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Grup EM shares start trading on Bucharest Stock Exchange’s AeRO market
Grup EM S.A., a group of Romanian companies specializing in construction and assembly services for the energy sector, debuted on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange – BVB on December 19. The company’s shares are traded on the Multilateral Trading System of the Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol EM. A total of…
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Hungary’s MVM drops takeover of E.ON assets in Romania after government pushback
MVM Group’s purchase of the local assets of E.ON Group has been terminated, the Hungarian company announced on December 19. MVM Group signed last year an agreement with E.ON Group to acquire a 68% stake in energy provider E.ON Energie Romania and a 98% stake in technical services company E.ON Asist Complet, but the Energy…
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Automotive sector supplier Leoni to close plant in Romania’s Marghita, reorganize Arad and Beiuș factories
Leoni, a manufacturer of automotive wiring systems and cable components, announced it will close its plant in Marghita, in Bihor county, in the first half of 2026. The decision, which will impact approximately 190 employees, was taken because of the lack of new projects to ensure the continuity of operations at the site, the company…
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Learning beyond the classroom: How co-curricular activities shape students at the British School of Bucharest
At the British School of Bucharest (BSB), learning extends beyond desks, textbooks and examinations into a broader educational experience shaped by curiosity, challenge and participation. The School’s approach recognises that intellectual development is closely connected to personal growth and that some of the most enduring learning takes place through experiences that complement the formal curriculum.…
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Over half of Romanians dissatisfied with the healthcare system, survey shows
Around 52% of Romanians say healthcare in the country is unsatisfactory, below the EU average of 58%, according to new data from the STADA Health Report. Although this percentage indicates a slight improvement compared to the 56% recorded in 2024, the current level of satisfaction has dropped drastically compared to the 74% recorded in 2020.…
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Romania signals continued support for Doicești small modular nuclear power plant
Romania’s Energy Ministry reaffirmed its support for the continuation of the small modular nuclear power plant (SMR) project in Doicești, currently in Phase 2 of the design and feasibility studies. The ministry is exploring new financing for the project and the possibility of developing new SMR-type projects in Romania, intending to position the country as…
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Romania backs EU-Mercosur free trade agreement amid farmers’ protest in Brussels
President Nicușor Dan said on Friday morning, December 19, that Romania supports the draft free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, noting that the reservations previously held were overcome. Envisioned and debated for over 25 years, the deal was delayed to January. The trade agreement would significantly boost the volume of goods exchanged between…
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Meta Estate Trust opens EUR 2 mln Retail Park Ciolpani near Bucharest
Retail Park Ciolpani, a commercial development located on the DN1 road between Bucharest and Ploiești, has become fully operational following an investment of roughly EUR 2 million by Meta Estate Trust (stock symbol MET), the company announced on Friday, December 19. The park officially opened on December 17, marking the first retail asset in Meta…
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Move & Save: Romania’s BCR introduces activity-based savings feature in its banking app
Banca Comercială Română (BCR) has launched a new savings feature within its George digital banking app that allows users to automatically save money based on their physical activity. The new functionality, called “Move & Save,” links financial behavior with fitness data collected via Apple Watch or the Apple Fitness app on iPhone. According to the…
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Romania set to repay historic USD 6.8 mln debt to the US for 1992 loan
The Romanian government approved a draft law on Thursday, December 18, creating the legal framework for the repayment of a USD 6.8 million debt to the United States executive. The sum will cover a loan contracted in 1992 for 30 years for the import of cotton for the textile industry. The imports were carried out…