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Romanian carmaker Dacia plans to launch several electric models
Dacia, part of the French Renault group, will launch several electric models to compete with Chinese brands for the affordable EV car market in Europe. The first electric model will be the next Sandero, which will appear sometime at the end of 2027, the brand’s director, Denis Le Vot, said on Thursday, according to Reuters.…
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Romanian film review – Start the year with Fellini and Be My Cat: A Film for Anne
Happy 2025, dear Insiders, may it be a good year! And let it start with classics, some universal, some underground. Italian director Federico Fellini is one of the biggest names in the history of the medium. To say he was very influential is an understatement. He has his own adjective (Fellini-esque) while scenes from his…
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Romanian airline Tarom sets up maintenance and repair services company
Romanian national airline Tarom announced the establishment of a new company, Tarom Tehnic, dedicated to providing maintenance and repair services for civilian aircraft, specializing in Boeing, Airbus, and ATR models. The new company is expected to generate revenues of up to EUR 10 million in its first year of operation, according to estimates from the…
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Romania to be special guest country at 2026 Cairo International Book Fair
Romania has been named the special guest country at the 2026 Cairo International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture announced. The event will coincide with the celebration of 120 years of Romanian-Egyptian diplomatic relations. According to the ministry, the news was shared by Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Egypt’s minister of culture, during a press conference…
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Smart recycling machines feed stray cats in Bucharest parks
Bucharest has started implementing a special recycling project that directly benefits stray animals. In Tineretului, Floreasca, and Circului parks, eco-friendly vending machines have been installed to provide food and water for stray cats in exchange for recycling bottles and aluminum cans. “Street cats lead a hard life, especially in winter. Food is essential for their…
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Authorities report airspace breach, possible drone crash in Romania amid Russian attack on Ukraine
The National Defense Ministry reported that its monitoring and surveillance systems detected violations of Romanian airspace during a Russian drone attack on Ukraine on Friday morning, January 17. Subsequent searches revealed signs of a “possible drone impact site” on Romanian territory. After the drones were first detected, two F-16 aircraft from the Romanian Air Force…
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American investment company to purchase Romanian seamless steel tubes producer Artrom
GLGH Steel, LLC has agreed to purchase Artrom Steel Tubes S.A., the Romanian seamless steel tubes producer based in Slatina and Resita. The transaction is subject to the necessary regulatory approvals from Romanian authorities. GLGH Steel is a subsidiary of Great Lakes Global Holdings (GLGH), an investment company based in Chicago, Illinois. The Share Purchase…
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Romanian citizen, company indicted by EPPO for fraud in EU-funded Danube Delta development project
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) announced that its local branch filed an indictment at the Bucharest Tribunal against one Romanian citizen and one company for fraud involving a project for the development of the Danube Delta, co-funded by the EU. The project, co-funded under the EU’s Regional Operational Program 2014-2020, aimed to expand the…
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Up Romania launches UpMobil+, the “all-in-one” application that brings financial advantages and exclusive offers to all Romanians
Up Romania, one of the leading players in the fringe benefits industry in the market, launches UpMobil+ app, a digital ecosystem for fringe benefits management and access to exclusive offers, top products and services, all in one place. The new app is addressed both to those who benefit from Up Romania products, and to the…
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Romania’s far-right opposition moves to suspend president Iohannis
The three far-right nationalist parties in Romania’s Parliament filed a request, drafted by the Party of Young People (POT), to initiate the procedures for the suspension from the post of president Klaus Iohannis. Six MPs more than required (one-third of the total number of lawmakers) signed the document, namely all the 161 MPs of POT,…