The Greek builder AKTOR is keeping up the pace of work for the A0 L3 highway section in the south of Bucharest, being close to the threshold of 70% physical execution stage of the project. The A0 South Lot 3 section has a length of 18 km, of which 15.465 km are part of the South Belt, and 2.5 km of the North Belt, separated by the A1 highway towards Pitesti. Of the total length of 18 km, AKTOR has already laid the first layer of AB2 asphalt on 10.5 km. In addition to the crossing over the A1, in the Ciorogârla area, AKTOR is building on the A0 Sud Lot 3 segment another 4 bridges, 6 passages (overpasses), 46 footbridges, two temporary parking lots, and two service spaces. At the beginning of June, the 11 structures (bridges and overpasses) were 70% complete. The project also includes earthworks, construction of embankments, fencing, barriers, parapets, horizontal and vertical markings and signalling elements, lighting system, highway communication systems, public recreation areas, landscaping and landscaping works the land. AKTOR Construction is a member of the Intrakat Group, an industry leader in the Greek sectors of construction, infrastructure, concessions/public-private partnerships (PPP), renewable energy sources (RES), energy storage, real estate development, environmental projects and digital technologies, with a significant presence in Southeast Europe, listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 2001.
The organizers of music festivals Untold and Neversea have signed an agreement with the Bucharest City Hall to organize a "mega-festival" in the capital this year. The large-scale project is set for a pilot edition this year, with plans to have it "grow year by year." It will take place at Arena Naţională. The talks […]
Around 61% of Romanians say they have been the target of online fraud attempts, the most common consequences being the infection of the device with malware or viruses (42%) and the loss of money (30%), according to the latest study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research. Of those who have been targeted, 39% have experienced such […]
Showpad, active in AI-driven revenue enablement technology, announced the official launch of its Research and Development center in Bucharest. With headquarters in Ghent (Belgium) and Chicago (US), Showpad is "strategically positioning its new R&D center to tap into the rich talent pool and burgeoning technology ecosystem of Romania." It also underscores Showpad's dedication to accelerating […]
Romania is currently preparing state aid schemes for companies affected by the customs tariffs announced by president Donald Trump on Wednesday, April 2, according to statements made by prime minister Marcel Ciolacu. The US imposed tariffs on all countries worldwide, with a "minimum base tariff" of 10%, starting April 5. However, for some countries, the […]
Impact Hub Bucharest, in partnership with EIT Food, has opened the applications for Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA), an EIT Food acceleration program dedicated to female entrepreneurs and their projects in the agri-food sector. Ten female entrepreneurs from the agri-food sector will benefit from mentoring, training sessions and ongoing support, access to an international community […]
The United States Embassy in Bucharest has announced an update to visa requirements for Romanian citizens wishing to travel to the US, following president Donald Trump's decision to suspend Romania's entry into the Visa Waiver Program. According to the announcement, starting April 7, 2025, all temporary visa applicants must present a printed copy of the […]
