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Romanian organic agri inputs supplier Norofert reports robust profits for H1
Norofert (BVB: NRF), a producer of organic inputs and supplier of biotechnology for agriculture, recorded a turnover of RON 19 million in the first half of 2025, a slight decrease compared to last year. However, its profit rose by 68% y/y to RON 3.2 million (EUR 0.6 million). The company improved its profitability after three difficult…
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Romanian Siegfried Mureșan on Politico’s list of 17 lawmakers to watch in EU Parliament
Romanian member of the European Parliament Siegfried Mureșan has been named among 17 lawmakers expected to shape the EU’s political agenda in the coming years, according to a new list published by Politico.eu and quoted by Digi24. Mureșan, a member of the European People’s Party (EPP), was highlighted in the category of “dynamic duos” alongside…
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Romanian Supreme Court upholds six-year sentence for Russia-directed Colombian saboteur
Murillo Diosa Luis Alfonso, a Colombian man who intended to blow up strategic targets in Romania, was definitively sentenced on Monday, September 22, by the High Court of Cassation and Justice to six years in prison for attempted acts of sabotage. The Supreme Court dismissed the Colombian’s appeal, upholding the sentence handed down in June…
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Avangarde Group aiming to take over troubled Romanian developer Nordis
Romanian real estate developer Nordis, which was embroiled in a national scandal at the beginning of the year for allegedly defrauding clients of EUR 200 million through a pyramid scheme, announced on Monday, September 22, that a new strategic investor is looking to take over its business. The investor, the Avangarde Group, is also active…
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Threats sent to educational, medical units in Romania
Authorities carried out checks in several schools and hospitals in Bucharest and other cities in the country after threatening emails were received at official addresses, reportedly from abroad. Dozens of emails containing messages like “I will enter the school with two Beretta pistols,” or “I will cause a real massacre” were sent to schools and…
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Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude makes visual arts debut with video installation in Paris
Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude, one of Europe’s most acclaimed contemporary directors, has made his debut in the visual arts with the video installation Sleep #2, now on display at The Film Gallery in Paris. The show, running from September 22 to October 4, is supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) through its Cantemir Program,…
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Romania elected to IAEA Board of Governors for first time since 2010
Romania has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a two-year mandate covering 2025–2027, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced. This marks the country’s return to the 35-member body for the first time since 2010. The vote took place on Friday, September 19, the closing day…
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Dacia launches new Duster Cargo version
Romanian car brand Dacia has launched a new utility version of its well-known Duster car, the Cargo. The new car is intended exclusively for the United Kingdom. Dacia routinely launches utility versions of its cars, and a Pick-Up version was announced last week for the Duster as well. Like the Pick-Up, the Cargo is also…
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Romania registers record production for autumn crops
Romanian farmers reported record harvests for cereals and rapeseed, according to agriculture minister Florin Barbu. This year’s total harvest of cereals and rapeseed is larger by over 5 million tons compared to last year, according to the official. As such, Romanian farmers achieved a production of 19.3 million tons of cereals (wheat, rye, oats, barley)…
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Interim mayor says Bucharest struggles with heavy traffic as 1.7 mln cars are registered, 300,000 enter daily
Bucharest’s interim mayor Stelian Bujduveanu has warned that traffic congestion remains the capital’s most pressing problem, with 1.7 million vehicles registered in the city and another 300,000 cars entering daily from surrounding areas, News.ro reported. “Half of Bucharest’s 2.1 million residents hold a driver’s license, and while not all two million cars are on the…