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Arild Hermstad, a member of Parliament and leader of the Green Party of Norway, has nominated Moldovan president Maia Sandu for the Nobel Peace Prize for her non-violent defense of democracy, the rule of law, and peace. According to a press release sent to Romania Insider, the nomination is meant to highlight Sandu’s leadership “under…

Free drinking water is now available at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport (also known as Otopeni Airport) after the tap water was officially declared potable as of Monday, February 2, according to the National Bucharest Airports Company (CNAB), as reported by Agerpres. Water will also be provided free of charge through special stations installed in…

Starting February 1, Romanian employees are no longer paid for the first day of medical leave, according to a government decision. The measure will be in force until the end of next year. Until now, the employer covered the first 5 days of medical leave, while the state paid for the rest. Now, the first day…

Classix Festival announced the complete concert programme for its seventh edition, set to take place in Iași between March 1 and 8. This year’s event is built around the theme “Art & Mind,” exploring the relationship between artistic expression and thought through a contemporary classical lens, the organizers said. Organised by the Creative Industries Association…

Brașov local councillors unanimously approved, during the ordinary plenary session held on Friday, January 30, a set of new public transport facilities within the municipality. Starting April 1, the Green Friday programme will enter into force, granting free travel on all public transport lines in Brașov. During the same plenary session, the president of the…

Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD), after a meeting of its leadership on February 1, decided to push for the rapid passage of a package of measures aimed at both economic relaunch and social protection (solidarity). The cost of the package would be RON 3.39 billion (EUR 665 million, 1.65% of GDP), according to a press…

The Romanian Investor Relations Association (or ARIR), a promoter of the Investor Relations concept in the local capital market, awarded 29 companies on the Main and BETAeRO markets a perfect 10 score in an analysis of their transparency, proactive communication with investors, and corporate governance. In 2019, only 3 companies were recognized for the quality…

Prime minister Ilie Bolojan said in an exclusive interview with G4media.ro on January 30 that he will decide this week whether to adopt the public administration reform through an emergency ordinance or by assuming responsibility in Parliament. He admitted that social pressure will worsen if the government fails to implement reforms that also reduce the…

Romanian producer of electric equipment Electro-Alfa International, controlled by local entrepreneur Gheorghe Ciubotaru (just over 90% directly and indirectly), with a RON 648 million (EUR 130 million) turnover and EUR 57 million (EUR 11 million) in 2024 and positive growth rates for both in H1 2025, is carrying out an initial public offering at Bucharest…

Romanian farmers say the rains last autumn laid solid foundations for this year’s grain crops, which could surpass the record of over 30 million tons reached in 2021, according to Ziarul Financiar. The volatile crops tend to have a significant impact on Romania’s GDP dynamics. Specialists from the European association of grain and oilseed traders…