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How much does free education cost in Romania
Romanian parents spend nearly 10,000 RON per year on average for tutoring, after-school programs and school materials, according to a 2024 survey by Save the Children Romania.
While Romanians argue over politics on social media and TV, children soak up all the chaos
Political scandals, heated debates, and constant noise are stressing children out in their own homes.
What does Romania’s President say about the findings of a poll showing Romanians’ nostalgia for communism
President Nicușor Dan expressed concern over the INSCOP survey commissioned by the Institute for the Investigation of Communist Crimes and the Memory of the Romanian Exile (IICCMER), which shows a growing nostalgia for communism among Romanians.
Romanian Senate employees call for antenna removal or capping of radiation levels
The demand follows drastic measures by Romania’s new pro-European government, including cuts to the so-called “antenna bonus” granted to some public employees for alleged radiation exposure.
Romania could have a “digital maturity” law
The head of the Senate Committee for Defense, Public Order, and National Security, PNL member Nicoleta Pauliuc, says she will submit to Parliament the "Online Adulthood Law" – a legislative initiative that sets the age of digital maturity at 16.
A mobile app created in Romania will help parents do science at home using everyday kitchen items
A team from Romania and Finland is working together to create a free educational mobile app that shows parents how to conduct simple science experiments at home, using everyday household items.
Infograph: How Romanian teens use Tik-Tok
Over 84% of teenagers aged 14 to 19 with a TikTok account access the platform daily, and more than half of them (53.4%) access it more than four times a day and spend more than three hours daily.
Toxic social media content affects girls in Romania
In March, a month dedicated to women and their value in society, World Vision Romania draws attention to a growing phenomenon affecting more and more girls and young women: constant exposure to toxic content on social media.
Saro, the first motivational AI in education, could reduce university dropout rates in Romania
Romanian students now have access to Saro, the first proactive motivational AI assistant in education.
