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Romanian state acquires over 4,000 hectares of forest in Neamț county
The Romanian state has acquired more than 4,000 hectares of forest in Neamț county, marking the largest such purchase made on behalf of the state to date. The transaction, worth RON 111.83 million, was finalized by Romsilva (the National Forest Administration) and approved by the government through an emergency ordinance proposed by the Ministry of…
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National Geographic names Bucharest “Europe’s next great food destination”
World-famous American magazine National Geographic named Bucharest “Europe’s next great food destination” in a recent article, praising it as a nexus between European and Eastern culinary influences. The article, authored by Renata Haidle, begins by noting the talent of Romanian chefs for crafting “dishes that honor local resources while enriching the deep culinary traditions that…
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Dacian silver treasure unearthed in Romania’s Mureș county
A valuable Dacian silver treasure has been discovered in the commune of Breaza, Mureș county, according to an announcement made Thursday, April 10, by the City Hall. The find, confirmed by the Mureș County Museum, consists of several ornamental pieces, including a bracelet, three brooches (fibulae), a necklace chain, and a belt. The discovery was…
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Amber Forest achieves the first LEED v4.1 Communities: Plan and Design Platinum Certification in Europe
Amber Forest complete suburb has achieved Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 for Communities: Plan and Design rating system, becoming the first residential project in Europe obtaining this recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the…
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Romanian man arrested for Russia-connected DHL warehouse fire in the United Kingdom
A Romanian man was arrested on March 19 in connection with a fire at a DHL warehouse in Birmingham, in south-central United Kingdom. The fire took place in July 2024 and was caused by a suspected Russian incendiary device. The fire, which caused no injuries or significant damage, was caused by a package, according to…
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Romania’s brown bear population estimated at over 10,000 in new official study
The Ministry of Environment has shared the preliminary results of a study estimating Romania’s brown bear population. The research, which analyzed over 24,000 genetic samples from 25 counties, suggests that the country is home to between 10,419 and 12,770 brown bears, with a 95% confidence level. The number is much higher than the up to…
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US-based educational network Mathnasium opens first center in Bucharest
Mathnasium, an American educational network renowned worldwide for its unique approach to teaching math, opened its first center in Romania on Thursday, April 10. The new center is located in Bucharest’s Aviației district, and was opened with a special ceremony organized in partnership with the Commercial Service of the US Embassy. Mathnasium is designed for…
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Romania’s David Popovici secures gold medal in 200m freestyle event in Otopeni
Romanian star swimmer David Popovici won the gold medal on Thursday, April 10, in the 200m freestyle event at the National Swimming Championships in Otopeni. Popovici won with a time of 1:45.07, more than 5 seconds ahead of Eric Ștefan Andrieș. Third place was taken by Robert Andrei Badea (1:50.85). The race was David’s first…
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Elena Lasconi accuses USR of ‘political execution’ after informal vote to back Bucharest mayor in presidential elections
Romania’s reformist party USR has voted to withdraw the support for its leader, Elena Lasconi, and instead endorse Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan in the upcoming presidential election. The decision was made during an informal political committee meeting, where around 75% of members voted in favor of backing Dan, Biziday.ro reported. In her turn, Lasconi criticized…
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German retailer Penny inks EUR 3 bln, 10-year investment plan for Romania
German discount store chain Penny plans to reach a network of 1,000 stores in Romania by 2035, from 417 currently, and earmarked a budget of EUR 3 billion for local development, according to the company’s CEO Daniel Gross, quoted by Revista Progresiv. “In our first analysis for Romania, which we did in 2003, we found a…