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Sinaia mayor reportedly detained on corruption charges
Prosecutors from Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) reportedly detained Vlad Oprea, the mayor of the popular mountain town of Sinaia, for 24 hours on Thursday, January 23. He faces corruption charges in a case investigated by the DNA, with further searches set to take place at the Sinaia City Hall later today, in the presence…
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Rockna and ASSIST Software push the boundaries of sound for the Wavedream Reference Signature
For over a decade, Rockna has been synonymous with pushing the limits of digital-to-analog conversion, creating devices that resonate deeply with audiophiles worldwide. Now, in partnership with ASSIST Software, Rockna’s latest innovation, the Wavedream Reference Signature, ushers in a new era of audio fidelity, fusing technological mastery with unparalleled sound reproduction. A Decade of Excellence…
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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Multimedia project based on Mihail Sebastian’s writings presented in Bucharest
Mihail Sebastian and the Young People with Lily Souls, a documentary webcomic created by Diaspora Civică Berlin, an organization supporting the community of Romanians in Germany’s capital, will be presented on January 27 in Bucharest, at the headquarters of the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR). Inspired by the diary of writer Mihail Sebastian, the webcomic combines…
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Romania uses high-precision robotic systems to measure dust particles in three major cities
Romania will use high-precision robotic equipment to measure airborne dust particles in three major cities, namely Brașov, Timișoara, and Bucharest. These robots will precisely determine the mass fraction of PM10 and PM2.5 particles collected from air quality monitoring stations, eliminating human error, the National Agency for Environmental Protection (ANPM) announced. The first such robot was…
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Romanian captured by Houthi pirates on Galaxy Leader ship released
A Romanian citizen who was part of the crew of the ship Galaxy Leader and was kidnapped in Yemen has been released and is now safe, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE). The release is the result of sustained efforts by the Foreign Intelligence Service (SIE) and other institutions within the Crisis Cell,…
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British Army sends hundreds of vehicles to Romania for NATO exercise
Around 730 British Army vehicles have been loaded onto cargo ships, ready to be transported to Romania for NATO’s first deployment of the Allied Reaction Force. Roughly 2,500 soldiers will accompany them to the Eastern European country. The vehicles left from the Sea Mounting Center in Marchwood, Hampshire, ahead of Exercise Steadfast Dart 25. NATO…
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Leading Romanian courier company Cargus changes CEO
Cargus, a leading player in Romania’s courier industry, appointed former CFO Belgin Bactali as the new CEO, effective January 20. She replaces Yannick Mooijman, who, the company said, “has decided to step back and explore new opportunities.” Belgin Bactali has over 23 years of experience in developing successful financial strategies and leading key projects in…
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Eastern Romania: Galati County Council plans EUR 40 mln software park
Galati County Council has unveiled its plans for the new software park being built in the city, a EUR 40 million project through which Council’s president Costel Fotea seeks to turn the city on the Danube best known for its steel plants into an IT center of excellence. The project of the building represents a…
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Number of employees in Romania’s public sector keeps rising
The number of employees in Romania’s public sector rose to 1.306 million in November 2024, reflecting an increase of 5,900 compared to October, according to data from the Ministry of Finance quoted by Economedia. This marks a continuing trend of growth in the public workforce, with over 64% of positions concentrated in the central public…
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Romanian farmers may get grants for greenhouses under bill passed by Senate
Farmers in Romania could benefit from non-repayable financing of up to EUR 200,000, under a new government program called First Greenhouse, G4Media announced. The draft law regulating this program has already been approved by the Senate and is to be debated and voted on in the Chamber of Deputies, according to Ziarul de Iași. The initiative’s…