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New heatwave and severe storm warnings issued in Romania
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issued a series of yellow and orange weather warnings for heat, severe storms, and hail, with alerts covering most of the country through July 3. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 37 degrees Celsius in some areas, while powerful wind gusts, torrential rain, and large hail are forecast for…
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Romanian Parliament approves sale of beer on stadiums, wine in VIP areas
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies approved on Tuesday, June 30, a bill allowing for the sale of beer and even wine in stadiums during competitions and public gatherings. The bill, which was debated and adopted by the upper house in November before reaching the decision-making lower chamber, specifically allows “the sale, distribution or consumption of non-alcoholic…
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European social media platform eYou announces over 100,000 users, launches video
Social media platform eYou said it had surpassed 100,000 users eight weeks after its public launch. eYou’s growth has been driven entirely by word of mouth, without any spending on marketing. This fully organic growth has been achieved by a team of just four people, including the platform’s two founders, eYou said. eYou Social (eYou)…
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Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu denies bribery allegations, says he has “nothing to hide”
Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu said on Wednesday, July 1, that he is innocent of the bribery charges brought against him by the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), saying he has “nothing to hide” and no concerns because he knows he did not accept a bribe. The mayor made the remarks after being placed under judicial supervision…
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Romanian far-right party AUR launches suspension push against president Nicuşor Dan
The president of the far-right opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians Party, or AUR, George Simion (photo left), announced on Tuesday, June 30, that his party started suspension procedures against centrist president Nicuşor Dan (right). In the announcement, Simion demanded that the head of state appoint a new prime minister this week, “in accordance…
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GapMinder leads USD 3 million seed round in Slovenian AI software startup Codeplain
GapMinder, the VC investing in technology startups in Romania and Eastern Europe, is leading a USD 3 million seed funding round in Slovenian startup Codeplain, alongside Silicon Gardens. Codeplain provides an AI-powered platform that generates production-ready software from specifications written in plain language. The new funding will help the company further develop a new approach…
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Orange Romania focuses on network development, cybersecurity with planned EUR 237 million investments this year
Orange Romania has planned investments of EUR 237 million in Romania in 2026 to expand the mobile network, accelerate fiber deployment, increase the use of AI in network operations, and consolidate cybersecurity. The company has begun implementing locally its global Trust the Future strategy, marking an expansion of its traditional telecom operator model to that of a…
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Romanian president urges parties to continue talks to form majority, gives no timeframe for new government
President Nicușor Dan has asked the political parties to meet frequently in the coming period to reach an agreement regarding a majority supporting a new government. The president did not put forth a timeframe for when a new government might be put in place. “I want us to have a new government with full powers.…
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Powerful storm leaves Bucharest flooded, disrupts road and subway traffic
A powerful overnight storm caused widespread flooding and damage across the Bucharest area, disrupting road and subway traffic, toppling hundreds of trees, and leaving one person dead. Authorities said emergency services had received nearly 2,000 calls by Wednesday morning, July 1, with hundreds of incidents still awaiting response. The Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) said…
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Romania’s Electrica secures grid connection permits for 17 battery energy storage projects totaling 700 MWh
Utility group Electrica (BVB: EL) received the technical grid connection permits for 17 new battery energy storage projects – BESS, with a total capacity of approximately 700 MWh, the company announced in a note to investors and the capital market quoted by News.ro. The projects are scheduled to become operational by the end of 2027.…