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Central Bucharest on the radar of premium buyers: Barrio leverages on exclusivity and an ultra-central location
Central Bucharest continues to rank among the most sought-after residential addresses in the capital. Quick access to the city’s main business districts, cultural and retail destinations, combined with the advantages of a well-established infrastructure, continues to drive demand for properties located in Bucharest’s most prestigious areas. At the same time, the limited number of new…
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Eurostat: Only 1.3% of employees in Romania worked from home in 2025
Roughly 1.3% of employees in Romania worked from home in 2025, defined as carrying out productive activity at home for at least half of the working days during a four-week reference period, according to Eurostat data cited by Euronews English. The percentage of people working remotely varied greatly among EU states. In Finland and Ireland, approximately…
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Sânziene Fair to bring traditional crafts and folk culture to Bucharest’s Peasant Museum
The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest will host the Sânziene Fair from June 19 to June 21, bringing together around 50 folk artisans, antique dealers, and artists for a celebration of traditional Romanian culture. Admission to the event will be free. According to the museum, visitors will have the opportunity to discover…
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Romanian Orthodox Church expresses “deep concern” after Russian attack on historic church in Kyiv
The Romanian Patriarchate expressed its deep concern and sadness regarding the attack that affected the Pechersk Lavra in Kyiv, one of the most important centers of Orthodox spirituality and a monument inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Pechersk Lavra was founded in the 11th century and comprises a complex network of surface and…
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Israeli musician Asaf Avidan reportedly granted Romanian citizenship
The Romanian citizenship application of Israeli musician Asaf Avidan was reportedly approved by the National Authority for Citizenship, according to sources within the institution cited by Antena 3. Avidan stated during a recent concert in Bucharest that he had applied for Romanian citizenship because his grandparents were born in Romania. “I have been trying for…
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New LIFE REALS project aims to unlock renewable energy potential on degraded land in Romania
WWF-Romania and the CEOSpaceTech Center at the National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest launched the LIFE REALS project in Romania, an EU-backed initiative aimed at accelerating renewable energy development on artificial and degraded land. The project seeks to support the energy transition while protecting biodiversity and benefiting local communities. Implemented in five countries,…
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NETOPIA Payments appoints former central bank official Raluca Micu as CEO
NETOPIA Payments announced the appointment of Raluca Micu as its new chief executive officer (CEO), as it advances its licensing process as a payment institution and expands its portfolio of financial services for merchants. The appointment marks a new phase of growth for one of Romania’s largest digital payments providers. Micu brings more than 15…
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Variety: Romania woos international film, TV productions with revamped 30% cash rebate scheme
Romania is trying to regain its status as a prominent destination for international film and television productions, after several years in which its generous financial incentive program was not in place due to budgetary constraints, according to the American publication Variety. The cash rebate program, suspended after problems caused by payment delays and unpaid obligations…
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Former Gendarmerie chiefs acquitted in case linked to violence at 2018 Bucharest protest
Former Gendarmerie commanders have been acquitted in the long-running criminal case related to the violent intervention against protesters during the August 10, 2018, anti-government rally in Bucharest. The ruling, issued by the Military Tribunal nearly eight years after the events, is not final can be appealed within 10 days of its communication, according to Euronews…
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Romania’s former tennis champion Simona Halep officially retires from professional sports
The former world number one in women’s tennis, Simona Halep, 34, officially retired from professional sports activity on Saturday, June 13, during a gala event organized at BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca, as part of the 7th edition of the Sports Festival. The event, marked by highly emotional moments, brought together great legends of Romanian sport,…