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Romania has one of the lowest employment rates among European Union countries, both for women (45.4%) and men (62.7%), according to Eurostat data from 2022. However, the employment rate for women is among the lowest in Europe, and the gender gap is one of the highest. The employment rate of women and men in the…

The European Commission (EC) approved the addition of Romania’s Sardeluţă marinată to the Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG) register, Agerpres reported. This new name will join the list of 3,617 products already protected across the EU, including others from Romania, the EC said. Sardeluța marinată is made by marinating sprat, resulting in three different varieties depending…

Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan announced that a private fire service has been contracted to protect Văcărești Natural Park from vegetation fires. The fire service has been equipped with a fire truck since the beginning of this month. “We are in the process of conducting a feasibility study for a hydrant system with a dedicated water…

Wendy’s, the third-largest fast-food chain in the world after McDonald’s and Burger King, will invest USD 200 million over the next decade to open restaurants in the Romanian market, according to Profit.ro. Wendy’s recently confirmed information about entering Romania, stating that it plans to develop hundreds of restaurants in Europe over the next decade, starting…

A draft law with measures to manage the bear population in Romania passed the Parliament on Monday, July 15, with 214 votes to 7 and 23 abstentions. The bill, which came again into focus after the recent deadly attack on a hiker in the Carpathians, increases the hunting quota for the brown bear to almost…

District 6 City Hall recently announced that it has installed a cooling system that sprays cold water to help Bucharest residents cope with the Code Red heat wave. The system is the first of its kind in Bucharest. Nine more will be installed in locations with high traffic in the district. “Another nine such systems…

The head of the Romanian Senate and leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Nicolae Ciucă, announced in a recent interview that he will run for president. He still needs the party’s approval before becoming the official candidate, but chances are very high that he will obtain it, he said.  “I will run because I…

Tetra Pak, a world leading food processing and packaging solutions company, appointed Alex Henriksen as the new managing director for East Europe, effective August 1. He succeeds Lyndsey Loyden-Edwards, who will be transitioning to a new position. From his new role, Henriksen will be responsible for Tetra Pak operations in 16 countries, including seven sales…

SOMEL, a distributor of premium gourmet foods originating from Greece, is bringing the authentic flavors of Greek cuisine to the local market, with a firm commitment to ensuring clean labels, attention to detail, a focus on quality, and environmental care. Somel’s products are sourced from top producers in Greece, known for their quality ingredients and…

The Romanian executive has issued an emergency ordinance that provides for the retention of driving licenses for drivers who refuse testing or test positive for alcohol or psychoactive substances. According to the same document, if test results are not received within 72 hours from collection, the drivers will have their licenses returned.  The project aims…