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Greek retailer Jumbo sees signs of fatigue among Romanian consumers
The Jumbo Group is going through a period of increased attention on the local market, after recent data showed a 4% drop in sales in Romania, while other markets of the group continue to grow: +15% in Bulgaria and +11% in Greece, according to Mediafax, citing the Greek publication Financial Press. For the fifth consecutive…
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Romanian entrepreneur Dorinel Umbrărescu close to taking over ArcelorMittal Hunedoara
ArcelorMittal Hunedoara (BVB: SIDG) announced that it signed the transaction documents for the sale of its assets to UMB Steel, a company controlled by Romanian entrepreneur Dorinel Umbrărescu, bringing the deal close to completion. “We inform you that the Company has completed negotiations with UMB Steel, and the transaction documents regarding the sale of the…
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Jona Clinic Expands Its Vision of Modern Dentistry and Medical Tourism Across Romania and Internationally
Jona Clinic continues to strengthen its position as one of Romania’s most comprehensive and patient-focused dental healthcare providers, combining advanced medical expertise, premium services, and a strong international outlook. With established clinics in Bucharest, Sibiu, and Craiova, and further expansion plans underway, Jona Clinic is redefining how modern dentistry and medical tourism work together. Founded…
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Romania to introduce different sounds for Ro-Alert emergency messages
Romania’s emergency authorities will introduce different alert tones for Ro-Alert notifications depending on the type and severity of the warning, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), Raed Arafat, said. He confirmed that several alert levels are being developed in cooperation with the Special Telecommunications Service (STS). The current Ro-Alert sound used for…
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Romanian PM to meet EC chief Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels this week
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan will meet European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels this Thursday, February 26, to discuss the implementation of Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the government said. During the talks, Bolojan is expected to outline Bucharest’s priorities regarding the European Union’s post-2028 multiannual financial framework, currently under negotiation.…
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Start at CES ESG Institute: The first 100% private training program in sustainability
BUCHAREST CENTER FOR ECONOMY & SOCIETY (CES Bucharest) announces the launch of CES ESG Institute, the first 100% private sustainability training program in Romania. The program offers a practical framework, structured in 8 modules, for the development of ESG skills, with immediate practical applicability in business activities. The new initiative responds to the accelerated need…
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New Fidelis government bonds issued in February start trading on Bucharest Stock Exchange
Romania’s Ministry of Finance attracted subscriptions worth RON 379 million and EUR 124 million (totalling RON 1 billion or EUR 198.8 million) through the second offer of Fidelis government bonds dedicated to retail investors held this year through the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The offer was carried out between February 6 and 13, and was intermediated…
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Report: Romania has one of the highest EV fast-charging tariffs in Europe
Romania has one of the highest tariffs for fast charging electric cars in Europe, namely EUR 0.43/kWh, at the same level as Austria and almost double compared to Spain or Croatia, although the wholesale price of energy is not the highest in the EU, according to an analysis signed by the president of the Smart…
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Major exhibition dedicated to Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuși opens in Rome
An exhibition dedicated to Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuși opened on Thursday, February 19, at the Mercati di Traiano Museum in Rome, marking one of the flagship cultural events of the Romania-Italy Cultural Year 2026, the Culture Ministry said. It awaits visitors until July 19, 2026. Titled “Constantin Brâncuși: The Origins of Infinity,” the exhibition was…
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Authorities uncover over 200 dead animals at bison farm in Romania’s Cluj County
Romanian authorities found 214 dead animals, many in a state of decomposition, at a bison farm in Recea Cristur, in Cluj County. The animals were allegedly left to starve. Inspections were launched on Monday, February 16, by several state institutions. The owners of the farm, a German citizen and an Austrian, were not present, although they…