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Romania and Bulgaria to host European maritime security hub
The new hub will be located in Constanta and Varna, the two countries’ main ports. The locations will also facilitate connections with European and NATO bodies, and “other Black Sea countries that are not Russia.” The interim minister said Romania aims to learn from the Baltic states’ experience in coordinating maritime security, even though the…
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Owner of Romania’s eMAG, OLX looking to accelerate AI and tech operations with new hires
The group aims to accelerate its artificial intelligence strategy. After selling WeTransfer in 2024, Hans, known as Nalden, launched Boomerang, an alternative service to WeTransfer, which he says has moved away from its original mission under the new owners. Boomerang has now been acquired by Prosus. “With this transaction, they also brought me on board…
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Netherlands remained main study destination for Romanian students in 2026
Overall, 2026 marked a departure in the way Romanian young people view university studies abroad, with more countries arising as study destinations. When they chose, students took into account academic offerings, English-language programs, study and living costs, professional advantages, and international experience. “Young people are beginning to move from ‘preferred country’ to ‘right country.’ They…
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Direct Russian attack against NATO states “unlikely in short term,” Romanian president says
Nicușor Dan explained that unlike the period before the invasion of Ukraine, European leaders are now treating the Russian threat more seriously. “Nobody thought, if you asked in 2020 or 2021, that Russia would attack Ukraine and try to conquer Kyiv,” he said on The Brief with Jim Sciutto. Compared to then, European leaders have…
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Unauthorized Movements: English-language performance at National Dance Center in Bucharest
Unauthorized Movements, a text-based show performed entirely in English, will be presented at the National Dance Center in Bucharest on September 27. The show by Mihai Mihalcea is built on the idea that “history reaches the body faster than it reaches books.” It stars actress Mara Bugarin, known for the lead role in Alexandru Belc’s…
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Nala Renewables completes Green Breeze wind farm in Romania
Nala Renewables has completed its Green Breeze Wind Farm, delivering its largest project to date from development through to operation in just over two years, the company announced. The wind farm, with a capacity of 99.2 MW, is now fully operational and able to supply electricity to the grid. Located mainly in the municipality of…
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No clear timeline for resuming operation at Romania’s nuclear power plant Cernavodă
The government does not yet have a clear timeline for restarting the nuclear power plant (NPP) Cernavodă, which was fully shut down on August 13, after the first reactor was shut down in July. Cernavodă covers some 18% of Romania’s electricity consumption when it is in operation. “We managed to get through this period more…
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China’s Risun Group visits Liberty Galați, Romanian steelmaker up for sale
A delegation from Risun Group of China visited the Liberty Galati steel plant (under bankruptcy) on Tuesday, September 22, and met with the local management, who presented in detail the plant’s technical and commercial capabilities as well as the current situation, according to Liberty management, as cited by Viata Libera. The arrival of the Chinese…
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Timișoara seeks EUR 30 mln EBRD loan for infrastructure
Timișoara City Hall plans to sign a new EUR 30 mln repayable financing agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize the city’s infrastructure and build two new bridges, according to a statement from the municipality. The EBRD financing, together with more than EUR 100 mln in EU funding, will support…
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Far-right AUR keeps door open to ruling collaboration with Social Democrats
The leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) senators, Petrișor Peiu, said that the party’s representatives are willing to meet Social Democrat leader Sorin Grindeanu if invited to discussions on forming a parliamentary majority, Agerpres reported on Tuesday, September 22. Peiu said any potential parliamentary majorities should be negotiated before the formal…