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Romanian far-right MEP Diana Șoșoacă sanctioned for inappropriate behavior during EP session
Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă was penalized for disrupting a session of the European Parliament in July of this year. She will be unable to participate in the Parliament’s plenary session for seven days, during which time her daily allowance will be withheld, MEP Sigfried Mureșan announced. Back in July, the fiery far-right politician Diana Șoșoacă…
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How to ensure that your company’s processes are more efficient
In a constantly changing world, digitalization is no longer just a competitive advantage; it is crucial to embrace it. Let’s see how you can do this without taking risks. What’s the secret? Adopting modern technologies is essential to meet today’s demands for efficiency, flexibility, and agility. Organizations continuously face challenges related to increasing productivity, reducing…
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Romania’s USR leader Elena Lasconi announces no-confidence motion against the government
Elena Lasconi, the president of the opposition party USR, said that she is working with her colleagues on drafting a no-confidence motion against the government headed by Social Democrat leader Marcel Ciolacu. She also urged the Liberals and their president, Nicolae Ciucă, to back USR’s action. “I met thousands of soldiers, I have also been…
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AI technology increasingly used in Romanian companies, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is becoming increasingly popular in companies in Romania. According to a recent study by the consulting company VUCAMIX, 86% of companies in the local market have already adopted AI, in various forms. However, in 40% of cases, it was the personal initiative of the employees, not a company decision. The study…
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Online shopping with recycling: Bringo and Carrefour launch the first service for the return of SGR packages
Bringo, the first brand to bring grocery delivery services to Romania, together with Carrefour Romania, announces a new and innovative feature: the collection of refundable packaging as part of the Deposit Return System – SGR for orders placed from Carrefour hypermarkets. This partnership promotes responsible shopping and continues the e-grocery advancements led by the two…
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About 300,000 pilgrims expected in Iaşi to pray at the holy relics of St. Parascheva
Roughly 300,000 people are expected to participate in the religious pilgrimage in the eastern Romania city of Iaşi, the largest such celebration in the country. The holy relics of Saint Parascheva were placed for worship on Tuesday morning, October 8, in the baldachin near the Metropolitan Cathedral, and will remain there until October 15. According…
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EU’s Justice and Home Affairs Council to review Romania’s Schengen readiness again
The Hungarian Presidency of the EU Council will present the current state of full implementation of the Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania at the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council in Luxembourg, October 10, according to a statement from the Council. On December 30, 2023, the Council decided to eliminate checks at air and…
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Romania to acquire Sentinel radar systems from the US
The US State Department has approved the sale of Sentinel air surveillance radar systems to Romania, under a procurement program that includes up to four AN/MPQ-64 F1 radars. The Sentinel can detect a broad range of airborne objects and will enhance Romania’s ability to deter and defend against potential threats. According to the US Embassy…
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Three Romanian MPs migrate to the emerging party behind Mircea Geoana
Three MPs of the junior ruling Liberal Party (PNL), who were not given eligible places on their party’s lists for the general elections this autumn, were recruited by the Romania in Action Party, the emerging political entity that announced support for Mircea Geoana in the presidential elections. The three MPs are Eugen Pîrvulescu, Alin Ignat,…
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Romania’s Constitutional Court explains decision to reject far-right presidential candidate
The Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) failed to do its job of spotting irregularities in the documents filed by presidential candidate Diana Sosoaca (SOS) and also failed to assess the lack of attachment to the democratic values demonstrated by candidate Sosoaca, the Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) stated in an attempt to explain its decision of invalidating…