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Romania saw 14 cases of domestic abuse per hour in first months of 2025
In the first four months of 2025, there was an average of approximately 14 cases of domestic violence per hour in Romania. According to Save the Children Romania, the correlation between various forms of domestic violence and low education levels is becoming increasingly evident, representing a serious social problem. In Romania, roughly a third of children…
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Eastern Romania: Baby liger born at a private zoo in Suceava
A baby liger, the product of the mating of a lion and a tigress, was born at a private zoo in Suceava, in eastern Romania, Monitorul de Suceava reported. The baby is extremely rare, and there are at most 20 ligers in the world at the moment. It was met with excitement from local visitors. The…
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Former Romanian prime minister acquitted in bribery case
Former Romanian prime minister Călin Popescu Tăriceanu was definitively acquitted on Monday, June 2, by the High Court of Cassation and Justice in a case in which he was accused of bribery. Prosecutors at the Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) had claimed that he received USD 800,000 from representatives of an Austrian company in exchange for making…
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Romanian civic platform urges parties to include national green belt policy in next government program
The Together for the Green Belt/Împreună pentru Centura Verde civic platform is calling on Romania’s main political parties, namely the Social Democrats (PSD), Liberals (PNL), USR, and Hungarians’ party UDMR, to include green belts in their next governing program, with a specific focus on the Bucharest-Ilfov Green Belt. The initiative is framed as a critical national…
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Timișoara mayor launches bid for leader of Romanian reformist party USR
Dominic Fritz, mayor of the western Romanian city of Timișoara, announced his bid for the leadership of the Save Romania Union (USR) party in an internal message. In the message, Fritz says that the party must move more to the center. He cited Nicușor Dan, the founder of USR, who nearly a decade ago also…
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WFH4Life and resilience in IT sector: Lessons from Innobyte, the Romanian eCommerce software veteran
In a recent interview, Cătălin Șomfălean, CEO of Innobyte, reveals the recruitment and organizational culture consolidation strategies that allow the largest dedicated eCommerce software company in the country to navigate current socio-economic and geopolitical challenges successfully. The global tech landscape is undergoing an era of accelerated transformations, marked by geopolitical tensions, economic fluctuations, and a…
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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…