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Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu meets Marco Rubio in Washington for talks on security, energy, bilateral cooperation
Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu held official talks with US secretary of state Marco Rubio during her visit to the United States. The meeting focused on advancing the Romania-US Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering defense cooperation, energy security, Visa Waiver, and new areas of economic collaboration. This was the first bilateral meeting between the two…
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More localities in Romania adopt walk-to-school program
Pedibus, a program that encourages primary school pupils to walk to school, has expanded to almost ten cities in the country after being launched in Sfântu Gheorghe five years ago, Agerpres reported. The program is already operating in several localities in Covasna, Harghita, and Mureș counties, namely in Târgu Secuiesc, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Miercurea Ciuc, Gheorgheni, Miercurea Nirajului,…
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Romanian entrepreneurs have higher self-satisfaction but feel stress over taxes, study shows
Romanian entrepreneurs have a higher sense of self-satisfaction in 2025 compared to last year, but feel stress over taxes and do not trust the state, according to the Mind Your Business study, an initiative of the publication Start-up.ro, which measures entrepreneurs’ mental well-being. Almost 8 out of 10 Romanian entrepreneurs have positive feelings about their…
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Romanian man sent to trial after assaulting Asian delivery worker in Bucharest
The young man who attacked a food delivery worker from Bangladesh in Bucharest at the end of August, calling him an “invader,” has been formally indicted, prosecutors from the District 2 Court Prosecutor’s Office announced, as reported by Agerpres. He remains under house arrest while awaiting trial. The suspect, identified as Cosmin Tudoran, has been…
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Over 300 Romanian diaspora leaders meet at RePatriot Summit 2025
The 10th edition of the RePatriot Summit 2025 reunited over 300 leaders of the diaspora, entrepreneurs from Romania, and personalities from diplomacy, culture, and business to discuss the future, showcase the transformations that took place in the country, and highlight the threat of disinformation. The event, which took place between October 2-5, was organized under…
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Bucharest authorities mulling additional taxes on cars with license plates from other counties
Cars that do not have Bucharest license plates could pay additional fees when driving through the capital, according to a project currently under debate by the General Council, Euronews Romania reported. The measure targets both drivers transiting the city and those who live in Bucharest but have registered their cars in the provinces to pay…
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Romania secures EUR 500 mln EIB loan for Sibiu–Pitești highway crossing the Carpathians
Finance minister Alexandru Nazare signed a EUR 500 million financing agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the construction of the Sibiu–Pitești highway, which the ministry says is Romania’s most important road infrastructure project. It is also the first highway to cross the Carpathian Mountains in Romania. The 122 km highway, part of…
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Courier company DHL opens EUR 5 mln carbon-neutral logistics center in Romania
Courier service DHL Express Romania has inaugurated its new operational center at VGP Park Bucharest North, Ștefăneștii de Jos, the company’s most significant investment in recent years on the Romanian market. The facility is DHL’s first carbon-neutral operational hub in the country, representing an investment of over EUR 5 million. The inauguration event was attended by…
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eJobs survey: Over 60% of Romanian employers not yet ready for EU pay transparency rules
With less than a year before the European Union’s pay transparency directive takes effect, 62% of Romanian employers say they are not yet prepared to publish salary information in job advertisements, according to a new eJobs Romania survey. The poll, conducted in September among 198 respondents, including HR specialists, managers, and entrepreneurs, shows that most…
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Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu to meet US state secretary Marco Rubio
Oana Țoiu, Romania’s foreign minister, is set to meet US state secretary Marco Rubio on Wednesday, October 8, according to the public agenda of the Department of State. This is the first high-level meeting with a representative of the Trump Administration after the annulment and rerun of the presidential elections in Romania. The meeting will…