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Romanians have chosen to travel less by train so far this year. According to data compiled by the National Institute of Statistics (INS), the number of passengers who traveled by train in the first quarter of 2024 was 17.408 million, down 3.6% from the same period last year.  Almost all passengers, save for 62,000, traveled…

A new feature in the Google Maps application allows Bucharest residents and tourists to see the occupancy level of STB public transport vehicles in real-time, such as buses, trams, and trolleybuses. The announcement was made by the mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan. “Starting today, travelers can see in real-time, in the Google Maps application, the…

.lumen, the Cluj-Napoca startup creating glasses for the blind, is to launch a financing round on SeedBlink. .lumen has developed glasses that mimic the capabilities of guide dogs, offering a scalable deeptech solution aiding the mobility of the blind. So far, white canes and guide dogs have been the solutions for the 338 million visually…

Dino Parc Râșnov, the open-air museum in central Romania and the largest dinosaur park in southeastern Europe, has made it to the podium of the Best Amusement Parks ranking compiled by European Best Destinations. The Romanian park is at number 3 on the list, after Disneyland in Paris, France, and Europa-Park in Rust, Germany. “Located…

Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu met with Google representatives on Monday, July 15, and signed a memorandum of understanding with the tech giant connected to Romania’s ongoing effort to develop its digital infrastructure. Bogdan Ivan, the minister of research, innovation, and digitalization, signed the memorandum of understanding on behalf of the government. “Today, together with top…

The Beach, Please! music festival held last week at the seaside was the latest event of this kind in Romania beset by problems after headliner Wiz Khalifa was detained for smoking weed on stage. Later on, controversial internet personality Andrew Tate made an appearance on stage as well. American artist Wiz Khalifa was detained by…

Romanian president Klaus Iohannis, prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, and head of the Senate Nicolae Ciuca condemned violence after the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump on Saturday, July 13. Trump was injured after a bullet pierced his ear while he was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, ahead of the Republican National…

The British School of Bucharest (BSB) is delighted to announce the forthcoming Inspiring a Passion for Innovation – STEAM Conference & Student Leadership Weekend. These events are set to gather educators and students from around the globe, aiming to share knowledge, ignite innovation, and cultivate leadership skills. The prestigious COBIS Conferences, known for their exemplary…

The Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) annulled on July 12 the seven-year prison sentence received in 2017 by fugitive real estate tycoon Gabriel ‘Puiu’ Popoviciu and ordered the acquittal of the businessman for acts of corruption in connection with the association of his company, Băneasa Investments, with the University of Agricultural Sciences and Medicine Veterinarian…

Nala Renewables, an energy investment and development platform controlled by  Singapore-based global trader Trafigura, announced that it has signed an agreement with renewable energy group Monsson to acquire a 61 MWp solar photovoltaic project located in western Romania, according to a statement published by Trafigura. Construction will start in the third quarter of 2024, and…