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Romanian authorities seize assets of mercenary Horațiu Potra in tax evasion case
Romanian prosecutors have placed a precautionary seizure on the accounts and assets of the mercenary Horațiu Potra, in a case of tax evasion, embezzlement, and money laundering. The measure targets over RON 24 million, nearly 30 kilograms of gold, a property in Bucharest, and 11 properties and apartments in Sibiu. According to investigators cited by…
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Romanian car brand Dacia makes impressive entry in European SUV market with Bigster model
The first sales figures from two of the largest European markets, France and Germany, both major markets for the Dacia brand, show that the debut of the carmaker’s largest SUV, the Bigster, has been impressive. June data on car registrations in Germany show that the Dacia Bigster managed to sell 1,227 units in its second…
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MerchantPro Compass H1 2025: eCommerce holds steady under pressure, with +2% growth and a shift toward efficiency
After a 2024 marked by adaptation and consolidation, Romanian eCommerce entered 2025 with a more restrained dynamic. According to MerchantPro Compass, the biannual analysis conducted by MerchantPro, a SaaS eCommerce platform supporting over 2,000 active online stores—the first half of this year confirms a paradigm shift: it’s no longer about how much you sell, but…
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TIFF Unlimited Caravan sets off across Romania with outdoor screenings and premieres
The TIFF Unlimited Caravan is hitting the road for the 16th consecutive year, bringing a diverse selection of Romanian and international films to audiences across the country. From July to September 2025, the traveling film series will stop in ten towns and cities, offering outdoor and indoor screenings of comedies, love stories, and family-friendly films.…
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Report: Home sales decreased in Romania in H1, even larger decrease in Bucharest
Home sales decreased by 3.4% in Romania in the first six months of 2025 when compared to the result registered in the same period last year. Sales were down 7.9% in Bucharest and Ilfov in the same period, according to a market analysis issued by real estate consultant SVN Romania and based on official statistics…
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Holzstock Indie Festival returns for 11th edition in Sibiu County village next month
The village of Hosman in Sibiu County, in Romania’s Transylvania region, will once again host the Holzstock Indie Festival between August 22–24. Now in its 11th edition, the event takes place in the fortified churchyard at the heart of the village. Holzstock brings together independent artists, music lovers, locals, and volunteers. With a strong focus…
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EUR 30 mln biomethane production facility planned in Romania by DN AGRAR and BSOG Energy
DN AGRAR Group, one of Romania’s leading integrated agrifood companies and the largest dairy milk producer in Europe, has signed definitive development and supply contracts with BSOG Energy for the construction of a major biomethane production facility in Alba county. BSOG Energy, owned by Black Sea Oil & Gas, focuses on building biomethane plants across Romania…
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European Commission underlines improvements and shortcomings in Romania in new Rule of Law Report
Romania has taken steps in line with the Venice Commission’s recommendations in order to improve its justice system, according to the sixth Rule of Law Report published by the European Commission on Tuesday, July 8. Nevertheless, there is still room for improvement. In the report, the EU executive notes that Romania has progressed when it…
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Wizz Air temporarily moves flights from Bucharest’s Băneasa Airport to Otopeni in late August
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced that all flights scheduled to operate from Bucharest Băneasa – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport between August 26 and September 2 will be relocated to the Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni). The move comes in response to a temporary closure of Băneasa Airport due to an event, company representatives said. Passengers…
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Romanian Social Democrats turn increasingly dissenting to government’s fiscal policy
Sorin Grindeanu, the interim leader of the Social Democratic Party PSD, the largest member of the ruling coalition by the number of lawmakers, expressed discontent with the government not taking into consideration his party’s fiscal policy proposals, accused the government took “dubious” decision on gambling operators’ taxation, and urged prime minister Ilie Bolojan to include…