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Cegeka expects Romanian companies’ investment in IT to grow further
In 2023, the total turnover of the Romanian IT industry reached EUR 15.6 billion, but local spending on IT services remains low compared to other European markets, such as Belgium, argued Ovidiu Pinghioiu, country director of Cegeka Romania – a technology company, part of the Belgian IT group of the same name. “According to ANIS…
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Moldovan leader Maia Sandu travels to Bucharest to endorse Elena Lasconi in presidential runoff
Moldovan president Maia Sandu visited Bucharest on Thursday, December 5, to publicly endorse USR leader Elena Lasconi ahead of the second round of Romania’s presidential elections on December 8. In a message also shared on social media, Sandu expressed her belief that Lasconi embodies the courage and authenticity needed to lead Romania. “I will vote…
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BRD Groupe Societe Generale, named “Bank of the Year in Romania” in 2024 by British magazine “The Banker” for the second consecutive year
BRD Groupe Societe Generale was designated “Bank of the Year in Romania” for the second consecutive year, during the ceremony organized on Wednesday, December 4, in London, by the British publication “The Banker”, part of the “Financial Times” group. This award reflects the international recognition of BRD’s exceptional results and ambitious strategy, which combines innovation…
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Franchwise expands its portfolio with a cleaning products franchise – Kimicar: a turnkey business with an investment of around EUR 35,000
Franchwise, the largest consulting company specializing in the field of franchises in Romania, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new franchise. Kimicar is an Italian brand with over 20 years of presence in Romania and more than 40 years in Italy, that specializes in the sale and distribution of professional cleaning products…
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Romanian university to petition Constitutional Court to suspend second round of presidential elections
Remus Pricopie, the rector of public university SNSPA, stated that the institution is preparing a petition for Constitutional Court to suspend the second round of presidential elections, citing recently declassified documents showing Russian interference in the electoral process. Voting in the second round of the presidential elections is set to begin outside Romania on Friday,…
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Romanian prosecutors indict Colombian citizen allegedly planning sabotage instigated by Russian man
Romanian prosecutors from the Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) announced on Wednesday, December 4, the indictment of a Colombian citizen who allegedly prepared acts of sabotage on Romanian territory at the instigation of a resident in the Russian Federation. The 34-year-old Colombian suspect is currently in preventive custody, and DIICOT finalized the…
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Portal of Freedom: Light installation in Timișoara marks 35 years since 1989 Revolution
The Portal of Freedom, a large-sized public art installation, will be set up in Timișoara as the city commemorates the 1989 Revolution, which started in the western Romania city. The 15-meter-high work, in the portfolio of the UK-based studio Lucid Creates, is meant as a “passage connecting with the past, with our history,” the local…
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NOËL designer gift fair holds 15th edition in Bucharest this month
NOËL – Designer Gift Fair will return on December 14-15, celebrating its 15th edition at Unirea Shopping Center in Bucharest. The event will bring together over 100 designers from Romania and abroad, offering a diverse range of authentic, handcrafted products, including jewelry, leather accessories, fashion pieces, ceramics, decorations, and artisanal candles. Founded in 2009 under…
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‘Universe of Salvador Dalí’ exhibition opens in Cluj-Napoca
After captivating over 100,000 visitors in Bucharest, the large-scale ‘Universe of Salvador Dalí’ exhibition will open in Cluj-Napoca this month. Previously showcased in cities like Paris, Shanghai, and Florence, this remarkable collection of over 170 pieces – ranging from lithographs and engravings to sculptures and miniatures of gold and diamonds – offers an in-depth exploration…
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Romanian prosecutors open probe into alleged manipulation, money laundering in Călin Georgescu’s presidential campaign
Romania’s Prosecutor General’s Office has initiated an investigation ex officio into the financing of independent candidate Călin Georgescu’s presidential campaign, citing potential voter manipulation and money laundering violations, Biziday.ro reported. The investigation follows the recent declassification of documents from the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT), which suggest that pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu received undeclared…