The Ombudsman has taken action ex-officio in the latest measles outbreak in Romania, asking the Health Ministry for explanations over the bill on mandatory vaccination of children having failed since April to follow the legislative stages for approval. In a press statement released on Friday, the Ombudsman says the ex-officio action regards possible violation of […]
Romania’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR) participates in the 89th edition of Green Week (Grüne Woche) international trade fair in Berlin, Germany. Romanian agro-food products recognized nationally and internationally will be promoted at the event held between January 17 and 26. At the MADR stand, visitors will have the chance to sample a variety […]
Romania’s Danube Delta will host a large scientific hub where Romanian and international researchers will study floods, droughts, biodiversity, and water quality for the ecosystems of rivers. The center will be built in Murighiol and will be the first international consortium of its kind headquartered in Romania. The building, expected to be completed in 5 […]
Computer Generated Solutions (CGS), a global leader in outsourcing services, software applications, and AR/VR-based learning solutions, announced the appointment of Vladimir Sterescu as president of the Global Outsourcing Division. He becomes the first Romanian to reach a top position in CGS's global leadership structure. In his new role, Sterescu will oversee global teams comprising over […]
Databricks, a tech giant with two Romanians among its founders, secured USD 5 billion in funding from creditors such as Blackstone, Apollo Global Management Inc., and Blue Owl Capital Inc., marking the largest amount raised in the company's history. A group of banks, including JPMorgan, Barclays Plc, Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Morgan Stanley, […]
Home sales increased in Romania with an annual rate of 6.6% in 2024, according to a report released by real estate consultant SVN Romania based on official statistics. The rise in Bucharest and the surrounding Ilfov county was 7.6%. Almost 169,000 residential units were sold last year in Romania, while home sales registered in the […]
Beginning in January 2025, Romania's armed forces have expanded their involvement in NATO's defense measures on the eastern flank by contributing personnel and military equipment to two additional battle groups. These are stationed in Slovakia, where Romania provides an anti-tank detachment, and Bulgaria, where a reconnaissance unit is deployed, the Ministry of Defence (MApN)
