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On Monday, April 7, EU Commissioner for Technology Henna Virkkune told members of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) of the European Parliament that TikTok has made internal changes in an attempt to protect the Romanian presidential elections from foreign interference.  The European Commission opened an investigation into the Chinese platform…

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, is set to come to Romania on April 28, one week before the first round of the presidential elections, according to G4media.ro and Digi24.ro. He will attend an event dedicated to the business environment and has no meetings scheduled with local…

Well-known British newspaper The Guardian published a feature on Romania’s giant haystacks-style farming, highlighting its contribution to local wildlife but also its future challenges in the face of disappearing traditions and the encroaching modern agriculture. The author of the feature, Phoebe Weston, says that “golden haystacks shaped like teardrops have been a symbol of rural…

Romanian state-owned railway company CFR Călători announced the supplementation of the number of trains to and from the seaside for the May 1 mini-break, with more connections to Constanţa, as well as to Mangalia.  Romanians typically spend the May 1 (Labor Day) public holiday on the seaside. As such, between April 25 to May 5,…

American hip-hop and trap producer Metro Boomin will perform in Romania for the first time this summer, headlining the anniversary edition of Untold festival with his only European festival show in 2025. Known for shaping the sound of modern hip-hop, he will take the main stage in Cluj-Napoca for a performance that promises to be…

Managing documents within an organization can become complex, especially when dealing with large volumes of information that must be accurately tracked. In the construction industry, where documents play a crucial role in project success, a digitalized document classification system with automatic metadata extraction can significantly improve efficiency and workflow. Matricia Solutions has implemented such a…

Handwritten Collection, a boutique hotel brand launched in 2023, announced the opening of its first location in Romania, bringing its signature hospitality style to downtown Bucharest. The new hotel, Bucharest Unirii Square – Handwritten Collection, marks the brand’s debut in Southeast Europe and offers 88 design-led rooms, curated culinary experiences, and an ambiance inspired by…

Romania will mark a “National Road Safety Week” each year in the third week of May, following the promulgation of a new law by interim president Ilie Bolojan. The initiative aims to raise public awareness about the importance of traffic safety through educational, scientific, and cultural events. The law encourages institutions, including Parliament, relevant ministries,…

Romania and Bulgaria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening NATO’s eastern flank during a visit by Romanian defense minister Angel Tîlvăr to Sofia on April 7, at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart, Atanas Zapryanov. The two officials discussed deepening bilateral defense cooperation and advancing regional security measures, underlining their shared understanding of the risks…

Oradea, in western Romania, is set to host a new modern thermal garden, built with European funds. The project will be developed on the site of an old public swimming complex, and has a total value of over RON 214 million. On Friday, April 4, Oradea City Hall announced it signed the financing contract for…