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Border checks between Bulgaria and Romania officially removed as of July 1
Border checks between Bulgaria and Romania have officially been lifted on July 1, as part of the implementation of the Schengen Agreement. The lifting marks the end of the transitional period of heightened control at the internal border, which had remained in place for six months following their accession to the Schengen area by land…
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Remus Vulpescu takes over from Adrian Tănase as CEO of Bucharest Stock Exchange
Remus Vulpescu became CEO of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Tuesday, July 1, taking over from Adrian Tănase as the stock exchange grapples with a market dominated by government bonds. Vulpescu, 53, is a graduate in political and legal sciences from the University of Bucharest and holder of an EMBA obtained in 2017. He…
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Green belts added to government program in Romania, civic platform stresses need for real progress
The government has officially included green belts in its 2025-2028 governing program, marking a significant step forward in the country’s environmental policies, the Împreună pentru Centura Verde/Together for the Green Belt civic platform announced, further stressing the need for real progress. Its representatives have been advocating for the national adoption of green belts as a…
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Bucharest southern half-ring A0 opens, allowing motorists to bypass the capital completely
The last 18 km of the A0 southern half-ring, which circles the lower part of Bucharest, were officially opened for traffic on Monday, June 30. Authorities are hopeful that it will lead to less congestion in the city. By opening this lot, drivers will be able to completely avoid Bucharest’s Ring Road, a single-lane-per-direction road…
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RIVUS project in Cluj-Napoca to host Romania’s largest Cărturești bookstore
The well-known bookstore chain Cărturești is set to open Romania’s largest bookstore as part of an innovative edutainment concept within the expansive RIVUS project in Cluj-Napoca. The new store, spanning 2,500 square meters over two floors, will combine a broad selection of books in Romanian, Hungarian, and English with stationery, home décor, toys, and gifts,…
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Prosecutors dismantle criminal network that illegally obtained Romanian ID cards for foreigners
Romanian prosecutors have dismantled a criminal network that helped Russians, Ukrainians, and Moldovans obtain Romanian ID cards with the help of state employees. The group secured ID cards for seven thousand foreigners over the last two years, according to investigators. The perpetrators would establish fictitious residences in Romania with the help of employees from the…
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Six in ten Romanians believe country is heading in wrong direction, survey finds
According to a new survey conducted between June 20 and 26, six out of ten Romanians believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. The poll, conducted by INSCOP Research at the request of Informat.ro in partnership with the Strategic Thinking Group, also revealed that roughly a third of respondents believe the government will…
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Romania’s Health Ministry moves forward with EUR 30 mln digitalization initiative
The Romanian Ministry of Health announced on Monday, June 30, that it launched the public consultation for the procurement specifications of services to implement an Integrated Information System, which will contribute to the digitalization of its activities. The estimated budget for the project is EUR 30 million. The project aims to simplify administrative procedures and…
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Bucharest local authorities set to continue next phase of Liniei Park in District 6
Bucharest’s District 6 City Hall recently unveiled images of the next phase of Liniei Park, described as the most successful urban regeneration project in Romania in the last 40 years, with an area of 9 hectares. District 6 City Hall began the development works for Liniei Park in May 2022. It is located in Militari…
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Celebrating the Summer Solstice with signature Garden Party at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Olea – The place where exquisite dining meets artistic presentation with JW Garden touch
In celebration of the Summer Solstice, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel hosted a signature Garden Party at Olea, as part of a global series of events inspired by the JW Garden and rooted in the spirit of each unique location. This marked the second garden gathering at Olea, following last year’s celebration of JW Marriott’s…