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Bucharest public transport company sells more tickets in first half of 2024
The Bucharest public transportation company STB sold over 23 million tickets and 1.2 million subscriptions in the first six months of 2024, an increase compared to the same period last year. Specifically, compared to the first six months of 2023, there was an 8% increase in the sale of tickets and a 4% increase in…
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Henri Coandă Airport kicks off modernization works, upgrade to air conditioning system
The National Bucharest Airports Company is set to initiate modernization works on the passenger terminals at Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest, which will include upgrading the air conditioning system. The company that administers the airport announced the signing of the contract for the design, technical assistance, and execution of works for the modernization of…
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Italian group De’Longhi opens third plant in Romania
The Italian manufacturer of household appliances De’Longhi inaugurated on August 5 its third production facility in Romania, in Satu Mare. In Romania, the company also has plants in Jucu, in Cluj county, and in Salonta, in Bihor county. The Satu Mare plant, which covers an area of 52,000 sqm, will produce automatic coffee machines. The…
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Altexpress e-Fulfillment & courier services company sees 44% growth in the first half of 2024, reaching EUR 1.08 mln turnover
In the first half of 2024, Altexpress reported a significant 44% increase in sales activity compared to the same period last year, reporting a mid-year turnover of EUR 1.08 mln, along with an EBITDA of 6%. This growth has been driven by the acceleration of e-fulfillment and courier services across key markets, including Romania, Bulgaria,…
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Dacia Duster among contenders for Europe’s Car of the Year 2025
The most renowned non-sporting competition in the European automotive industry, Car of the Year, has announced the list of eligible cars for the 2025 edition. Among the contenders is the Dacia Duster, a SUV produced in Romania. The winner of the competition will be announced next year. However, the Duster still has to pass two…
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Romanian gymnast loses Olympic bronze medal after controversial ruling by judges
Romanian gymnast Ana Bărbosu, who took part in the floor exercise final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, lost her spot on the podium after American gymnast Jordan Chiles filed a challenge. Similarly, gymnast Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, who took part in the same event, was penalized by the judges, who pushed her into fifth place, despite…
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Endava partners with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise throughout organisation
Endava (NYSE ‘DAVA’), a global provider of digital transformation, agile development, and intelligent automation services, announces a strategic deal with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Enterprise licenses to all of its 11,000+ global employees. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in Endava’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to drive results for its customers. The…
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DRS-Architects: Cumulative projects and retail developments, growth engines in 2024
DRS-Architects, one of the leading local architecture firms with a portfolio that includes numerous commercial centers, residential spaces, hospitality projects, and urban regeneration solutions, concluded the first half of 2024 with a turnover of approximately 500,000 euros. This growth places the company on the projected development path, aiming for an annual turnover of 1 million…
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Central Romania: Rooftop of Sighişoara’s famous Clock Tower to be replaced
The rooftop of the Clock Tower at the entrance to the Sighişoara Medieval Citadel will be completely replaced after it was discovered during consolidation works that the special tiles and metal covering were very deteriorated. Last year, extensive work began to replace all the beams that endangered the Clock Tower. A large-scale renovation of the…
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JT Grup Oil shares start trading on Bucharest Stock Exchange’s AeRO market
JT Grup Oil, a company active in the fuel distribution market, debuted on August 6 on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) under the ticker JTG. The listing of the company takes place after an IPO, in which the company managed to attract RON 19.9 million (approximately EUR 4 million) from investors.…