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The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming how we work and learn, with education emerging as one of the most impacted sectors. Looking ahead to February 2025, a significant change is coming as the European Union implements its AI Act. This legislation will require organisations to take concrete steps to build AI literacy among their…

Border authorities at Timișoara’s Traian Vuia International Airport discovered 42 gold bars in the luggage of a 62-year-old Romanian man traveling to Jakarta, Indonesia. The gold, weighing 2.8 kilograms and valued at approximately RON 1.12 million, was not declared to customs at the time of departure. “On December 9, 2024, at the Timișoara Traian Vuia…

A recent survey by eJobs and Up Romania reveals that 76% of employers in Romania plan to offer Christmas benefits to their employees this December. Among the surveyed companies, 79% intend to provide cash bonuses, while others focus on year-end team parties (40.7%), gift vouchers (33.3%), holiday-themed gift baskets (28.4%), additional days off (18.5%), and…

Romania’s GDP per capita in PPS (Purchasing Power Standard) is similar to that of Poland, and over the one in Hungary. A similar situation can be observed in terms of wages, Profit.ro reported. GDP per capita at Purchasing Power Standards (PPS) is helpful to evaluate how the population’s average income impacts daily living. This metric…

Regina Maria is relocating its Băneasa Polyclinic, in northern Bucharest, to the Băneasa Airport Tower building following an investment of EUR 5 million, the healthcare network announced. The move came as the company needed ample space for a broader range of medical specialties and new equipment. The polyclinic in Băneasa Airport Tower will have 38…

INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund, the leading private equity fund in the Baltics, said that it signed an agreement to acquire shares in Romania’s paper products producer Pehart Group, owner of the oldest paper factory in the country with a 187-year tradition. The transaction with Abris Capital Partners is expected to be completed in the…

The ski area in the Straja mountain resort, about 345 km from Bucharest, has opened to tourists. The resort has approximately 26 kilometers of slopes for all levels, and the snow layer currently ranges between 35 and 40 cm.  The cold weather and snowfall over the past week have created the necessary conditions for several slopes…

Sixteen years after its establishment, Oxygen undergoes brand uplift to reflect its new positioning as a forward-looking agency with creativity at its core. The new slogan, Creators of the Future, captures the agency’s mission to combine creativity and strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions, drive client growth, and prepare brands for the challenges of tomorrow.…

Ilie Bolojan, interim president of the National Liberal Party (PNL), announced on Monday, December 9, during an interview with Digi24, that Romania will have a new government by the end of the year. Talks between pro-European parties are set to begin on Tuesday, focusing on drafting a government program and establishing clear plans for the…

Romanian-born actor Sebastian Star received two 2025 Golden Globe nominations for best performance of a male actor for his role as Donald Trump in the drama The Apprentice and his performance in the comedy/musical A Different Man. The latter role also earned him the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance earlier this year at the…