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Romanian Cosmin Crăciun drove approximately 26,000 kilometers from Buzău, southern Romania, to Yakutsk, Russia, the coldest city in the world, using his personal car. His journey took 53 days roundtrip. Crăciun began his expedition in January of this year, traveling through Turkey, the Caucasus Mountains, and Kazakhstan before reaching the first destination on his itinerary, Lake…

Rubik Hub is refocusing this year’s edition of its international scaling accelerator, Rubik Scale, from the US to the UK. The organization has opened two spots for seed-stage startups that aim to expand in the UK. Applications are open until April 10 on the official website. “Just like startups, we need to keep a close…

Jason Derulo, the international music star known for hits like “Wiggle” and “Talk Dirty,” is set to make his debut in Romania at the FOMO – Festival Of Modern Owners. However, he’s not performing this time but sharing his entrepreneurial insights as a speaker. At the event in Romania, the music superstar, who has sold…

Real estate developer Iulius is set to invest approximately EUR 80 million in remodeling the Palas Iași mixed-use complex based on a concept by Foster + Partners. This marks the world-acclaimed architecture firm’s first project implemented in Romania.  The upcoming EUR 80 million transformation of Palas Iași will raise to over EUR 520 million the…

Impact Hub Bucharest and Startarium have launched Startup Impact Lab, a new program aimed at supporting Romanian startups in their growth stages. The initiative responds to the challenges faced by entrepreneurs who struggle to secure investment, often relying on personal funds during both the establishment and development phases of their businesses. Startup Impact Lab provides…

Symmetrica, the leading producer of vibropressed paving stones and curbs in Romania, is set to complete its new factory in Bolintin Vale, near Bucharest, this summer. The facility represents a EUR 50 million investment and will become the largest production unit for concrete pavers and slabs in the company’s network, as well as the largest…

Infosan, the only private ophthalmopediatric hospital in Romania, has been accredited by the National Authority for Quality Management in Health (ANMCS) with Category II, “Accredited with recommendations,” the highest standard achieved so far by healthcare facilities in our country. This accreditation confirms the hospital’s commitment to patient safety, the quality of medical care, and continuous…

Since its establishment in 2006, Grecu Partners has differentiated itself as an innovator in Romania’s legal landscape, offering out-of-the-box and client-centric solutions in business law. In this interview, Elena Grecu, the firm’s founder and managing partner, shares the story behind the firm’s inception, its evolution into a multidisciplinary practice with a significant national and international…

Cluj-Napoca City Hall has launched a public consultation on a new regulation that would ban smoking in public transport stations, parks, and public sports facilities. If approved by the City Council, the measure will take effect three months after its adoption. According to mayor Emil Boc, designated smoking areas will be established in parks and…

Prosecutors have placed 21 train inspectors from state railway operator CFR Călători under judicial supervision as part of an investigation into offenses including abuse of office, embezzlement, computer fraud, unauthorized system access, intellectual forgery, and fraud.  The case follows searches conducted at CFR Călători’s central office and multiple locations across Bucharest, Giurgiu, Teleorman, Brașov, Prahova,…