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Romania, Bulgaria to become full Schengen members after The Netherlands drops objections
The Netherlands has officially given the green light to the full admission of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area following a vote in the Dutch Parliament to endorse the government’s recent decision in this regard, Profit.ro reported. On December 12, EU interior ministers are set to vote in Brussels on the full admission of…
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Twin deficits remain Romania’s main macroeconomic risk, central bank report shows
The National Bank of Romania (BNR) warns in its latest Financial Stability Report that the deepening of the twin deficits remains the most important domestic risk factor. Global uncertainties in the context of the multitude of geopolitical events and the deterioration of domestic macroeconomic balances are the two most important systemic risks, classified as severe,…
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Shrek musical returns to Bucharest Opera House this December
The Shrek musical, based on the Oscar-winning animated film, will return to the stage of the Bucharest National Opera on December 19 and 20. Tickets can already be purchased online. Featuring an all-star cast, including Dan Helciug as the grumpy yet lovable ogre, the production promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. Joining Helciug are…
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Romania’s emerging ruling coalition makes small steps toward final agreement
The four parties that seek to form a ruling coalition with the representatives of ethnic minorities in parliament reportedly agreed to reduce the number of ministries by two to 16, agreed in principle on the number of ministries each party would get, and also decided that an interim prime minister would be appointed to be…
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Romania’s Nuclearelectrica to spend EUR 19 mln on maintenance services at Cernavodă nuke plant
Romanian state-owned energy firm Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN) has allocated RON 94.67 million (EUR 19 million), excluding VAT, for the maintenance of mechanical equipment and ventilation systems at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. The services aim to ensure safe and secure nuclear operations for the plant over a four-year period, according to a tender notice published…
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Romanian telco operator Digi launches low-cost services in Belgium
Romanian telecom group Digi Communications (BVB: DIGI) is launching commercial operations in Belgium, initially using the 4G network of the local operator Proximus but working on rolling out its own 4G/5G network. The price of Digi shares rose 3% at the Bucharest Stock Exchange after the announcement, Profit.ro reported.. Digi Belgium is a joint venture…
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Business Residency, your shortcut to living in Romania
Imagine living in Europe with visa-free travel across 29 Schengen countries, low living costs, and access to some of the best tax policies in the EU—all without the typical bureaucratic hurdles. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. Romania’s business residency program is the ultimate “cheat code” for expats looking to make Europe their…
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Guest post: The ascension of Populism and the Far-Right in Romania
Igor Feio, a Portuguese citizen living in Romania for over ten years, analyzes the mechanisms that favored then rise of populist and far-right parties and candidates in the recent presidential and parliamentary elections. Throughout Europe over the last half a decade, movements and parties from what is considered to be a far-right and populist ideology…
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Southern Romania: Wizz Air announces additional routes from Craiova
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air is further expanding its base in Craiova, in southern Romania, following the reallocation of its second aircraft, an Airbus A320neo, in the summer of 2025. Starting June 1, 2025, the airline offers a connection between Craiova and Memmingen. Beginning with June 2, it will introduce one between Craiova and Bari.…
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White Image integrates WhatsApp into its solutions, achieving a 75% message read rate in Brand Campaigns
White Image, a leader in business process automation and optimization, has expanded its service portfolio with a new digital solution—integrating brand campaigns into WhatsApp, thus offering clients the opportunity to exploit one of the most effective digital communication channels. This strategic step comes in the context of a growing demand for quick and efficient consumer…