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The Romanian branch of the Greek group Public Power Corporation, or PPC, plans to build a battery energy storage system for electricity produced from renewable sources at its transformer station in Căciulați (Ilfov). This is part of the company’s plan to install storage facilities in the distribution networks it operates in Romania. The new electricity…

The second weekend of the year comes with the option of visiting exhibitions, sampling the film offer, or attending a concert. In Bucharest: New Year concert @ George Enescu Philharmonic January 8, 9 Vlad Vizireanu conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for a program of works by Gioachino Rossini, Camille Saint-Saens, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes…

The recently opened National Cathedral in Bucharest is set to restrict access for visitors for interior works starting Friday, January 9, according to information released by the Romanian Patriarchate. The National Cathedral has been open to the public for a limited period, set especially for the major winter holidays. As such, the faithful could visit…

Around 49% of Romanians believe that compulsory military service should be reintroduced, while 47% reject the idea, according to an Avangarde survey cited by Euronews Romania.  In Romania, compulsory military service was suspended in 2007; however, it can still be performed voluntarily. Debates over its reintroduction come in the context of the ongoing war in…

The European Film Festival (FFE), organized annually in Bucharest and several other cities across the country, will hold its 30th edition this year. For this, the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR), the event organizer, has launched a call for partnerships with institutions and cultural operators in the country. The local events of the FFE are scheduled…

Romanian climber Adrian Ahriţculesei has conquered Mount Vinson (4,892 meters), the highest peak in Antarctica. The feat is part of the Seven Summits circuit, in which he aims to climb the world’s seven tallest mountains. Mount Vinson is the sixth in the circuit. “What is left is Mount McKinley (6,194 meters), the highest in North…

Earlier this week, Romanian president Nicușor Dan took part in a gathering of leaders in Paris. On Wednesday, January 7, he returned to Romania after the official delegation accompanying him was stranded at the airport in the French capital due to unfavorable weather. The incident restarted the debate over the fact that Romania still does…

State-controlled gas company Romgaz (BVB: SNG) announced on January 5 a firm commitment to commission the 430 MW gas-fired power plant at Iernut by the end of the year. The Jordan-based Mass Group announced a day later that it secured USD 500 million financing from UAE-based Emirates Islamic for the 1.7 GW gas-fired plant Mintia,…

The newest episode of Voices of Romania, Romania Insider’s interview series, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and all major audio platforms. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Andra Ghibuțiu, CEO and co-founder of Beyond Business School, a fast-track executive program built in Romania to help shape a new wave of…

Despite visibly decelerating, the FMCG sales in Romania maintained a positive 1.1% y/y growth in volume terms in the third quarter of 2025, according to NielsenIQ data cited by Ziarul Financiar. However, the pace eased visibly from 4%-5% y/y growth rates in the previous quarters, resulting in an overall 3.2% y/y advance for the 12…