Romania's oldest citizen, Noja Paladia, passes away at 111
Noja Paladia, the recognized oldest Romanian and the country's first female super-centenarian, died at the age of 111, according to Cugir officials.
The town of Cugir confirmed that Noja Paladia, aged 111, has died, ending a life that made her the oldest recorded Romanian and the first woman in the nation to reach super-centenarian status. Her age and longevity were corroborated by the Gerontology Research Group, which listed her among the global elite of long-lived people and identified her as the Balkans' most senior resident. Paladia witnessed both world wars and was celebrated locally for her steadfast character and devotion to family across four generations.
Municipal officials conveyed heartfelt sympathies to her relatives and noted that her passing marks the close of a rare chapter in both Cugir's and Romania's history. The community honored her exceptional lifespan as a symbol of continuity and resilience.
Why it matters
Her death marks the loss of Romania's longest-lived citizen and a historic milestone for female longevity in the country.
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