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A company in Bucharest’s District 1 was fined for having medical waste, including syringes, needles, catheters, and IV tubing, stored inappropriately in open air. Following an inspection by the National Environmental Guard on August 7, 2024, the company, Sterileco SRL, was fined RON 300,000 (EUR 60,000) for violating environmental regulations. The inspectors discovered the waste,…

The French group Egis, known for supervising construction projects, aims to expand its operations in Romania, specifically in the nuclear infrastructure sector. The move is part of a broader strategy by Egis to diversify its activities.  Globally, Egis seeks to increase the share of the energy sector in its overall revenues, from 10% currently to…

The Fortress of Saschiz, built in the 14th century, will be reopened for visitors starting September 1 following construction work. “We hope that the Refuge Fortress in Saschiz will be officially open for visits by September 1 at the latest. We initially aimed for August 1, but there are still some issues related to the…

A recent study conducted by eJobs reveals that Romanian jobseekers perceive fluent foreign language skills, self-confidence, specialized expertise, and digital competencies as their primary weaknesses when seeking employment. Conversely, experience and charisma are regarded as their strongest assets. According to the survey, 55.1% of respondents believe that experience is their top strength in the eyes…

Metrorex, the state company operating the Bucharest subway, announced traffic restrictions in the 1 Mai area. The restrictions are related to works on the future M6 subway line, which connects the city to the Henri Coanda Airport. “The traffic restriction measure is imposed by the work plan for the connection with the current 1 Mai…

The tenth edition of the Holzstock Indie Festival will take place between August 16 and August 18 in Hosman, less than 30 km from Sibiu. The festival, held on the premises of the fortified church in Hosman, is meant as an “alternative for the Romanian music scene, bringing forth artists and bands from the indie-alternative-post-punk…

The Government approved, in its August 14 meeting, the Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change. The strategy is an essential condition to receiving a EUR 466.9 million loan from the World Bank to cover the implementation of measures meant to reduce the country’s vulnerability to climate risks, the Environment Ministry said. The strategy, covering the…

Romania’s West University of Timișoara has launched the project “Building for Education: Student Dormitories of the Future,” which will include the construction of a new dormitory aligned with nZEB Plus standards, with nearly zero energy consumption. The project is financed with EU-backed Resilience funds, and is scheduled to be implemented until September 2025.  The project…

More than 180 poets from more than 20 countries are expected to participate in the 14th edition of the Bucharest International Poetry Festival (FIPB), which is scheduled to take place between September 9 and September 15. FIPB will welcome poets from Brazil, Canada, Spain, Portugal, France, Israel, Belgium, Greece, Turkey, Great Britain, Germany, the Republic…

Oradea, in western Romania, is set to host the Hungarian Culture Days between August 20-21. The event will feature four floral parade floats from Debrecen, displayed in Piața Unirii. Every year, Oradea honors its local Hungarian community with an event that showcases the rich cultural and artistic traditions of the Hungarian people, as well as…