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The magic of Disney returns to Bucharest as Aladdin – Live to Film Concert takes the stage at Sala Palatului on October 10. Romanian audiences are invited to relive one of Disney’s most beloved animated classics in a special musical and cinematic experience. The original 1992 Aladdin film will be projected in full on a…

The UNESCO Global Geopark Ținutul Buzăului in Romania has inaugurated a new interactive visitor center in the village of Bozioru, offering a modern and immersive experience into the region’s unique geological and cultural past. Named Povestea Trovanților/The Trovants’ Story, the center tells the secrets of the mysterious stone formations known as trovants and the prehistoric…

Pluxee, a global player in employee benefits and engagement, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire MyBenefits, a fast-growing Romanian company that has developed innovative technology to provide a flexible offering of employee benefits. The transaction builds on a partnership between the two companies. The deal is subject to approval by the Romanian regulatory…

OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeastern Europe, announced Thursday, July 3, the discovery of a new natural gas reservoir in Spineni, a locality situated about 70 kilometers northeast of Craiova, southwestern Romania. The find was confirmed following the drilling of the 1 Spineni exploration well to a depth of approximately 4,800 meters.…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan, along with prime minister Ilie Bolojan and other officials, participated at a reception on Wednesday, July 2, to mark the US Independence Day. During the reception, they underlined the importance of the relationship between Romania and the US.  The Romanian president noted that the United States is Romania’s most important ally…

Romanians spent roughly EUR 40 billion in large retail chains last year, representing an increase of 7.1% year-over-year. The 2024 growth rate marked a slowdown compared to 2023 (+11.1% vs. 2022) but remained above inflation, according to the Romania Retail Snapshot 2025 produced by real estate consultancy company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Major food stores…

The Romanian government will implement tax hikes and spending reforms starting August 1 in an attempt to curb the growing budget deficit and avoid a looming financial crisis, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced. The measures include increases in VAT and excise duties, a new health contribution on pensions, and a doubling of the tax on…

Bucharest gears up for the first edition of Neversea Kapital, chamber music festival SoNoRo Musikland tours cities and villages in Transylvania, and outdoor enthusiasts can reconnect with nature at the Fireflies Festival. In Bucharest: TIFF retrospective July 4 – July 6 Transylvania International Film Festival (TIFF) invites filmgoers to Cinema Elvire Popesco to see a…

SoNoRo Musikland, the chamber music festival celebrating the architectural heritage of Transylvania, has scheduled this year concerts in Sibiu and Copșa Mare, in addition to Cincu, Saschiz, Meșendorf, Criț, Viscri, Codlea, Făgăraș, and Brașov. This year’s program spans 16 days and 23 events, comprising 16 concerts, two jam sessions, and five concerts for children held…

The General Prosecutor’s Office sent to trial former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu for promoting the cult of war criminals and spreading fascist, legionary, racist, and xenophobic ideas, News.ro reported. The former politician is being investigated under judicial supervision. Prosecutors allege that between June 16, 2020, and May 16, 2025, Georgescu made repeated public statements –…