The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Cluj-Napoca (Romania), is conducting searches at the premises of the Maramures County and 14 private residences of some of its officials, https://www.eppo.europa.eu/ reads. The searches are happening in the wake of an ongoing investigation into possible procurement fraud, forgery of documents and abuse of office linked to renovation works of a public administration building. Several civil servants are suspected of abuse of office for approving the payment of unfinished works based on falsified documents. The project in question, valued at over €1 million (RON 5.7 million), is funded by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) for Romania. No further details can be disclosed at this stage of the investigation. The EPPO is the independent public prosecution office of the European Union. It?is responsible for investigating, prosecuting and bringing to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU.?
The US official export credit agency, EXIM Bank, has approved a financial commitment of up to USD 99 million to support the development of Romania’s 462 MW small modular reactor, or SMR, project near the village of Doicești. The funds are designated for RoPower Nuclear SA, a joint venture equally controlled by the state-owned company […]
At a time when our thirst for knowledge is growing, as is the amount of content available online, the use of AI summarization tools is becoming increasingly common. Let's take a look at how these AI tools are emerging as a time-saving solution for our busy schedules. Why AI summarizers are gaining popularity The amount […]
The Games in Schools program, through which hundreds of students across Romania are taught history, geography, and other subjects with the help of video games, is entering a new phase this fall and expanding. The Romanian Game Developers Association launched the Games in Schools, or RGDA, program in 2022 to provide alternative tools to teachers […]
Output and new orders down at fastest rates since February Survey-record drop in payroll numbers, while confidence dips Below average input and output price inflation signalled The manufacturing sector in Romania remained under pressure in September, as operating conditions deteriorated at the most pronounced rate seen since February. Subdued demand conditions played a large part […]
Bucharest and twelve other cities across Romania will open their alternative contemporary art spaces for a long program during the weekend of October 4-6, marking the 18th edition of the White Night of the Galleries. The public will be able visit galleries, alternative spaces, creative hubs, and art studios in Bucharest, Brașov, Cluj-Napoca, Craiova, Deva, […]
Catalyst Romania has invested EUR 2 million in Romanian robotics development company Adapta Robotics. Women in Tech (WIT), a business angel community, participated in the round. The investment will allow Adapta Robotics to further customize its flagship MATT Robot to serve various industry verticals, strengthen its sales and marketing teams, and establish strategic partnerships with […]
