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Romanian, Polish presidents discuss option of joint defense acquisitions, production during Warsaw meeting
Romania and Poland will continue to work on developing their political and economic cooperation, president Nicușor Dan said after meeting Polish president Karol Nawrocki during a March 5 visit to Warsaw. “Romania and Poland are important countries on the Eastern Flank; they are successful examples, both economically and socially, in terms of their European Union…
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Cotor, Libris’ AI bookseller, is Romania’s first intelligent virtual bookseller and a filter in the multitude of book recommendations
In the first weeks after launch, Cotor, Libris’ AI bookseller, generated more than 50,000 messages, with an average of 7 questions per session, demonstrating strong reader interest and confirming that Romanian readers were ready for a more intuitive way to discover books. The launch comes at a time when the use of AI chatbots in…
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PPC Group and Metlen to develop energy storage projects in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy
Greek companies PPC Group and Metlen Energy & Metals, active in the electricity sector in Greece and the wider region, have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a joint venture for the development, construction and operation of a portfolio of battery energy storage system projects in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy. The energy storage projects…
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Reţele Electrice Romania completes modernization works worth RON 22 mln in Constanța County
Energy network operator Reţele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group, has completed the modernization works of the electricity distribution networks serving over 4,000 customers in Năvodari, on the Romanian Black Sea shore. The works targeted the transformer station and were valued at RON 22 million, including VAT. The company has attracted European funds for…
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Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members
The MyCLUB Auchan loyalty program marks this spring five years since its launch, consolidating its position as one of the most powerful loyalty programs in Romanian retail. Today, over 60% of all daily purchases made in Auchan stores are completed using the loyalty card, while the MyCLUB community has surpassed 2 million active members. The…
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Weekend calendar: Visuali Italiane, Nostalgia, Classix Festival and more
Italian films, spring events, and a celebration of the music of the 1990s and 2000s are on the agenda in Bucharest, while classical music is under the spotlight in Iași. In Bucharest: Concerts @ George Enescu Philharmonic March 5, 6 Michele Mariotti conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for a program of works by Brahms.…
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Randstad Workmonitor: 82% of Romanians choose jobs based on salary, but stay for work-life balance
Pay is the top factor for 82% of Romanian employees when looking for a new job, while work-life balance has overtaken salary and job security as the main reason for staying in their current role, according to data from Workmonitor 2026 Research conducted by Randstad Romania. Nearly half (47%) of Romanian employees say they have…
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Will matters: Shakespeare Festival in Romania’s Craiova prepares extensive program for 2026 edition
The International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova returns this May with a program encompassing 450 performances and events held in 60 venues in the southern Romania city and its metropolitan area. It is the event’s most extensive program yet, according to the organizers. The festival takes place this year under the theme ‘Will matters/ Will generates…
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Russia sentences Romanian citizen to 15 years in prison for espionage in favor of Ukraine
A Romanian citizen was convicted of espionage in favor of Ukraine and sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Russian court on Thursday, March 5. The Krasnodar region court convicted Adrian David Cherciu for allegedly collecting and transmitting information about air defenses in the coastal city of Sochi to Ukraine. Specifically, the Russian court…
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PwC survey: Optimism of Romanian executives at 5-year low
The optimism of chief executive officers in Romania is at the lowest level in the last five years. At the same time, Romanian companies are expanding into new sectors of activity, gaining market share and planning bolder acquisitions than ever, as shown by the local edition of the PwC CEO Survey 2026 report. Only one…