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Nature needs a place at the table: Two New Zealanders’ cycling expedition along the Danube highlights the river’s vital role, conservation efforts ‘from source to sea’
As Europe endured a summer of severe drought and prolonged heatwaves that have pushed water levels to exceptionally low levels, a New Zealand duo undertook a 3,000 km bicycle expedition tracing the length of the river Danube, pedaling from its source in Germany all the way to its Delta, on the Black Sea. Their purpose:…
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Marinela Panait takes over as CEO of Romanian veterinary products manufacturer Pasteur Filiala Filipești
Marinela Panait has been appointed CEO of Pasteur Filiala Filipești, the company responsible for the Farmavet Group’s production of medicines and veterinary products. In her new role, she will also manage FNC Nutriție Pietroiu, a company fully owned by Pasteur Filiala Filipești. The appointment follows Tomasz Modzelewski’s departure from the Farmavet Group’s executive management after…
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Real estate developer CTP appoints Iulian Ciobotaru as construction director in Romania
CTP announced on Monday, September 7, that it strengthened its Romanian management team by appointing Iulian Ciobotaru as construction director. In his new position, he will coordinate construction activities across the country, including projects in Bucharest and major regional cities. Ciobotaru joined CTP in June 2025 and has more than 15 years of experience in…
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Romanian Film White Night returns to Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca this month
The Romanian Film White Night (Noaptea Albă a Filmului Românesc – NAFR) returns to Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca on September 18. Screenings will take place at seven cinemas and will be dedicated exclusively to Romanian productions, the organizers said. In Bucharest, the films will be shown at Cinema Elvire Popesco, Cinema Union, Cinemateca Eforie, Point Art…
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Leroy Merlin expands in Romania with first Brăila store
Leroy Merlin announced that it will open its first store in Brăila later this month, on September 16. The new location, built on a 34,000 sqm plot of land, will be its 26th store in Romania. The new unit will carry Leroy Merlin’s full range of products and services for construction, renovation, and home improvement…
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Romania tops U23 European Rowing Championships with nine gold medals, one silver
Romania dominated the European Rowing Under 23 Championships in Kruszwica, securing ten medals across the competition. The result placed the country ahead of Germany, Greece, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland in the nations’ ranking, the Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee announced. Iulica-Maria Ursu and Andreea Petras won Romania’s first gold medal in the women’s…
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Romanian president, PM share messages as new school year begins
Romanian president Nicușor Dan and acting prime minister Ilie Bolojan marked the start of the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, September 7, with messages for students, teachers, and parents. Dan focused on the need for critical thinking and equitable access to education, while Bolojan presented the results of a major investment program in the sector.…
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Eastern Romania: Drone fragment removed near entrance to Danube’s Sulina branch
A fragment of an aerial drone carrying an explosive load was found on Friday, September 4, five nautical miles east of the entrance to the Sulina branch of the Danube, Romania’s Ministry of Defense (MApN) announced. It was safely neutralized by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team of the Romanian Naval Forces, MApN said. On…
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Romania’s Defence Council to discuss SAFE programme and US troop posture
The meeting will take place at the Cotroceni Palace starting at 3 pm, according to the Presidential Administration. The agenda includes the Romanian Army’s 2027-2036 Endowment Plan and the Romanian Army 2044 Programme, as well as an assessment of SAFE programme implementation. The assessment document was approved at an inter-institutional working meeting on August 13.…
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Air China launches direct Bucharest-Beijing flights
Passengers can once again fly directly from Bucharest to China after Air China launched its new service from Henri Coandă International Airport on September 4. The route is operated with Airbus A330-200 aircraft, the Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) announced. The connection operates on the Beijing-Bucharest-Zagreb route, with three weekly flights scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays,…