Pro-European Government Formed in Romania with RMDSZ Participation

On December 23, 2024, Romania’s bicameral parliament voted confidence in a coalition government led by Marcel Ciolacu (PSD), formed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the National Liberal Party (PNL), and the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ). The Hungarian community in Transylvania is represented in the government by Finance Minister Barna Tánczos and […]

New Government Program: Agreement Reached Between RMDSZ, PSD, PNL, and National Minority Group

The leaders of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the National Liberal Party (PNL), RMDSZ, and the parliamentary group representing national minorities have reached an agreement on the main principles and measures of the new government program, according to their joint statement issued Tuesday evening. The discussions, held at the Victoria Palace, included representatives of the […]

Új kormányprogram: megállapodott az RMDSZ, a PSD, a PNL és a nemzeti kisebbségek frakciója

A Szociáldemokrata Párt (PSD), a Nemzeti Liberális Párt (PNL), az RMDSZ és a nemzeti kisebbségek parlamenti frakciójának vezetői megállapodtak az új kormány programjának főbb elveiben és intézkedéseiben – derül ki a kedd esti közös közleményükből. A beszámoló szerint a Victoria palotában tartott keddi egyeztetésen „a főbb Európa-barát pártok”, azaz a PSD, a PNL, az RMDSZ, […]

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Addresses National Minorities

President Klaus Iohannis delivered a message on the occasion of Romania’s National Minorities Day. The message was conveyed by Cătălina Galer, state councilor for the Directorate for Relations between Public Authorities and Civil Society, during an event held in Parliament. The message emphasized that the Romanian state has regarded national minorities and their parliamentary representatives […]

The three-language memorial plaque at a church in Arad was destroyed

The three-language memorial plaque at the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Arad was destroyed overnight from Sunday to Monday. The plaque, which was inscribed in Romanian, Hungarian, and English, was made of marble and featured a cross engraving at the top. It was broken into pieces, and the remnants were defaced with a toy snake. Pastor István […]

Another Restitution Decision for the Catholic Church in Romania Annulled

The Oradea/ Nagyvárad Philharmonic Building will NOT be returned to its rightful owner The Oradea/Nagyvárad Court of Appeals has placed yet another obstacle for the Roman Catholic Church in Romania to regain rightful ownership of an iconic building in the city. For over two decades, the Church has sought restitution of the former Catholic Circle […]

Welcome Peyton Snyder – 2024/2025 Scholarship Recipient!

We’re thrilled to announce that Peyton Snyder, our Reconnect Transylvania+ scholar, has arrived in Kolozsvár/Cluj! Peyton is a fourth-generation Hungarian-American from Florida, with a passion for Central and Eastern European history. He recently completed his degree in history, focusing on modern Europe at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. During his 10-month stay, Peyton will share […]

After a 22 Year Delay the Romanian State Returns the Oradea Philharmonic Building to the Catholic Church

After twenty-two years, the official committee responsible for the restitution of properties confiscated during communism finally decided to return the Oradea/Nagyárad city philharmonic’s building to its rightful owner, the Roman Catholic Bishopric of Oradea. In a rare decision, the Special Restitution Committee decided for in-kind restitution as opposed to compensation. The decision was brought on […]

After a 22 Year Delay the Romanian State Returns the Oradea Philharmonic Building to the Catholic Church

After twenty-two years, the official committee responsible for the restitution of properties confiscated during communism finally decided to return the Oradea/Nagyárad city philharmonic’s building to its rightful owner, the Roman Catholic Bishopric of Oradea. In a rare decision, the Special Restitution Committee decided for in-kind restitution as opposed to compensation. The decision was brought on […]