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First 20 MW module for OMV Petrom’s green H2 project facility commissioned
Romania’s energy group OMV Petrom (BVB: SNP) has delivered the first electrolyser module for the production of green hydrogen to the Petrobrazi refinery, which is to be installed and connected to the electricity grid, according to the company’s press release. The company said it is an important milestone in the construction of the new unit…
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Turkish Fiba Group envisages 500 MW in green energy and storage capacities in Romania
The Fiba Group of Turkey, which entered the Romanian market with the first shopping mall in the country back in 1997, announced plans to develop wind and solar power generation capacities as well as storage capacities with a total capacity of 500 MW, within five years, according to Ziarul Financiar. The first 200 MW in…
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Works on Romania’s two main motorway projects gain momentum
The works on Romania’s main motorway projects, Moldova’s motorway (A7) and Sibiu-Pitesti motorway (A1) that crosses the Carpathians, are reportedly gaining momentum with a larger number of workers involved and the pace of work advancing as the weather improves, according to Economedia.ro. The pace of work on one of the most difficult sections of the…
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Romania’s currency and yields under pressure amid Middle East developments, political volatility
Since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, there have been outflows of foreign currency from the Romanian market, and the National Bank of Romania has reportedly intervened with amounts of “billions of euros” to smooth exchange rate volatility and avoid amplifying pressures at an already sensitive time, according to dealers consulted by…
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Survey shows Romanians adjusting food consumption habits due to financial constraints
Although Romania has lowered the level of material and social deprivation over the past decade, concerns about daily food persist in many households, with 56% of respondents to a recent survey saying they had to skip meals, purchase cheaper products, or eat smaller portions in order to handle financial constraints. The survey was carried out…
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Over 2,500 troops from Romania and 12 allied countries to take part in Sea Shield exercise in the Black Sea
More than 2,500 military personnel from Romania and 12 allied countries will participate in the multinational exercise Sea Shield 2026, set to take place in the Black Sea region between March 23 and April 3. The drill is the largest naval training event organized by the Romanian Naval Forces this year. Participating countries include Bulgaria,…
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Romanian airline Dan Air delays launch of several European routes amid rising fuel costs
Romanian airline Dan Air said it decided to postpone the launch of several new European routes, citing a sharp increase in fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. The affected routes were initially scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026. The airline announced that flights to Barcelona, Madrid, Paris Beauvais, Valencia, and…
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Analiza Every Can Counts: 3 doze din 4 sunt reciclate în România. Sistemul SGR trece într-o etapă de maturitate a economiei circulare.
RetuRO data analysed by Every Can Counts shows a strong alignment between collection, sorting and recycling, with the aluminium drink can emerging as a key indicator of circularity. Global Recycling Day, marked annually on March 18, highlights the role of recyclable materials and the people involved in recycling, often referred to as “Recycling Heroes”. From…
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Tender prepared for new express link between Bucharest ring road and Otopeni Airport
Romania is preparing a new high-speed road connection to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, also known as Otopeni Airport. The National Company for Road Investment – CNIR announced that it submitted the tender documentation for validation, marking the next step toward launching the public procurement process. The project involves the construction of a 2.55 km…
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Romania’s Făgăraș Fest returns with concerts, guided tours, and focus on nature in July
Făgăraș Fest will return this summer at the foothills of Romania’s Făgăraș Mountains, bringing together music, outdoor activities, and environmental themes. The seventh edition of the festival will take place in Sebeșu de Sus, Sibiu County, between July 10 and 12. The event will feature concerts by Romanian bands Vița de Vie and ROA, as…