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Report: Romanians spent EUR 40 bln in major retail chains last year, up 7.1% from 2023
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
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...
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...
Folk Dance & Music Festival Brings Artists from 10 Countries to the Stage in Durrës
Euronews Albania
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July 3, 2025
The coastal city of Durrës has transformed into a hub of folklore in recent days, hosting the 6th edition of the International Folk Dance & Music Festival. Artists, musicians, and dancers from 10 different countries — including Albania, Kosovo,...
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...
Romania to Receive 18 Dutch F-16 Jets for NATO Training Hub
Novinite
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The Netherlands has pledged to donate 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania by the close of 2025 for the symbolic price of just one euro. Romanian Defense Minister Ionuț Moșteanu made the announcement on June 25 at a press conference in The Hague, held...
‘Aladdin – Live to Film Concert’ comes to Bucharest this October
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
The magic of Disney returns to Bucharest as Aladdin – Live to Film Concert takes the stage at Sala Palatului on October 10. Romanian audiences are invited to relive one of Disney’s most beloved animated classics in a special musical and cinematic...
Movie Review: ‘The Amateur’
The Beachcomber - California
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June 26, 2025
In spite of working for the CIA, his job is rather dull. He sits at a desk all day decrypting and analyzing information in a basement office of the Pentagon. Charlie Heller’s (Rami Malik) only happiness in life is his wife – the love of his life....
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...
How does Jimmy Butler train? Exploring diet and fitness routine of six-time All-Star
The Times of India
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How does Jimmy Butler train? Exploring diet and fitness routine of six-time All-Star (Image Source: Jimmy/Instagram) The six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler is one of the most popular NBA stars. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his...
Canadian cyclist Riley Pickrell wins first stage of Sibiu Cycling Tour in Romania
Brandon Sun
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July 3, 2025
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...
Romanian president Nicușor Dan meets UK PM Keir Starmer at NATO summit
Romania Insider
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June 25, 2025
Romanian president Nicușor Dan met with UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday morning, June 25, on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. The meeting brought together Romania’s full official delegation, including presidential...
International operation dismantles cyber-sabotage network in Russia that launched attacks on Spain
SUR in English
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July 18, 2025
Joint international Operation Eastwood, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, has dismantled 'NoName057(16)' - the most active Russian hacker platform sponsored by the Kremlin's secret services and responsible for countless cyber-attacks on...
Romanian legislative makes 2026 Constantin Brâncuși Year
Romania Insider
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June 25, 2025
The Romanian Chamber of Deputies adopted a draft law establishing the year 2026 as the "Constantin Brâncuși Year” to celebrate the famous sculptor. The law, initiated by former culture minister and Social Democratic deputy Natalia Intotero, passed...
Romania investigates alleged Erasmus fraud at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara
Science|Business
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June 25, 2025
Romania’s national anticorruption agency has sent to trial four staff at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara after an internal review found money was missing from budgets allocated through Erasmus and Erasmus+ mobility projects, and also from...
Update: Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romania’s Transfăgărășan mountain road
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Update: The motorcyclist killed by a bear on the Transfăgărășan had gotten off his bike to feed and photograph the animal, according to details from the investigation quoted by Digi24. Authorities found several photos of the bear and a video on...
Mel Gibson Visits Mount Athos Monastery for Vidovdan Ahead of ‘Resurrection’ Filming
Greek City Times
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July 3, 2025
The 69-year-old actor and filmmaker, inspired by his deep Christian faith, visited the Holy Monastery of Hilandar on Mount Athos, Greece, from June 27 to 29, 2025, to participate in the Vidovdan celebration, honoring the feast of the Holy Great...
Romania the Eastern Flank: Together for a stronger eastern flank
Radio Romania International
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June 25, 2025
A brief look at the latest efforts to strengthened the Eastern Flank of the North Atlantic Alliance Photo: The French Defence Ministry Agenția Media a Armatei, 25.06.2025, 14:05 It has been more than three years since Romania has been hosting one...
Romania Inaugurates Conservative Government After 6 Months of Uncertainty
teleSUR
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Ilie Bolojan. X/ @SurseMD June 25, 2025 Hour: 7:49 am On Monday, conservative Ilie Bolojan was sworn in as Romania’s new prime minister after receiving majority support in Parliament, thanks to a government agreement between four pro-European...
Weekly museum and gallery guide: Emirati and African artists in the spotlight
The National News
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Trees bent by time, still standing as resilient metaphors of transformation. Photography as a measure of healing. Papier-mache tracing the arc from night to day. This week’s exhibitions explore how people and places weather change. The...
Hunsbury Park Primary School: A celebration of cultures, a lesson in unity
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
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July 18, 2025
Flags flew, spices filled the air, and even Oasis made an appearance as Hunsbury Park Primary burst into colour and pride for its first-ever Culture Day—an inspiring celebration dreamed up by two Year 6 pupils. Hunsbury Park Primary School was...