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IAR signs 313-million lei contract with Defence Ministry to upgrade PUMA helicopters

December 30, 2016

The IAR Brasov company and the National Defence Ministry (MApN) have inked on Thursday a commercial contract envisaging the restoration and upgrading of several IAR 330L PUMA helicopters. According to a report sent to the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), the contract is valid until 2019 and accounts for over 313.147 million lei without the VAT. […]

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Romanian executive under fire for changes in electoral rules targeting social media platforms and diaspora

Ten non-governmental organizations in Romania have issued a joint letter criticizing the executive for the emergency ordinance adopted on Thursday, January 16, which provides sanctions, including a turnover tax, for social media giants that fail to obey rules regarding electoral ads. Another government measure under fire from the opposition limits voting in the diaspora according […]

Romanian carmaker Dacia plans to launch several electric models

Dacia, part of the French Renault group, will launch several electric models to compete with Chinese brands for the affordable EV car market in Europe. The first electric model will be the next Sandero, which will appear sometime at the end of 2027, the brand's director, Denis Le Vot, said on Thursday, according to Reuters. […]

Romanian film review – Start the year with Fellini and Be My Cat: A Film for Anne

Happy 2025, dear Insiders, may it be a good year! And let it start with classics, some universal, some underground. Italian director Federico Fellini is one of the biggest names in the history of the medium. To say he was very influential is an understatement. He has his own adjective (Fellini-esque) while scenes from his […]

Romanian airline Tarom sets up maintenance and repair services company

Romanian national airline Tarom announced the establishment of a new company, Tarom Tehnic, dedicated to providing maintenance and repair services for civilian aircraft, specializing in Boeing, Airbus, and ATR models. The new company is expected to generate revenues of up to EUR 10 million in its first year of operation, according to estimates from the […]

Romania to be special guest country at 2026 Cairo International Book Fair

Romania has been named the special guest country at the 2026 Cairo International Book Fair, the Ministry of Culture announced. The event will coincide with the celebration of 120 years of Romanian-Egyptian diplomatic relations. According to the ministry, the news was shared by Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hano, Egypt's minister of culture, during a press conference […]

Smart recycling machines feed stray cats in Bucharest parks

Bucharest has started implementing a special recycling project that directly benefits stray animals. In Tineretului, Floreasca, and Circului parks, eco-friendly vending machines have been installed to provide food and water for stray cats in exchange for recycling bottles and aluminum cans. “Street cats lead a hard life, especially in winter. Food is essential for their […]