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Romania reportedly bans sale of E.ON local assets to Hungary’s MVM
The transaction between E.ON and the Hungarian company MVM regarding the assets of the former company in Romania was blocked by the Supreme Council for National Defence, former energy minister Sebastian Burduja announced on his Facebook page, cited by Bursa.ro. The decision was reportedly made at the November 24 meeting, but was not communicated by…
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KazMunayGas says no imminent sale of KMGI/Rompetrol on sight
KMGI, which owns the Petromidia and Vega refineries in Romania, is operating normally, and no decision is currently being made on the privatisation of the holding, the press service of Kazakhstan’s national oil and gas company KazMunayGas, which owns KMGI, said on November 25, as cited by Agerpres. The statement addresses comments about KazMunayGas preparing…
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Romanian minister says three in race for Lukoil’s refinery, state takeover not excluded yet
Three bidders, from Romania, the European Union, and the United States, are interested in buying the local assets of Russian group Lukoil, which include a medium-sized refinery, a filling station chain, and an offshore gas perimeter under exploration, Romanian minister of energy Bogdan Ivan announced, according to Economica.net. There are also bidders interested in a…
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EC certifies Romania as fiscally compliant, despite prolonged uncertainty
The European Commission, under the Semester Package published on November 25, included Romania among the 19 of the 27 EU countries with compliant fiscal developments and prospects, based on the Report on action taken, submitted by the Romanian authorities on October 16. For nine Member States, including Romania, the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) is held in abeyance,…
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Untold Universe’s West Side Christmas Market opens in Bucharest this week
West Side Christmas Market, the winter fair created by Untold Universe in partnership with Bucharest’s District 6 City Hall, will reopen on November 28 with an expanded program of concerts and holiday entertainment in Drumul Taberei Park. The fair, which runs until December 27, promises a larger, more immersive experience this year. The official opening…
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Swiss-American company co-founded by Romanian breaks hyperloop speed record during landmark test in the US
Swisspod, a Swiss-American company founded in 2019 by Romanian Denis Tudor and Cyril Dénéréaz, announced that it set a new speed record in hyperloop transportation during a live demonstration in Pueblo, Colorado, last week. Its full-scale test system reached 65 mph (102 kph), the highest speed achieved to date by any active hyperloop developer worldwide. …
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Romanian mobility solution provider Autonom enters EUR 300 mln credit facility agreement
Autonom Services, a mobility services company with bonds listed at the Bucharest Exchange, has entered into a credit facility agreement with a total value of EUR 300 million, with an option to subsequently increase the facility by up to EUR 50 million. The financing was attracted from a syndicate of banks that included Banca Transilvania,…
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A legacy that continues to inspire: JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Celebrates 25 years in Romania
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel marks a milestone that goes far beyond an anniversary this year. It celebrates 25 years of stories — of people, vision, and the unwavering belief that hospitality has the power to shape a city’s spirit. “Marking 25 years is, first and foremost, a statement of trust. Guests have chosen JW…
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Romanians think the healthcare system is poor and overstretched, study shows
Three-quarters of Romanian citizens believe that the national healthcare system offers poor services, and 70% think that it is overstretched, according to the seventh edition of the Ipsos global report on health services, carried out in 30 countries, including Romania. The study analyzes the population’s perceptions of healthcare systems, major issues in the field, and…
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Authorization for 11-story building close to Bucharest’s famous Bellu Cemetery sparks controversy
An 11-story building is currently being built next to the graves in Bucharest’s famous Bellu Cemetery, and the project, authorized by the District 4 City Hall in 2023, has sparked controversy in the context of local elections for general mayor. District 4 City Hall, led by Daniel Băluță, currently a candidate for the position of general…