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Romanian constructor Con-A wins EUR 360 mln contract to build Craiova regional hospital
The Sibiu-based company Con-A won, as the leader of an association, the tender for the construction of the RON 1.8 billion (EUR 360 million, VAT excluded) Craiova regional emergency hospital, Turnul Sfatului and Economedia.ro announced. The contract for the main works of the building has been already signed. The Craiova Regional Emergency Hospital will be…
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Romanian Govt. announces nuclear and AI R&D projects worth EUR 180 mln
Two research and development projects, worth almost EUR 180 million, in the field of nuclear energy and artificial intelligence (AI), respectively, will be carried out in Romania, the Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) announced. The first project, called “4ALFRED – Research for Next Generation Reactors”, has a value of over EUR 112 million…
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Completion of 430 MW power plant in Romania at risk due to contractor’s insolvency
The completion of the 430 MW gas-fired power plant at Iernut by Spanish contractor Duro Felguera for Romgaz, expected for this summer, is at risk as the contractor faces insolvency and the payment of EUR 400 million fines related to a past contract in Algeria, according to Profit.ro. The power plant should have been completed…
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Romanian electoral bureau invalidates Calin Georgescu’s presidential candidacy
Romania’s Central Electoral Bureau, BEC, rejected the registration of Călin Georgescu’s candidacy on Sunday, March 9. Călin Georgescu, the far-right, Russia-friendly politician who surprisingly emerged as the first-round winner of last year’s annulled presidential elections, officially submitted his candidacy for the repeat presidential election on Friday, March 7. BEC’s rejection can still be overturned. According…
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Romanian far-right politician Călin Georgescu files presidential bid amid ongoing investigation
Călin Georgescu, the far-right, Russia-friendly politician who surprisingly emerged as the first-round winner of last year’s annulled presidential elections, officially submitted his candidacy for the repeat presidential election on Friday, March 7. Outside the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) headquarters in Bucharest, supporters gathered to chant his name and wave flags, while security forces set up…
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Romanian tax agency ANAF targets people with income from Booking, Airbnb
Romania’s anti-fraud agency ANAF will look into roughly 23,000 individuals who have earned income from renting properties for tourism purposes through online platforms such as Booking.com and Airbnb, according to finance minister Tanczos Barna. Individuals identified in this situation will receive compliance notifications, and anti-fraud inspectors will initiate audits where necessary. While obtaining such information…
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Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan first to officially submit candidacy for 2025 presidential elections
Bucharest general mayor Nicușor Dan submitted his candidacy for the 2025 presidential elections on Friday, March 7, the first to do so among the announced candidates. He is running as an independent, and was assisted by volunteers to gather the necessary signatures. The 2025 presidential elections will take place on May 4 (first round) and…
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British Council: Circular Catalysts exhibition opens at history museum in Târgu-Neamț
The Circular Catalysts program, an initiative of the British Council in partnership with the Romanian Cultural Institute, is making a return to Romania with the reopening of its documentary exhibition at the Museum of History and Ethnography in Târgu-Neamț. Running from March 7 to May 11, the exhibition showcases collaborations between Romanian and British designers,…
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Brașov mulls proposal for Romania’s first Treetop Walk
Brașov city officials are considering a proposal from a German company that aims to set up a Treetop Walk in the up-and-coming mountain city. It would be the first of its kind in Romania. The company’s representatives made a first presentation of the concept on Thursday, March 6. The initiative aims to develop sustainable tourism…
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PwC Romania: Gender pay gap still above 20%, but trend shows slight annual decrease
Romania is making progress year by year in reducing gender inequalities in the labor market. However, the wage gap remains over 20% in 2024, according to the “Gender Pay Gap” analysis conducted by PwC Romania based on data collected from the Paywell 2024 survey. The gap is calculated as the ratio between the average salary…