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Romanian interim president Bolojan attends European summit on security in London
Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan will travel to London on Sunday, March 2, for a summit of European leaders on the topic of European defense, also attended by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy, according to Digi24. The meeting will bring together French president Emmanuel Macron and British prime minister Keir Starmer immediately after their visits to…
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Romanian prosecutors reportedly found ‘troll farm’ helping former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu
Romanian prosecutors are reportedly investigating a ‘troll farm’ using Turkish IPs and accounts based on Russian email accounts, which helped increase awareness of the former far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu ahead of last year’s elections, G4media.ro reported. The Prosecutor General’s Office requested Turkey’s cooperation on January 27, through a letter of request, in investigating a…
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Romania’s public deficit widens by 40% y/y to 0.6% of GDP in January
Romania’s general government budget deficit increased by nearly 40% y/y to over RON 11 billion (EUR 2.2 billion) in January 2025, according to data published by the Ministry of Finance. The gap in the first month of 2025 thus measures 0.58% of the GDP projected for the full year, up from 0.45% in January 2024.…
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EBRD expects modest economic recovery in Romania amid fiscal consolidation
Romania’s economy is expected to rebound at a slower rate than previously expected at around 1.8% this year (down from 2.6% y/y projected in September), given the pressure to cut government deficits in an increasingly challenging domestic and external economic environment, according to the Regional Economic Prospects 2025 report issued by the European Bank for Reconstruction…
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Rubik Hub Ranked 39th in the “Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs” List by Financial Times, Statista, and Sifted
Rubik Hub has been ranked 39th out of 150 in the prestigious Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 ranking. Compiled by the Financial Times, in collaboration with international research and data company Statista and start-up media platform Sifted, the ranking identifies and highlights the top-rated and most recommended start-up support programs across Europe. Rubik Hub achieved…
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Investigating human rights violations in Ukraine is necessary, Romanian foreign minister says
Romanian foreign minister Emil Hurezeanu stated at the High-Level Segment of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva that strengthening mechanisms for investigating human rights violations in Ukraine is necessary. The statement comes as the United States under the Trump administration has toned down its condemnations against Russia amid the…
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Romanian authorities unveil plan to revamp park near famous Bran Castle
The authorities in Bran, central Romania, recently revealed a plan to transform the central park into an attractive spot for leisure activities that would benefit from the proximity to the small community’s famous castle. A specialized design firm has been contracted to modernize the park, and has already begun the process of obtaining approvals for…
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Western embassies in Bucharest express support for Romania’s judiciary
Several Western embassies in Bucharest expressed support for Romania on Thursday, February 27, emphasizing its commitment to the rule of law, democratic values, and judicial independence, Biziday.ro reported. Representatives of France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain posted messages on social media reaffirming their confidence in Romania’s institutions amid recent criticism from figures associated with the…
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Romania Reimagined: Strategies and Influencers for the Future of Romanian Tourism
RoBoost, Romanian Business Leaders’ program dedicated to the development of Romanian Tourism Brand, was the host of “Strategies and Influencers for the Future of Romanian Tourism” Conference at the RomExpo Tourisn Fair in Bucharest. The Conference brought together industry leaders, experts and influencers to discuss insights and opportunities for a future of Romanian tourism based…
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Stories from readers: Romanian-born author crafts a tale of myth and reality in ‘Threads of Mărțișor’
Romanians welcome spring on March 1 with the centuries-old tradition of mărțișor, a red-and-white trinket symbolizing luck and continuity. To mark the occasion, Patricia Furstenberg, a Romanian-born author in South Africa and a Romania-insider.com reader, shares a story that “blends atmospheric storytelling with the deep-rooted symbolism of mărțișor, exploring how a simple string can carry the…