buletine

Buletine is the plural form of buletin, a term used in Romanian (and in Albanian and other related languages) to denote a short official notice, report, or informational sheet issued by authorities, organizations, or media. The word is employed to refer to multiple such notices or bulletins, whether for the public, a specific audience, or internal circulation.

The term derives from the French bulletin, which in turn comes from Latin bulletinus. In Romanian usage, buletin covers a broad range of documents and communications, from formal notices to periodic informational releases, and in Albanian likewise appears in various official and media contexts.

Common uses include phrases such as buletin informativ (newsletter or news bulletin), buletin meteorologic (weather bulletin), and buletin de știri (news bulletin). In healthcare and laboratories, buletin may describe an information sheet or a medical bulletin containing test results (buletin de analize). In electoral contexts, buletin de vot refers to the ballot paper, with buletine de vot representing ballots used at polling stations.

In practice, the exact meaning of buletine depends on the country and context, and institutions tailor the term to their communications needs. Bulletins may be public notices, internal memos, press releases, or regularly issued reports, ranging from weather forecasts to organizational updates and beyond.