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Romania Rolls Out Austerity Measures to Curb Soaring Deficit
Balkan Insight
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July 1, 2025
Romania’s new Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest, June 23 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT. As part of a series of measures to curb the budget deficit that came into effect on Tuesday, nearly one million public sector employees will see a...
Romania’s rail woes expose NATO vulnerability
Defence Blog
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July 1, 2025
Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has awarded a €2 million ($2 million) contract to the state-run rail freight company CFR Marfă for military transport services, despite growing concerns over the country’s deteriorating railway...
Man sentenced for 'barbaric cruelty' towards dogs
BBC
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Wyre Davies & Paul HeaneyBBC Wales Investigates ShareSave Moheiz Adam told an undercover BBC reporter in 2021 he could arrange for puppies' ears to be cropped to give them a "striking" look A man who claimed to be a "dog whisperer" has been...
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...
PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATION PUBLISHED A LIST OF GIFTS THAT MAIA SANDU RECEIVED IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025
Infotag
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July 8, 2025
The Presidential Administration has published a list of gifts that Maia Sandu received in the first half of 2025. As reported by INFOTAG, the total amount of gifts is almost 40 thousand lei (two thousand euros). The most expensive gift was a...
Bucharest taxi driver who scammed Nobel Prize laureate detained by police
Romania Insider
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July 1, 2025
A Romanian taxi driver who scammed 90-year-old Nigerian Nobel Prize laureate Wole Soyinka was detained by police on Sunday, June 29, according to media reports. On Friday, June 27, the venerable Nigerian arrived at Bucharest's Otopeni Airport. He...
Motorcyclist killed in bear attack on Romanian scenic mountain road
Yahoo News
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BUCHAREST (Reuters) -A motorcyclist was mauled to death by a bear on a road in the Carpathian Mountains in Romania on Thursday, emergency service officials said, the latest attack in the country with the European Union's largest population of...
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,...
Weekend calendar: Neversea Kapital, TIFF retrospective in Bucharest, Smallest Art Fair in Town, SoNoRo Musikland, Fireflies Festival and more
Romania Insider
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July 2, 2025
Bucharest gears up for the first edition of Neversea Kapital, chamber music festival SoNoRo Musikland tours cities and villages in Transylvania, and outdoor enthusiasts can reconnect with nature at the Fireflies Festival. In Bucharest: TIFF...
Media Review: July 1
Bulgarian News Agency
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JULY MORNING Hundreds of people gathered in the village of Kamen Bryag on the northern Black Sea coast, on other beaches, and throughout the country to welcome the sun on July 1 - July Morning, bTV reports. The tradition, known as Dzhulaya...
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...
EU sets conversion rate for Bulgaria’s eurozone entry in 2026
Kuwait Times
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July 8, 2025
BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers completed the final steps on Tuesday for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone from January 2026, including setting the conversation rate of the Bulgarian lev to the euro. Bulgaria will join...
Popular North London festival that's been missing for 11 years will return within days
MyLondon
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July 8, 2025
A long-running community festival in North London is to be revived this weekend having had a 10-year hiatus. The event became more difficult to run after the sad passing of one its lead organisers but a team of residents have rallied to bring it...
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...
‘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...
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...
XTB Tightens Security, Mandates 2FA After Alleged Client Hack Results in 150K Loss
Finance Magnates
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July 8, 2025
Polish online broker XTB is implementing stronger security protocols after a client publicly claimed losing approximately 150,000 Polish zloty ($38,000) in what appears to be a sophisticated hacking scheme that might have affected at least a few...
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...
Hungary and Croatia Build Stadium for €7.5 Million in Village of 500 Inhabitants
Balkan Insight
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July 8, 2025
The 7.5-million-euro stadium in the village of Vardarac, eastern Croatia. Photo: Facebook/NK Vardarac FC. The construction of a 7.5-million-euro stadium in the small Croatian village of Vardarac in the east of the country, home to just 504...