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Romania’s trade deficit has contracted by 15% y/y to under EUR 2.4 billion in June after the 8% y/y decline in May, driven by a moderate (+0.6% y/y) rise of imports and a reasonable (+6.3% y/y) rise of exports.  The cautious private and public consumption has visibly impacted imports. But the lower crude oil prices…

Artist Amalia Verzea will hold her first solo stained glass exhibition in Romania at ARCUB – Hanul Gabroveni in Bucharest. Titled “Arta vitraliului la 360°”, the show runs from August 21 to September 21 and will present more than three decades of the artist’s work, created in studios in both Italy and Romania. The exhibition…

Romania’s foreign minister Oana Țoiu reaffirmed Bucharest’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty during a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday, August 11, following her recent visit to Kyiv. In a post on social media, she said Ukraine’s leaders and people remain committed to peace, a goal Romania shares both as a neighbor and an EU…

When office tenants talk about Bucharest’s Central Business District (CBD), they still instinctively point to the glass canyons around Piaţa Victoriei and Aviatorilor. But a new, future-proof CBD has been emerging in the last 10 years just 2.5 kilometers west of Victoriei, in the area around the Basarab overpass and Bucharest’s biggest technical university. October…

Romanian-born film star Sebastian Stan is set to join director Radu Jude in a new project. The movie will reportedly be titled “Frankenstein in Romania,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Jude’s latest film, “Dracula,” premiered at the Locarno Film Festival on Sunday, August 10, and tackles the much-depicted figure in another light. He is also…

More than 470,000 people attended the 10th edition of Untold in Cluj-Napoca, central Romania, held over four days and featuring performances by international and Romanian artists. Organizers said this edition marked the end of the festival’s first decade and announced the launch of Untold One, set for 2026. The final night on August 10 drew…

Standing at the foot of the world’s highest mountain is a dream for trekkers worldwide. But planning the journey isn’t just about fitness or gear—it’s also about budgeting wisely. The Everest Base Camp trek cost can vary greatly, and without clear guidance, travelers often face unexpected expenses that disrupt their plans. Whether you’re a budget…

Romanians and citizens from 11 other countries can benefit from visa-free tourist visits of up to 45 days in Vietnam starting August 15, 2025. The new program is valid until August 14, 2028, according to Agerpres. Passport holders from Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary can…

This year, a record number of 125 foreign-born American citizens are billionaires and live in the United States. Among them is Ion Stoica, the Romanian founder of the startup Databricks. Stoica, aged 60, is the only Romanian on Forbes’ list of immigrant billionaires living in the United States. In total, the 125 billionaires come from…

The Romanian Football Federation (FRF) has unveiled a special tricolor kit designed for dogs, allowing pet owners to cheer for the national team alongside their four-legged friends during this autumn’s matches. Inspired by the team’s traditional colors, the new bright yellow model is made specifically for canine supporters who want to match the rest of…