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“I make performances that ask — okay, what will you do now?” Director Alin Uberti on organizing workshop in Kharkiv, crafting alternative theater in Romania, and Russian promises to Bucharest
Alin Uberti is a Romanian theater director who spent a month between February and March in Kharkiv. In collaboration with Ukrainian playwright Liuba Ilnytska and Nafta theater, he organized a performance lab in the city. Within SONLAB, young...

Former head of Environmental Guard Octavian Berceanu to run for Bucharest mayor
The former head of the National Environmental Guard, Octavian Berceanu, is set to run for mayor of Bucharest, backed by the REPER party. Berceanu, who gained notoriety for being tough on environmental rules, says he aims to make Bucharest “a...

NEPI Rockcastle to deploy 54.1 MW solar park in western Romania under EUR 110 mln programme
NEPI Rockcastle said its renewable energy output is expected to expand to cover 48% of the electricity demand of its shopping centres and tenants in Romania by the end of 2026. CEE’s largest retail real estate company is deploying a new 54.1 MW...

World Court To Announce Climate Change Opinion On July 23
Judges are seated as the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, opens hearings ... More into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change and help vulnerable nations fight its devastating impact,...

Outside Catering at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Crafted events, tailored flavors, catering beyond boundaries
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel is proud to present the outside catering services, designed to bring gourmet dining and flawless event execution to any outdoor venue across the city. Whether you are hosting a corporate gathering, a social...

‘Ordinary Failures’ Filmmaker Cristina Grosan & ‘Family Film’ Director Olmo Omerzu Discuss Building Sustainable Careers In CEE – Karlovy Vary
Hungarian-Romanian writer-director Cristina Grosan and Slovenian writer-director Olmo Omerzu kicked off the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s Industry Section on Sunday with a wide-ranging discussion exploring how they have navigated the...

Romania Rolls Out Austerity Measures to Curb Soaring Deficit
Romania’s new Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest, June 23 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT. As part of a series of measures to curb the budget deficit that came into effect on Tuesday, nearly one million public sector employees will see a...

Update: Southern Romania under Code Red heatwave, with temperatures to soar above 40 degrees Celsius
Update: The heatwave warning, including the Red Code for southern counties, has been extended until Wednesday morning. In addition, meteorologists are also forecasting storms across much of the country on Monday afternoon. A Red Code alert for...

Wildlife park appeals for money to rescue Ukraine lions
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) has launched an appeal to rescue three lions from Ukraine. The wildlife park, in Doncaster, has announced it intends to create a fund to help rescue animals impacted by war, natural disasters, or illegal...

Romania's Supreme Defense Council flags tax evasion as national vulnerability, calls for reforms
At the meeting held Monday, June 30, the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT), chaired by president Nicușor Dan, identified tax evasion as a major threat to the country's economic security. Moreover, the session addressed other topics of...

Development Banks’ Factory Farm Investments Harm the Climate and Local Communities
The World Bank’s mission is to “create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.” However, the institution, along with its peer development partners, pumps billions of dollars into factory farming, appearing to turn a blind eye to the...
National Bank Of Romania To Keep Rates On Hold In July
Sunday, July 6, 2025 8:00 AM EDT Image Source: Pexels With the recently announced fiscal package, the fiscal policy direction has now become more transparent. However, uncertainty remains regarding its ultimate impact on inflation. In the short...

Is research relevant for ensuring local community sustainability? Community foundations as knowledge infrastructure for local communities
At Infrastructures for the Future, a new gathering to fortify and expand the ecosystem of philanthropy support organisations, attendees asked themselves how to support community foundations. The Lab on Community Foundations, Research, and the SDGs...

Around 35% of Croats Can’t Afford a Summer Holiday
July the 18th, 2025 – Prices in Croatia remain a topic as hot as the weather, and around 35% of Croats can’t afford a summer holiday this year, even in their own country. As Ana Roksandic/Poslovni Dnevnik writes, close to 35% (more precisely...

AGMS 2025 & AGMA 2025 Conclude with Global Voices and Vision for a Sustainable Maritime Future
The AMET Global Maritime Summit (AGMS) 2025 and the AMET Global Maritime Awards (AGMA) 2025, jointly organized by the Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Foundation and AMET University, successfully concluded on July 2, 2025, at the Anna Centenary...
AGMS 2025 & AGMA 2025 Conclude with Global Voices and Vision for a Sustainable Maritime Future
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – Business Wire India The AMET Global Maritime Summit (AGMS) 2025 and the AMET Global Maritime Awards (AGMA) 2025, jointly organized by the Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Foundation and AMET University, successfully...

Problematic integration of ethnic minorities into society, head of the Interethnic Relations Agency
0 Ethnic minorities face difficulties in the process of integration into Moldovan society. A major impediment is the language barrier, especially among the adult population, namely the limited knowledge of the Romanian language affects access to...

Confident Agency becomes the first B Corp certified communication agency in Romania and CEE
Confident Agency, an independent full-service communications agency with offices in Bucharest and Barcelona, has achieved international B Corp Certification, becoming the first agency in Romania and in Central and Eastern Europe to join the global...

Business News | AGMS 2025 & AGMA 2025 Conclude with Global Voices and Vision for a Sustainable Maritime Future
BusinessWire India Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 5: The AMET Global Maritime Summit (AGMS) 2025 and the AMET Global Maritime Awards (AGMA) 2025, jointly organized by the Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Foundation and AMET University,...

How many economic losses from climate-related events has Europe suffered since 1980?
Published on 04/07/2025 - 14:56 GMT+2 Europe has experienced over €790 billion in economic losses due to extreme weather and climate-related events from 1980 to 2023, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report. Germany suffered...