The Romanian aluminium producer from Slatina has reduced its carbon footprint below the European average, and the outlook is optimistic for it, especially in the context of new European regulations targeting imports of carbon-intensive goods, according to Alro representatives present at the Aluminium 2024 fair in Dusseldorf.The Aluminium 2024 event, which took place in Dusseldorf, Germany, October 8-10, brought together 819 exhibitors and partners from 50 countries, aluminium producers and processors as well as recycling experts, including Alro, one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe by production capacity.After participating at the fair in Dusseldorf, one of the representatives of the aluminium producing company from Slatina, Vimetco Trading general manager Florin Verboncu, showed that the trend of customers is to turn more towards European aluminium producers in the context that the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will become mandatory as of 2026."Demand is going well. The trend is that next year customers, who until now were buying from exotic sources, Malaysia, India, the Middle East, are moving even closer to European producers. Why? First of all, they are afraid of CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), a mechanism that will be mandatory for implementation from January 1, 2026, and taxes will be paid. We have already started discussions with clients in the early stages of the project. Basically, it is a protectionist measure in the sense that it will somehow restrict the European import market from imports from cheap and polluting areas," said the representative of the Romanian aluminium producer.Verboncu points out that Alro has a lower carbon footprint than the European average and this can be further reduced by increasing the amount of waste processed.
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
In a report published on Tuesday, August 5, the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO, said that Romania has fully implemented two of the 26 recommendations made in the 2023 Fifth Round Evaluation Report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity among top executive functions of the central government and law enforcement. Out of the […]
