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Weekend calendar: Neversea Kapital, TIFF retrospective in Bucharest, Smallest Art Fair in Town, SoNoRo Musikland, Fireflies Festival and more
Bucharest gears up for the first edition of Neversea Kapital, chamber music festival SoNoRo Musikland tours cities and villages in Transylvania, and outdoor enthusiasts can reconnect with nature at the Fireflies Festival. In Bucharest: TIFF retrospective July 4 – July 6 Transylvania International Film Festival (TIFF) invites filmgoers to Cinema Elvire Popesco to see a…
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Central Romania: SoNoRo Musikland reaches Sibiu at this year’s edition
SoNoRo Musikland, the chamber music festival celebrating the architectural heritage of Transylvania, has scheduled this year concerts in Sibiu and Copșa Mare, in addition to Cincu, Saschiz, Meșendorf, Criț, Viscri, Codlea, Făgăraș, and Brașov. This year’s program spans 16 days and 23 events, comprising 16 concerts, two jam sessions, and five concerts for children held…
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Romania’s former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu sent to trial for promoting fascist, legionary ideology
The General Prosecutor’s Office sent to trial former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu for promoting the cult of war criminals and spreading fascist, legionary, racist, and xenophobic ideas, News.ro reported. The former politician is being investigated under judicial supervision. Prosecutors allege that between June 16, 2020, and May 16, 2025, Georgescu made repeated public statements –…
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Quality of life, social-well being slight rose in Romania, declined or stagnated globally in 2024
Quality of life and social well-being slightly improved in Romania in 2024, while it stagnated or declined in the majority of the countries globally, according to the Social Progress Index, measured in 170 countries worldwide by the non-profit organization Social Progress Imperative, with support from Deloitte. After more than ten years of continuous progress since…
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DP World launches region’s first drive-through scanner at Romania’s Port of Constanța
DP World has inaugurated the first drive-through cargo scanner in Central and Eastern Europe at its RO-RO terminal in the Port of Constanța. According to the company, the new system significantly cuts truck inspection times, boosting trade efficiency across the region. The high-tech scanner reduces inspection times for import and transit trucks from up to…
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Romania’s FWF by AROBS named UiPath Fast Track Partner to drive Agentic Automation adoption
Intelligent process automation solutions provider FWF, part of the AROBS Group, has been recognized by Romanian-born unicorn UiPath, a global leader in agentic automation, as an Agentic Automation Fast Track Partner, joining an elite group of UiPath partners. The distinction recognizes FWF by AROBS’s commitment to being at the forefront of innovation in enterprise automation,…
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Only a quarter of Romanians had basic digital skills in 2023, report shows
Only 27.7% of Romanians had basic digital skills in 2023, below the EU average of 55.56%, according to the Digital Decade 2025 Country Report – Romania, conducted by the European Commission. In Romania, the authorities responsible for building a digital skills framework for public servants are the Authority for the Digitalization of Romania, the National…
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Roughly 4 out of 10 Romanian employees dissatisfied with current salary, report shows
Around 40% of Romanian employees are dissatisfied with their current salary and feel financial pressure in their daily lives, according to a survey released on Wednesday, July 2, by eJobs, one of Romania’s largest online recruitment platforms. Around 52.8% of respondents declare themselves only somewhat satisfied, while only 8.2% have no reason for dissatisfaction in…
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Bucharest’s District 4 to add 50 new high-power charging stations for electric vehicles
Bucharest’s District 4 will soon have 50 new high-power charging stations for electric vehicles, mayor Daniel Băluță announced on Wednesday, July 2. Each station will feature two charging points, allowing up to 100 drivers to charge their vehicles simultaneously. The new infrastructure aims to support the growing adoption of electric mobility in the capital while…
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FintechOS appoints Sorin Mirea as Vice President of Commercial for CEE
FintechOS, a leader in financial product management, appointed Sorin Mirea as Vice President of Commercial for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), effective May. With more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry and a solid transition to the technology sector, he will lead the company’s growth strategy in key markets such as Romania,…