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Romania’s first professionally dyed rooster is being auctioned off by Vanessa, an artist known for creatively dyeing dogs, at a starting price of EUR 5,000.  Inspired by trends in America, where colorful chickens have become popular, the artist decided to turn a rooster into a work of art. “I wanted something truly spectacular! I saw…

As of January 2025, Antonio Vencesla is the new Corporate Affairs & Communications Director of JTI Romania, Moldova, and Bulgaria. Antonio Vencesla brings valuable experience in the Corporate Affairs & Communications field, joining JTI in 2012 as Corporate Affairs & Communications Manager. After three years, he went to Malawi to lead the Corporate Affairs team and…

Real estate investments in Romania reached EUR 750 million in 2024, marking a 58% increase compared to the previous year, according to the annual Colliers report. The figure is slightly lower than the EUR 800 million annual average recorded over the past decade. Still, according to Colliers, Romania emerged as a regional leader, delivering the…

Bogdan Rotunjanu will join ING Bank Romania as Chief Information Officer starting April 1, 2025. He is replacing Heiko Fischer, who successfully concluded his tenure as CIO and will take on a new role within ING.  A graduate of the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Faculty of Automation and Computers, Bogdan Rotunjanu built his career in the…

The Bucharest Municipal Culture Center, or ARCUB, announced the Mărțișor Beauty Fair (Targ de Frumos), a traditional celebration of the changing of the seasons, which will be held on February 22 and 23. The fair will take place at Casa Aliad, in central Bucharest. This year’s edition will feature unique porcelain jewelry, spring flower bouquets…

Eleven people have been detained in the case targeting the controversial real estate developer Nordis, according to a DIICOT press release on Tuesday, February 4. Additionally, two other individuals are under judicial control in this case. Among those detained – 7 men and 4 women – are Laura Vicol, the former Social Democrat (PSD) head…

Brașov is the only city in Romania to appear among the top 10 holiday destinations recommended by UK’s Luton Airport website in 2025.  The recommendations are listed on Luton Airport’s website, giving would-be travelers more information regarding places that are worth visiting. “Nestled in the heart of Transylvania, Brașov is a storybook town with medieval charm. Explore…

Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB) has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic success with the exceptional achievement of Year 12 student Shulin, who has secured the highest mark in the world for IGCSE Mandarin. This remarkable accomplishment marks the fourth time the school has achieved this prestigious accolade, underscoring the dedication of its students…

Jazz in the Park Festival returns to the “Romulus Vuia” Ethnographic Park in Cluj-Napoca for its 13th edition this summer, with a lineup featuring internationally renowned artists. The list includes Ibrahim Maalouf, Kokoroko, Biréli Lagrène, Seun Kuti & Fela’s Egypt 80, Alabaster DePlume, Mammal Hands, Transylvania Jazz Orchestra, Berti Barbera & Sebastian Burneci Quintet, Sorvina,…

Holcim Romania has appointed Adina Pădurariu as the new director of the AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) plant in Adjud, Vrancea county. Throughout her career at Holcim, she has held various positions, including Head of Laboratory and Manager of Production in the AAC department. Pădurariu is a graduate of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” Faculty of Chemistry…