Digitain secures sportsbook partnership with 888 Romania

The agreement follows the supplier’s recent Belgian licence and extends its footprint across regulated European markets. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Digitain to supply sportsbook technology to 888 Romania - Deal strengthens presence in Eastern...

UAE travel alert: Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know

Starting October 12, 2025, UAE travelers must provide biometric data, including fingerprints and facial images, upon entering the EU/ AI representational image for illustrative purposes only As of today, October 12, the European Union’s...

Romania gets EC's nod for 8.4% of GDP budget deficit this year

The European Commission agreed that Romania will reach a budget deficit of 8.4% of GDP this year, specifically RON 159 billion (almost EUR 32 billion), prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced at a press conference held in Bucharest on September 24,...

Romania's Constitutional Court defers ruling on magistrates' pensions bill

The Constitutional Court of Romania, at its meeting on September 24, has postponed until October 8 the decision on four of the five laws in the second package of budgetary measures proposed by the government of prime minister Ilie Bolojan,...

Catalyst Romania invests €1.25 million in Carfix - the digital ecosystem that reduces vehicle-related costs by up to 60%

Carfix, the SaaS platform that interconnects insurers, brokers, auto repair shops, dealers, leasing companies, and end-users into a 100% online ecosystem, announces the closing of a strategic €1.25 million investment from Catalyst Romania, one of...

Economic growth edges higher for EBRD countries

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lifted its 2025 growth forecast for the first time in more than a year but warned that the effects of tariffs and war will weigh on growth in 2026. The report, which covers economies in emerging...

Turkey in the changing transatlantic trade environment

Report September 30, 2025 • 4:57 pm ET Print this page Turkey in the changing transatlantic trade environment By Charles Lichfield We already know 2025 will be remembered for its shocks to global trade. However, the shift from ever greater...

US State Department report on investment climate in Romania highlights government corruption

American investors often signal government corruption and corruption in the business environment in Romania, most frequently mentioning the customs service, municipal officials, and local financial authorities, according to a report published in...

Corso Brasserie reopens at Grand Hotel Bucharest, bringing italian soul to the heart of the city

A new chapter begins at Grand Hotel Bucharest as Corso Brasserie reopens with a fresh Italian spirit. Overlooking the vibrant Nicolae Bălcescu Boulevard, the beloved boulevard restaurant has been reimagined as a place where authentic flavors, warm...

Economic growth edges higher for EBRD countries but tariff threat looms

LONDON :The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development lifted its 2025 growth forecast for the first time in more than a year but warned that the effects of tariffs and war will weigh on growth in 2026. The report, which covers economies in...

Romania man pleads guilty to ATM skimming scheme in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A 46-year-old Bacau, Romania man pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple charges on Wednesday, including five counts of bank fraud and five counts of aggravated identity theft, related to an ATM skimming scheme in...

Romania’s general prosecutor points to early connections between Russia and Horațiu Potra, Călin Georgescu

Former independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, who came in first place in the 2024 canceled presidential elections, had ties to Moscow through fugitive mercenary Horațiu Potra, according to Romania’s general prosecutor Alex Florența....

One of the Largest Hybrid PV and Storage Projects in Romania

Simtel, an engineering and technology group listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange and one of the leading players in Romania’s renewable energy sector, announces the signing of a contract worth approximately RON 217 million...

French Tech – Romanian Touch 2025 showcases startups, innovation, and collaboration opportunities

As France and Romania are continuing to deepen their partnership in innovation and technology, the collaboration between companies, startups, and institutions is essential, according to the speakers at the French Tech – Romanian Touch event, held...

Romania drafts law to cap price of bottled water in airports, transport stations

Romanian lawmakers have introduced a draft bill to cap the retail price of 500ml bottled water at EUR 0.60 in locations where consumers have limited purchasing alternatives, Economica reported on September 23. The proposal, filed in the Senate and...

Romanian e-learning company Ascendia joins Google AI for GovTech program with LIVRESQ

Romanian e-learning company Ascendia (BVB: ASC) announced on Wednesday, September 24, that its educational content creation platform, LIVRESQ, has been selected for Google for Startups’ Growth Academy: AI for GovTech, an international accelerator...

Romanian European Projects Ministry to introduce new PNRR reporting system

Romania’s Ministry of Investments and European Projects will introduce an open data type of reporting, with all 17,000 projects included in the EU-funded Recovery and Resilience Plan, or PNRR. The projects will be placed in a database indexable by...

Romania prepares year-end debt deals as rating concerns persist

Romania is planning fresh bond sales and buybacks before the end of the year, aiming to smooth upcoming maturities and bolster investor confidence after months of political turbulence, Reuters reported on September 23. The Ministry of Finance...

Romania without Violence

The Romanian Parliament sets up special commission to draft tougher legislation in the area of domestic violence. Credit: Annie Spratt / unsplash.com Roxana Vasile, 24.09.2025, 14:11 Recently, the Romanian Parliament has for the first time...

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 30% Discount On Upgrades To Business October 1 – 31, 2025 (Book October 1 – 15)

Turkish Airlines has launched a discount promotion for upgrades to Business Class on select short- and medium-haul routes from October 1 to 31, 2025. Miles&Smiles members can save 30% on business class upgrades if booked October 1 – 15. You can...