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Diana Stroia named first Romanian High Sheriff in the United Kingdom
Romanian Diana Stroia was invested as High Sheriff of the West Glamorgan region in Wales on April 8, in a first for the Romanian community in the United Kingdom. High Sheriff is an honorary position with a tradition of over 1,000 years in the British system. The RePatriot community, through the presence of its representatives…
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Elena Lasconi refuses to withdraw from Romania’s presidential race after USR shifts support to Nicușor Dan
Romania’s reformist party USR announced on Wednesday, April 9, its decision to endorse Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan for the upcoming presidential elections, withdrawing its support for party leader Elena Lasconi, News.ro reported. In her turn, Lasconi said she remains determined to continue her candidacy. The decision was made after a National Bureau meeting on Wednesday,…
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Microsoft to develop Romania’s first smart hospital
Microsoft Romania announced on Wednesday, April 9, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology in Târgu Mureș for the development of Romania’s first smart hospital. According to the press release, the project aims to revolutionize healthcare through innovative structures, advanced facilities, and smart…
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Dacia launches Foundation for Romania, announces EUR 1 mln grant program for NGOs
The Dacia Foundation for Romania was officially launched on Tuesday, April 8, to support NGOs with projects concerning access to education, the labor market, and culture. The foundation will have a grant program with an EUR 1 million budget, offering grants of up to EUR 30,000 for projects that can have a duration of 6…
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Acclaimed Romanian filmmaker Corneliu Porumboiu to shoot new project in France
Romanian filmmaker Corneliu Porumboiu will shoot his first film in more than six years in French and in France, where he now lives. The writer-director told Variety more about the new film at Visions du Réel, a film festival in Nyon, Switzerland, which held a retrospective of his films. The project is currently in the…
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Bucharest’s main airport to expand with new passenger terminal
The National Company Bucharest Airports (CNAB) has launched a tender for the design of a new terminal at Henri Coandă Airport, Bucharest’s main one, with the estimated project value reaching nearly EUR 40 million. According to the announcement quoted by Agerpres, this is the largest and most complex airport infrastructure project in Romania, aimed at…
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Jennifer Lopez to perform in Romania in July as part of world tour
US singer-songwriter Jennifer Lopez will perform in Romania this year as part of her “Up All Night Live” world tour. The concert will take place on July 27, according to News.ro, but the location is yet to be announced. Lopez, 55, published a video on YouTube promoting the concerts. “To all my international JLovers, I’ll…
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Funky Buddha opens first store in Romania at Bucharest mall
Funky Buddha, the flagship brand of Greek group Altex S.A., is entering the Romanian market with the opening of its first standalone store in Bucharest’s ParkLake Shopping Center. The new location, set to open in mid-April, marks the brand’s physical retail debut in the country after previously being available through a local multibrand store. The…
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Danube Delta wins “Destination of the Year 2025” title in Romania
The Danube Delta, in Tulcea County, has won the Grand Prize at the “Destination of the Year 2025” Gala, one of the most important competitions for tourist destinations in Romania. The win was decided after a public vote expressed online, amassing hundreds of thousands of votes, and on the vote of a jury composed of…
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NBI launches the rental division – NBI Rentals
North Bucharest Investments – NBI, a leader in premium real estate consultancy, has launched its rental division – NBI Rentals, which has a portfolio of over 400 apartments and houses. NBI Rentals has a team of over 20 consultants, experienced in property management and in creating effective relationships between owners and tenants, a team that…