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Romanian government survives far-right opposition’s no-confidence motion
The Romanian Parliament rejected the no-confidence motion initiated by far-right parties AUR, SOS Romania, and POT against the government led by Social Democrat prime minister Marcel Ciolacu. The motion received 147 votes in favor and one against during the lawmakers’ meeting on Friday, February 28 – a figure lower than the 155 signatures with which…
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Romanian power producer Nuclearelectrica posts 31% profit drop in 2024 on lower prices
Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN), the company that operates Romania’s only nuclear power plant – Cernavoda, reported a net profit of RON 1.7 bln (EUR 343 mln) in 2024, down 31% compared with the previous year. The company recorded 37.6% lower revenues from electricity sales due to lower average prices, while its production was 2.7% lower than…
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Debates over peacekeeping troops in Ukraine are premature, Romanian interim president says
In his first press conference since becoming interim president, held on Friday, February 28, Ilie Bolojan said that discussing peacekeeping troops in Ukraine is premature, since no peace agreement was reached. He also discussed increasing Romania’s defense spending, the relationship with the United States, and the reconstruction of Ukraine. The press conference was organised after Ilie…
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Solida Capital Europe enters Romanian real estate market with Victoria Center acquisition in Bucharest
Investment company Solida Capital Europe entered the Romanian real estate market with the acquisition of the Victoria Center office building from Manova Partners, formerly Macquarie Group. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Victoria Center has a landmark position on Calea Victoriei, in the heart of Bucharest’s CBD. It offers roughly 8,600 square meters of…
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Romanian utility companies Transgaz and Transelectrica see profit boosts in 2024 on higher regulated tariffs
Romania’s power grid operator Transelectrica (BVB: TEL) and gas grid operator Transgaz (BVB: TGN) both posted higher revenues and strong profit increases in 2024 as they benefitted from higher regulated tariffs for their core operations. Transelectrica reported a net profit of RON 597 mln (EUR 120 mln) for 2024, 180% higher than in 2023. The…
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Manfred Weber: The European People’s Party stands by its partners in Romania
The leader of the center-right European People’s Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament, Manfred Weber, has expressed confidence in Romania’s democracy and institutions amid recent developments connected to far-right politician Călin Georgescu. “The EPP stands by its partners in Romania to ensure free and fair elections, the foundation of any strong democracy,” Weber stated.…
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MedLife becomes the first private healthcare company in Romania to exceed half a billion euros in turnover in 2024
MedLife achieved a Pro forma consolidated turnover of RON 2.76 billion in 2024, up 25% compared to 2023, moreover, recording in the last five years increases in turnover of over 20%. Despite the growth and consolidation of its leading position, the company navigated cautiously last year, taking into account the increase in debt and the…
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A Global Affair, a Local Women’s Day Celebration: Afternoon Tea at Café Athenée, by InterContinental Athenée Palace
At Café Athenée, a timeless noble tradition comes to life with the Afternoon Tea Experience, now available every day from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, upon reservations made at least 24 hours in advance. Guests can indulge in a selection of finely crafted pastries, delicate finger sandwiches and premium teas, curated to create a truly elegant…
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Romanian tech group AROBS closes 2024 with a turnover of RON 412 mln and a net profit of RON 22 mln
AROBS Transilvania Software (BVB: AROBS), the largest technology company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, posts solid preliminary results for 2024 – a consolidated turnover of RON 412 million (EUR 83 mln), 2% above the revenue and expense budget revised in Q3 2024, EBITDA of RON 60 million (EUR 12 mln), +11% compared to the…
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Romanian prosecutors request preventive detention for mercenary Horațiu Potra and associates
Prosecutors from Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice requested a 30-day preventive detention measure for Horațiu Potra, his son, his brother, and 18 other individuals charged with attempted actions against the constitutional order. Horațiu Potra and his two relatives have not been located, and there are indications that they are not in the country.…