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Knauf’s EUR 88 million plant in Romania’s Huedin to be operational by end-2027
Knauf Gips’ gypsum board plant in Huedin, in Cluj county, is expected to become operational by the end of 2027, the company said in an announcement quoted by Bursa.ro. The project is an investment of EUR 88 million. The facility’s foundations have been completed, the structural framework is 65% finished, and roof installation is currently underway,…
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National University of Arts in Bucharest opens its collection to the public
The National University of Arts (UNArte) in Bucharest is opening its Pinacotheca to the public beginning July 1. The opening is in line with a vision outlined since the founding of the educational institution 162 years ago, and is part of a wider project to expand and refurbish the UNArte headquarters. The Pinacotheca is housed…
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Alesonor puts EUR 2 million in sports center at residential project near Bucharest
Developer Alesonor and Fan Basketball Academy have partnered to develop and operate the sports facilities within Amber Forest Agora, the educational, sports, retail, and medical hub of Amber Forest suburb in Tunari. Construction works are underway at an nZEB-compliant sports facility covering approximately 1,000 sqm, alongside outdoor sports amenities including an approximately 800 sqm football…
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Romania had 72,000 healthcare facilities in 2025, 13,000 in rural areas
Romania had approximately 72,000 healthcare facilities in 2025, over 2,000 more than in the previous year. Of these, 59,000 were located in urban areas and 13,000 in rural areas, according to data published on June 29 by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) and quoted by Agerpres. According to the same source, the healthcare network…
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Romanian telco giant Digi announces intention to IPO subsidiary in Spain
Telecommunications company Digi officially announced its intention to carry out an initial public offering for the listing of its Spanish subsidiary on the stock exchanges in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Valencia in a press release published on Monday, June 29. The offering will include newly issued shares worth approximately EUR 150 million, to which is…
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Israeli president addresses holocaust memory and bilateral cooperation during Romania visit
The president of Israel, Isaac Herzog, conducted an official visit to Romania at the invitation of Romanian president Nicușor Dan. During the visit, he marked 85 years since the Iași pogrom and held talks with his Romanian counterpart. During the trip to Romania, the official also visited Iași, where one of the most horrific pogroms…
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Foreign tourists spend EUR 283.6 mln in Romania in Q1 2026
Non-resident tourists who arrived in Romania for business purposes spent RON 800.7 million (EUR 152.7 million) in the first quarter of 2026, while those who arrived for personal purposes spent RON 687.3 million (EUR 130.9 million), according to data compiled by the National Institute of Statistics. In total, they spent RON 1.488 billion (EUR 283.6…
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Fuel prices to increase in Romania after excise duty reduction ends
Diesel is set to become more expensive in Romania by more than 30 bani starting July 1, when the excise duty reduction measure expires. The measure was introduced by the now-dismissed Ilie Bolojan government at the beginning of April to counter fuel price hikes caused by the war in Iran. Back then, the government also…
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Sziget Festival 2026 reveals full program, holds warm-up party in Bucharest
Bucharest’s J’ai Bistrot is set to host the Sziget Warm-Up Party on July 9, with music from the official Sziget 2026 lineup, contests, and surprises for participants from one of Europe’s most important festivals. The party will be silent, and attendance will be free of charge. Special surprises and contests will take place throughout the…
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Decathlon tops 50 million sports products manufactured in Romania over 20 years
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon said it has produced more than 50 million sports products in Romania over the past 20 years, including more than 10 million bicycles exported to international markets. The company says Romania has become one of its key manufacturing hubs, particularly for cycling equipment. According to Decathlon, local production now exceeds 800,000…