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A ranking of the Romanian presidential candidates based on their wealth shows that the wealthiest ones in the running are the independents, while the candidates backed by parties fall to the bottom of the ranking. Villas and land in Romania and abroad, jewelry, paintings, luxury watches, bank accounts, and large incomes appear in the asset…

In 2024, Roborock, the global leader in ultra-intelligent home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, ranked once again first Robotic Vacuum Cleaner (RVC) Brands in global shipment market share and sales value market share, according to IDC on its 2024 Q4 Worldwide Smart Home Device Tracker released recently. Roborock’s global market share for the year…

Wendy’s, the renowned international fast food chain, has officially announced its entry in Romania in 2025, with plans to open its first five restaurants by the end of the year. The company has partnered with JKC Capital, a Canadian entrepreneurial firm, to bring its iconic square hamburgers to local consumers. The first two Wendy’s restaurants…

Bogdan Peşchir, the financial backer of Romanian far-right and pro-Russian politician Călin Georgescu, has contested the 30-day preventive detention imposed by judges.  Peşchir was detained after a series of home searches in a criminal case concerning voter bribery. Prosecutors say he offered nearly USD 900,000 in the form of gifts on TikTok to individuals to…

Romania’s George Enescu International Festival will once again host Lumières d’Europe, a prestigious musical residency led by violinist David Grimal, in partnership with the National University of Music Bucharest. Taking place from September 1-10, this edition will explore the theme “Resistance and Freedom.” Fifteen young musicians from across Europe will be selected to work alongside…

Two American conservative magazines have called on the Trump administration to withdraw its troops from the Kogălniceanu Base in Romania, citing the “undemocratic” decision to block Călin Georgescu’s candidacy and the high cost incurred for the base.  The first article, published in The American Conservative, is titled “It’s Time to Cut Romania Off,” and is…

The Mocioni Mansion in Foeni, a commune some 43 km south of Timișoara, is set to become a cultural center after undergoing a restoration project worth more than EUR 2.4 million, the Culture Ministry announced. The restoration project was implemented by the Timiș County Council in partnership with the Timișoara Intercultural Institute and North Consulting…

Elena Lasconi, presidential candidate and leader of the reformist Save Romania Union (USR) opposition party, said that “it would be very good” for the authorities to shut down TikTok before the presidential elections in May. Lasconi made the statements during a visit to Slatina, in southern Romania. She added that the popular Chinese social platform would…

Popular ridesharing company Uber introduced its premium service, Uber Black, in Timișoara, western Romania. The option is also available in Bucharest. Uber Black drivers must maintain a minimum rating of 4.85 stars, hold commercial insurance, and comply with all county or local regulations, ensuring a premium and reliable service on every trip, the company said.…

Romania will have two representatives in the highly anticipated Grand Chess Tour 2025, as grandmasters Bogdan Deac and David Gavrilescu have received wildcard invitations to compete alongside the world’s chess elite. Deac, currently Romania’s highest-rated player with a FIDE rating of 2692 and ranked 40th globally, will compete in the tour’s Poland and Romania stages.…