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InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest proudly announces the appointment of Fridtjof Schenk as the new Director of Operations. With a wealth of international experience and a proven track record of excellence, Freddy is poised to lead key projects at the hotel, including the renovation of the SPA, the enhancement of the restaurant and bar offerings, and…

Roborock, a global leader in intelligent cleaning solutions, has invested more than EUR 280 mln in research and development over the course of its 10 years of operation. Since its founding in 2014, the company has transformed the smart cleaning industry, securing the position of the world’s No. 1 robotic vacuum cleaner brand in 2024.…

Around 65% of companies in Romania identify social media channels as their primary promotional method, according to the Romanian Ecommerce Report 2024, a study conducted by MKOR on behalf of VTEX (NYSE: VTEX), the composable and complete commerce platform. Launched during the European Digital Commerce (EDC) event, in Bucharest, Romania, the study reveals that six…

A special project named The Hills of Change launched recently, bringing together seven composers who will create a symphony inspired by the landscapes of Iași and Oslo. This collaboration between the Creative Industries Association (Romania) and DAC Music Performance (Norway) reimagines international artistic partnerships by merging music and painting in a unique interdisciplinary project. Drawing…

Romania reached a total of 1,214 kilometers of highways and express roads after opening the first 16 kilometers of Section 5 of the Sibiu–Pitești Highway 8 months in advance.  “A new highway segment was added today to Romania’s high-speed road network! The opening of the first 15.7 kilometers of Section 5 of the Sibiu–Pitești Highway…

The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) officially confirmed that the individual detained in the separatist region of Abkhazia, Georgia, and accused of being a spy for Ukraine, is a Romanian citizen.  The man, David Cherci Adrian, was detained on Saturday, December 14, by the State Security Service, or SGB, of the pro-Russian separatist region…

Romania will host the 2025 Junior Swimming World Championships, according to a recent announcement made by the Romanian Swimming and Modern Pentathlon Federation. The competition will take place in Otopeni, near Bucharest, at the Swimming Sports Complex, from August 19 to 24. Over 600 athletes from more than 100 countries, the best junior swimmers in the…

Consumption levels reached an all-time high in 2024, with the retail market showing significant potential for further growth if current trends persist, according to Colliers experts in their analysis of the sector. Eurostat data revealed a 13% year-on-year increase in non-food purchases this year, bringing sales to 60% above the 2018-2019 average.  Romania is recording…

A recent survey by tbi bank revealed that six in ten Romanians have allocated no more than RON 700 for Christmas gifts this year. For 84% of respondents, the budget is either similar to or lower than last year’s, even though eight in ten noticed that the prices of the products they plan to give…

UEFA has unveiled the full schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where Romania will compete in Group H alongside Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, and San Marino. The qualifiers will kick off on March 21, 2025, with Romania hosting Bosnia and Herzegovina. Romania’s group includes five teams, meaning two matchdays will be open…