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Natasha Bedingfield to perform first concert in Romania this August
British singer Natasha Bedingfield will perform her first-ever concert in Romania this summer. The show will take place on August 17 at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Best known for hits like Unwritten, which recently regained popularity after going viral on platforms such as TikTok and being featured in the film Anyone But You, Natasha Bedingfield…
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Romania passes law prohibiting sexual offenders from working with children
Romanian president Nicusor Dan has approved a law which explicitly prohibits convicted sexual offenders, registered in the Sexual Offenders Registry, from working or volunteering in any institution that involves direct contact with children or the elderly. The law, initiated by senator Ștefan Pălărie, part of the reformist center-right party Save Romania Union, or USR, bans…
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Weekend calendar: Art Safari, Urban Blues Fest, Artisan Food Market
In Bucharest, it’s a weekend to check out the exhibitions opened at Art Safari, listen to blues, or sample local artisanal food. In Bucharest: Art Safari March 26 – July 19 The art event returns with another edition featuring exhibitions dedicated to Nicolae Vermont, Mihai Eminescu, and one gathering works by Felix Aftene. More details…
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Romania extends nearly EUR 350 mln to venture and private equity funds under Resilience Facility-funded scheme
The Investment Committee appointed by the Romanian government for the Recovery Equity Fund of Funds (REF) has so far approved the financing of 20 new venture capital, private equity, and infrastructure funds, totalling EUR 347.5 million, or over 90% of the scheme’s budget, according to a statement from the Ministry of European Projects and Investments…
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Damen conditions support for reorganisation of Romanian shipyard Mangalia on full recovery of claims
The creditors of the insolvent shipyard Damen Mangalia, following a meeting on March 25, decided to defer for at least seven days the meeting dedicated to making a final decision on the reorganisation plan proposed by the insolvency firm CITR. However, the main creditor (and minority shareholder) Damen Holding implied that endorsing the reorganisation plan,…
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Romania shows progress in European Human Rights Court rulings, report says
Romania recorded significant progress in implementing rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in 2025, closing more cases than any other country, according to a new report by the Council of Europe. However, it continues to rank among the states with the highest number of pending cases. Romania closed 146 cases in 2025,…
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Romania’s Poenari Fortress shows signs of decay less than a year after EU-funded restoration
Signs of degradation have already appeared at Poenari Fortress in Argeş County, less than a year after the completion of extensive EU-funded restoration works, according to the Vidraru Mountain Association, as cited by Digi24. The NGO reported the issues in a social media post, raising concerns about the durability and quality of the recent conservation…
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Romania’s opposition party AUR denies talks with ruling parties over potential government support
Romania’s main opposition party, the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has denied engaging in any negotiations with ruling coalition parties over potential parliamentary support, amid growing political tensions and speculation about a possible government reshuffle. Petrișor Peiu, president of AUR’s National Steering Council (CNC), rejected claims that the party is in discussions with…
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Romanian developer One United tops up dividend distributed out of 2025 profit
Romanian real estate developer One United Properties (BVB: ONE) is considering distributing a supplementary amount of RON 48.15 million (over EUR 9 million) in the first half of this year, in the form of a gross dividend of RON 0.4400 per share corresponding to a 1.5% yield for the current market price, according to Profit.ro.…
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Drone crashes in Romania amid Russian attacks on neighbouring Ukraine
Another drone entered Romanian airspace on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, March 25-26, near the northern part of Tulcea County, before crashing in an uninhabited area, authorities said. The incident occurred during a new wave of Russian drone attacks targeting civilian and infrastructure sites in Ukraine, close to Romania’s river border. According to the…