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State-controlled gas group Romgaz (BVB: SNG) has launched on the electronic procurement platform SICAP a tender to buy consultancy services aimed at evaluating, assisting in the negotiation, and, eventually, purchasing the production assets of the Azomureș fertilizer plant, according to Economedia.ro. Azomureș is currently owned by the Swiss group Ameropa. It is the only fertilizers…

The European Commission (EC) has approved a EUR 16 million increase in state aid for the rehabilitation of the district heating system of Bucharest, according to a press release from the Romanian Competition Council quoted by Economica.net. At the same time, the Commission extended the period for granting state aid until December 31, 2027. In…

Crin Antonescu, the ruling coalition’s candidate in the presidential elections, stated in a Facebook post that the European Union must abandon the Green Deal in favor of a Smart Deal, which would allow access to cheaper energy, including for Romanians affected by current regulations. “I want cheap energy for Romanians. Through the Green Deal, the…

Romania’s main democratic opposition party, Save Romania Union (USR), issued on April 14 an official note stating that the National Bureau decided, unanimously by those present, to empower the party’s Secretary-General Dominic Fritz to manage all contracts.  The note followed the Bureau’s decision last week to no longer support the presidential candidacy of USR leader…

The fifth edition of the performing arts festival News from Polska, set to take place in Bucharest between May 5 and May 11, proposes a curatorial concept dedicated to the human body seen “as a space of resistance, transformation, and empowerment in a world engulfed by crises on all levels.” This edition brings four performances…

Bonapp by Munch, Romania’s first mobile app dedicated to reducing food waste, has helped save more than 500 tons of food since its launch in November 2021. The platform, created in Bucharest by French entrepreneurs Luka Zivkovic, Diego Roy de Lachaise, and Grégoire Vigroux, also helped users save nearly EUR 2 million and prevented over…

The Banloc Castle, former residence of Queen Elisabeth of Greece (1894-1956), will be transformed into a tourist complex with a museum, accommodation, and relaxation areas, according to a new project envisioned by the Timiș County Council. The building is currently in a state of disrepair and is owned by the Banat Church. The Council, which…

This year’s edition of the Sibiu International Theater Festival (FITS) will again bring to the central Romania city a host of productions from all over the world. More than half of the performances in the program will be free-access ones, the organizers announced. The 32nd edition of the event, set to take place between June…

Romania’s women’s national handball team secured its qualification for the 27th IHF Women’s Handball World Championship after defeating Italy on Sunday, April 13, with a score of 31–18 (14–11), in the second leg of the playoff.  Romania remains the only national team to have participated in every edition of the final tournament across all 27…

Bonapp by Munch, Romania’s first mobile app dedicated to reducing food waste, marks a major milestone: since its launch in November 2021, the platform has saved over 500 tons of food, helped users save nearly 2 EUR mln, and avoided more than 4,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. With over 560,000 food packages sold in…