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Following three years of rigorous research, field evaluations, and cross-border cooperation, BIGALPS, short for Bio Inspired Geotechnical Applications to Launch Pan-European Solutions, is nearing the completion of its EU-funded initiative. Led by the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca alongside key international partners EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland) and INRAE (National Research Institute for Agriculture,…

The head of the Romanian Fiscal Council, Daniel Dăianu, said that he expects the S&P rating agency, which is to publish an update on Romania’s sovereign rating, “not to rush” with a downgrade action that would push the country into the non-investment area, but rather wait to see how the negotiations for forming the government…

Romania’s national currency weakened by 0.27% against the euro on September 23, while the yield on 10-year government bonds rose to 7.44%, the highest level since last October, as investors continue to assess risks related to the country’s fiscal consolidation and political turmoil. The market moves came as president Nicușor Dan and Finance Minister Alexandru…

The magistrates of the Galaţi Court decided on September 23 to postpone a decision on the new plan for the direct sale of ailing Liberty Galaţi steel mill, including its subsidiary Liberty Tubular Products Galaţi. The decision was made at the request of the pre-insolvency administrators after the main creditors, ANAF and Exim Banca Românească,…

Franklin Templeton International Services S.à r.l. (FTIS), the current alternative investment fund manager and sole administrator of Fondul Proprietatea, announced on Wednesday, September 23, that it had withdrawn from the selection process for a new four-year mandate, citing the way its offer is currently being evaluated by the Fund’s Board of Representatives. Franklin Templeton has…

In Bucharest: Bucharest International Film Festival Until September 27 A program of auteur films, national premieres and courageous cinematic creations signed by Romanian and international filmmakers. More here. Bucharest International Piano Festival Until September 26 The program includes recitals by pianists Mădălina Pașol, Cătălin Șerban, David Kadouch, Mihai Ritivoiu, and a gala concert by the…

Romania’s Liberal (PNL) prime minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan unveiled the main guidelines of his governing strategy, which, while broadly maintaining the substance of the economic reforms initiated by his predecessor Ilie Bolojan, also align in several respects with the conditions set by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) for potentially supporting a government. Despite strong criticism from…

The wolf monitoring program, initiated in 2017, was carried out across six hunting grounds in the Făgăraș, Iezer-Păpușa, and Leaota Mountains and the territory of Piatra Craiului National Park, Romania. Perhaps the most important finding regarded population density. In the winter of 2024–2025, it was estimated at approximately 1.46 wolves per 100 sq km, compared…

Of the identified stock, approximately 94% of beds were in public student housing, while the other 6% represents the capacity identified in private purpose-built student accommodation. As a result, competition for student accommodation is highest in Bucharest, with approximately 5 students per bed, closely followed by Cluj-Napoca, with ~4.5 students per bed. The ratio stands…

Around 36% of respondents believe that the current political crisis should definitely be resolved by holding snap elections, while 11% rather agree with this option. On the other hand, 26% are rather against holding snap elections, while 21% say they are definitely against it, according to the survey. At the same time, 79% of respondents…