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Romania’s Supreme Defense Council to meet June 30 on Ukraine war, cybersecurity and tax evasion
Romania Insider
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June 27, 2025
Romanian president Nicușor Dan has called a meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) to be held on Monday, June 30, at the Cotroceni Palace. The agenda will cover several key issues, including the current state and outlook of the...
Journalist Ioana Dogioiu appointed spokesperson for Romanian government
Romania Insider
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July 4, 2025
Romanian journalist Ioana Dogioiu will take on the role of spokesperson for the government, the executive announced on Thursday, July 3. The appointment, it said, aims to strengthen dialogue between the government and society “in a climate that...
Soft2Bet’s Don.ro signs multi-year deal as main sponsor of Romania's CFR Cluj
Yogonet International
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July 4, 2025
Soft2Bet’s online gaming brand Don.ro has signed a multi-year deal to become the main sponsor of CFR 1907 Cluj, one of Romania’s top football clubs. Starting with the 2025-26 Liga 1 season, Don.ro’s logo will appear on CFR Cluj’s home and away...
Bucharest’s District 2 installs first solar-powered EV charging station
Romania Insider
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June 27, 2025
Bucharest’s District 2 has launched a pilot project that makes it the first community in Romania to host a fully autonomous, solar-powered EV ARC charging station. Installed in the parking lot in front of the District 2 City Hall on June 26, the...
Tourist is dragged into a ravine and killed by bear after posing for selfie with its cub in Romania
Daily Mail
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July 4, 2025
A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear in Romania on Thursday after posing for a selfie with its cub. Italian tourist Omar Farang Zin, 49, was riding on his motorbike along the Carpathian Mountains in the central region of Arges when a...
Romanian President Says EU Must Support Black Sea Region Economically
Bulgarian News Agency
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At Romania's request, EU Member States have discussed a strategy for the Black Sea region during the European Council meeting in Brussels. Following the first day of discussions on Thursday, Romanian President Nicusor Dan said in a live-streamed...
Rezolv Energy and SCION Launch Nature and CleanTech Accelerator for Early-Stage Ventures in Bulgaria and Romania
Energy Industry Review
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July 4, 2025
Rezolv Energy and SCION launched the SCION Accelerator, a 10-week programme to support early-stage teams working at the intersection of ecology, science and scalable technology in Bulgaria and Romania. The initiative is among the first to be...
Revealing the Untapped Biodiversity Within Europe’s Villages
Bioengineer.org
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July 4, 2025
A groundbreaking new study has shed light on the complex interplay between biodiversity and human well-being in European villages, revealing nuanced trade-offs and synergies shaped by landscape context and urban proximity. Despite their...
Former prime minister facing criminal complaint for state of Romanian economy, budget deficit
Romania Insider
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July 4, 2025
Vlad Gheorghe, formerly a member of the reformist opposition party Save Romania Union (USR) and now leader of extra-parliamentary opposition party DREPT, announced on Thursday, July 3, that he has filed a criminal complaint against former prime...
Bear kills motorcyclist in Romanian mountains
BBC
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A man has died after he was attacked by a bear in one of Romania's most scenic mountain regions. The victim, who had been riding a motorcycle, stopped at a popular tourist area on the Transfagarasan road on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The...
Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romanian scenic mountain road
Yahoo News
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BUCHAREST (Reuters) -A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear on a road in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania on Thursday, emergency service officials said, the latest attack in the country with the European Union's largest population of...
Don.ro named main sponsor of CFR Cluj as Soft2Bet expands Romanian footprint
Gambling Insider
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The multi-year agreement will see Don.ro’s branding featured across kits and stadium assets from the 2025–26 season, alongside digital fan engagement campaigns. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Don.ro becomes main sponsor of CFR Cluj for the 2025–26...
Our cruise editor’s pick of the best rivers for your next voyage
The Times
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River cruising is one of the loveliest ways to explore a country. Sailing an inland waterway provides an ever-changing backdrop to life on board as the ship passes villages, mountains, castles or vineyards, cruising through capital cities or even...
On the Edge: Romania Urgently Moves to Prevent Bankruptcy with Tough Fiscal Measures
Novinite
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Romania is facing a severe financial crisis, with the government warning it risks running out of funds to cover pensions and salaries. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan described the situation as critical, stating that without immediate and stringent...
Great success for Italian entrepreneurs mission in Bucharest
ANSA
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July 3, 2025
The business mission of the delegation composed of 42 Italian companies in the infrastructure sector, accompanied by trade associations, was successfully held in Romania: institutional and B2B meetings in Bucharest from July 1-3, 2025. The mission...
Two new investment funds active in Romania receive financing through EU-backed PNRR
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Two new investment funds active in Romania, Sparking Capital II and PCP SEE II, will receive allocations worth EUR 30 million under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, or PNRR, after an approval from the Romanian executive and the European...
Three lion cubs stranded in war-torn Ukraine are coming to Yorkshire Wildlife Park - but they need your help
Yorkshire Live
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July 3, 2025
An appeal to rescue three lion pups stranded in war-torn Ukraine to live in South Yorkshire has been launched. Oleg, Rafael and Shanti are currently in a rescue and rehabilitation centre in Kyiv, and The WildLife Foundation is hoping to raise...
The Trovants’ Story: Romania’s UNESCO Geopark Ținutul Buzăului opens new interactive visitor center
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
The UNESCO Global Geopark Ținutul Buzăului in Romania has inaugurated a new interactive visitor center in the village of Bozioru, offering a modern and immersive experience into the region’s unique geological and cultural past. Named Povestea...
Europe’s Heatwaves and Drought Are Demanding Urgent Global Climate Action
teleSUR
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July 3, 2025
Extreme heat and worsening drought conditions are gripping large parts of Europe, fueling wildfires and prompting urgent weather alerts across multiple countries. RELATED: Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village That Voted Against Climate Change...
Metso invests in new screen manufacturing centre in Romania
Rock to Road
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July 3, 2025
Metso, a sustainable technology and solutions company for aggregates and mineral processing, is expanding its stationary screen production footprint by establishing a new manufacturing centre in Oradea, Romania. This investment will support the...