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From Play to Performance: How the International School of Bucharest Primary School Builds Confident, Capable Learners
At the International School of Bucharest (ISB), Primary School education is designed as a clear journey—from early exploration to confident performance. Rooted in the belief that children thrive when learning is purposeful, inclusive, and matched to their stage of development, ISB supports every pupil step by step as they build knowledge, confidence, character, and independence.…
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Romanian business group Concordia warns of possible recession in H1 2026
The likelihood of Romania entering a recession in the first half of 2026 is high, according to the Concordia Employers’ Confederation, which pointed to weakening consumption, persistent inflation, and mounting pressure on companies’ investment plans. Concordia argued that inflation is increasingly eroding purchasing power and consumer confidence, with visible effects in retail data, Economedia.ro reported.…
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Romanian integrated steel mill Liberty Galati on sale for lower price after first failed attempt
The assets of Romanian integrated steel mill Liberty Galati, formerly known as Sidex, which did not find a buyer for EUR 690 million at the international auction in March, will be put up for sale for EUR 460-465 million, close to the liquidation value, in a second auction at the end of May. The bankruptcy…
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Romanian PM unveils SOE restructuring plan, including potential stock market listings
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan has announced the first steps of a broad restructuring plan targeting Romania’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), including improved financial discipline, possible mergers or closures, and the potential listing of selected companies on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The calendar of the restructuring overlaps with a complicated political situation, which casts a shadow over…
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Romania’s Football Federation chief to begin talks with Gheorghe Hagi for national team coach role
Romanian Football Federation (FRF) president Răzvan Burleanu announced that he has been mandated to begin negotiations with Gheorghe Hagi for the role of national team head coach. Discussions are already underway, and an agreement could be reached as early as next week. “I have been mandated today by the Executive Committee to begin discussions for…
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Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM’s resignation
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Romania, after formal internal consultations on April 20, will request Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan to step down – and in the very likely case of a refusal, its ministers will submit their resignations to increase the pressure and obtain a mediation from president Nicusor Dan, according to…
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Romania’s population could shrink by nearly a quarter by 2100, Eurostat says
Romania’s population is projected to decline significantly over the coming decades, falling to around 14.4 million by 2100, according to the latest forecasts published by Eurostat and quoted by local news agency Agerpres. The estimates pointed to a drop of roughly 24% compared to the current population. Romania’s population stood at approximately 19 million at…
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Latest films by Radu Jude, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche screened at Transilvania International Film Festival
Radu Jude’s Diary of a Chambermaid, which will premiere in this year’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, and Pedro Almodóvar’s Bitter Christmas, selected in Cannes Film Festival’s main competition, will be presented as previews at the 25th edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), the largest film festival in the country. The festival will also screen…
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Romanian Economy Ministry publishes draft law simplifying insolvency process for individuals
Romanian economy minister Irineu Darău announced the launch in public consultation of a draft law aimed at simplifying the insolvency procedure for individuals on Thursday, April 16. Among the main proposed measures are the reduction of the access threshold to the insolvency procedure and the protection of the family home. “We reduce the access threshold…
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Reinsurer SCOR Romania to move into Vastint development in Bucharest
SCOR, a leading global reinsurer headquartered in Paris, announced that it will move its local headquarters to the Timpuri Noi Square Phase 2 development operated by Vastint in Bucharest. The move will take place in the summer of next year. Before the announcement, the company had decided to establish its first office in Romania in…