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Romanian mountain climber dies on France’s Mont Blanc
A 35-year-old Romanian mountaineer died Monday morning, September 2, on the Mont Blanc massif route after falling in the Goûter couloir, according to the local emergency services. The man, whose name has not been disclosed, slipped following a technical error. Witnesses saw him fall approximately 200 meters, according to the specialized gendarmerie brigade in Chamonix.…
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Over 100,000 visitors explore Universe of Salvador Dalí during 9-month exhibition in Bucharest
The Universe of Salvador Dalí/Universul lui Salvador Dalí, the largest exhibition in Romania dedicated to the famous artist, has come to an end. Hosted by ARCUB – Hanul Gabroveni in Bucharest, the event attracted more than 100,000 visitors, who had the chance to admire some of the artist’s unique sculptures, jewelry, lithographs, and engravings. For…
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Cambridge School of Bucharest celebrates 30 years of growing together
As the Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB) opens its doors to students for the 2024/2025 academic year, the school proudly marks a significant milestone—its 30th anniversary. Founded in 1994 with just 20 students, CSB has grown into one of Romania’s premier educational institutions, now serving a diverse student body and offering a wide range of…
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Romania’s Senate endorses donation of Patriot system to Ukraine
Romania’s Senate endorsed on September 2 the bill drafted by the government on donating a Patriot surface-to-air missile (SAM) system to Ukraine concomitant with taking steps to acquire a new one for replacement, according to Bursa.ro. 101 MPs voted for the bill, 13 senators voted against it, and two abstained. The president of the Defense…
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PPF Real Estate picks up contractor for its first office project in Bucharest
PPF Real Estate announced that it has chosen the Romanian branch of Strabag as the general contractor for the ARC project, the first office project it is building near the Basarab subway station in Bucharest. The previously announced investment for the office tower was EUR 60 million, according to Economica.net. PPF Real Estate bought in…
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Third edition of Bucharest’s Run for Life charity event raises funds for maternity center
The Life Call Association will organize the third edition of the Run for Life charity sports event this fall to raise funds for the construction of the Maternal Life Call Center, a space dedicated to supporting pregnant women in crisis situations. The event will be held on October 5 at the National Arena in Bucharest.…
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Romania selects ‘Three kilometers to the end of the world’ as 2025 Oscar entry
Trei kilometri până la capătul lumii/Three kilometers to the end of the world, the latest feature directed by Emanuel Pârvu, is Romania’s submission for the 2025 Oscar awards in the Best International Feature category. An expert committee of the National Cinematography Center chose the film, reasoning: “The film succeeds in captivating through the complexity of the characters, and…
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Romania drafts fiscal amnesty bill to address rising budget deficit
Romania’s government published a draft emergency ordinance for consultations, envisaging partial fiscal amnesty for individuals and companies with unpaid taxes as of August 31, as well as 3% bonuses for those paying their taxes on time this year. The government estimates the measures to have a net budgetary impact, largely resulting from the recovery of…
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Roxana Mînzatu is Romania’s proposal for European Commissioner, PM Ciolacu says
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu announced during a press conference on Monday, September 2, that Romania’s proposal for the position of European Commissioner is MEP Roxana Mînzatu. Mînzatu is 44 years old and graduated from the Faculty of Political and Administrative Sciences (specialization in English Political Science) at the University of Bucharest (2002), holds a…
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UEFA Europa League: Romania’s FCSB to face Manchester United in Bucharest
FCSB, one of the most well-known Romanian football teams and the champion of the last season will face UK’s Manchester United in the Europa League tournament. The match will be hosted by Arena Nationala in Bucharest at the end of January 2025. FCSB learned on Saturday evening the schedule of the matches they will play…