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The European Commission announced that it initiated the evaluation procedures for Romania’s request, filed in December, for deviations from the decommissioning calendar of the coal-fired power units operated by CE Oltenia. Romania has notified the Commission that it seeks to modify the restructuring plan at CE Oltenia, previously cleared by the EC, citing delays in…

Romania is stepping up efforts to repatriate its citizens from the Middle East as escalating military tensions and widespread air traffic disruptions complicate evacuation plans. Prime minister Ilie Bolojan has convened a government meeting for Tuesday morning, March 2, to address the situation, as authorities coordinate diplomatic and logistical measures to bring nationals home safely.…

Amid the sharp military escalation in the Middle East following joint US–Israeli strikes against Iran, Romanian officials have voiced support for Washington and Tel Aviv while also calling for regional de-escalation and the protection of civilians. Foreign affairs minister Oana Țoiu reiterated Romania’s alignment with the European Union’s position and emphasized the role of the…

The exhibition “The Artistry of Easter Eggs in Romania” will be held from late March through mid-April at the Vianden Castle Museum in Luxembourg, showcasing traditional Romanian Easter egg craftsmanship. The event is organized by the “Dimitrie Gusti” National Village Museum in Bucharest in partnership with Romania’s Embassy in Luxembourg and the Romanian Cultural Institute…

Romania’s Premier Energy Group reported a 327% increase in net profit to EUR 103 million in 2025, compared to EUR 24 million in 2024, according to the report sent on Thursday, February 26, to the Bucharest Stock Exchange. The increase was supported by the expansion of production capacities from renewable sources, the increase in electricity…

MedLife, one of the largest private healthcare networks in Romania, announced its preliminary financial results for 2025 on Thursday, February 26. The pro-forma consolidated turnover reached over RON 3.17 billion (approximately EUR 630 million), up by almost 17% compared to the previous year, while the pro-forma EBITDA reached RON 459 million in 2025. The hospital…

The largest bank in Romania, Banca Transilvania, registered a net profit of RON 4.10 billion (EUR 804 million) in 2025, up 16% compared to 2024, according to data published by the BT financial group on Thursday, February 26. BT’s acquisitions and mergers in 2025 strengthened the position of the Banca Transilvania Group in banking, private…

LGBTQ+ people in Europe are facing a coordinated far-right offensive, according to the annual report of ILGA Europe (The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association), produced also with the contribution of the Romanian organization ACCEPT.  The document analyzes social, legal, and political events in 54 countries throughout the year. It points out that…

CEC Bank has extended a EUR 36 million financing facility to Veranda Obor SA, the owner of Veranda Mall in Bucharest, to refinance existing debt, support development plans, and enable capital distributions to shareholders for the first time. Veranda Mall has maintained an occupancy rate close to 100% and reported steady traffic growth, reinforcing its…

This year’s edition of the French Film Festival returns this March with more than 30 films, bringing a mix of recent releases and key works of contemporary French cinema to Bucharest and 15 other cities across Romania. The event’s Panorama section will once again highlight films that have made an impact at international festivals. François…