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Environmental non-profit Agent Green announced that it filed a criminal complaint with the Argeș County Prosecutor’s Office over the recent tragedy in the Făgăraș Mountains, where a bear was shot after killing an Italian tourist on the popular Transfăgărășan scenic road. Three orphaned cubs were left behind, and only one was rescued so far. The…

The service center for the banking Societe Generale Group, the Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, announced the appointment of Laurent Mirjol as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. The new CEO will oversee the activities and develop the strategy of Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania. With over 20 years of experience in the…

During a press conference held on Monday, July 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan defended the recent tax hikes enacted by the government, underlining the need to reassure creditors and lower the country’s public debt. Nevertheless, he said that the VAT increase was decided by the government. In the presidential campaign, then-candidate Nicușor Dan promised to…

The famous Pompidou Center in Paris will organize a retrospective of the complete works of Romanian director Radu Jude between September 23 and October 11. The retrospective brings together films made over twenty years by the prolific Romanian director. The event will open and close with two of the most recent films, namely “Kontinental 25”…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan presented the expenses incurred in the electoral campaign and who the main donors were during a press conference on Monday, July 14. Over the first and second rounds of the presidential elections, Dan’s campaign spent over RON 60 million (EUR 12 million), and the biggest individual donors were Măriuca and Florin…

Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, has appointed Wael Kaskas as General Manager for its Hungary, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia cluster. With a strong background in FMCG, consumer healthcare, and supermarket retail, Kaskas brings extensive experience in managing billion-dollar portfolios and leading business transformations, the company said. Before this role, Kaskas was responsible for…

A major player in the private equity market in the Baltic region, the INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund, announced on Monday, July 14, that it has completed the investment in Pehart Group, a leading producer of household and industrial paper products in Romania, a deal valued at EUR 150 million. With a 187-year tradition, Pehart…

Vadoo Fest returns on August 21–24 to the meadows of Vadu Oii, Buzău County, with a new edition that invites participants to slow down and reconnect. Now in its seventh year, the festival promises a special experience rooted in nature, music, and human connection. This year’s line-up blends depth and groove, featuring Grammy-winner Judith Hill,…

LIBERTY Galați, Romania’s largest steel producer, is undergoing significant leadership changes as part of its broader restructuring efforts aimed at improving operational performance. The company has initiated a global executive search to appoint a new permanent General Manager and has made several key interim and permanent leadership appointments.  Radu Ionescu is stepping down as General…

Cyclists will be able to cross the border between Romania and Serbia between July 26-28 on a 37-kilometer route that starts in Timișoara and follows the course of the Bega River to the Serbian border.  The Otelec border crossing point will allow the cyclists to cross the border. The bike path will be accessible between…