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The 17th edition of the Christmas Market in Bucharest’s Constitutiei Square will open its doors on Friday, November 29, at 5 PM. The festive lighting in the Romanian capital will be turned on the same day at 6 PM. Those who choose to visit the Christmas Market in downtown Bucharest will find over 130 booths…

Sebastian Popescu, the presidential candidate from the “Noua Românie” Party, and Cristian Terheș, backed by the Romanian National Conservative Party, have both submitted requests to the Constitutional Court (CCR) to annul the first round of the presidential elections. The cases concerning these annulment requests will be heard on Thursday, November 28, at 11:00 AM. The Court…

Henry Páll Wulff, a German citizen living in Romania and former co-chair of Volt Romania political party, shares his view about the results of the presidential elections in Romania. The results of the first round in the presidential race has shocked Romania’s political establishment. Călin Georgescu’s triumph, fueled by ultranationalist rhetoric, far-right populism, and anti-Western…

The 14th edition of the Central European Film Festival (CEFF), initiated by director Radu Gabrea in 2011 and now held in his memory, will take place from December 4-6 at the Cinemateca Eforie in Bucharest. This year’s festival focuses on documentary films and will feature several of Gabrea’s most important works, as well as a…

Numerous members of the European Parliament called for a favorable decision by the Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) during the upcoming December 12-13 meeting regarding the full accession of Romania and Bulgaria to the Schengen Area. MEPs gathered in a plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, November 26, and saluted progress reached recently regarding…

Designers and artists have once again joined the Festivalului Brazilor de Crăciun/Christmas Tree Festival charity event in Bucharest, creating 23 unique Christmas trees to be auctioned during the 24th edition next month. The gala will be held on December 5 at the National Art Museum of Romania. According to the organizers, Save the Children Romania, the…

For expats living in Romania, the festive season offers a unique opportunity to explore the country’s hidden gems. This year, swap the usual hustle and bustle of holiday preparations for the serene beauty of the Danube Delta at Green Village Resort. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, a nature-filled getaway, or an unconventional holiday…

The surprise first-round victory of political outsider Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential elections sent shockwaves throughout Romania and Europe, leading to Valérie Hayer, head of the liberal Renew Europe group, calling TikTok CEO to come before the European Parliament and answer questions. Călin Georgescu obtained roughly 23% of votes in the November…

Starting in November 2024, Valentina Seiciu, former Director of Treasury & Finance at Tarfin, has been appointed the company’s new General Manager following Adina China-Birta’s stepping out from this position. Adina will remain a member of the company’s board, as she has successfully positioned Tarfin as a strategic player in the agri-fintech market in Romania,…

In the first round of Romania’s presidential elections on November 24, Călin Georgescu, an ultranationalist independent candidate, emerged as the clear front-runner, securing the most votes both in Romania and abroad. However, it was the votes from the United States and Canada that played a crucial role in sending reformist Elena Lasconi (USR) into the…