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UNESCO added two new sites from Romania to the World Heritage list this past weekend: the Brâncuși Monumental Ensemble of Târgu Jiu and the Frontiers of the Roman Empire – Dacia. The new entries complete the Romanian presence on the UNESCO heritage list, which includes nine other cultural and natural sites. The decision was taken…

Traditionally, summer has always generated new, alternative spaces for showing films, and generally more diverse screenings: documentaries, fiction, hybrid, features, many shorts. We have already covered some for you; here are a few of my recommendations, in more detail. In Brașov, Caravana Metropolis is bringing a beautiful selection to Titulescu park until 28 July. From…

Tarom, the state-owned Romanian airline, estimates that it will register a net profit of RON 278 million (EUR 55.9 million) in 2024, after losses of RON 99.4 million (EUR 20 million) in 2023, according to this year’s revenue and expenditure budget. The company has been losing money since 2007.  The airline’s management states in the budget…

Dacia and Ford produced 292,378 cars in Romania in the first six months of the year, an increase of 8.66% compared to the same period in 2023, when 269,088 units were produced, according to data published on Friday by ACAROM – the Romanian Automobile Manufacturers Association cited by Economedia. Of the total, Dacia produced 169,998…

Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu met with Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban on Friday, July 26. The main discussion topics were the Budapest–Bucharest high-speed train and Romania’s full accession to the Schengen Area. “Today I had a pragmatic discussion with the prime minister of Hungary, Mr. Viktor Orban, on topics of mutual interest regarding our bilateral…

Savor chef-crafted masterpieces at live stations while enjoying the beats of our live DJ. For over 20 years, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel has been the top brunch spot in Bucharest. Every Sunday from 12:30 PM, JW Steakhouse offers a gourmet haven with an extensive menu featuring USDA beef, seafood, French cheese, Italian pasta, and…

The Executive Directors of the World Bank Group have approved a Development Policy Loan for Romania amounting to EUR 599.1 million, with a dual focus on economic and environmental sustainability.  The loan will allow Romania to make reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s fiscal framework, promoting green and inclusive economic growth, and stimulating private-sector investment. …

The European Commission decided on Thursday, July 25, to send Romania a reasoned opinion for incorrectly implementing Directive 1999/31/EC on landfill waste and the Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC), according to a press release from the EC.  The landfill waste directive sets standards for landfills to prevent negative effects on human health, water, soil, and…

Romania has spent the equivalent of 8 out of 100 euros from the EU-backed National Recovery and Resilience Plan, or PNRR, a set of preferential loans and grants given to EU members to boost their post-pandemic economic recovery, according to Ziarul Financiar. The PNRR has two main components: one, in which the government must meet…

During the Olympic Games, the Romanian Embassy in Paris – Béhague Palace – will host the Hospitality House under the title “Casa României/Romania House” for the Olympic athletes, a joint project of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Olympic Committee COSR. The official opening took place on Thursday, July 25. Béhague Palace, one of the most…