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Romania extends food price-capping mechanism until March 2026
The Romanian government has approved an extension of the price-capping mechanism for basic agri-food products until March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture announced following the cabinet meeting on September 25. The measure, first introduced in July 2023 through Government Emergency Ordinance (GEO) no. 67/2023, limits the commercial markup applied by producers, distributors, and retailers.…
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Romania ups 2025 public deficit target to 8.4% of GDP, higher debt service expected
The government of Romania has wrapped up the discussions on the first budget revision this year, which provides for additional allocations of RON 22.8 billion (EUR 4.5 billion) or over 1% of GDP in net terms, and a deficit target of 8.4% of GDP, according to sources consulted by Bursa.ro. The document is to be…
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EBRD cuts Romania’s growth outlook to 0.9% in 2025 and 1.6% next year
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reduced its forecast for Romania’s economic growth in its September issue of the Regional Economic Prospects report, by 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively, to 0.9% this year and 1.6% in 2026. Romania’s government will base its revised 2025 budget planning on expectations of 0.6% economic growth and an…
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Bison deaths in Romania highlight urgent need for conservation strategy, NGOs say
WWF-Romania, Rewilding Romania, and WeWilder have called on the Ministry of Environment to urgently adopt a National Action Plan for the conservation of the European bison, following the discovery of 23 dead animals in the Țarcu Mountains over the past month. In a letter sent to the ministry, the groups stated that a coordinated national…
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Who are the 15 Romanian companies selected in the BVB Arena hall of fame? Watch the BVB Arena 2025 Gala live on Romania Insider
Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) will announce the 15 finalist companies participating in the BVB Arena 2025 at its annual Awards Gala taking place this evening (Thursday, September 25) at 7:30 PM. The event aims to honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of the 15 finalist companies and inspire others in the industry to strive for…
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Romania’s White Night of Galleries to take place in October
This year, the White Night of Galleries (NAG) will take place between October 3 and 5 in Bucharest and 16 other cities across the country. The 19th edition of the event will include, in total, over 200 projects in galleries, alternative spaces, creative hubs, and creative workshops in Bucharest, Alba Iulia, Arad, Brașov, Cluj-Napoca, Craiova,…
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Mission commander to decide on downing intruding military drones, Romanian defense minister says
The Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT) has approved new procedures allowing mission commanders to order the downing of drones and military aircraft that violate Romania’s airspace, in line with NATO protocols, defense minister Ionuț Moșteanu said, as quoted by Biziday.ro. Speaking after the council meeting on Thursday, September 25, Moșteanu stated that the chain…
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Upgrade Education: Nearly two-thirds of Romanian students going abroad aim for European universities
Europe remains the favorite destination for Romanian students, with 60% of applications directed to European universities in 2025, according to a study by educational consultant Upgrade Education. The figure pertains only to scholarships handled by the company, but indicates the existing trend. Countries such as the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy are attracting more and more…
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More than half of Romanians currently own at least one pet, survey shows
More than half of Romanians (57.1%) currently own pets, according to the Informat barometer from INSCOP Research, published on Thursday, September 25. Among those who have pets, 35.2% report having one, 23.7% two, 12.9% three, and 28.2% more than three. Pet-lovers are even among the 43% who currently have no animals in their care, seeing as…
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Gabriela Ciupitu, founder of CX Romania and recognized leader in Customer Experience (CX), launches PXcellence, the first integrated program in Romania dedicated to patient experience excellence
Acknowledged this year as the most influential global CX expert, Gabriela Ciupitu announces the launch of PXcellence (Patient Experience Excellence), a program designed for healthcare organizations that transforms patient experience into a strategic asset and a measurable performance indicator. The program was developed together with Ana Maria Andreescu and Angela Călianu, specialists in strategy, organizational…