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Leaders of Romanian far-right parties AUR and POT announce presidential bids, one to withdraw after validation
Romanian far-right leaders George Simion (AUR) and Anamaria Gavrilă (POT) have announced their candidacies for Romania’s 2025 presidential election following the invalidation of Călin Georgescu’s bid. The two politicians stated that only one of them would remain in the race after their candidacies are officially validated. Simion, the leader of the Alliance for the Union…
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Exim Banca Romaneasca facilitates the updating of personal data through internet/mobile banking
Exim Banca Romaneasca continues to expand its portfolio of digital services and now offers individual customers the possibility to update their personal data entirely electronically via internet/mobile banking. This convenient and accessible method allows for periodic data updates anytime and from anywhere, without the need to visit a branch. To update their data via internet/mobile…
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Romania’s education ministry announces steps to combat pseudoscience, manipulation
The Education Ministry has established a partnership with the National Audiovisual Council (CNA) to draft a guide on combating illegal content online, part of a series of measures aimed at tackling pseudoscience and manipulation, the institution announced. The guide is meant to be shared with and discussed in schools and universities in the country. “We…
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Angela Gheorghiu celebrates 35 years of opera excellence with special concert in Bucharest
Soprano Angela Gheorghiu, one of the brightest stars of the international opera scene, is celebrating 35 years of excellence in music with a grand anniversary concert on September 7 at Arenele Romane in Bucharest. Tickets have been put up for sale online. The concert will feature an exceptional lineup of performers, including tenor Jonathan Tetelman,…
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Report: Romania’s land market remains stable in 2024, with strong investor confidence despite uncertainty
Despite a climate of economic and political uncertainty, Romania’s land market remained stable in 2024, with transaction volumes reaching nearly EUR 450 million, a figure close to 2023’s total. Colliers’ annual report reveals that Bucharest and its metropolitan area continued to dominate, accounting for 80% of total transactions, while residential projects made up 70% of…
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PA Focus – February Fiscal Evolution: Key Updates for Public Affairs Professionals
February has been an active month for Romania’s fiscal and economic landscape, with significant announcements and regulatory updates that businesses, particularly those in public affairs and legal departments, should closely follow. IMF and World Bank: Stability, Not Austerity Finance Minister Tánczos Barna provided reassuring news following meetings with IMF and World Bank representatives. Contrary to…
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MerchantPro: In 2025, the eCommerce market value will exceed EUR 8 bln
Rural buyers fuel growth through progressive adoption Over 60% of customers have more than 5 years of experience in online shopping Beauty, Fashion, Footwear, Pharma, and Electronics are the most popular categories €857 is the average annual spending of an online customer MerchantPro launches eCommerce Insights 2025, a comprehensive study analyzing local online commerce, highlighting…
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Bucharest Pride: Diversity march to hold anniversary edition in June
The 20th edition of the Bucharest Pride march is scheduled for June 7, organizer Accept announced. The march, where organizers expect some 30,000 participants, is part of a series of events taking place throughout June, including debates, exhibitions, film screenings, parties, and workshops. The march will follow its established route: Calea Victoriei – Parcul Izvor,…
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The Eichmann Trial to premiere at Bucharest National Opera
Gil Shohat’s The Eichmann Trial is set to premiere at the Bucharest National Opera (ONB), with the first performance scheduled for March 30. The opera production is based on Motti Lerner’s play of the same name, which premiered at the Bucharest National Theater (TNB) last year. It focuses on the trial of the SS lieutenant-colonel…
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Randstad Romania report: Job security and work-life balance more important than salary in 2025
For the first time, the Randstad Romania Workmonitor research showed that Romanian employees now prioritize job security (88%) and work-life balance (86%) over salary (84%), slightly exceeding the global average. The 2025 report highlights a shifting workplace landscape where employees value personalization, community, and future-ready skills, and employers must adapt to meet these evolving expectations. …