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Romanian PM speaks of possibly broadening ruling coalition with reformist USR
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu mentioned the option of broadening the ruling coalition with the reformist Save Romania Union (USR) after the latter avoided supporting the opposition’s no-confidence motion against the executive while still criticizing the prime minister. PM Ciolacu implied he might step down after thorough consultations with his party but insisted that the…
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Romanian prosecutors reportedly have evidence of far-right plot aimed to “affect democratic process”
The Prosecutor General’s Office is in possession of evidence about a plot organised by former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu and a group of former French Foreign Legion fighters coordinated by Horațiu Potra, still active under contracts with African states, who immediately after the annulment of the presidential elections on December 6, 2024, were planning to…
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Romania objects to EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, agriculture minister says
Romania opposes the free trade agreement with the countries of the Mercosur bloc, considering that it will bring significant harm to the agri-food sector and Romanian farmers, said agriculture minister Florin Barbu. “Romanian farmers will be affected. I have asked the Commissioner [Christophe Hansen, European Commissioner for Agriculture] to give agriculture a three-year transition period…
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One Gallery to host Marketta Food Hall, the largest food hall in Eastern Europe
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), the leading green investor and developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate in Romania, and Tomcat Hospitality, an experienced HoReCa company in Romania, will launch the largest food hall in Eastern Europe, Marketta Food Hall, located within One Gallery. This ambitious project aims to transform Bucharest’s culinary landscape, offering…
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French president says Russia ready to invade Moldova and perhaps Romania if not stopped
If Russian president Vladimir Putin, who invaded Ukraine in 2022, is not stopped, “he will certainly go to Moldova and perhaps further, to Romania,” French president Emmanuel Macron warned in an interview with several French newspapers quoted by Le Monde. The statement came after the disagreement between US president Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart…
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Romania to keep providing electricity at capped price to Moldova
The government of Romania will continue to cap the price for “a large part of the electricity purchased by the Republic of Moldova” from domestic producers in Romania, acting president Ilie Bolojan declared during a press conference held in Chisinau on February 28 with counterpart Maia Sandu, Economica.net reported. The price of electricity provided by…
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Romanian acting president: Continued support for Ukraine, strengthened defense in Europe agreed at London meeting
In a statement after the leaders’ meeting in London on Sunday, March 2, Romania’s acting president Ilie Bolojan said that several aspects were agreed upon, including continued support for Ukraine and strengthened defense in Europe. “First, until a ceasefire is reached – meaning an armistice is established – financial and military support for Ukraine will…
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A slice of Romanian arts, culture, and entertainment: Broadcaster Nikki Bedi on BBC’s upcoming Arts Hour on Tour program in Bucharest
The Arts Hour on Tour, the BBC World Service arts and culture program that visits cities all over the world, will be in Bucharest next week to record a show on topics relating to the cultural life in the city and Romania. Television and radio broadcaster Nikki Bedi, who curates, writes, and presents the program,…
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Romanian prime minister clashes with foreign minister over Elon Musk retort
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu recently stated during an interview that foreign minister Emil Hureaznu will be replaced if he continues to send messages to private individuals, such as those addressed to Elon Musk, without consulting him. The warning comes after Emil Hurezeanu stated on Saturday, February 22, that Elon Musk’s support for Călin Georgescu…
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Romanian gas producer Romgaz sees higher profit despite revenue decline
Romanian state-controlled gas producer Romgaz (BVB: SNG) reported a net profit of RON 3.22 bln (EUR 647 mln) in 2024, up 14.5% compared with the previous year. The company’s revenues went down by 11.9% to RON 7.93 bln (EUR 1.6 bln) because of lower gas prices and lower revenues from electricity sales. The operating expenses…