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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,...
Development and Characterization of a Cationic Polyurethane Carrier for Enhanced Topical DNA Delivery
Dove Medical Press
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July 7, 2025
Introduction Usually, nucleic acids cannot penetrate the cell membrane unless their entry is facilitated by different active cellular uptake mechanisms (pinocytosis, endocytosis, phagocytosis) or by the creation of transient holes by physical...
Romania launches new Fidelis bond program with euro option for blood donors, interest rates up to 8.25%
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
The Romanian Ministry of Finance announced the sixth edition of the Fidelis government bond program for 2025, which will run from July 4 to July 11. This edition introduces a key novelty: for the first time, blood donors will be able to purchase...
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...
Romania's Supreme Defense Council flags tax evasion as national vulnerability, calls for reforms
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
At the meeting held Monday, June 30, the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT), chaired by president Nicușor Dan, identified tax evasion as a major threat to the country's economic security. Moreover, the session addressed other topics of...
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...
Northrop Grumman Signs MoU with Romanian Defense Company
AVweb
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July 3, 2025
Northrop Grumman announced this week it has signed a memorandum of understanding with state-owned Romanian defense company Romarm to work together on a ground-based radar system for the Romanian Air Force. According to a Northrop Grumman...
Romania Approves 10-Year Expansion Plan for Băneasa Airport
Rus Tourism News
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June 30, 2025
The Romanian government has officially approved a strategic programme for the modernisation and development of Bucharest Băneasa – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (AIBB-AV), paving the way for a decade-long transformation aimed at expanding...
Romanian expert: Russia continues to act with an outdated imperial mindset toward other nations
Azertag
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June 30, 2025
Bucharest, June 30, AZERTAC Vasile Simileanu, a prominent Romanian geopolitics expert, senior editor at “GeoPolitica” magazine, and professor, stated that Russia continues to apply its outdated imperial mindset to the peoples of the post-Soviet...
Romania has extended the licensing requirement for Ukrainian agricultural products until the end of the year
The Odessa Journal
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The Romanian government has extended its mandatory licensing requirement for Ukrainian agricultural products until December 31, 2025, aiming to safeguard the interests of domestic farmers. Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu encouraged Romanian...
Romania picks Israeli Rafael for air defense deal
Israel Hayom
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June 30, 2025
Romania's Defense Ministry announced Monday that Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems secured victory in a parliamentary-approved tender for short-range anti-aircraft missile systems. While parliament has approved the...
AUR announced that it will table a motion of no confidence
Radio Romania International
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The Alliance for the Union of Romanians has already announced that it has initiated such a move and that it will table a motion of no confidence against Ilie Bolojan's cabinet within the legal deadline, after assuming responsibility. AUR MP Mihai...
“I am optimistic that at some point, Romania will join the Visa Waiver Program”
Radio Romania International
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The Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Bucharest, Michael Dickerson, says that Romania remains a candidate for the Visa Waiver Program, but he cannot say when exactly Romanians will be able to travel to the United States without visas....
Romania extends licensing requirement for Ukrainian agri-imports for another six months
APK Inform
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The Romanian government has extended the mandatory licensing requirement for imports of Ukrainian agricultural products until December 31, 2025, as a measure to protect local farmers, Euractiv reports. According to Romania’s Ministry of...
Von der Leyen to face no-confidence vote over Pfizer texts, Romania ‘interference’ claims
Malay Mail
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July 3, 2025
BRUSSELS, July 3 — European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will face a no-confidence vote put forward by far-right MEPs on July 10 — although it is likely to fail. The motion delivered to the European Parliament’s plenary session...
Romanian students win four medals at Balkan Physics Olympiad
Romania Insider
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June 30, 2025
Romanian students won three gold medals and one silver medal at the Balkan Physics Olympiad, which took place between June 26–30 in North Macedonia. The event, hosted by the city of Ohrid, brought together 62 students from 16 countries and is the...
Romanian star David Popovici wins medals, breaks European record at U23 Swimming Championships
Romania Insider
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June 30, 2025
Romania’s star swimmer David Popovici won two gold medals and one bronze and broke a European record at the European U23 Swimming Championships in Samorin, Slovakia, which took place from June 26 to 28. Popovici won continental gold in Samorin in...
Romanian prints for the Levant
Radio Romania International
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June 30, 2025
Between the 16th and 19th centuries, the Romanian Principalities supported Christians in the Levant through printed church books in Arabic Сторінки історії Steliu Lambru, 30.06.2025, 10:40 Between the 16th and 19th centuries, the Romanian...