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Sales of Romanian car brand Dacia in France increase despite a trying market
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Dacia car sales in France, the Romanian brand’s largest market, increased again in June despite a declining overall market, bringing the brand's total volume in the country to over two million vehicles sold. This year, Dacia increased its market...
Defense Chiefs of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey Commit to Stronger Black Sea Cooperation
Novinite
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At the invitation of Bulgaria’s Chief of Defense, Admiral Emil Eftimov, a high-level trilateral meeting took place in Sofia on July 2, bringing together General Gheorghiță Vlad, Chief of the Romanian Defense Staff, and General Metin Gürak, Chief...
Romania Rolls Out Austerity Measures to Curb Soaring Deficit
Balkan Insight
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July 1, 2025
Romania’s new Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest, June 23 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT. As part of a series of measures to curb the budget deficit that came into effect on Tuesday, nearly one million public sector employees will see a...
Romanians in 2023 overtook Ukrainians in arrivals into Belgium
Euro Weekly News
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July 1, 2025
Belgium seeks curbing illegal immigration and 'asylum shopping' Credits: Shutterstock The source of immigration to Belgium in 2023 was primarily from Romania, with nearly 21,000 new arrivals from the neighbouring country, representing 12 per cent...
After the cut of bonuses for budget employees, the Romanian Prime Minister discussed with the protesting unionists
IPN
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July 3, 2025
An increasing number of young people from the Republic of Moldova choose to continue their studies in Romania, preferring faculties such as Economics, Law, or Construction. The diverse offerings and facilities for future students are presented at...
Romania’s rail woes expose NATO vulnerability
Defence Blog
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July 1, 2025
Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has awarded a €2 million ($2 million) contract to the state-run rail freight company CFR Marfă for military transport services, despite growing concerns over the country’s deteriorating railway...
YEO’s Defic Globe buys projects for 219 MW in Romania amid rebranding
Balkan Green Energy News
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July 3, 2025
Through its subsidiary Defic Globe, YEO Technology (YEO Teknoloji Enerji ve Endüstri) is continuing its expansion in Romania. The Istanbul-based joint venture with Emsolt Investments took over 15 special purpose vehicles (SPVs) or firms for...
Update: Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romania’s Transfăgărășan mountain road
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Update: The motorcyclist killed by a bear on the Transfăgărășan had gotten off his bike to feed and photograph the animal, according to details from the investigation quoted by Digi24. Authorities found several photos of the bear and a video on...
Bucharest local authorities set to continue next phase of Liniei Park in District 6
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
Bucharest’s District 6 City Hall recently unveiled images of the next phase of Liniei Park, described as the most successful urban regeneration project in Romania in the last 40 years, with an area of 9 hectares. District 6 City Hall began the...
Moldovan youth prefer Economics, Law, and Construction for studies in Romania
IPN
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July 3, 2025
0 An increasing number of young people from the Republic of Moldova choose to continue their studies in Romania, preferring faculties such as Economics, Law, or Construction. The diverse offerings and facilities for future students are presented...
Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye Vow Closer Defence Ties to Ensure Black Sea Security
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye have highlighted the need to strengthen defence cooperation in order to enhance regional stability, according to a statement from Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence. At the invitation of the Chief of Defence of Bulgaria,...
Bucharest taxi driver who scammed Nobel Prize laureate detained by police
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
A Romanian taxi driver who scammed 90-year-old Nigerian Nobel Prize laureate Wole Soyinka was detained by police on Sunday, June 29, according to media reports. On Friday, June 27, the venerable Nigerian arrived at Bucharest's Otopeni Airport. He...
Romanian MPs who own property in Bucharest no longer receive rent allowance
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
The Romanian Parliament has voted to exclude lawmakers who own residential properties in Bucharest or the surrounding Ilfov county from receiving housing allowances for accommodation costs in the capital. In a plenary session on Monday, June 30,...
Bucharest southern half-ring A0 opens, allowing motorists to bypass the capital completely
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
The last 18 km of the A0 southern half-ring, which circles the lower part of Bucharest, were officially opened for traffic on Monday, June 30. Authorities are hopeful that it will lead to less congestion in the city. By opening this lot, drivers...
Romania’s Health Ministry moves forward with EUR 30 mln digitalization initiative
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
The Romanian Ministry of Health announced on Monday, June 30, that it launched the public consultation for the procurement specifications of services to implement an Integrated Information System, which will contribute to the digitalization of its...
Romanian entrepreneur digitalizes UK construction sector with ERP solution
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
Costin Șerban, a Romanian entrepreneur, is digitalizing the construction sector in the United Kingdom with an ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution developed over 12 years and an investment of GBP 1.6 million (EUR 1.86 million). Șerban’s...
Romania becomes top country of origin for migrants to Belgium in 2023
Belga News Agency
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July 1, 2025
Romania overtook Ukraine as the leading source of foreign immigration to Belgium in 2023, according to the latest report by federal migration centre Myria. The country recorded 20,888 Romanian arrivals, representing 12 per cent of all foreign...
Report: Romanians spent EUR 40 bln in major retail chains last year, up 7.1% from 2023
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Romanians spent roughly EUR 40 billion in large retail chains last year, representing an increase of 7.1% year-over-year. The 2024 growth rate marked a slowdown compared to 2023 (+11.1% vs. 2022) but remained above inflation, according to the...
Weekend calendar: Neversea Kapital, TIFF retrospective in Bucharest, Smallest Art Fair in Town, SoNoRo Musikland, Fireflies Festival and more
Romania Insider
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July 2, 2025
Bucharest gears up for the first edition of Neversea Kapital, chamber music festival SoNoRo Musikland tours cities and villages in Transylvania, and outdoor enthusiasts can reconnect with nature at the Fireflies Festival. In Bucharest: TIFF...
Cross-Border Rail Travel to Romania Set to Accelerate: EU Commits €3.5 Million to Modernize Moldova’s Railways
MoldovaLive
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July 3, 2025
The European Union will invest €3.5 million in Moldova’s railway infrastructure. With this funding, authorities will modernize the railway connections between Iasi and Ungheni. The project will cut travel time between the two countries and boost...