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Elon Musk questions ECHR’s role after decision in Romanian Călin Georgescu’s appeal to election annulment
Billionaire Elon Musk has questioned the role of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after the court declared as inadmissible the case brought by Călin Georgescu, a former ultranationalist presidential candidate, regarding the annulment of Romania’s 2024 presidential election. Reacting on X, Musk shared a post from conservative influencer Mario Nawfal and added: “What is this…
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Poll confirms Romanian far-right politician Georgescu at over 40%
Far-right politician Călin Georgescu is still the frontrunner in Romania’s May presidential elections, according to the latest poll carried out by Verified for the consultants of the ruling coalition’s presidential candidate, Crin Antonescu. Thus, if the 2025 presidential elections were to take place next Sunday, most of those polled would vote for Călin Georgescu (41.1%),…
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Romania gives EUR 240 mln for gasification of 44,000 households
The Romanian government approved on March 6 an Emergency Ordinance allocating an additional RON 1.19 billion (EUR 240 million) for the completion of projects to expand, modernize, and convert natural gas transmission and distribution networks. This measure will allow over 44,000 households across the country to have access to natural gas, thus reducing dependence on…
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Colliers: Romania’s hotel market 4% above pre-pandemic peak, but there’s room to grow
Romania’s hotel market is experiencing a period of accelerated growth, reaching a record of more than 25 million overnight stays in 2024, the highest level in more than 30 years, driven by a rising number of foreign tourists and strong demand for modern hotels, according to Colliers’ annual report. Romania’s international visibility is increasing, and…
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Report: Russia carried out 34 hybrid attacks against Romania in 2024
Russia carried out 34 hybrid attacks against Romania in 2024, according to a report presented in the Italian Parliament, based on information published by Romanian authorities regarding last year’s annulled presidential elections. On March 3, Italy’s ambassador to Bucharest, Alfred Maria Durande, announced that foreign forces were involved in the 2024 presidential elections in Romania.…
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Le Bistrot Français becomes the only restaurant in Romania with a menu signed by a chef with two Michelin stars
Le Bistrot Français, part of the prestigious hospitality associations Relais & Châteaux, has started a collaboration with Chef Tom Meyer, one of the most appreciated French cooks, awarded by the Michelin guide and holding the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Starting Monday, March 3, the restaurant’s menu will bear his signature, marking a special…
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Placido Domingo Jr. brings ‘Volver – Anima Tango’ to Bucharest next month
Placido Domingo Jr., the son of the renowned tenor Placido Domingo, will make his debut in Romania with the exceptional performance of “Volver – Anima Tango” in Bucharest next month. The show will take place at Sala Luceafărul on April 2. The performance blends music, dance, theater, and poetry to tell an emotional story that…
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Russian court sentences Romanian citizen to 19 years in penal colony for drug trafficking
A court in Moscow has sentenced Romanian citizen Mihail Nicolaev to 19 years in prison for participation in an international criminal group engaged in drug trafficking, TASS reported. The case under which the convict was detained was initiated back in 2015. Another 32 criminal cases related to the illicit trafficking of large and exceptionally large…
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The Geo-Political Reality of 2025 Surpasses All Predictions. How Does the Romanian Business Sector View H1 2025? The 12th Edition of CONFIDEX Begins
The forecasts made by managers in the second half of 2024, as expressed in the CONFIDEX study, were more pessimistic than the actual economic reality of Romania. The onset of the year, however, marked by surprising events, international geo-political tensions, and the unpredictability of the upcoming presidential elections in Romania, may heighten the caution levels…
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Arval Romania launches Re-Lease, the operational leasing service with used vehicles
Arval Romania has recently launched Arval Re-Lease, a new service dedicated to the local market focusing on the leasing of used vehicles that have completed an operational leasing contract. Arval Re-Lease is designed to meet the common needs of companies, offering comprehensive solutions to reduce costs associated with vehicle rental, insurance, and maintenance services. Arval…