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Two individuals who received sums of money claiming to facilitate the acquisition of Romanian citizenship were convicted in absentia on Monday, August 11, in Chișinău for influence peddling and are wanted by Moldovan authorities. The two told citizens of the Russian Federation that they had influence over officials at the Romanian Consulate in Odesa and…

The German Air Force officially assumed its role in NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing South (eAPS) mission in Romania on August 13, during a certification ceremony held at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base near the city of Constanța. The event was attended by representatives from the Romanian Air Force, NATO’s Allied Air Command (AIRCOM), and the German…

Just minutes away from Turda Salt Mine, ISSA Resort officially opened its doors yesterday, August 11, 2025, marking a milestone as one of Romania’s flagship hospitality projects. This five-star retreat is an integral part of the 70-hectar ISSA Estate, where guests can indulge in exceptional equestrian, wine, culinary, sports, and leisure experiences. The estate encompasses…

Airline AnimaWings is set to launch new direct flights to Istanbul from Bucharest, Iași, Cluj, Timișoara, and Craiova, starting in October 2025. The new routes complement the network already announced at the beginning of summer, which includes flights to Istanbul, a first for Romania, from Timișoara and Craiova, expanding Romania’s regional connectivity with one of…

The summer sled track in Romanian mountain resort town of Predeal will be inaugurated by the end of August, after obtaining the necessary approvals. The track, located in the Clăbucet slope area of Predeal, is 822 meters long and has 22 sleds. The investment amounted to EUR 1.3 million and the new track features a…

The United States Department of State, equivalent to a Foreign Ministry, published a report on the human rights situation in Romania in 2024 on Tuesday, August 12, highlighting the annulment of the first round of last year’s presidential elections. The report notes that the measure was criticized as political interference in the elections and an excessive…

Romanian border police and customs officials have seized over EUR 4 million worth of smuggled cigarettes hidden inside a shipping container at Constanța South Agigea Port. The bust, which uncovered more than 15 million undeclared cigarettes, is one of the largest recorded this year. The container, which arrived from the United Arab Emirates and was…

Smokers in Cluj-Napoca will now have fewer public spaces to light up as a new municipal regulation officially bans smoking in all public transport stations, city parks, and sports facilities owned by the municipality. The measure, which came into effect on Wednesday, August 13, applies not only to traditional cigarettes but also to heated tobacco…

The office market has shown resilience and growing traction in the first half of 2025, with companies leasing office spaces for more than 7,000 new employees. According to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox’s latest Office Marketbeat Q2 2025 report, over 340,000 employees are now working in modern A and B Class office buildings in the capital,…

A new cultural project is set to come to life in the Romanian village of Săliștea, in the commune of Mălaia, Vâlcea county. ISVOR, a cultural association known for its work in rural arts education, has announced the launch of Muzeul Fluierelor Lumii/The Museum of the World’s Whistles, a unique initiative focused on preserving and…