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L’Étape Romania by Tour de France returns to Bucharest at the end of summer
Cycling enthusiasts can now register for L’Étape Romania by Tour de France, set to take place on August 31 in the heart of Bucharest. Returning for its fourth edition, the race will start from Constitutiei Square and cover some of the capital’s most iconic boulevards and landmarks, including Calea Victoriei, the Arch of Triumph, and…
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Market analysis: Aesthetics, functionality, and security – the new triad of Romanian homes
The home improvement products market in 2025 is undergoing notable maturation, increasingly shaping the profile of an educated, informed buyer who has concrete expectations regarding aesthetics, quality, sustainability, and functionality. According to internal analyses by key players in the real estate market such as Fabrica de Profile, Pinum, and Ambito, beyond the classic elements in…
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Inter Computer Romania marks one year on the local market: projects with 4 banks and a new target of EUR 5 mln for 2025
Inter Computer Romania, part of Inter Computer Group (ICG) – one of the largest IBM Platinum Partners in Central and Eastern Europe – celebrates one year since entering the Romanian market, with strong results and a consolidation strategy focused on future technologies. After achieving its 2024 goal of signing projects worth €3 million in just…
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RebelDot and Banca Transilvania put Romania on the Formula 1 map with Racing Bulls and McLaren deals
Cluj-Napoca-based RebelDot and Banca Transilvania have both stepped into the global spotlight with major Formula 1 partnerships, marking a significant moment for Romanian companies in the high-stakes world of motorsports. RebelDot, a leading technology company specializing in AI, data, and digital solutions, made its debut at the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious…
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Transylvanian-themed amusement park to open in Romania’s Miercurea-Ciuc with EUR 56 mln investment
A major investment will bring a world-class amusement park to Miercurea-Ciuc, inspired by the Transylvania region’s rich cultural and architectural heritage. Local officials and project partners announced the EUR 56 million initiative during a press conference on June 2. The first phase of the park is scheduled to open in 2027 in the Băile Jigodin…
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Andrew Tate reportedly bought “golden passport” from Vanuatu before arrest in Romania
Self-described misogynist influencer Andrew Tate secured a “golden passport” from the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu the month he was arrested in Romania on charges including rape and human trafficking, according to information obtained by The Guardian. Tate allegedly received the passport through a citizenship-by-investment program that allows foreign nationals to buy citizenship for USD…
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Every Can Counts analysis: Romania’s aluminium can recycling rate more than doubles compared to 2022, hitting 74% in 2025
Every Can Counts, a global initiative dedicated to promoting the recycling of aluminium drink cans, has conducted an analysis for the first 4 months of 2025 based on official data published monthly by RetuRO, Romania’s Deposit Return System – SGR operator. The conclusion is that Romania is rapidly closing the sustainability gap. The national recycling…
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North-East region of Romania exhibits signs of extreme energy poverty, report shows
A report from the Romanian Energy Poverty Observatory, or ORSE, shows significant differences between the regions of Romania when it comes to energy poverty, with the North-Eastern part exhibiting the highest extreme energy poverty. ORSE annually updates the level of energy poverty in Romania using conventional indicators calculated based on the latest data published by…
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Romania adheres to 5%-of-GDP defence spending target
President Nicuşor Dan participated on June 2 in the B9 Summit in Vilnius, where he announced that Romania is committed to reaching, within seven years, spending 5% of GDP on defense, Monitorulapararii.ro reported. The target will be formalised during the next NATO summit in the Hague three weeks from now. The 5%-of-GDP target will include…
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Romanian citizen pleads guilty to ‘swatting’ US officials and institutions
A Romanian man has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to leading a widespread swatting and bomb threat campaign that targeted more than 75 public officials, religious institutions, and journalists across the United States. Thomasz Szabo, 26, also known online as “Plank,” “Jonah,” and “Cypher,” admitted to orchestrating the years-long conspiracy from abroad, making…