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Survey: Romanians place highest trust in Army and Church, while Parliament ranks last
Romanians continue to place the most trust in the Army and the Church, while Parliament remains the least trusted institution, according to the second edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted between June 20–26. The monthly...

Siemens Completes Acquisition of ebm-papst’s Industrial Drive Technology Business
July 3, 2025 - Siemens closed its acquisition of ebm-papst's Industrial Drive Technology (IDT) division. IDT has about 650 employees in Germany (St. Georgen and Lauf an der Pegnitz) and one in Romania (Oradea). Its portfolio includes intelligent,...

Authorities Dismantled “Diskstation” Ransomware Attacking Synology NAS Devices Worldwide
Italian State Police, in collaboration with French and Romanian law enforcement agencies, have successfully dismantled the dangerous “Diskstation” ransomware group that specifically targeted Synology Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices across...

Restoration of Saracoglu Inn Moves Forward with Bulgarian-Romanian Cooperation
Bulgaria and Romania are preparing a memorandum of cooperation for the restoration of the Saracoglu Inn, Deputy Culture Minister Ashot Kazaryan said in an interview with BTA on Thursday. The financial framework is yet to be agreed, while Romanian...

Romanian language teachers from Gagauzia will attend courses in Romania
0 78 Romanian language and literature teachers from non-Romanian speaking educational institutions in Gagauzia will attend intensive professional development courses in Romania. The program, now in its second edition, will take place from June 30...

Great success for Italian entrepreneurs mission in Bucharest
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
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...

Report: Romanians spent EUR 40 bln in major retail chains last year, up 7.1% from 2023
Romanians spent roughly EUR 40 billion in large retail chains last year, representing an increase of 7.1% year-over-year. The 2024 growth rate marked a slowdown compared to 2023 (+11.1% vs. 2022) but remained above inflation, according to the...

Romanian tech group AROBS boosts US market reach with Codingscape acquisition
Romanian technology company AROBS Transilvania Software (BVB: AROBS) announced the expansion of its presence in the US market through the strategic acquisition of a majority stake in technology consulting firm Codingscape. Announced on Thursday,...

The Trovants’ Story: Romania’s UNESCO Geopark Ținutul Buzăului opens new interactive visitor center
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...

Employee benefits company Pluxee to acquire MyBenefits in Romania
Pluxee, a global player in employee benefits and engagement, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire MyBenefits, a fast-growing Romanian company that has developed innovative technology to provide a flexible offering of employee benefits....

Metso invests in new screen manufacturing centre in Romania
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...

Canadian cyclist Riley Pickrell wins first stage of Sibiu Cycling Tour in Romania
By: The Canadian Press Posted: 6:34 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025 SIBIU - Canadian cyclist Riley Pickrell won the first stage of the Sibiu Cycling Tour on Thursday. Read this article for free: We need your support! Local journalism needs your...

YEO’s Defic Globe buys projects for 219 MW in Romania amid rebranding
Through its subsidiary Defic Globe, YEO Technology (YEO Teknoloji Enerji ve Endüstri) is continuing its expansion in Romania. The Istanbul-based joint venture with Emsolt Investments took over 15 special purpose vehicles (SPVs) or firms for...

Romania to cut scholarship spending
The Ministry of Education announced a reform of the scholarships paid to pupils, while the Ruling Programme, as published by the Government, envisages a 40% reduction in the per-student budget for scholarships. Both measures prompted protests...

Romanian hydropower group Hidroelectrica awards EUR 9.5 mln tender for floating photovoltaic system
Hidroelectrica, the largest energy provider in Romania, announced on Thursday, June 26, that it had awarded the tender for a floating photovoltaic panel system within the “Nufărul Pilot Project.” The public procurement was initiated through an...

Fulbright College Announces 2025 Annual Faculty Teaching and Research Awards
Photo Submitted The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the U of A recently named the 2025 recipients of its annual outstanding teaching and research faculty awards, including: Outstanding Teaching Award recipients Margaret Butcher, Margaret...

President Sheikh Mohamed in call for peace with Turkey's Erdogan
President Sheikh Mohamed joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a call for peace in the region during a state visit to Turkey. Sheikh Mohamed was received by Mr Erdogan at Turkey’s Presidential Palace and an official reception hosted in...
Central Europe Technologies recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Romania for 2025
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 July 2025 - Central Europe Technologies has been officially recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Romania for 2025. Central Europe Technologies is a Shared Service Center for BNP Paribas...

Tiny cabin brings minimalist function to the Romanian countryside
Tucked into the forested landscape of Valea lui Enache, Romania, the CL02 Cabin by Vinklu is a modern tiny rural retreat that blends sustainable design with quiet architectural restraint. Built on the remnants of an earlier failed project, this...