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It’s the last weekend before Christmas and another chance to search for presents or enjoy the season’s music. In Bucharest: Bucharest Christmas Market November 29 – December 28 Held in the city’s Constituției Square, the event will have a 30-meter-high Christmas tree, Santa Claus’s House and a Ferris wheel, in addition to numerous stalls with…

Romania’s government compels local authorities to raise property taxes before year-end

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The government adopted an emergency ordinance on December 17 requiring all local authorities to approve, by December 31, the local taxes and fees that will apply in 2026, effectively forcing city halls to implement substantial property tax increases in line with guidelines already legislated, Ziarul Financiar reported. The ordinance obliges local councils and the General…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan received by King Charles at Buckingham Palace during UK visit

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Romanian president Nicușor Dan was received by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, December 17, during his official visit to the United Kingdom, marking the final stage of his trip to London. The head of state also met with Romanians who welcomed him during the visit. President Dan posted a brief message alongside…

The Traditional Collection of Boromir Cozonac for Winter Holidays

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Holidays are simply better when you share the traditional taste of Boromir Cozonac with your loved ones. Our Collection of Cozonac brings joy and warmth to festive gatherings, carrying on the sweet traditions of the winter season. With its soft core, rich fillings, and authentic flavor that comes from natural sourdough, the Boromir Cozonac is…

At Verita, preparing for the future means learning to think for yourself, says Head of Secondary Ashley Peek

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As parents everywhere wrestle with the same uneasy question, how do you prepare children for a future shaped by rapid technological change and constant uncertainty, Verita International School is betting on a clear answer: teach students how to think, not what to think. In this interview with Romania Insider, Ashley “Ash” Peek, Head of Secondary…

Romanian prime minister comes out in favor of no statute of limitations for serious corruption

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Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan stated during an interview on Wednesday, December 17, that there should be no statute of limitations in cases of serious corruption. The statement comes after a Recorder investigation, which showed that several heads of the major institutions in the Romanian justice system allegedly delayed trials for years until wrongdoings were…

President challenges new law requiring 40% of sports teams to be made up of Romanians

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President Nicușor Dan has challenged, before the Constitutional Court (CCR), the constitutionality of the law that requires that at least 40% of the athletes who play on a team in official national competitions be Romanian. Dan noted that the law violates the principle of non-discrimination and the free movement of workers, enshrined both in the…

Romania to be connected to Western Europe’s power grid

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Romania is set to be connected to the Western European energy network thanks to grid investments worth EUR 30 billion. The funds will be provided by the EU by 2035, and the project will link Romania to Hungary and Austria in a joint project. Romanian energy minister Bogdan Ivan signaled the signing of the new…

Romanian-founded data and AI giant Databricks announces new USD 4 bln funding, increased valuation

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Databricks, the data analytics and artificial intelligence company co-founded by Romanian professors Ion Stoica and Matei Zaharia, announced on Tuesday, December 16, that it is raising USD 4 billion in funding at a valuation of USD 134 billion, according to CNBC. The new valuation represents a 34% increase compared to the August round, when Databricks…

Southwestern Romania: Craiova International Airport inaugurates new passenger terminal

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