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The Trovants’ Story: Romania’s UNESCO Geopark Ținutul Buzăului opens new interactive visitor center
The UNESCO Global Geopark Ținutul Buzăului in Romania has inaugurated a new interactive visitor center in the village of Bozioru, offering a modern and immersive experience into the region’s unique geological and cultural past. Named Povestea...

Sales of Romanian car brand Dacia in France increase despite a trying market
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
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...

Bucharest local authorities set to continue next phase of Liniei Park in District 6
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...

After the cut of bonuses for budget employees, the Romanian Prime Minister discussed with the protesting unionists
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...

Bucharest taxi driver who scammed Nobel Prize laureate detained by police
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...

YEO’s Defic Globe buys projects for 219 MW in Romania amid rebranding
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...

Romanian MPs who own property in Bucharest no longer receive rent allowance
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
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
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
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...

Update: Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romania’s Transfăgărășan mountain road
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...

Romania becomes top country of origin for migrants to Belgium in 2023
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...

Moldovan youth prefer Economics, Law, and Construction for studies in Romania
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
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,...

Report: Romanians spent EUR 40 bln in major retail chains last year, up 7.1% from 2023
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
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...

Gifts received by Maia Sandu: Bohemian crystal and rare souvenirs
0 President Maia Sandu officially received gifts worth over 39 000 lei in the first half of this year, the most expensive being a Bohemian crystal pitcher, worth over 7 600 lei, reports IPN. According to the list of protocol gifts, published by...

Cross-Border Rail Travel to Romania Set to Accelerate: EU Commits €3.5 Million to Modernize Moldova’s Railways
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...

PM Orbán: We will win the next election
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in a video interview with Kronika Online posted on Saturday: "We will win the next election, too, that is the plan." PM Orbán said he would enter the campaign with a confidence that was "healthy and historically...