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Bike-sharing network i’Velo has relaunched with 450 regular and electric bikes available in Bucharest at 26 physical and 60 virtual rental stations, along with a new mobile app. Another novelty is that the physical stations can also be used as public parking spaces by those who use their own bikes. They are fitted with permanent…

Bucharest is emerging as a key luxury retail destination in Central and Eastern Europe, supported by rising purchasing power, growing tourism dynamics, and the consolidation of prime high street and premium retail locations, according to an analysis by the real estate consultancy company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.  The capital remains the main gateway for international…

A new job fair aimed at helping vulnerable groups access employment will take place in Bucharest on April 28. The initiative comes amid rising unemployment and persistent barriers to job access, particularly for young people and those lacking digital skills. The event, organized by Ateliere Fără Frontiere (Workshop Without Borders), will be held at Casa…

The Romanian Air Force is scheduled to begin a new enhanced air policing mission in the Baltic region starting March 31 at midnight, the Ministry of Defense announced. The deployment is part of the country’s ongoing contribution to NATO’s collective security efforts. The “Carpathian Vipers” detachment, consisting of around 100 personnel and six F-16 Fighting…

Apollo111 Cinema and the publication Films in Frame are launching the program Small Excesses, a film series curated by critic Victor Morozov. The series debuts in April with the cycle Filmed Theatre, Saved Cinema, bringing together works by auteurs such as João César Monteiro, Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, and Jonas Mekas. On April 9, it will screen…

This year’s Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) will host an exhibition of works by Romanian painter Ștefan Câlția.  Curated by Liviana Dan, it will gather dozens of works from the Ștefan Câlția Foundation archive and private collections. The exhibition will open inside the building of the former Ursuline Monastery, which will undergo restoration work on…

A Romanian-built satellite has been successfully launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a major step forward for the country’s space capabilities. The satellite, named EMISAR, is part of the Transporter-16 mission and was launched from California on March 30, Euronews Romania reported. Developed by a national consortium, EMISAR is a communications…

Romanian renewable energy contractor Parapet announced the appointment of Roxana Gureanu as its new Chief Executive Officer, as it enters a new phase of expansion with a contracted portfolio exceeding 1 GW for 2026. The move comes amid rapid growth and increasing international activity.  With executive experience and a professional track record built around projects…

Hanwha Aerospace Romania has presented an industrial package worth EUR 1.3 billion aimed at “strengthening the country’s defense capabilities and positioning it as a key production and innovation hub in the European defense industry,” according to a company announcement quoted by Agerpres. The initiative goes beyond a transactional procurement model, focusing on long-term localization and…

Three-quarters of the participants in a survey conducted by recruitment platform eJobs.ro said they feel increasing financial pressure amid the recent wave of price hikes. Moreover, nearly half feel overwhelmed and barely manage to cover their basic expenses. A total of 19.3% said they were coping, but have had to give up small pleasures or…