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The volume of construction works reported by Romanian companies in 2024 contracted by 5.9% compared to 2023, a significant correction after the outstanding 30% combined surge seen over the past two years (2022-2023). Over the past five years, the construction work volume in Romania rose by an average annual rate of 7.2%, making it one…

The Supreme National Defense Council (CSAT) could be convened, most likely at the end of next week, sources from the Presidential Administration quoted by the public radio station Romania Actualitati reported. In recent days, several political leaders have stated that an emergency meeting of the CSAT is needed. The joint candidate of PSD, PNL, and…

Dutch police have arrested another suspect in connection with the theft of Romanian archaeological masterpieces from the Drents Museum in the early hours of January 25. The investigators previously arrested three suspects, who are still in custody, but the stolen artifacts, including the historic golden helmet of Coţofeneşti, have not yet been found. The fourth suspect is…

Dulcinella Romania, a well-known confectionery and pastry chain with Bessarabian roots, is expanding its premium chocolate line with two new products: Carpați Chocolate and Dunărea Chocolate. These Romanian-inspired chocolate bars come as a response to the overwhelming success of Dulcinella’s version of the Dubai Chocolate, which has generated over RON 2 million (EUR 400,000) in…

The “Madrigal – Marin Constantin” National Chamber Choir will hold the Easter Tour “Holy Week” with performances in seven cities across Romania and the Republic of Moldova in April 1-17. The Extraordinary Show “Holy Week,” conducted by Anna Ungureanu, will be presented in Câmpina, Bacău, Chișinău, Pitești, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Timișoara, and Bucharest. Special guests at…

Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu revealed plans to cut 1,800 civil servant positions (13.5%) from 32 institutions under the government’s authority during press statements on Thursday, February 20. The prime minister, who said that this is the start of the largest reduction in public expenditures in history, also added that the government will not raise…

The 29th edition of the French Film Festival will take place between March 20 and March 30 in Bucharest and eleven other cities in the country, the French Institute in Romania announced. Besides the capital, the festival will hold screenings in Arad, Braşov, Brăila, Cluj-Napoca, Constanţa, Iaşi, Sfântu Gheorghe, Sibiu, Suceava, Târgu Mureş and Timişoara.…

Andrea Bocelli, one of the world’s most beloved artists, will perform at Unforgettable Festival 2025, a major event set to take place in Constituției Square, downtown Bucharest, in September. Early bird tickets are available for purchase online. Alongside maestro Bocelli, legendary names such as José Carreras, renowned for his contributions to global opera, and Gheorghe…

After the operational control at the Baneasa Shopping City in northern Bucharest, the Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) also carried out checks at another major mall in the capital – AFI Cotroceni. A total of 30 businesses were inspected and several of them had their activity suspended temporarily, including the Auchan hypermarket, G4media.ro reported. According…

The Romanian construction market started 2025 under significant pressure, mainly due to rising material costs, uncertain public investment, and new fiscal measures affecting the labor force. While the sector remains highly active, the 4% decline in 2024 vs the record 2023 signals the first signs of a slowdown, according to Colliers’ annual report. Construction material…