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In 2026, approximately €14.5 million has been allocated for the restoration of historical monuments in Romania, managed by the National Institute of Heritage. Ongoing restoration works at Peleș and Pelișor Castles continue despite the resignation of the museum director. The National Restoration Program includes various historical sites, with a total expenditure of around €20 million reported for restoration efforts. The funding sources include state budget allocations and revenues from the Historical Monuments Tax. The restoration contract for Peleș and Pelișor Castles is valued at over €1.6 million. The resignation of the museum director follows a scandal involving ticket fraud and poor management evaluation results.