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President Nicuşor Dan grants Star of Romania order to former Solidarity leader Lech Walesa during Poland visit
While in Poland for an Eastern Flank Summit meeting, Romanian president Nicuşor Dan has offered former Polish president Lech Walesa the National Order of the Star of Romania in the rank of Grand Cross. “I have offered many decorations, but I have never been more moved,” the president said during a speech at the ceremony…
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Romania’s public deficit shrinks by 44% y/y to 1.75% of GDP in Jan-May
Romania’s general government budget deficit narrowed by 44% y/y to RON 35.9 billion (EUR 6.9 billion) in January-May, as the country reduced payroll in the budgetary sector and current expenditures from EU grants (other than investments), according to data published by the Finance Ministry. The deficit-to-GDP ratio dropped to 1.75% from 3.35% in the same…
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Romania signs first contract with Israel’s Rafael for air defense systems
Romania’s Ministry of Defense (MAPN), through CN Romtehnica SA, and the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd signed on June 24 the first sub-contract under the framework agreement regarding the acquisition of SHORAD (Short Range Air Defense) and VSHORAD (Very Short Range Air Defense) systems. The first sub-contract covers the acquisition of an integrated…
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Romanian-French consortium launches VC fund for startups, tech companies in country’s West region
The Romanian-French consortium made up of Aster Capital Partners (France), Iceberg+, and Venture Booster has launched Asternova Vest, a regional venture capital fund with a target size of EUR 37 million, dedicated to startups and technology companies in Romania’s West Region. The fund is being launched with a commitment of more than EUR 26 million…
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Russia closes Romania’s Consulate in Saint Petersburg, expels consul
Russia’s Foreign Affairs Ministry announced on Thursday, June 25, that it would close Romania’s Consulate in Saint Petersburg and expel the Romanian consul in a tit-for-tat move following the closure of the Russian Consulate in the Romanian city of Constanța. Romania decided to shut down the Russian consulate in Constanța, a port city on the…
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Eastern Romania: “Băile Oglinzi” resort in Târgu-Neamţ to be revamped with EU funds
The “Băile Oglinzi” resort, close to the town of Târgu-Neamţ, eastern Romania, is set to be revitalized through a project with European funds worth almost RON 47 million (EUR 9 million), as announced by the president of the Neamţ County Council, Daniel Vasilică Harpa. The project was submitted for funding when Daniel Vasilică Harpa was…
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Speedwell, Strabag mark start of construction works at mixed-use project in northern Bucharest
Developer Speedwell and construction services group Strabag have made an official start on the construction works on the mixed-use project Queens District, in northern Bucharest. Strabag is both the general contractor and the first anchor tenant of Queens District. As part of a long-term lease agreement, Strabag will occupy approximately 4,600 sqm across three floors in…
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Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency
Auchan Romania has published its sixth Sustainability Report, for the year 2025, marking a year of significant progress toward reducing environmental impact, supporting local producers, and developing an organizational culture based on responsibility and involvement In the year marking the company’s 20th anniversary on the local market, the report highlights major achievements in environmental, social,…
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Romania moves to guarantee birth companions and privacy rights in maternity wards
Women in labor or giving birth in Romania will have the right to be accompanied, throughout the entire duration of the birthing process, by a person of their choice, according to a legislative draft adopted by the Romanian Senate and en route to the Chamber of Deputies for the final vote. The right to an…
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Primark to open unit in Sibiu next month, further openings in Iași, Bacău by year-end
Clothing retailer Primark is set to open a store in Sibiu next month, inside Shopping City Sibiu. The unit, spanning 2,300 sqm on a single floor, is the retailer’s sixth store in the country. The company already has stores in Bucharest, Timișoara, Cluj-Napoca, and Craiova, and further openings are planned in Iași and Bacău by…