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Northern Bucharest Expands: The A0 – Otopeni Terminal 2 Connection Reshapes the Area’s Residential Map
Northern Bucharest is entering a new phase of transformation that will redefine not only mobility, but also the logic of real estate investment. The infrastructure project promoted by the National Road Investment Company, which will connect the A0 Ring Motorway to the future Terminal 2 of Henri Coandă International Airport, marks the beginning of a…
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Romania scrambles fighter jets after detecting 17 Russian drones near Ukraine border
Romania’s Defense Ministry announced that new Russian attacks took place in Ukraine on Wednesday, April 8, and that 17 aerial targets were tracked close to the border. While the Russian drones did not enter Romanian airspace, an alert was instituted in the northern area of Tulcea County, and two military fighter aircraft were scrambled. “In…
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Football world mourns legendary Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu
Tributes for Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu, who died on the evening of Tuesday, April 7, following heart issues, have come in from major international publications, figures in sports, the clubs he coached, and many others. Lucescu was the third-most decorated coach in football history, with 35 trophies, behind Alex Ferguson (49) and Pep Guardiola (40).…
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Romanian director Emanuel Pârvu among filmmakers selected to present projects at Cannes Investors Circle
Emanuel Pârvu is among the eight directors selected to present their projects at this year’s Investors Circle, the Marché du Film’s initiative connecting private investors with film projects, held during the 79th Festival de Cannes. The 2026 lineup “reflects the breadth of contemporary international cinema, bringing together distinctive directorial voices from a wide range of…
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Nine Romanian startups selected for Vest Ventures accelerator
Nine startups were selected from approximately 100 applications for a 14-week program designed to accelerate product development and investment readiness, regional business accelerator Vest Ventures announced. The program is part of the broader Vest Ventures initiative, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting early-stage startups through capital, mentorship, and access to international networks. The nine startups…
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City Grill Group: From “more and plenty” to “clear, balanced and relevant”
The Romanian customer is becoming more selective. The trends now reshaping the restaurant market. Dining out is entering a more disciplined phase, where variety is losing ground to clarity and execution. Over the past five years, consumer preferences in City Grill Group restaurants have changed noticeably: interest in ingredient origin has increased, more focused menus…
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Romania’s Justice Minister overrides CSM reviews, maintains controversial candidates for top prosecutors seats
Romanian Justice Minister Radu Marinescu sent president Nicușor Dan the list of proposals for management positions in the Public Ministry, namely for the top and deputy positions in the three main prosecution offices, according to HotNews. The list includes the three candidates who initially received negative opinions from the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) and…
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Romania’s President announces imminent referendum among magistrates on state of justice
President Nicușor Dan said on April 7 that the IT system necessary for the referendum on justice “is almost ready,” without giving a deadline for organising this consultation within the justice system, according to G4Media. President Dan previously said that the members of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) “should leave” if the referendum establishes…
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Damen shipyard in Romania launches aircraft carrier for Portuguese Navy
The Damen shipyard in Galați, southeast Romania, launched a multi-purpose vessel on Tuesday, April 7. The vessel was produced for the Portuguese Naval Forces for EUR 132 million, financed through Portugal’s EU-backed Recovery and Resilience Facility. Following a competitive procurement procedure, Damen signed the contract in 2024. The 107.6-meter-long MPV 10720 ship, called “NRP D.…
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PPC Romania installs 120 MWh BESS system at wind farm in eastern part of the country
PPC Renewables Romania, the largest private investor in renewable energy in Romania, will build a battery energy storage system, or BESS, with a power of 60 MW and 120 MWh storage capacity within the Zephyr 1 120 MW wind power project, CEE Târgușor, the company said in a press release. The project continues PPC Renewables…