing to motivate 821 court decisions, highlighting persistent issues within the judiciary. Economically, the Anghel Saligny national investment program is reported to have run out of budget funds, with only a fraction of contracted projects completed, raising concerns about infrastructure development. Meanwhile, diesel prices have seen another increase, impacting the cost of living for citizens.

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Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has denied rumors of his resignation, stating his commitment to the country and proposing that President Nicușor Dan nominate a technocratic government with specific, limited objectives. This development comes after his government's fall in May 2026, with Bolojan currently serving in a caretaker capacity. Former President Traian Băsescu has criticized Bolojan's conditions for a new government, while Vice-Premier Oana Gherghiu emphasized the need for a government…

G4Media: Bolojan Rejects Resignation Speculation, Proposes Technocratic Government

BREAKING: Bolojan denies rumors of his resignation as Prime Minister and calls on President Nicușor Dan to nominate a technocratic government with clear, limited objectives, stating he will fulfill his responsibilities until a successor is appointed.

Libertatea: Ilie Bolojan Refuses to Resign, Declares 'I Will Not Abandon the Country'

Ilie Bolojan has stated he will not resign, emphasizing his commitment to the country and outlining the type of government PNL would support.

G4Media: Vice-Premier Gherghiu: Romania Needs Government with Full Powers Amidst Chaos

Vice-Premier Oana Gherghiu states that after 'many years of PSD+AUR chaos,' Romania needs a government with full powers, not one with limited mandates.

Libertatea: Traian Băsescu Criticizes Ilie Bolojan's Condition for New Government

Traian Băsescu has dismissed Ilie Bolojan's condition for voting on a new government, suggesting Bolojan 'understands nothing' about the political situation.

A network of judges, politicians, and businessmen in Constanța has been exposed for connections to private flights and alleged corruption, including links to a Constitutional Court judge and arrested prosecutor heads. Separately, Judge Monica Cipariu is on trial for failing to motivate 821 court decisions, a lapse that may have led to a criminal's release and highlights systemic issues within the Romanian judicial system.

Libertatea: Judge Monica Cipariu Faces Trial for Failing to Motivate 821 Court Decisions

A Romanian judge, Monica Cipariu, is on trial for failing to motivate 821 court decisions, potentially facing consequences for the release of a criminal due to her oversight. The story highlights issues within the Romanian judicial system.

G4Media: Network of Constanța Officials Linked to Private Jet Passengers Under…

EXCLUSIVE: A network of judges, politicians, and businessmen in Constanța, connected to passengers of private flights from Nice and Mykonos, has been exposed, including links to a Constitutional Court judge and heads of prosecutor's offices arrested for corruption.

The national Anghel Saligny investment program is facing a severe funding shortage, with only 12% of contracted projects completed, and a significant portion of funds allocated to companies under investigation. Separately, diesel prices have risen again across major cities. On a positive note for infrastructure, the construction of the longest tunnel on the A1 Sibiu-Pitești highway is progressing well.

G4Media: Anghel Saligny Program Faces Funding Shortage, Slow Project Completion

ANALYSIS: The Anghel Saligny national investment program has run out of budget funds, with only 12% of contracted projects completed by the end of June. The largest share of contracts went to two companies under DNA investigation.

Adevărul: Longest Tunnel on A1 Sibiu-Pitești Nears Completion

The construction of the longest tunnel on the A1 Sibiu-Pitești highway is advancing, with a 3,300-ton 'mole' preparing for drilling, marking a significant step in the infrastructure project.

Libertatea: Diesel Prices Rise Again; Cost per Liter in Major Romanian Cities

Diesel fuel prices have increased again as of Sunday, September 13, 2026, with the article detailing the cost per liter in major Romanian cities like Bucharest, Cluj, Iași, and Timișoara.

Schools are being urged to strictly enforce a no-phone policy during class, with penalties for teachers who permit their use. Meanwhile, Lucian Pahonțu, the head of the Protective and Guard Service (SPP), has sued the Ministry of Education amidst ongoing controversy surrounding his doctoral thesis.

HotNews.ro: Interview: Schools must be firm on phone use; teachers allowing it will be…

An interview discusses the need for schools to strictly enforce a no-phone policy during class hours, with penalties for teachers who permit their use.

G4Media: SPP Chief Sues Ministry of Education Amid Doctorate Controversy

EXCLUSIVE: The head of the Protective and Guard Service (SPP), Lucian Pahonțu, has sued the Ministry of Education amidst controversies surrounding his doctoral thesis, marking the second secret service chief to initiate such a legal action.

Adevărul: Student Costs in Romania in 2026: Minimum Wage Might Not Be Enough

A report suggests that a minimum wage in Romania might be insufficient to cover the living costs for students in 2026, with expenses varying and not all students benefiting from scholarships.

A local resident in Suceava county reported finding a burning drone after it entered the country's airspace. Separately, a bizarre 'vampire attack' linked to a TikTok trend has occurred in a Brăila village following cemetery renovations, causing concern among residents.

Adevărul: Witness Account of Drone Crash in Suceava

A local resident describes finding a burning drone in a cornfield in Suceava county, Romania, after it entered the country's airspace.

Libertatea: TikTok 'Vampire' Attack in Brăila Village After Mayor Renovates Cemetery

A bizarre incident involving a TikTok trend, dubbed 'vampire attack,' has occurred in a Brăila village after the mayor renovated the local cemetery, with residents expressing boredom and concern about the strange times.

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