Lucian Blaga, the diplomat

In the Romanian culture, the name of Lucian Blaga is associated with excellence. Lucian Blaga, the diplomat Steliu Lambru, 11.10.2025, 14:15 In the Romanian culture, the name of Lucian Blaga is associated with excellence. His work is studied in...

Urgent warning to Irish WhatsApp users as fresh text message scam sweeps Europe

Irish WhatsApp users must be on their guard as a worrying new text scam is sweeping across parts of Europe, and falling victim to it could leave you locked out of your account and your contacts at risk of losing money This latest threat to those...

Romania raises EUR 4 bln under fourth FX bond issue this year

Romania raised EUR 4 billion on October 2 with its fourth FX bond issue this year, to finance the year’s budget deficit, which was recently revised upward, and also to buy back bonds maturing in 2026, according to Ziarul Financiar, quoting...

Romanian town signs partnership for 200 MW solar park with BESS

A public-private partnership in the making in northern Romania is aimed at building a 200 MW photovoltaic plant, the largest in Transylvania, with a battery energy storage system, 2Mnews reported. Global Energy Asset, a firm founded by Turkish and...

Soft2Bet unveils Swiper in Romania following Sweden launch

Mobile-focused platform combines swipe navigation with gaming and betting options. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Swiper uses social media-style gestures to allow users to explore a wide selection of casino and live games - The platform also...

Romania's 2025 financing needs rise to EUR 52 bln in line with the revised deficit

Romania's Ministry of Finance has revised upwards this year's financing needs by RON 27 billion to RON 259 billion (EUR 52 billion), compared to RON 232 billion as initially estimated in January, according to Cursdeguvernare.ro, citing official...

Historians warn that Republican leaders are driving a 12-step blueprint for America’s collapse

People are baffled. Why are Trump and his Republicans so intent on gutting our government, destroying our alliances and reputation around the world, and screwing working-class people while transferring over $50 trillion from them to the morbidly...

Romanian government approves draft laws to boost defence capacity

The Romanian government approved on October 2 two draft laws aimed at strengthening national defence and preparing the population for potential conflict, minister Ionuț Moșteanu announced following the cabinet meeting. The proposals include the...

Coventry car wash which illegally hired two Romanian men fined 90k

A Coventry company where two men were found working illegally has been fined. Barras Hand Car Wash in Stoke was issued a penalty of £90,000. Government officials often publicly identify businesses employing individuals without legal status, as...

Birth rates are falling — and the experts still don't get it

When considering the issues of low birth rates and population decline, it's essential to differentiate between those who are pro-life and those who are pro-natalist. While both have concluded that people around the world should have more children,...

Bucharest-born chamber music festival SoNoRo turns 20 with an eye to the future

Chamber music festival SoNoRo is gearing up for an anniversary edition, marking 20 years of programming where music meets other arts and disciplines, training young musicians, and working to build the audiences of today and tomorrow. The program...

Romania’s Nutri-Score Plan on Hold After E.U. Objections

Summary The European Commission has warned Romania that its plan to intro­duce Nutri-Score may vio­late EU reg­u­la­tions and needs to be reviewed before imple­men­ta­tion, cit­ing con­cerns about clar­ity, poten­tial bar­ri­ers for food...

Top 10 Walnut Producing Countries in the World (2025)

Largest walnut producer: Walnuts are one of the most nutritious tree nuts, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins. The global walnut market continues to expand, driven by growing demand for healthy snacks and plant-based diets....

Romania Launches Volunteer Military Training Programme

The Romanian government has approved legislation introducing an expanded volunteer military training programme as part of a broader strategy to modernize the NATO member’s defence capabilities and rebuild its reserve forces. The new framework...

Romania Taps Eurobond Market Again to Fund Budget Gap

Romania tapped international markets for the fourth time this year as it seeks to cover a wider-than-expected budget deficit and start prefunding for 2026. The Black Sea nation sold a combined €4 billionBloomberg Terminal ($4.7 billion) of notes...

Romania drops seven spots in global ranking measuring EV charging infrastructure

Romania ranks 27th out of 33 countries in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure ranking, dropping seven places compared to 2024, according to the 6th edition of the "EV Charging Index" study published by Roland Berger. In the 2025 edition...

Romanian startup Genezio to launch tool that improves GenAI’s perception of brands

Genezio, a Romanian AI startup, announced the launch of a new Conversational AI Optimization platform, a tool designed to help companies understand and improve how generative AI systems perceive and describe their brands, during the technology...

The Romanian Occupation of Buda Castle: Robbery, Pillage, and Violence

In the late summer of 1919, Romanian troops entered Budapest, bringing an abrupt end to the short-lived Hungarian Soviet Republic—but also unleashing a wave of violence, looting, and abuse that left deep scars on the city and its residents. The...

Romania shoulders Europe aside for more US tanks

Instead of acquiring a mixed US/EU tank fleet, Romania has opted to expand its purchase of M1A2SEPv3 MBTs The procurement will come as a blow to the European Union, which wants member states to spend in the EU Romania is embarking on a military...

Romanian parties spend more than half of subsidies on propaganda and media, watchdog says

Romanian political parties directed 53% of their RON 174 million (EUR 35 million) in public subsidies during January-August towards media and propaganda expenses, according to a report published by the Expert Forum (EFOR) on October 1. The...