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Fiscal Council head says Romania’s public deficit can drop below 5% of GDP after 2026
Romania’s general government budget deficit can drop below 6.5% of GDP next year, possibly approaching 6% of GDP, to further drop below 5% of GDP if the tax evasion and tax avoidance are addressed, the head of the Fiscal Council, Daniel Daianu, said, speaking in a conference organised by Curs de Guvernare, as reported by…
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Romania’s manufacturing PMI index plunges in October on output, new orders
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) compiled by BCR Romania for the manufacturing sector plunged to 47.6 points in October – the weakest reading in seven months – dragged down by the deterioration in the volume of new orders and volume of actual output. The decline wipes out the progress seen over the past six months,…
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EUR 10 mln raised and counting: Romania’s Christmas tree charity auction marks 25th edition this December
The Festivalul Brazilor de Crăciun/Christmas Tree Festival charity auction returns in December for its 25th edition, continuing a long-standing tradition of turning art into opportunity for children in need. Since its launch, the festival has raised more than EUR 10 million, with proceeds supporting the socio-educational integration of over 270,000 children. Organized by Save the…
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Google Romania grows to over 400 employees, 15 years after opening local office
The local Google team now counts more than 400 people, having grown from a small staff of a few employees in November 2010, when the US company opened an office in Bucharest. The Bucharest technology hub is currently Google’s largest wearables development center in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, and the solutions…
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Future of Boards Gala 2025: Responsible leadership shaping the future
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, over 150 board members, executives, and thought leaders gathered at the InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest for the Future of Boards Awards Gala 2025, organized by Envisia, the first business school in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to the professionalization of board members and governance leaders. The event recognized responsible leadership…
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STIRIXIS Group: Global Recognition in London at the International Property Awards 2025 for its projects, Village Cinemas and Saint-Paul De La Salle
STIRIXIS Group’s projects were awarded as the best in their category in Greece and were shortlisted for the European Awards of the International Property Awards 2025, to be presented in January. STIRIXIS Group, the Greek strategic design company with an international presence in 29 countries and more than 850 projects worldwide, was honored in London…
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Romanian studio Amber, Amazon Game Studios develop game featuring Snoop Dogg
Romanian studio Amber collaborated with Amazon Game Studios and Death Row Games on the development of Courtroom Chaos: Starring Snoop Dogg, an AI-animated video game in which the rap artist appears in the role of a judge, Startupcafe.ro reported. In the game, up to six participants can play using only mobile phones, which connect to…
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Germany grants over EUR 500,000 to support German-language teachers in Romania
Germany will provide more than EUR 500,000 this year to support teachers working in German-language education across Romania, the German Embassy in Bucharest announced. Through the Embassy, Germany is funding the project “Support for Teachers in German-Language Education in Romania” with a total of EUR 505,000. The initiative aims to promote the German language as…
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British journalist Charlie Ottley receives Romanian citizenship
The British journalist and film producer Charlie Ottley, who is behind the Wild Carpathia and Flavours of Romania series, has obtained Romanian citizenship and is set to take the oath of allegiance this week. The National Authority for Citizenship announced that the oath will be taken by several foreigners on November 6. “The solemnity of…
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Romanian police conduct over 200 searches in large-scale Jupiter 4 operation targeting multiple offenses
Romanian police and prosecutors conducted more than 200 searches across the country as part of the larger Jupiter 4 operation on Tuesday, November 4. The searches concern offenses like fraud, forgery of documents, counterfeiting, tax evasion, embezzlement, misappropriation of funds, and abuse of office, among others. “The Jupiter operation contributes to strengthening the efforts of…