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Romania’s far-right politician Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of the presidential elections last autumn and tops the polls ahead of the repeat May ballot, has appealed to the Constitutional Court (CCR) the electoral authority’s negative response to his presidential candidacy. At the same time, CCR received an appeal to the electoral authority’s approval…

Turkish Otokar opens subsidiary in Romania after winning EUR 857 mln contract

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Turkish commercial vehicle and defense manufacturer Otokar has announced the opening of a subsidiary in Romania (Otokar Land Systems) after it won, in partnership with local company Romtehnica, a contract worth EUR 857 million (VAT excluded) for over 1,000 4X4 armored vehicles with the Ministry of Defense. According to the contract, most of the vehicles…

US association of defense industries visits Romania to explore opportunities

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A high-level delegation from the US state of Utah, consisting of representatives from the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity industries, conducted a strategic visit to Romania from March 3 to 7. The trade mission aimed to strengthen the economic and strategic partnership between Romania and the United States, explore investment opportunities, and develop projects in the fields…

Emma Group takes over Romanian medical supplies importer Diamedix

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Emma Group, controlled by Czech businessman Jiří Šmejc, will take over the Romanian company Diamedix Impex, specialising in marketing a wide range of reagents and equipment for diagnostic techniques, after the Romanian competition body cleared the deal. The GED investment fund, which about 15-20 years ago was an important player in the financial investor segment…

Consumer protection agency temporarily closes four well-known restaurants in Bucharest Old Town

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Hanul lui Manuc, Carul cu Bere, Curtea Berarilor, and Arcade Cafe, all very well-known restaurants located in Bucharest’s central and touristic Old Town, were temporarily closed by inspectors from the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC). Inspectors found multiple violations, including improper food storage, unsanitary kitchen utensils, and frozen food with ice deposits. Fines totaling…

Romanian coalition candidate “unwavering” in running for president

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Crin Antonescu, the candidate backed by the Romanian coalition made up of the Social Democrats (PSD), Liberals (PNL), and the Hungarians Alliance (UDMR), said he is “unwavering” after submitting his candidacy file for the presidential elections on Sunday, March 9. Antonescu promised he would unite and strengthen the nation in front of supporters and critics,…

Pro-EU rally to take place in Bucharest, several cities on March 15

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Rallies meant to show Romanians’ support for EU membership will take place on March 15 in Bucharest and several other cities. The rallies, held under the name Euromanifest, are not associated with any party or candidate. Instead, they are the result of a civic initiative organized by people who believe in democracy, freedom of expression,…

IBM and Amazon Web Services open innovation lab in Bucharest

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IBM announced the opening of a new Innovation Lab in Bucharest in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Located at the IBM Client Innovation Centre, the lab is set to serve clients from 22 countries, offering hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies, including agentic AI and generative AI solutions built using Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Q, Amazon…

Petrișor Grindeanu appointed new CEO of Xella Romania

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Xella Romania, one of the leading players in the local construction materials market, announced the appointment of Petrișor Grindeanu as its new CEO. The transition also marks a new chapter for the company after 16 years of leadership under Marius Dragne. With over 25 years of experience in the construction materials industry and a vision…

Saharan dust air mass to reach Romania this week

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