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National Museum of the Romanian Peasant reopens after consolidation, rehabilitation works
The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest was reopened on Thursday, April 24, after an extensive consolidation and rehabilitation process that began in 2016. Structural, architectural, and installation works were carried out, and the total value of the investment, which included both the design and execution works, amounted to EUR 6.3 million. Museum…
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Bucharest International Air Show returns in August for three-day edition
The Bucharest International Air Show (BIAS) is set to return in 2025 with a three-day edition, taking place from August 29 to 31 at Băneasa Airport – Aurel Vlaicu and Romaero. This year’s show promises to be bigger than ever, with a varied lineup of performances, exhibitions, and aviation experiences. The event kicks off on…
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Bucharest Opera Festival returns for fourth edition in June
The Bucharest National Opera House will host the fourth edition of the Bucharest Opera Festival this summer, from June 15 to 24. The event brings together ten different opera, ballet, operetta, and musical-rock productions from major Romanian opera houses and two international guests. Tickets for the festival are already available online and at the National…
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Dacian silver treasure discovered in Mureș County to be exhibited at Night of Museums
A rare Dacian silver treasure discovered last autumn in the village of Ațintiș, Mureș County, will go on public display for the first time during this year’s Night of Museums event on May 17, Agerpres reported. The nine-piece hoard was unearthed by two hobbyist metal detectorists and has since been confirmed by specialists as an…
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Romanian court fines rapper Wiz Khalifa EUR 700 for smoking weed on stage
The Constanța Court, in southern Romania, ruled on Thursday, April 24, to fine American rapper Wiz Khalifa EUR 700 for illegal possession and use of drugs, Hotnews.ro reported. The decision is not final and comes after the rapper smoked a joint on stage at the “Beach, Please!” Festival last year. Wiz Khalifa, whose real name…
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Romanian electoral authority accuses Bucharest mayor of undeclared financing in presidential campaign
The Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) in Romania has notified the General Prosecutor’s Office regarding three irregularities found in the electoral campaign of Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan, one of the three leading presidential candidates besides the ruling coalition’s candidate Crin Antonescu and the far-right leader George Simion, according to Hotnews.ro. Among the irregularities, Nicușor Dan allegedly…
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Romanian court questions 2024 presidential election annulment, authorities play down impact on May rerun
The Court of Appeal in Ploiesti, Prahova County (CAP) issued on Thursday, April 24, a provisory yet enforceable ruling to annul the decision of the Constitutional Court (CCR) to scrap the presidential elections of December 2024, according to G4media.ro. The court thus admitted the request filed by a natural person, Gheorghiţa Popescu. The ruling can…
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EUR 30 mln autoclaved concrete factory planned near Bucharest
The local administration of Brezoaele in Dambovita County announced plans for a EUR 30 million autoclaved aerated concrete factory on its territory, according to Digi24, citing the local administration’s website. The identity of the investor has not been disclosed. The factory is located approximately 25 km from Bucharest, with quick access to metropolitan areas. The…
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Romania’s national postal operator leases 5,000 sqm at CTPark Bucharest for regional logistics hub
The National Company Poşta Română (Romanian Post) has signed a temporary lease agreement for more than 5,000 square meters of space in CTPark Bucharest, a major logistics and industrial park located west of the capital on the A1 highway at kilometer 13, CTP announced. The leased space will serve as the Bucharest Regional Courier and…
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Romanian government plans shorter deadlines for building permits
The Romanian government discussed on April 24, in the first reading, a draft normative act aimed at “significantly” reducing the terms for authorizing construction works, the minister of development, Cseke Attila, announced, as reported by Economica.net. The project is to be made transparent on the ministry’s website. “We propose several measures to accelerate investments, not…