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Six in ten Romanians believe country is heading in wrong direction, survey finds
According to a new survey conducted between June 20 and 26, six out of ten Romanians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. The poll, conducted by INSCOP Research at the request of Informat.ro in partnership with the Strategic Thinking Group, also revealed that roughly a third of respondents believe the government will…
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Romania’s Health Ministry moves forward with EUR 30 mln digitalization initiative
The Romanian Ministry of Health announced on Monday, June 30, that it launched the public consultation for the procurement specifications of services to implement an Integrated Information System, which will contribute to the digitalization of its activities. The estimated budget for the project is EUR 30 million. The project aims to simplify administrative procedures and…
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Celebrating the Summer Solstice with signature Garden Party at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Olea – The place where exquisite dining meets artistic presentation with JW Garden touch
In celebration of the Summer Solstice, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel hosted a signature Garden Party at Olea, as part of a global series of events inspired by the JW Garden and rooted in the spirit of each unique location. This marked the second garden gathering at Olea, following last year’s celebration of JW Marriott’s…
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Romanian MPs who own property in Bucharest no longer receive rent allowance
The Romanian Parliament has voted to exclude lawmakers who own residential properties in Bucharest or the surrounding Ilfov county from receiving housing allowances for accommodation costs in the capital. In a plenary session on Monday, June 30, 361 members of Parliament voted in favor of the measure, while two abstained, Agerpres reported. Currently, the lawmakers…
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Cambridge School of Bucharest leads the way in UK and international accreditation
Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB) has once again demonstrated its commitment to education by successfully passing its latest inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), becoming the first school in Romania, and among the first international schools in the world, to do so under the newly revised British Schools Overseas (BSO) framework. This milestone solidifies…
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Bucharest local authorities set to continue next phase of Liniei Park in District 6
Bucharest’s District 6 City Hall recently unveiled images of the next phase of Liniei Park, described as the most successful urban regeneration project in Romania in the last 40 years, with an area of 9 hectares. District 6 City Hall began the development works for Liniei Park in May 2022. It is located in Militari…
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Romanian government cuts bonus for harmful working conditions
The Romanian government has approved several changes affecting public sector employees, reducing the monthly bonus for working in harmful or dangerous conditions from RON 1,500 to RON 300, Biziday.ro reported. The decision was made during the government meeting on Monday, June 30, and is part of broader efforts to control public spending and correct the…
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Romania launches new Fidelis bond program with euro option for blood donors, interest rates up to 8.25%
The Romanian Ministry of Finance announced the sixth edition of the Fidelis government bond program for 2025, which will run from July 4 to July 11. This edition introduces a key novelty: for the first time, blood donors will be able to purchase bonds not only in local currency RON but also in euro. The…
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Romania’s Supreme Defense Council flags tax evasion as national vulnerability, calls for reforms
At the meeting held Monday, June 30, the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT), chaired by president Nicușor Dan, identified tax evasion as a major threat to the country’s economic security. Moreover, the session addressed other topics of interest, such as Romania’s military participation in international missions, developments in Ukraine, cyber threats, and infrastructure vulnerabilities…
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Survey shows reformist party USR ahead in Bucharest as general mayor elections loom
A new CURS poll published on Sunday, June 29, shows that if local elections were held in Bucharest next Sunday, reformist party USR would obtain 27%, followed by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) with 22%, and far-right party Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) with 18%. The National Liberal Party (PNL) comes in fourth,…