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Romanian group Simtel receives go-ahead for EUR 30 mln corporate bond program
Romania Insider
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June 20, 2025
Simtel (BVB: SMTL), an engineering and technology group listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced on Thursday, June 19, that the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the base prospectus for a corporate...
Romania’s construction output down 0.5% y/y in April after buoyant Q1
Romania Insider
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June 20, 2025
The construction works volume in Romania decreased by 0.5% y/y in gross terms and by 2.8% in workday and seasonal adjusted terms in April, after it boasted a robust 10.6% y/y advance in Q1 (largely on low base effects), according to data published...
I Went Looking for Hidden World War II-Era Art And Found a Forgotten Artists Legacy in Singapore
Fodors Travel Guide
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July 18, 2025
I have come to Singapore to find the part of its history that was, for two generations, mostly lost. Looking for World War II in Singapore means peering through a fast, feverish, imaginative city, for a slow, old, and forgotten story. Today’s...
Romanian mountaineer, conservationist Alex Găvan featured in special Discovery series
Romania Insider
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June 19, 2025
The well-known science and nature channel Discovery is currently marking four decades since its global launch in 1985 with a special series titled "Discovery Changed My Life,” bringing testimonies from personalities whose vision was shaped by...
Romania: R.Power building 254MWh BESS, Electrica procuring 70MWh EPC works
Energy Storage News
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June 19, 2025
R.Power in Romania The company will start construction on the 127MW/254MWh Scornicesti battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Romania in Q3 2025. It will connect to the high-voltage network of transmission system operator (TSO)...
Leonardo signs tech agreement with Avioane Craiova
Asia Pacific Defence Reporter
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June 28, 2025
Leonardo and Avioane Craiova announced the signing of a Technological and Industrial Cooperation Agreement that marks a significant step forward in strengthening the industrial collaboration between the two companies. The agreement covers several...
Archaeology in Romania
Radio Romania International
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June 28, 2025
In Romania, archaeology evolved after World War II Archaeology in Romania Ion Puican, 28.06.2025, 13:10 Archaeology is the science that studies the human past through the recovery and analysis of material culture and discovered environmental data,...
Wildfires in Europe burn area the size of Luxembourg as 2025 shapes up to be an 'extreme' year
Euronews
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July 18, 2025
An area almost the size of Luxembourg has been burnt by wildfires in Europe so far this year, according to the EU's European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS). As of 15 July, the cumulative total of scorched land stands at 231,539 hectares -...
FlixBus launches first domestic coach routes in Romania, connecting 50 cities
Romania Insider
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June 27, 2025
FlixBus, the travel-tech company operating Europe's largest intercity coach network, announced the launch of its first domestic routes in Romania. Operated in partnership with local carriers, the 10 new intercounty lines will connect over 50...
Most Romanians optimistic about AI but third fear for their jobs, study shows
Romania Insider
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June 27, 2025
More than three-quarters of Romanians (76%) see Artificial Intelligence as an opportunity for the economy and society, although half of them also acknowledge its risks, according to a new RoCoach and Novel Research study. Overall, over one-third...
New Romanian Winemaker bringing a world of flavours to Halfpenny Green
Express & Star
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June 28, 2025
Elena Bari is pouring all of her efforts into the 30-acre South Staffordshire site and is already leaving an indelible impression, with her refined, mature palate adding substance to tasting processes and grape growing practices. Elena Bari at...
Allolinguals with language skills could be exempted from the Romanian language BAC exam
IPN
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June 27, 2025
0 The Ministry of Education and Research proposes that foreign language high school students who hold linguistic competence certificates be exempt from the Romanian language baccalaureate exam, just as in the case of the foreign language exam. The...
Patriot Deliveries To Ukraine Ramping Up, Others Being Delayed
The Drive
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July 17, 2025
The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Days after U.S. President Donald Trump promised new Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, the scramble is on to ship...
Polish rail-tech rolls onto Indonesia’s platforms
Indonesia Expat
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June 27, 2025
Indonesia’s railway sector is accelerating, from the construction of the East-West branch of the MRT metro to the launch of the Jakarta–Bandung Whoosh high-speed line. At the same time, Poland, one of the EU’s largest rolling-stock exporters, is...
Michelle Obama comes to Romania to headline major tech and business event in Bucharest
Romania Insider
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June 26, 2025
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Romania for the first time this September to speak at the second edition of Impact Bucharest, the largest business and tech event in Southeastern Europe. Scheduled for September 17–18, the event will...
Thunderkick Boosts Romanian iGaming Exposure with MaxBet
Gambling News - New York
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June 26, 2025
Thunderkick, a slot developer that focuses on building unique and innovative titles, has expanded further into the Eastern European iGaming market through a partnership with Romanian online casino operator MaxBet. MaxBet Romania Welcomes Games by...
Eastern Romania: Iași City Hall completes EUR 60 mln tender for new tram, bus depot
Romania Insider
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June 26, 2025
Local officials in Iași, eastern Romania, announced on Wednesday, June 26, the completion of a EUR 60 million tender for the construction of a new tram and bus depot. According to the mayor, the facility will be built to be energy independent....
Greek IT groups eye Cyprus for growth and partnerships
Cyprus Mail
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July 18, 2025
Cyprus has emerged as a key growth market for major Greek IT groups, which are steadily expanding their presence on the island while boosting their international reach across Europe. From subsidiaries and acquisitions to strategic partnerships,...
LONGi powers Romania’s energy transitionwith BC technology
PV Tech
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LONGi has deployed 54.1MW of its Hi-MO 9 back contact (BC) modules at a solar park in Romania’s Arad county. Developed for NEPI Rockcastle (a SOLPOWER Energy subsidiary) and engineered by EPC partner Enevo Group, this utility-scale...
Trail Blazers: Leading UK female engineers from across industry tell us about their roles and their career paths
The Engineer
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June 23, 2025
When the editors at The Engineer sat down to discuss this year’s INWED special feature, we knew we wanted to focus on the exciting and challenging nature of the work, rather than get bogged down in facts and figures around the gender gap....