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Integrated energy producer OMV Petrom has begun construction of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (HVO) production unit at its Petrobrazi refinery in Romania. Following a total investment of EUR 750 million, the facility will have an annual production capacity of 250,000 tons and will make the company the first major producer of sustainable…

Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu said that the United States made no request to Romania regarding the legal status of the well-known influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, both under investigation for human trafficking and sexual abuse.  Ciolacu said that no request was made during the discussion between the Romanian foreign minister Emil Hurezeanu and Richard Grenell…

Romanian startup Bible Chat has raised USD 14 million in a Series A funding round led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm True Ventures, with participation from Early Game Ventures and Play Ventures. The app has quickly become a global success, currently being one of the most successful faith-based digital products worldwide. Bible Chat is…

The Romanian Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC) has ordered the temporary suspension of activities for 16 economic operators in Bucharest’s Băneasa shopping center, issuing fines totaling RON 537,000 (EUR 108,000) and removing 560 kg of food products at 45 businesses. “An operational inspection was launched today regarding economic operators in District 1, within Băneasa Shopping…

Romania is bracing for an extended period of extreme cold, with the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) issuing a yellow weather warning for most of the country until Monday, February 24. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly, with nighttime and early morning lows ranging between -18 and -10 degrees Celsius, including in Bucharest. In the southern,…

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov recently said that several countries in the European Union, especially Romania, have territorial claims against Ukraine, despite the fact that the Romanian government expressed the exact opposite numerous times, Europa Libera Romania reported. Meanwhile, in the context of peace discussions regarding Ukraine, interim Romanian president Ilie Bolojan traveled to Paris…

Romania is the seventh-best destination for digital nomads, according to the updated VisaGuide Digital Nomad Index for 2025. The ranking is based on key factors like internet speed, taxes, tax-free periods, minimum income, healthcare, tourism popularity, and cost of living. Romania is considered an attractive destination for digital nomads due to its affordable cost of…

Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan said that he had raised RON 700,000 (some EUR 140,000) in just two weeks for his presidential campaign, with donations coming from over 2,000 people. Dan officially launched his presidential campaign website on February 3, inviting supporters to join what he calls “a community-driven campaign.” At the time, he said the…

Limitless Agency, one of the main digital marketing agencies on the Romanian market, reported a turnover of approximately 6.4 million euros (31,938,356.73 RON) in 2024, a 51% increase from the 4.25 million euros recorded in the previous year. According to the Emarketer report, the global digital marketing market grew by about 10% in 2024, a…

Romania’s economic outlook remains uncertain, with high inflation, fiscal imbalances, and rising insolvencies posing major challenges, according to the Country Risk Atlas 2025 by Allianz Trade.  Despite expectations of moderate GDP growth of 3.1% in 2025, businesses continue to struggle with high borrowing costs and weak consumer demand.  “At the micro level, local companies face…