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Bucharest-born chamber music festival SoNoRo turns 20 with an eye to the future
Chamber music festival SoNoRo is gearing up for an anniversary edition, marking 20 years of programming where music meets other arts and disciplines, training young musicians, and working to build the audiences of today and tomorrow. The program...

Watch the video: Where in Europe are industrial product prices rising the most?
Published on 02/10/2025 - 10:32 GMT+2 Compared to one year ago, producing goods has become 0.2% more expensive in the Euro area and 0.4% more expensive across the EU, according to Eurostat. Bulgaria reported the sharpest annual increase (+10.7%),...

Romanian hospital infections under scrutiny after seven infants die
Bucharest: Romania's Health Minister Alexandru Rogobete denounced Thursday "serious deficiencies" at one of the largest paediatric hospitals in the country, where seven infants had recently died after contracting a bacterial infection. The seven...

For 2026, Generatik forecasts up to €3 million in indoor advertising revenues per premium mall location in Romania
Generatik, Romania’s first digital platform that automates the planning and execution of indoor advertising campaigns, officially launched this summer by Brand Management, aims to consolidate the mall advertising market and highlight the untapped...

Alchemy expands Web3 footprint with new Bucharest hub after Bware Labs deal
Blockchain developer platform Alchemy announced the opening of a new office in Bucharest, Romania, as part of a strategic expansion in Europe following its acquisition of local startup Bware Labs. The move, which coincides with the company’s...

CFA Romania urges government to sell additional stakes in state-owned companies
The Romanian government could raise between RON 12 billion and RON 18 billion (EUR 2.4 billion–EUR 3.6 billion) without losing control of key state-owned enterprises by selling additional stakes, according to an analysis released by CFA Romania....

Vladimir Putin criticizes Romania for “manipulating” elections
Russian president Vladimir Putin criticized Romania for “manipulating the will of the people” during statements given at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi. The Russian president, whose regime routinely jails or poisons political opponents or...

Romania’s Nutri-Score Plan on Hold After E.U. Objections
Summary The European Commission has warned Romania that its plan to introduce Nutri-Score may violate EU regulations and needs to be reviewed before implementation, citing concerns about clarity, potential barriers for food...

Romania Launches Volunteer Military Training Programme
The Romanian government has approved legislation introducing an expanded volunteer military training programme as part of a broader strategy to modernize the NATO member’s defence capabilities and rebuild its reserve forces. The new framework...

Energy costs in Romania drop for second consecutive month
Romania remained outside the top 5 most expensive energy markets in the EU for the second consecutive month, finishing September in 6th place, with an average price of EUR 97.3/MWh, according to data analyzed by Profit.ro. The average spot...

Romania shoulders Europe aside for more US tanks
Instead of acquiring a mixed US/EU tank fleet, Romania has opted to expand its purchase of M1A2SEPv3 MBTs The procurement will come as a blow to the European Union, which wants member states to spend in the EU Romania is embarking on a military...

EUR 20bn for the Development of Romanian Nuclear Energy
The General Meeting of Shareholders of Nuclearelectrica (SNN), the operator of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, approved in September the company’s investment strategy for the period 2025–2030, with a view to 2035. SNN’s strategic investment...

100 Free Training Places in Renewable Energy in Buzau County
Rezolv Energy, one of the leading renewable energy producers in Central and Southeastern Europe, is offering 100 free training places in Buzau County to help local people gain the skills needed for tomorrow’s clean energy jobs. The program is...

Romania and Ukraine in Talks Over Joint Defensive Drone Production
Romania hopes to quickly establish production of defensive drones for domestic use, as well as for the European Union and NATO allies, Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu said in an interview. Țoiu told Reuters talks with Ukraine began before a spate of...

Dan Lăzărescu appointed GM of Robert Bosch and representative of the Bosch group in Romania
Bosch announced the appointment of Dan Lăzărescu as General Manager of Robert Bosch S.R.L. and representative of the Bosch Group in Romania, effective October 1. He takes over from Mihai Boldijar, who is retiring after 30 years with the company,...

Romania to start talks on 2026 budget no sooner than November
The budget planning for 2026 will begin in November, Romanian finance minister Alexandru Nazare said in a press conference on October 1, adding that the plan for next year should be drafted in such a way that no budget revisions would be...

Developer One United Properties starts work on two schools in Bucharest
One United Properties, one of the largest real estate developers in Romania, has begun construction work on two schools located within the One Academy Club and One Lake District developments, which will accommodate over 1,000 children. These...

Digitain partners with 888 Romania to supply sportsbook platform
Gaming solutions provider Digitain has entered into a strategic partnership with 888 Romania, part of the Evoke PLC group, to supply its sportsbook technology to the operator. The deal will see 888 Romania powered by Digitain’s sportsbook...

In Defence Push, Romania Launches Volunteer Military Training Programme
Romanian cadets attend the opening ceremony of the new academic year at Carol I National Defence University headquarters in Bucharest, 29 September 2025. Photo: EPA/ROBERT GHEMENT. The Romanian government on Thursday approved legislation...

Monument to Carol I of Romania Opens in Pordim
A monument to Carol I of Romania was opened in the house-museum of Carol I in Pordim on Thursday. The monument was inaugurated by National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova, Romanian MP Gabriel Florya, and Pordim Mayor Detelin Vassilev. A...