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Construction begins on Green Court D as Globalworth expands its Bucharest office complex
Real estate developer Globalworth has begun construction on Green Court D, the fourth building in its Green Court office complex in Bucharest’s Aurel Vlaicu area. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the project is now in its preliminary phase, which includes enclosure works and excavation for the basement structure, the company said. The new building will…
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Government taps into state reserve of drinking water as crisis deepens in two Romanian counties
Romania’s National Committee for Emergency Situations decided to distribute drinking water from the state reserves to 13 localities in the counties of Prahova and Dâmboviţa. The area was severely impacted by a drop in water levels at the Paltinu Dam, leading to problems in the water distribution system and affecting over 100,000 people, local hospitals,…
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Marilyn Manson to perform at Romania’s Rockstadt Extreme Fest in 2026
Rock star Marilyn Manson will return to Romania next summer to perform at Rockstadt Extreme Fest, organizers announced on Tuesday, December 2. He is among the headliners confirmed for the local rock and metal festival, which will take place from July 27 to 31 in Ghimbav, Brașov county. “For the first time ever, Marilyn Manson…
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Romania’s manufacturing PMI index sinks deeper in November
The BCR Romania Manufacturing PMI index has further slipped to 47.2 in November from 47.6 in October, signalling that the downward momentum which began last month has persisted. Not only the output sub-indicator, but also the new orders have deteriorated marginally compared to October and significantly compared to September, when the index neared the 50-point…
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Romania’s government advances law on magistrates’ pensions in Parliament
Romania’s government has assumed responsibility in Parliament for legislation reforming magistrates’ pensions, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced on December 2. He said the draft law had received the opinion of the High Court of Cassation and Justice, noting that the court’s assessment was negative. It is the government’s second attempt to have the bill promulgated,…
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Private school network Romania Education Alliance accelerates national expansion plan
Romania Education Alliance (REA), the first private school network in the country, announced it has exceeded the milestone of 1,000 students enrolled across its member schools just one year after launch. “The fact that we surpassed 1,000 students in our very first year of activity shows that the REA model addresses a real need in…
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Mozaik Investments gets permit to take over Bucharest-based Genesis College
Genesis College, one of the largest private educational institutions in Romania, announced the regulatory approval of the transaction through which the investment firm Mozaik Investments becomes its majority shareholder. The transaction, signed at the end of July, received all necessary approvals from the Competition Council on November 25, and, formally, the entire investment procedure is…
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Brasov municipality takes EUR 30 mln EBRD loan for energy efficiency upgrades
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is lending up to EUR 29.9 million to the Romanian city of Brasov to finance energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings, initiating the city’s participation in the Bank’s flagship EBRD Green Cities programme. The Bank’s investment will fund the renovation of up to 20 public buildings, including…
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JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Unveils “The Grand Countdown” — A Timeless New Year’s Eve Celebration
This festive season, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel invites guests to embrace the extraordinary and transform each moment into a lasting memory. On New Year’s Eve, the hotel unveils The Grand Countdown — a luminous celebration of new beginnings, thoughtfully crafted across four distinctive venues, each with its own character and atmosphere. The night begins…
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Akhmetov’s Metinvest to take over Romanian pipe mill ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iași
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control over ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iași (AMTP Iași) by Metinvest B.V. of the Netherlands, part of the Ukrainian steel and mining group owned by Rinat Akhmetov, New Voice of Ukraine reported last week. Metinvest has also submitted an offer for the…