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The General Prosecutor’s Office announced on Wednesday, January 15, that criminal prosecution has been initiated again against former president Ion Iliescu and ex-prime minister Petre Roman in the case targeting the violent crackdown of the protests in Bucharest’s University Square on June 13-15, 1990, also known as the Mineriada (miners’ riot). The two are facing…

A young deer trapped in the icy waters of a pond near Fălticeni, Suceava county, was recently saved by a team of firefighters.  According to the Emergency Situations Inspectorate, which shared a short video of the rescue mission, the fawn had attempted to cross the frozen pond, but the thin ice cracked beneath its weight,…

The second edition of the FILMIKON International Festival, showcasing films awarded by ecumenical juries, will take place this month in several cities in Romania, including Bucharest, Iași, Oradea, and Cluj-Napoca, as well as in the Vatican. The event, organized by SIGNIS Romania, will feature a selection of films recognized at over 30 international film festivals…

Romania is set to have the sixth strongest passport in the world after being accepted into the US Visa Waiver program, which grants Romanians visa-free access to the United States, the Romanian Diplomatic Institute said on social media. In the present Passport Index rankings, Romania already surpasses countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and…

Romania’s Danube Delta will host a large scientific hub where Romanian and international researchers will study floods, droughts, biodiversity, and water quality for the ecosystems of rivers.  The center will be built in Murighiol and will be the first international consortium of its kind headquartered in Romania. The building, expected to be completed in 5…

Romania’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) participates in the 89th edition of Green Week (Grüne Woche) international trade fair in Berlin, Germany. Romanian agro-food products recognized nationally and internationally will be promoted at the event held between January 17 and 26. At the MADR stand, visitors will have the chance to sample a variety…

Computer Generated Solutions (CGS), a global leader in outsourcing services, software applications, and AR/VR-based learning solutions, announced the appointment of Vladimir Sterescu as president of the Global Outsourcing Division. He becomes the first Romanian to reach a top position in CGS’s global leadership structure. In his new role, Sterescu will oversee global teams comprising over…

Databricks, a tech giant with two Romanians among its founders, secured USD 5 billion in funding from creditors such as Blackstone, Apollo Global Management Inc., and Blue Owl Capital Inc., marking the largest amount raised in the company’s history. A group of banks, including JPMorgan, Barclays Plc, Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley,…

Home sales increased in Romania with an annual rate of 6.6% in 2024, according to a report released by real estate consultant SVN Romania based on official statistics. The rise in Bucharest and the surrounding Ilfov county was 7.6%. Almost 169,000 residential units were sold last year in Romania, while home sales registered in the…

Beginning in January 2025, Romania’s armed forces have expanded their involvement in NATO’s defense measures on the eastern flank by contributing personnel and military equipment to two additional battle groups. These are stationed in Slovakia, where Romania provides an anti-tank detachment, and Bulgaria, where a reconnaissance unit is deployed, the Ministry of Defence (MApN) announced.…