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Gov’t changes to criminal legislation create wave of discontent and indignation: Scandal in Parliament, street protests. The tensed political and social situation leads to the crash of the LEU, investors express concern

February 1, 2017

The tensed political situation in Romania as a result of the Government’s decision to adopt the law bill on the pardon of certain deeds, and on amending the criminal codes through GEOs, caused large street protests starting from Tuesday night, but it also had an impact on the financial markets, triggering the investors’ concern. More […]

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ROCA Investments exits from Artesana dairy after five years

Private equity fund ROCA Investments announced the sale of its entire 20% stake in Artesana dairy to Booster Capital, another investment fund, five years after the initial investment.  The dairy producer reported a 4-fold increase in production capacity over the five years, and it tripled its turnover over the period to EUR 11 million in […]

ING says fiscal package brings Romania lower twin deficits at cost of growth

Romania's fiscal consolidation plan will help government achieve its deficit targets of 7.5% this year and 6.4% in 2026 from the record 8.7% of GDP in 2024 (cash terms) and will moderate the current account (CA) deficit from 8.3% of GDP in 2024 to 7.5-8.0% in 2025 and 6.5-7.0% in 2026 – at the cost […]

Romania’s Dedeman makes first international move with acquisition of Praktiker Hellas in Greece

Pavăl Holding, the investment vehicle of Romania’s Pavăl family and owner of leading home improvement retailer Dedeman, has acquired Praktiker Hellas, the top DIY chain in Greece. The deal, estimated at EUR 120-130 million according to Profit.ro, marks Dedeman’s first step beyond Romania’s borders. With 17...

Weekend calendar: Justin Timberlake @ Electric Castle, Ceau, Cinema! and more

The season of festivals is in full swing as one of summer's largest music events takes place this weekend near Cluj, while Bucharest residents can attend the many activities scheduled as part of the Open Streets program. In...

EuPlătesc.ro integrates Visa Click to Pay – a solution that can boost retailers' online sales by up to 30%

EuPlătesc.ro, one of Romania’s leading payment processors, has added Visa’s Click to Pay solution to its portfolio, offering retailers a modern, secure, and efficient online payment method. According to Visa estimates, this solution has the potential to increase online revenue for European retailers by up to 30%. Through this integration, EuPlătesc strengthens its mission to […]

ASSIST Software & University of Suceava lead Romania’s AI Push for Digital Accessibility

In a decisive step toward digital inclusion and in alignment with the European Accessibility Act, ASSIST Software and Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava (USV) have officially launched A(I)BILITIES, a groundbreaking AI project designed to create adaptive, personalized user experiences for people with disabilities. The initiative is powered by generative AI technologies and aims to […]