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Ricky Martin to perform in Bucharest in December
Ricky Martin will perform in Bucharest on December 16 as part of his Ricky Martin Live 2025 world tour, bringing his high-energy show to Romexpo Hall. The international superstar, known for fusing Latin rhythms with pop and global influences, is set to deliver a vibrant performance in Romania, according to the organizers. During the Bucharest…
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George Enescu Festival to reach over 20 cities in Romania, Moldova in 2025
Romania’s famous George Enescu International Festival is set to expand in 2025 across the country and in the Republic of Moldova. Alongside the main program held in the capital, in emblematic halls such as the Romanian Athenaeum, the Radio Hall, the Bucharest National Opera, the Bucharest National Theatre, and others, the Enescu Festival reaches over…
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Romanian police detain Turkish citizens involved in Bucharest Old Town armed attacks
Three Turkish citizens, including the alleged coordinator of recent shootings in Bucharest’s Old Town, have been detained by Romanian police while attempting to leave the country. The three were stopped near the Nădlac border crossing, located in western Romania, after police set up several checkpoints to find them. They were in a taxi and, according…
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Romania’s military aid packages to Ukraine consisted of Soviet-era ammunition, PM says
In the last six months, Romania has provided Ukraine mainly with military aid in the form of Soviet-produced ammunition, according to prime minister Ilie Bolojan. Questions regarding Romania’s military aid to Ukraine arose when Ukrainian defense minister Denys Shmyhal revealed that Romania is set to transfer to Ukraine the 23rd military aid package since the…
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Romanian frigate assumes command of NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian for second time
The Romanian frigate ‘Regina Maria’ has departed from the Black Sea port of Constanța to take command of NATO’s Operation Sea Guardian for the second time in five years, the Naval Forces announced. The NATO task group will also include a Croatian naval vessel, an Italian submarine, and a Portuguese Air Force aircraft. The Romanian…
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Ursula von der Leyen travels to Romania next week for EU-NATO defence talks at Black Sea
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in Romania early next week as part of a multi-country tour of the EU’s eastern frontline states, with a focus on strengthening solidarity and defence in the face of growing security challenges from Russia and Belarus, the EC announced. On Monday, September 1, von der Leyen…
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Romanian prosecutors reportedly reinstate seizures on assets of controversial developer Nordis
Prosecutors investigating the case of the real estate developer Nordis, which allegedly defrauded clients of nearly EUR 200 million, have decided to reinstate seizures on all apartments and lands owned by the two companies in the Nordis Group, according to G4Media sources. The case broke out in October 2024 after an investigation by independent journalists…
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Classic Unlimited piano tour to bring free concerts to 12 towns in Romania this fall
The Classic Unlimited piano tour will return to Romania this fall, with pianist Bogdan Vaida performing in 12 towns across seven counties as part of a project designed to bring classical music to communities where such events are rare. Running through September and October, the tour will stage free concerts in unconventional venues including castles,…
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Romanian court orders preventive arrest of Mangalia mayor on corruption charges
Cristian Radu, the mayor of Mangalia – a popular seaside resort in Romania, has been placed in pre-trial detention for 30 days after the Constanța Court of Appeal upheld prosecutors’ request to arrest him on bribery charges. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, August 27, is final, News.ro reported. Radu, who had previously been investigated under…
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Romanian-born investment service SeedBlink appoints Ronald Rapberger as Head of Sales
Private markets infrastructure provider SeedBlink announced on Thursday, August 28, that it has promoted Ronald Rapberger to head of sales to drive its next phase of growth. The company is in active expansion, and has grown from a fundraising platform into a technology-driven infrastructure for startup investing in five years, according to the company’s press…