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Romania’s Foreign Affairs minister speaks for first time about Ballymena one week after anti-immigrant riots hit nationals
A week after the outbreak of violence against Romanian immigrants in Northern Ireland and the homes where they live, Minister Emil Hurezeanu said that these are “outrageous.” He spoke about the subject after being asked by journalists at the end of a government meeting, according to HotNews. The Romanian ambassador to London, Laura Popescu, reportedly…
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Romanian car dealers raise alarm over suspended scrappage grant scheme amid deficit concerns
Romania’s major automotive associations have voiced concern after the Government suspended its flagship 2025 scrappage grant scheme, citing fiscal constraints. The Association of Motorcycle Importers and Distributors in Romania (AIDMM) and the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Importers of Romania (APIA) have criticized the move, calling it a political decision that threatens both industry stability…
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Alstom delivers fourth of the 37-train contract with Romania
The fourth Coradia Stream electric train has arrived at the Alstom Grivița depot from the batch of 37 ordered by the Railway Reform Authority, the rolling stock manufacturer announced on June 19. According to Alstom, the new train will undergo 2,000-kilometer endurance tests without passengers, a mandatory requirement for any new train before entering service.…
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EP endorses Romanian proposal to extend Resilience Facility amid implementation delays
The European Parliament voted on June 18 in favor of a resolution to prolong the funding period of the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRM), supporting a Romanian-led initiative to ensure that ongoing investment projects under the national recovery plans can be completed. The final decision, however, rests with the European Commission. The report, co-authored by…
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Romania’s public debt hits 56.1% of GDP at end-March
Romania’s public debt, as measured by the ESA methodology, increased by only RON 9 billion (EUR 1.8 billion) during March, reaching 56.1% of GDP at the end of the month, up from a revised 55.7% one month earlier and 54.8% at the end of 2024, according to data published by the Finance Ministry. The end-February…
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EY counts 54% more FDI projects in Romania last year, particularly in manufacturing
FDI inflows to Romania decreased by 14% y/y in value to EUR 5.7 billion in 2024 (1.6% of GDP), more than the 11% y/y decline across Europe. But, against negative dynamics (-5% y/y) in Europe, the number of FDI projects in the country surged by 57% to 94, marking Romania’s best performance since 2018, according…
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Weekend calendar: Road movies retrospective, Sânziene Fair, consolid8, Sibiu International Theater Festival and more
While Cluj and Sibiu are busy with large film and theater events, Bucharest has numerous outdoor events, music festivals, and themed film programs. In Bucharest: Road Movies Retrospective June 18 – June 22 The event, which takes place at Elvire Popesco Cinema, presents a selection of films where the road becomes “a form of cinema…
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TIFF: Béla Tarr, Maria de Medeiros among guests of film festival taking place in Cluj
Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr (in opening photo) is one of the guests of this year’s Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF), which is currently taking place in Cluj-Napoca. He will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the TIFF Awards Gala. Until then, audiences will have the chance to meet him at the cinema and attend a…
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Auchan Romania voted “Retailer of the Year 2025” and Awarded for Romanian Private Label Products
With a continued commitment to innovation, sustainability, and affordability, Auchan Romania has received three major distinctions at the “Voted Product of the Year 2025” competition – the most prestigious recognition platform for innovation and performance among products, brands, and retail networks in Romania. In addition to being named Retailer of the Year in the Hypermarket…
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Three out of four Romanians think sustainability is an individual responsibility, survey shows
Roughly 72% of Romanians believe that their own actions have the greatest impact in building a sustainable future. At the same time, they acknowledge the essential role of companies (68%) and governments (66%) in achieving sustainability goals, according to the fourth annual edition of the National Barometer on Romanians’ perceptions and behaviors related to sustainability…