Standard & Poor's has maintained Romania's country rating at BBB- with a negative outlook, preventing a downgrade to 'junk' status. This decision, contingent on a credible fiscal plan for 2027-2028, was acknowledged by caretaker Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, Minister of Finance Alexandru Nazare, and President Nicușor Dan, who emphasized the need for continued fiscal responsibility.

G4Media: BREAKING Standard & Poor’s maintains Romania’s country rating at BBB-, but…

Standard & Poor's has affirmed Romania's country rating at BBB- but maintained a negative outlook, stating that their baseline scenario assumes Romania will present a credible fiscal plan for 2027-2028.

HotNews.ro: Romania Avoids 'Junk' Rating Downgrade, Announces Standard & Poor's

Standard & Poor's has announced that Romania will not be downgraded to 'junk' status.

Digi24: S&P Maintains Romania's Rating; PM Cautions Against Blockage

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan commented on S&P maintaining Romania's country rating, stating that continued "blockage" will make it impossible to convince financiers.

Digi24: Romania's S&P Rating Maintained with Negative Outlook

Romania has avoided a downgrade by S&P, which maintained its BBB- rating but with a negative outlook, citing potential economic risks.

Adevărul: Reactions from Political Scene After S&P Decided Not to Downgrade Romania to…

Politicians reacted on Saturday morning, October 3rd, after the S&P agency did not downgrade Romania to 'junk' status, with initial statements coming from Ilie Bolojan, Siegfried Mureșan, and Alexandru Nazare.

Digi24: Nicușor Dan: S&P Decision Confirms Romania is Trusted Partner

Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan stated that the S&P decision to maintain Romania's rating confirms the country is a partner of trust, but cautioned against complacency.

Libertatea: Romania Avoids Junk Rating: Standard & Poor's Maintains 'BBB-' with Negative…

Romania has temporarily avoided a downgrade to junk status, with Standard & Poor's maintaining its sovereign rating at 'BBB-' but with a negative outlook, prompting a reaction from Minister Nazare.

Digi24: Peiu Accuses Nicușor Dan of Violating Constitution by Excluding AUR

AUR senator Petișor Peiu accuses Mayor Nicușor Dan of violating the constitution by deciding who can participate in governance.

G4Media: The government with the biggest legitimacy problems. The tail-end of the…

This article discusses the significant legitimacy issues faced by the current government, focusing on the political relationship between Nicușor Dan and Sorin Grindeanu.

Libertatea: Nicușor Dan and Giorgia Meloni Unite for Agriculture and EU Budget Cohesion

Nicușor Dan and Giorgia Meloni are forming a common front for agriculture and EU budget cohesion, with a letter signed by 17 European leaders opposing cuts, according to sources.

Caretaker Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was questioned as a witness for two and a half hours at the DNA Iași regarding an audience he granted to businessman Fănel Bogos.

G4Media: UPDATE Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan left the DNA Iași after two and a half…

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was questioned as a witness at the DNA Iași for two and a half hours regarding an audience granted to businessman Fănel Bogos.

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has withdrawn its request to annul 11 government decisions, which they had previously succeeded in suspending.

G4Media: PSD renounced demanding the annulment of the 11 Government decisions, whose…

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has withdrawn its request to annul 11 government decisions, after previously obtaining their suspension with the alleged complicity of the Bucharest Court of Appeal.

Following a significant defeat to Poland, Gică Hagi will continue in his role as the coach of the Romanian national football team and will manage the upcoming match against Sweden.

HotNews.ro: Stanciu Reveals Hagi's Message After Humiliating Loss to Poland

Nicolae Stanciu revealed Gica Hagi's locker room message after the team's humiliating defeat to Poland, calling it the same cliché.

Digi24: Romania's Coach Selection Debated After Poland Loss

Following a 0-6 defeat to Poland, discussions have begun in Romania regarding the next national football team coach, with Hagi's alleged confusion mentioned.

Adevărul: Gică Hagi Stays! Coach to Lead Romania's National Team for Sweden Match…

The Romanian national football team's coach, Gică Hagi, will continue in his role and will manage the team during the upcoming match against Sweden.

Emil Boc, the Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, stated that workers from non-EU countries are becoming a community problem, while clarifying he does not wish to be perceived as an extremist.

HotNews.ro: Emil Boc on Non-EU Workers Being a Community Problem

Emil Boc stated that workers from non-EU countries are becoming a problem in the community, but he does not want to be seen as extremist.

The trial involving Italians accused by the European Public Prosecutor's Office of rigging 100 million euro tenders in Romania is ongoing, with confidential discussions between a lawyer and clients being excluded from the case.

Libertatea: European Public Prosecutor's Office Trial: Italians Accused of Rigging…

The trial of Italians accused by the European Public Prosecutor's Office of rigging 100 million euro tenders in Romania continues, with confidential discussions between a lawyer and her clients excluded from the case.

One year after ceasing production, the Hunedoara steel plant, now owned by UMB Steel, is undergoing cleaning and maintenance, employing around 80 people. Hundreds more await the restart of industrial activity.

Adevărul: Video: Hunedoara's Former Steel Plant One Year After Production Stopped, From…

One year after production ceased, the Hunedoara steel plant, now owned by UMB Steel, is undergoing cleaning and maintenance. Around 80 people are employed on-site, with hundreds more awaiting the restart of industrial activity.

An analysis explores the five cheapest electric cars available in Romania, comparing the market positioning of local manufacturers against the growing presence of Chinese brands.

Libertatea: Cheapest Electric Cars in Romania: Local Manufacturers vs. Chinese Offensive

An analysis of the five cheapest electric cars available in Romania, comparing the positioning of local manufacturers against the growing influence of Chinese brands in the market.