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The bonuses paid to employees in both local and central public administration for harmful working conditions will be cut from 15% of the gross wage (but no more than RON 1,500 / EUR 300 per month) to a lump sum of RON 300 (EUR 60) per month under a draft emergency ordinance published by the…

Romania started strong at the European Aquatics U23 Swimming Championships in Samorin, Slovakia, claiming two gold medals on the first day of competition.  Swimming star David Popovici took gold in the men’s 200m freestyle with a time of 1:43.64, while Denis Popescu claimed the top podium spot in the 100m butterfly, finishing in 51.48 seconds. …

Talent Connect Inc. is proud to announce that it has been officially designated by the U.S. Department of State as a sponsor for the J-1 Visa Intern and Trainee Programs. This prestigious designation empowers Talent Connect Inc. to facilitate structured and guided training programs in the United States for eligible international university students, recent graduates,…

Romanian president Nicușor Dan is present Thursday and Friday, June 26-27, in Brussels, at the first European Council since he took office as president.  EU leaders at the event are set to discuss a range of topics, such as the situation of the war in Ukraine, the crisis in the Middle East, security and defense…

Celebrities will no longer be allowed to appear in gambling advertisements on TV, radio, and online, following a decision voted on Wednesday, June 26, in a public session of Romania’s audiovisual watchdog, the National Audiovisual Council (CNA).  This provision is part of a series of amendments made to the Audiovisual Regulatory Code, the secondary legislation…

Romania has made limited progress in enhancing its framework against money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing, according to a recent report from the Council of Europe’s committee of experts on the evaluation of anti-money laundering measures and the financing of terrorism, or Moneyval. The committee noted that the country has taken several steps to…

Hidroelectrica, the largest energy provider in Romania, announced on Thursday, June 26, that it had awarded the tender for a floating photovoltaic panel system within the “Nufărul Pilot Project.” The public procurement was initiated through an open tender, with an estimated value of RON 47.2 million (EUR 9.5 million) excluding VAT. Two economic operators submitted…

Bucharest is set to bring back its tourist bus service, following a decision by the city’s General Council on Wednesday, June 25, to establish a dedicated public transport line called “Bucharest City Tour,” Agerpres reported. The new line will be operated using double-decker buses owned by the Bucharest Transport Company (STB), with licenses to be…

Romanian technology company AROBS Transilvania Software (BVB: AROBS) announced the expansion of its presence in the US market through the strategic acquisition of a majority stake in technology consulting firm Codingscape.  Announced on Thursday, June 26, the deal involves AROBS acquiring 70% ownership of Codingscape, a company known for its expertise in technology consulting, custom…

Local officials in Iași, eastern Romania, announced on Wednesday, June 26, the completion of a EUR 60 million tender for the construction of a new tram and bus depot. According to the mayor, the facility will be built to be energy independent. Iași mayor Mihai Chirica noted that there were three bids and that the…