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Romanian bodybuilder Narcisa Martin recently became world vice-champion in the Bodybuilding – Bikini Fitness Seniors (164 cm) category, a title she won at the IFBB World Fitness Championship – Japan 2024. Narcisa, 26, is also a coach. The athletes she trains frequently reach the podium in national and international competitions. She started fitness in high…

In its unwavering commitment to position Bucharest as a vibrant and dynamic tourist destination, One United Properties, the leading green investor and developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate in Romania, recently invited the team of renowned French chef Yannick Alléno, a two-time three Michelin-starred chef known for his reformist vision of cuisine, to…

Flying in a Boeing simulator, piloting a light aircraft or paragliding, floating therapy, or indulging in wine, chocolate, or whiskey tastings are among the most appreciated experiential gifts of 2024. Complice.ro, a curator and provider of experiences for individuals and companies, confirms the growing trend of clients prioritizing memories over material goods, especially in December…

The Bucharest Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday, December 19, to return Andrew and Tristan Tate’s case to DIICOT (Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism) so that the investigation could be restarted. Andrew and Tristan Tate, holding dual British and American citizenship, along with two female accomplices (Alexandra-Luana Radu and Georgiana Manuela Naghel), were…

VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the composable and complete commerce platform for premier B2C and B2B brands and retailers, has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Consumer Goods Competency. As an AWS Partner, VTEX has earned the AWS Consumer Good Competency designation, which recognizes its expertise in delivering validated solutions to help consumer goods brands overcome operational…

Companies in construction, transport, renewable energy, and services have played a leading role in strengthening economic ties between Romania and Spain. At its annual event, ASEMER, the Spanish Investors’ Association in Romania, honored these contributions by awarding outstanding achievements in bilateral cooperation. “The commercial relations between Romania and Spain are becoming increasingly dynamic, and we…

The association Erbașu Construction – SOMET has secured a RON 149 million (EUR 30 million) contract to construct and equip the High-Power Optics Centre on the Măgurele platform near Bucharest, according to data from Romania’s public procurement platform, SICAP, quoted by Economedia.  The project is an extension of the Extreme Light Infrastructure – Nuclear Physics…

South African property developer MAS RE has entered negotiations with M Core to sell seven strip malls in Romania for EUR 49 million, a value 3.1% higher than the EUR 47.5 million appraisal by Colliers Romania.  The net cash proceeds are estimated at EUR 43.5 million after working capital adjustments.  The strip malls included in…

Real estate developer Nusco has signed an agreement for the opening of the first Hyatt hotel unit in Bucharest in Nusco City, a mixed-use development in the northern part of the city. The Hyatt operator is entering the Bucharest market with the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands. Hyatt Place will operate a 170-room, 4-star…

ING Bank analysts have revised Romania’s GDP growth forecast for 2024 to 1.0% from a previous estimate of 1.3%, citing persistent weak growth and rising risks tied to the country’s electoral context.  However, growth is expected to accelerate to 2.6% in 2025, supported by EU-funded investments, wage increases, and Romania’s anticipated Schengen accession. Romania’s economic…