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Central Romania: Sibiu’s Brukenthal Museum to open National Art Gallery in November
The National Art Gallery of the Brukenthal Museum in Sibiu will open to the public on November 24 following extensive restoration and modernization efforts, the institution announced. The National Art Gallery will present an exceptional collection of sculpture, photography, historical artifacts, books, drawings, and more. This exhibition will draw from the Brukenthal National Museum’s extensive…
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Romanian, European officials congratulate Maia Sandu for securing second term in Moldova
Romanian president Klaus Iohannis, prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, and other Romanian politicians and officials have congratulated Maia Sandu for her re-election in the presidential elections in the Republic of Moldova. Maia Sandu secured a second term as Moldova’s president, winning over 55% of votes overall. The pro-Russian candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo won 44.65% of votes, and…
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Romanian developer completes the construction of a new shopping center in Pitești
MASTERBUILD General Contractor & Developer completed the construction of a new shopping center in Pitești, southern Romania, developed by Square 7 Properties in partnership with Belgian investment fund Mitiska REIM. The new Pitești Shopping Park is located in the northern area of Pitești, covering a total leasable area of 24,000 sqm. Located on Nicolae Bălcescu…
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The hidden health crisis: how to recognize if you’re in burnout
We’ve recently started to talk more about burnout, yet it remains a hidden health problem. That’s because people experiencing burnout often feel ashamed to speak about it. I know this firsthand, as I felt that same shame, in my professional life before becoming a psychologist. I suffered from burnout while working as a media entrepreneur…
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Did retailers manage to meet their Black Friday target or not? Find out the results for the first time at European Digital Commerce, on November 18th
The European Digital Commerce (EDC) event, organized by VTEX and Amazon Web Services on November 18th at Nord Events, will be the first major post-Black Friday event in Romania. Industry leaders, gathering at the event, will analyze this year’s Black Friday campaign performances, offering unique insights into the strategies that drove significant sales growth and…
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Four Romanians still missing after floods hit eastern Spain
Four Romanians are still missing in Spain after the country was hit by floods last week. The remaining 12 Romanians that were initially announced as disappeared as well are safe, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE). The ministry noted that its representatives in Spain are still verifying information about the four missing Romanians.…
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ASSIST Software is part of a European project that aims to bring maritime CO₂ emissions to zero by 2045
ASSIST Software, a Romanian leader in digital transformation, is participating in the TwinShip project, a landmark EU-funded initiative designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions considerably in the maritime industry. Supported by Horizon Europe, TwinShip unites industry leaders, academic institutions, and tech experts to leverage cutting-edge digital twin technology to drastically reduce the seafaring sector’s carbon…
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Romania’s 2024 elections: The presidential candidates
Fourteen candidates are on the ballot in the first round of this year’s presidential elections, scheduled to take place on November 24. Here is a list of those in the race. Just as it happened in the 2019 elections, more than ten candidates are trying to convince the public they are the best choice for…
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Romanian entrepreneurs still waiting for grants promised under StartUp Nation 2022 scheme
The Romanian entrepreneurs who applied to the 2022 edition of the Startup Nation grant scheme have been waiting, in some cases, for more than a year for the money for the newly established companies, according to Economedia.ro. Some had to take out bridging loans to run the business until the amounts were settled, and for…
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Romania’s middle class up by 10pp since EU accession to 61% of total population in 2023
Romania’s middle class, defined as the part of the population with disposable income between 75% and 200% of the country’s median, has grown by 10 percentage points since joining the EU, accounting for 61% of the country’s population in 2023, according to an analysis carried out by Ella Kállai, chief economist of Alpha Bank Romania.…