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On Wednesday, December 18, the Bulgarian government decided to temporarily introduce controls at the Bulgarian-Romanian internal border and suspend the operation of border crossing points at the Bulgarian-Romanian and Bulgarian-Greek internal borders. This decision, which precedes Bulgaria’s actual accession to the Schengen area with land borders, was agreed upon with Romania, Hungary, and Austria on November…

The NGO Save the Children Romania issued a public letter urging the new government, as well as parliamentary parties, to urgently address the causes leading to severe disparities regarding equal and non-discriminatory access for children to health, education, and social protection services. The letter is accompanied by a detailed analysis that outlines the state of…

Romania’s Buzău Land UNESCO Global Geopark is celebrating 100 years of protection for the mud volcanoes with the launch of an exclusive video showcasing their scientific monitoring. Vulcanii Se Cutremură/The Volcanoes Tremor documentary presents the results of a groundbreaking geophysical research project, conducted for the first time in Romania, aimed at understanding the underground structure of…

Romania’s TeraPlast, the largest polymer processor in Southeast Europe, announced the acquisition of Wavin Hungary’s assets for the production of PVC and PE pipes. The move represents another step in the Romanian company’s expansion in Europe. The acquisition of Orbia Building and Infrastructure, the name of the assets, will be made by Polytech Kft, a…

Tresor Le Palais Timișoara, Curio Collection by Hilton, has officially opened its doors in the city in western Romania, marking a significant milestone as the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in the country. This new addition is also the first Hilton-branded hotel in Timișoara. Owned by Tresor Le Palais SRL, the hotel features two…

President Klaus Iohannis addressed the political crisis in Romania following the announcement that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) would withdraw from negotiations to form a new government. He emphasized that the last thing Romania needs is an extended government and parliamentary crisis and urged political leaders to prioritize stability and come to the negotiating table. Prime…

Romania is among the European Union countries with the lowest proportion of citizens going on vacation. In 2023, only 25% of Romanians aged over 15 spent at least one night in accommodation, compared to the EU27 average of 63% for the same age group, according to Social Monitor, a project of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation…

BRINGO, the first rapid online shopping delivery service in Romania using personal shoppers, brings the Christmas spirit directly into Romanians’ homes. This year’s trends show a significant increase in orders for festive products starting from the first half of December, indicating a preference for organizing purchases early, especially for decorations or non-perishable items. According to…

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced that starting January 15, 2025, some of its flights from Bucharest will be relocated from Henri Coandă International Airport (also known as the Otopeni Airport) to Aurel Vlaicu Băneasa International Airport. The move “aims to provide diverse travel options and enhance the passenger experience,” the company said. Thus, from January…

Antenna Group, the leading international media, content, and entertainment organization, has appointed Henning Tewes as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1st, 2025. This move underscores the Group’s commitment to driving growth and innovation across its global operations.   With his considerable experience in television and new digital platforms, Henning brings business insight, having held multiple…