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Romanian Lectorate at University of Cambridge offers open courses and cultural events
The University of Cambridge has established a new Romanian Lectorate within its Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (MMLL), according to the official announcement. Fully funded by the Romanian government through the Institutul Limbii Române (ILR), it will offer open courses in Romanian language and a series of cultural events accessible to all…
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Bill clearing completion of hydropower projects in Romanian protected areas prompts tensions
A draft law approved by Parliament after a negative vote in the Senate was overruled by the Chamber of Deputies, clearing the hydropower projects in the environmentally-protected areas that held the necessary permits as of mid-2007, when the environmental protection was instated, received harsh criticism from environment minister Diana Busoianu (Save Romania Union – USR). …
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Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan leans against minimum wage hike in January
Romania’s minimum wage may remain unchanged in 2026, despite mounting pressure from within the ruling coalition. Government spokeswoman Ioana Dogioiu said on Thursday, October 16, that prime minister Ilie Bolojan is “in principle” against raising incomes next year. “The subject is under the prime minister’s analysis. When I asked him, he replied: ‘In principle –…
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Head of Bucharest Military Hospital probed for EUR 1.6 mln fraud
The Commander of the Central Military Hospital in Bucharest, Major General Florentina Ioniță-Radu, was brought to the headquarters of the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) on Thursday, October 16. She was questioned in a case investigating crimes of abuse of office, complicity in abuse of office, and usurpation of official positions. After the questioning, Ioniță-Radu was…
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Frightfully fun: Halloween 2025 events in Bucharest and in the country
The imported celebration is creeping up fast, and various events promise a scare-filled schedule for all ages. A selection of what is happening in Bucharest and in the country below. In Bucharest: Titan Pumpkin Fest October 17 – October 19 Visitors are invited to explore four themed areas: a creative workshop space, a performance stage,…
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Romania – the New Hotspot for Real Estate Investments in Central and Eastern Europe
North Bucharest Investments anticipates a surge in international interest in the local real estate market following the launch of the Romanian Golden Visa program — a modern mechanism granting foreign investors a 5-year residence permit and the possibility to later apply for Romanian citizenship. The program, which allows eligible investments starting from €400,000 in real…
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Bucharest is becoming the epicenter of climate action. Ten reasons to attend the Climate Change Summit 2025
Between October 21-25, Bucharest hosts the Climate Change Summit, the most important event in Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to climate action. The main event will take place on October 21 at the Palace of Parliament, featuring the participation of international leaders, decision-makers, and sustainability experts. CCS Week includes over 25 events held in Bucharest,…
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Romanian design, sculpture on show in Paris
The works of several Romanian designers and artists will be on display at the Hôtel de Béhague in Paris, the headquarters of the Romanian Embassy, as part of the exhibition Valuable. The Romanian artists and designers included in the exhibition are Radu Abraham, Mircea Cantor, Bogdan Ciocodeică, Constantin Flondor, Cosmin Florea, Nona Inescu, Șerban Ionescu,…
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SCUT brings a unified vision on digital protection – a cybersecurity architecture that eliminates fragmentation between systems
SCUT, Romania’s newest cybersecurity company, has officially launched the concept of the digital cyber shield — a unified approach, co-created with Orange Cyberdefense — that provides a high level of protection, complete visibility, and coordinated assistance in the event of a cyberattack. The event, organized in Bucharest, brought together industry experts, partners of the new…
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Romanian engineering company Simtel to open factory for industrial cleaning robots
The Romanian engineering and technology company Simtel (BVB: SMTL) announced on Tuesday, October 14, that one of its companies will open a factory in Băicoi, Prahova, to produce industrial cleaning robots. Simtel has a 51% stake in Agora Robotics, the company that will operate the factory set to open in November. “We already have a…