How Much Time do Romanian Children Spend Online?
Almost half of Romanian children (48.3%) spend more than six hours a day online, most of it on social media, according to a new study by Save the Children Romania.
Too Young to be Mothers: Romania’s Teenage Pregnancy Epidemic
Over the past five years, Romania has recorded more than 88,000 births to underage mothers - the highest percentage in Europe.
Why Romanian Students Underperform in High School
Romania’s Education Minister, Daniel David, wants to reform the way the high school curriculum is designed. He notes that Romanian students enter high school ”with intelligence and creativity comparable to their peers in Western countries.”
Young Romanians: Committed Europeans, yet susceptible to disinformation
Young Romanians strongly identify as Europeans, yet many are also vulnerable to disinformation. Their concerns range from fears about losing national sovereignty and increased labor migration, to strict EU regulations and the influence of external cultures.
Only 1 in 5 Children in Rural Areas Feels Truly Happy
On the occasion of International Children’s Day, World Vision Romania draws attention to the fact that only 22% of children living in rural areas consider themselves truly happy, according to the 2024 report Child Well-being in Rural Areas.
In the first four months of 2025, Romania saw an average of 14 domestic violence cases per hour
Fourteen domestic violence cases were reported every hour in Romania during the first part of 2025.
Marina, Former ERASMUS Fellow: An Advocate for European Democracy
Marina is an advocate for European democracy, a changemaker within the GEYC organization, and a disability rights activist.
Mădălina Surducan: Young people are increasingly engaged in the world they live in – and in politics
Mădălina Surducan manages one of the key cultural bookstores in Cluj-Napoca, a university city where, she says, reading still matters — and young people come in often, drawn not only to literature, but also to critical theory, philosophy, and contemporary essays. You’ll find them in the bookstore searching for “really cool stuff,” she says with a smile.
