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Dylan Delhommois traded France for Romania four years ago and has not looked back since. At the start of this month, he took over as CEO of Romania Insider, the publisher of this website, where he works to develop new channels designed to cater to a broader audience. More about his role at Romania Insider…

The European Commission will begin a structural dialogue with the European Parliament on November 3 regarding a possible suspension of EU funds for Romania, according to a statement by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Dan Barna, as reported by Agerpres on September 23. Barna, a USR representative and vice-president of the Renew Europe group,…

The General City Hall of Bucharest is preparing a project to ease heavy congestion by banning freight and garbage trucks from circulating during peak traffic hours, Digi24 reported on September 23. The interim mayor of Bucharest, Stelian Bujduveanu, said around 300,000 freight vehicles use the capital’s streets and should not be allowed access during the…

Romanian lawmakers have introduced a draft bill to cap the retail price of 500ml bottled water at EUR 0.60 in locations where consumers have limited purchasing alternatives, Economica reported on September 23. The proposal, filed in the Senate and signed by a deputy from the Save Romania Union (USR), defines such spaces as areas where…

The Constitutional Court (CCR) will postpone a decision on September 24 regarding magistrates’ pensions, sources close to the discussions told G4Media.  The CCR is, however, expected to rule on the other four draft laws promoted by the Government as part of the second package of budgetary measures, which were passed by lawmakers under accelerated procedures…

The ruling coalition in Romania will continue its activity in its current formula, with the clear objective of implementing the measures outlined in the governing program for which it received the support of the Parliament, a press release of the Presidency said after president Nicuşor Dan met the leaders of the ruling parties amid rising…

The VLAH project, the first Romanian 4×4 armored vehicle, is evolving rapidly at the Moreni Automechanic Plant, and the first tests are expected for December, Profit reported. The VLAH is produced within a public-private partnership, marking a historic moment for the Romanian defense industry. In December, according to estimates, the first meters driven behind the wheel…

While Romania’s tax agency ANAF is still investigating the largest shell company reported by Ziarul Financial and Recorder investigative platform, Recorder unveils four other ghost companies with fictitious turnovers totaling almost one billion euros. The information gathered by Recorder suggests the complicity of individuals in important positions in ANAF, who contributed to the validation of…

Romania is planning fresh bond sales and buybacks before the end of the year, aiming to smooth upcoming maturities and bolster investor confidence after months of political turbulence, Reuters reported on September 23. The Ministry of Finance intends to replace part of the EUR 4.25 billion (USD 4.57 billion) in euro-denominated bonds maturing in 2026…

An exhibition showcasing archival images of Queen Marie of Romania and a selection of illustrations from children’s books written by Queen Maria is scheduled to open on September 24 at the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) in London. The exhibition, titled Queen Marie, An Ambassador of Romanian History and Folk Art, marks the 150th anniversary of…