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Local crafts and traditions in the spotlight at Bucharest’s central Easter fair in April
Bucharest’s central Easter fair, Traditions and Flowers of the Holidays, returns in King Michael I Park (Herăstrău) between April 12 and 21. Held at the Charles de Gaulle entrance, the event awaits visitors with local crafts, traditions, and various activities. The fair is dedicated both to the Palm Sunday and Easter holidays, the organizers said.…
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NATO anti-missile shield made Romania safe, interim president says
Interim president Ilie Bolojan marked 21 years since Romania’s accession to the North Atlantic Alliance by stating that the NATO anti-missile shield in southern Romania made the country safe, allowing it to develop economically. NATO membership meant that Romania was a safe place, Bolojan said, adding that this was “especially due to the support provided…
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Anne-Sophie Bauwens appointed Chief Financial Officer at Carrefour Romania
Major retailer Carrefour Romania has announced the appointment of Anne-Sophie Bauwens as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Committee. With over 15 years of experience in financial management, pricing, and strategic planning, Bauwens succeeds Régis Moratin, who will take on a new role within the Carrefour Group. Throughout her career…
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Romania ranks first in EU for volumes of gas extracted, energy minister says
Last year, Romania ranked first in the European Union in terms of gas volumes extracted, overtaking the Netherlands, according to energy minister Sebastian Burduja. The minister added that once the exploitation of gas reserves in the Black Sea begins, Romania will be able to export gas, and companies in energy-intensive industries will receive support to…
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Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania expands Braşov segment
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail crossing the country, has laid the first milestone of the upcoming Terra Borza Teutonica, a section in central Romania’s Braşov county. The milestone was laid in Viscri, the village known for its UNESCO-listed fortified church and as a holiday destination for King Charles III, who owns a property there. The…
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UK-based real-time payments platform Volt adds Romanian currency
UK-based real-time payments platform Volt has expanded its European coverage by introducing payments in Romania’s local currency, the leu (RON). The move enables merchants in the region to accept account-to-account payments seamlessly, further integrating Romania into the growing open banking ecosystem. Volt currently covers bank accounts at over 2,500 banks in 31 markets, enabling real-time, account-to-account…
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One United Properties signs the acquisition of a 21-hectare land for the new One City District community
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading green developer of residential, mixed-use and office real estate in Romania, has signed with CPI Romania the acquisition of a 21-hectare plot in Bucharest’s Sector 5 for the development of the residential area and the creation of the new One City District community. The acquisition price amounts to…
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One United Properties targets turnover of EUR 309.8 million and net profit of EUR 78.7 million in 2025
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate in Romania, targets a consolidated turnover of EUR 309.8 million for 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year in which the company is expected to generate revenues exceeding EUR 200 million (RON 1 billion). The result from operating activity is…
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Bears back in the spotlight after recent attack, encounters in Romanian mountain towns
Bear encounters continue to be an everyday reality to residents of mountain regions in Romania. This fact was made even more obvious after the head of the mountain rescuers in the town of Predeal, Brasov county, was attacked by a bear on Sunday evening, March 30. Meanwhile, the locals of Busteni, in neighboring Prahova county,…
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Tour of Romania 2025, the most important cycling event of the year, starts on September 10 from Craiova
The Romanian Cycling Federation, together with the National Sports Agency and Auchan Romania as the main partner, announces the organization of the 57th edition of the Tour of Romania. The most important local sporting event of the year will take place from September 10-14, 2025, featuring a remarkable route through the southeastern part of the…