The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Catalin Drula, declared on Thursday, in Braila, that the roads that will connect with the Suspension Bridge over the Danube will be ready at the end of next year, once the bridge works are completed, with the traffic to be open from the day of the bridge's inauguration, including for heavy traffic."We have, on the one hand, the bridge itself, whose construction is advancing according to the schedule, and, on the other hand, the connecting roads on the Braila and Jijila banks, completely unblocked this year, along their entire length. The bridge will open at the end of 2022, together with 10 km of connecting roads, on the Braila-National Road 22 (Smardan-Macin) relation," declared Catalin Drula.The minister of transport mentioned the presence at the Braila Bridge of the Japanese Ambassador to Romania, Hiroshi Ueda, who participated in the ceremony dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Romania, in the context in which the Japanese company IHI deals the implementation of the bridge project in Braila, together with the Italian company Astaldi.The minister of transport went to the construction site of the bridge together with the Deputy Prime Minister Dan Barna, who said on this occasion that the Suspension Bridge over the Danube from Braila represents "an unprecedented project in Romania due to its complexity and the level of technology introduced here", being also "an objective with special symbolism and because we have European financing, one of the providers is from Japan, the other is from Italy, and some of the suppliers are from Romania." (Photo: Catalin Drula / Facebook)
The Romanian Parliament's Chamber of Deputies greenlit a request from opposition parties Alliance for the Union of Romanians (or AUR), SOS Romania, and the Party of Young People (or POT) to establish an inquiry commission into the October 17 explosion at the residential building in southern Bucharest. Three people died in the blast, which was […]
Two new studies centering on Romanians’ purchasing habits in connection with the yearly discount event known as Black Friday show a starkly different image compared to previous years. The findings suggest Romanians traded impulsivity for strategic planning. According to the latest Cargus survey conducted among 1,036 urban respondents, seven in ten Romanians are tracking desired […]
Colorful foliage, tranquil surroundings, and plenty of nature to explore: from mountain towns to wine-country escapes, we've selected below several options for an autumn break. Buzău Land This area, located in the southeastern part of the country, in the Carpathian bend, has been a UNESCO Geopark since 2022. It's a completely rural area that offers […]
Beyond Business School, founded by serial entrepreneurs Andra Ghibuțiu and Grégoire Vigroux, today announced the launch of the 3rd edition of its executive program in Bucharest. Designed for ambitious professionals ready to accelerate their careers, the program combines internationally accredited courses, hands-on business training, and direct access...
The sound of jazz will once again fill Oradea this November as the ORA Jazz Festival returns for its sixth edition, bringing together artists from across Europe and beyond. The festival will take place between November 14 and 16 at the Oradea State Philharmonic and the Sion Neolog Synagogue. This year’s edition features performers from […]
Allianz-Țiriac Asigurări announces the appointment of Codruța Furtună, currently Sales and Distribution Director, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. The nomination has been approved by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) and will be registered with the National Trade Register Office. Codruța Furtună will continue to oversee the Sales and Distribution area in Allianz-Țiriac, playing a key […]
