DNA prosecutors suspect Romeo Stavarache of receiving over RON 2.3 M as bribe from four businesspeople. Bacau’s Mayor Romeo Stavarache was detained on Thursday for 24 hours by National Anti-corruption Directorate (DNA) prosecutors, being accused of committing five bribe taking misdeeds, after demanding money from businessmen in order to award them contracts with public money, [...]
Since 2007, Romania has attracted more than EUR 900 million in non-reimbursable funding through the EEA and Norway Grants, provided by Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. The funds have supported efforts to reduce economic and social disparities while strengthening bilateral relations. The most recent programming period alone brought in approximately EUR 500 million, backing hundreds of […]
European construction group STRABAG announced the inauguration of the largest bitumen emulsion production facility in Romania on Wednesday, June 11. The new plant, located in Crișeni, Sălaj County, was established through a direct investment of approximately EUR 2.2 million. Operated by SAT Reabilitare Reciclare, a subsidiary of the construction group, the factory has a production […]
Lion’s Head Investments has secured the construction permit for its first logistics park in Romania, set to rise in Popești-Leordeni, near Bucharest. The EUR 65 million project will include three warehouse buildings spread over 85,000 square meters of built-up area, on a 155,000 sqm plot acquired last year. Construction is expected to begin in the […]
Bucharest is set to expand its cycling infrastructure with the development of more than 550 kilometers of bike lanes by 2035, according to the new Velo Masterplan unveiled by interim general mayor Stelian Bujduveanu. The strategic document, now finalized after months of consultations and public debates, outlines the creation of a citywide cycling network aimed […]
Romania’s national football team defeated Cyprus 2 – 0 in the fourth round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday, June 10, in Bucharest. The goals were scored by Florin Tănase (minute 43) and Dennis Man (minute 45+2). With an assist and a goal, Dennis Man was the best player on the field. Over […]
Two Romanian citizens were injured in the recent school shooting in Graz, Austria, Romania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) confirmed on Wednesday, June 11, as quoted by news agency Agerpres. The victims' families have been informed, and the Romanian Embassy in Vienna is ready to provide consular assistance if requested. ...
