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Guest post: Romania’s economic “Golden Age” – public perception versus the reality in numbers
Csaba Balint, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Bank of Romania (BNR), looks at how Romania’s economy has evolved over the last 160 years. This analysis shows that public perception does not always reflect the reality described by numbers and statistics. In recent years, the collective perception of economic conditions and…
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Russia denies involvement in Romanian elections
Russia recently denied being involved in elections in other countries, including those in Romania, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. “The Russian side has not been involved in the electoral processes in Romania. In general, we do not have the habit of meddling in the elections of other countries, specifically those in Romania,” Peskov said…
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Immersive art meets classical music: MINA museum in Bucharest hosts special George Enescu – Poema Română show
Just days before the program announcement for the 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival, which will take place in Bucharest from August 24 to September 21, 2025, the organizer, ARTEXIM, announced a special project – the George Enescu – Poema Română: Immersive Experience. The digital show will debut on Wednesday, December 4, at…
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US ambassador Kathleen Kavalec awarded Romania’s highest honor
President Klaus Iohannis awarded the National Order of the Star of Romania, in the rank of Grand Cross, to Kathleen Kavalec, the United States ambassador to Bucharest, on Friday, November 29. The decoration recognizes ambassador Kavalec’s exceptional contributions to strengthening the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States, the Presidential Administration announced. The National…
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Concerts, film screenings, exhibitions abroad mark Romania’s National Day
Romania’s National Day will be marked by a host of events organized by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) through its branches worldwide and in partnership with various cultural institutions. ICR London invites the public on November 30, to the LSO St Luke’s Hall, where a concert performed by Teodora Brody and the London Symphony Orchestra,…
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“The Kremlin wants us back in its shadow,” Moldovan president Maia Sandu tells Romanian voters
Moldovan president Maia Sandu published a video encouraging Romanian citizens to vote in the parliamentary (December 1) and presidential (December 8) elections and to not believe “those who tell you that closer ties with the Kremlin bring peace and prosperity.” Sandu pointed out in the video that the fate of Romania and that of the…
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Ecletico Villa, a new 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of Bucharest
Following a €2.5 million investment in the renovation and refurbishment of the historic building located close to the very heart of Bucharest, Universitate Square, the Romanian family-owned hospitality group InStil Hotels expands its portfolio with a new 4-star boutique hotel: Ecletico Villa. The name of this boutique hotel was inspired by the unique architecture of…
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Romania’s GLO Marine opens maritime sustainability-focused hub in Bucharest
Romanian naval engineering company GLO Marine announced the opening of a new office in Bucharest dedicated to advancing sustainability in the maritime industry. The hub will focus on expanding the company’s involvement in decarbonization and sustainable technology projects, forming a specialized team for electrical installations, and establishing a dedicated department for the offshore energy sector.…
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Romanian online commerce grows to EUR 11 bln by 2024. Paysera launches flexible, card-based online payment processing solution together with OpenBanking processing
Romanian online commerce reached EUR 10.6 bln last year and will grow by 10% this year, according to ARMO. But the increase in the volume of electronic transactions means online shops need to adopt fast, flexible and secure ways to accept and make payments. Paysera is supporting them by launching a complete solution that integrates…
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Romania’s Simona Halep denounces “ill will” after another tennis player receives one-month suspension for banned substance
Romanian tennis star and former women’s no. 1 Simona Halep stated in a recent post on social media that she cannot understand why her case and that of Polish tennis player Iga Świątek were treated so differently by the International Tennis Integrity Agency. On Thursday, November 28, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that…