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Autumn fills the going-out agenda with numerous events, allowing the public to see the latest productions awarded in Cannes, delve into the world of photography and street art, or explore the richness of chamber music. A selection of what is happening in the city below. Art Safari Until December 14 The event, held at the…

Former independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, who came in first place in the 2024 canceled presidential elections, had ties to Moscow through fugitive mercenary Horațiu Potra, according to Romania’s general prosecutor Alex Florența. Connections between the two were established early on, in the fall of 2021. They were consolidated in April 2022, when Georgescu turned…

Romanian e-learning company Ascendia (BVB: ASC) announced on Wednesday, September 24, that its educational content creation platform, LIVRESQ, has been selected for Google for Startups’ Growth Academy: AI for GovTech, an international accelerator program focused on artificial intelligence in government technology. Participants will receive mentorship from Google executives, access to resources, and support to expand…

Roughly 21 bison have died in Romania in the Țarcu Mountains, Caraș-Severin county, in the last 40 days due to an epidemic. According to media reports, local authorities say that the situation becomes critical if the mortality rate exceeds 10–15%. The deaths prompted an investigation by the Caraș-Severin Sanitary-Veterinary Directorate, which found dangerous bacteria, including…

Romania’s education minister, Daniel David, said on Wednesday, September 24, that police presence will be increased at the schools that have been receiving threats. The threatening messages were sent to police inspectorates and schools in seven counties. This is the second day that such threats have been received, after a similar message was sent to…

Romania’s market for hybrid and electric cars expanded this summer, with listings and total market value rising, though consumer interest showed signs of slowing as buyers became more selective, according to a report published by Autovit.ro, the country’s largest online car sales platform. The value of hybrid and electric vehicles listed on the platform between…

Dutch non-food discounter Action opened its first store in Romania on Wednesday, September 24, entering a market dominated by low-cost chains Pepco and Kik as it pushes forward with its expansion. The new outlet, located in the Supernova Shopping Center in Pitești, covers more than 840 square meters and employs 18 staff. Action, which operates…

A major fire broke out in Bucharest on the evening of Tuesday, September 23, at a warehouse near the popular Mega Mall. The flames spread over an area of 7,000 square meters before being localized around midnight, and the thick smoke caused high air pollution in the capital city. Firefighters battled the fire throughout the…

Romania’s far-right MEP Diana Iovanovici-Șoșoacă rejected the prosecutors’ request for the European Parliament to lift her immunity, calling the move politically driven and aimed at silencing her. The request relates to cases of unlawful deprivation of liberty, Holocaust denial, public promotion of the cult of persons convicted for genocide and war crimes, as well as…

Martin O’Donnell, spokesperson for the NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said in a recent interview that the alliance is firmly committed to the defense of Romania and the entire eastern flank. The statement comes two weeks after general Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, announced the launch of the Eastern Sentinel program, which sees increased NATO…