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Vodafone Romania and DIGI, two major telco operators on the Romanian market, announced the completion of the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications on October 1.  After the completion, Vodafone gains control over Telekom Romania, taking over the majority of employees, all postpaid and business customers, the network of stores, and a large part of…

Spotted in New York: Kelly Rutherford & Ed Westwick reunited 13 years after Gossip Girl, at the BioSil® 30th Anniversary. New York once again became the stage for an unforgettable glamour moment: Kelly Rutherford and Ed Westwick were spotted together 13 years after the iconic Gossip Girl finale, during BioSil®’s 30th anniversary celebration at Fouquet’s.…

Two Romanian gendarmes will carry out patrols along with agents of the Spanish Civil Guard in the tourist areas of Tenerife in the next six months.  The two officers were delegated to Tenerife at the invitation of the Spanish Civil Guard, according to a press release from the Romanian Gendarmerie.  “The two gendarmes, Captain Adrian…

The European Startup Embassy, a new community project based in San Francisco, aims to connect Romanian and other European entrepreneurs with business opportunities in the United States that facilitate rapid scaling, access to capital, and strategic partnerships.  The Embassy will provide startups and investors, especially from Central and Eastern Europe, with a base from which…

UK-based investment fund First Property Group has completed the sale of the Dr. Felix 87 office building in Bucharest’s Victoriei Square to Stock Exchange-listed company Bucur S.A. In this transaction, which closed on October 1, Colliers acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor. The Dr. Felix 87 building offers 2,850 sqm of office space, fully leased…

ASSIST Software, a Romanian leader in custom software and artificial intelligence, has officially opened its first international office in Augsburg, Germany. The decision marks a historic milestone for the Suceava-based company, transforming its European presence and aligning its strategy with one of the continent’s most dynamic technology markets. Why Germany? Is it Europe’s AI Powerhouse?…

The budget planning for 2026 will begin in November, Romanian finance minister Alexandru Nazare said in a press conference on October 1, adding that the plan for next year should be drafted in such a way that no budget revisions would be necessary. “Starting in November, discussions will begin for the construction of a new…

Romanian analysts surveyed by Ziarul Financiar questioned Romania’s 6%-of-GDP public deficit target mentioned by president Nicusor Dan.  “In practice, a decrease in the deficit by two percentage points of GDP, in such a short time, is impossible,” said economics professor Aurelian Dochia.  In turn, Adrian Codirlaşu, president of CFA Romania, argued that “a 6% of…

An educational board game dedicated to Roma history is to be launched this week in Romania, aiming to fill a long-standing gap in school curricula where the community’s past has been largely absent. The game, called Inelul Timpului (The Ring of Time), was developed by the association Cu Alte Cuvinte (CUAC) in partnership with the…

Wolt Romania has launched a global first for the company by transforming decommissioned Tazz delivery bags into school backpacks and pencil cases for children at risk of dropping out of school. The initiative, developed in partnership with World Vision Romania and social enterprise Atelierul de Pânză, repurposed the bags that were retired after the company’s…