Over 207 million euro will be invested in the development of the regions on the two sides of the Bulgaria-Romania border in the 2021-2027 period under the Interreg VI-A programme between the two countries. This transpired in remarks by Deputy Regional Development Minister Delyana Ivanova as she chaired an online meeting of the joint working group for strategic planning for the programme, BTA informs.The meeting approved the final version of the programme before submitting it for approval to the European Commission.Among the key priorities are environmental protection, climate change, improving connectivity by developing the rail networks and navigation on the Danube, tourism and financial support for small and mid-sized businesses.The biggest share of the programme funding, close to 93 million euro, will go towards Green Deal activities.The strategic investment and calls to proposals will seek to attract projects between the two countries for preventing disasters, building green infrastructure and reducing pollution in the settlements on the Danube.Over 70 million euro will be invested in an integrated strategy for supporting the local communities in the border regions to define their own investment priorities in tourism and related sectors. Among the strategic priorities here is completing the Eurovello route in Bulgaria and Romania.Funding will also be available for improving the competitiveness of micro-, small and medium-sized businesses as they deal with the aftermath of the COVID crisis.Deputy Minister Ivanova believes that if work on the programme makes good progress, investment in the region can start before the end of 2022.
Close to 1.8 million Bucharest residents are expected to cast their ballot on Sunday, December 7, to elect the city's next mayor. The post has been vacant since Nicușor Dan was elected president this May. He had secured a second mandate as mayor of Bucharest in June 2024, having won over 48% of the votes. […]
I am a bit late to the party, but I have thoughts (and concerns) on Radu Jude’s much talked-about Dracula, and even more thoughts (and compliments) on other films that I fear might have gone under the radar a bit. Let’s go! There is no more recognizable marketing asset for the local tourism (and no […]
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The 33rd edition of Concerto di Natale, held on December 13, 2025, at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, will feature Romanian artists Stephanie Radu and Alin Stoica. The concert, a Christmas emblem, brings artists from all over the world before the international public. Soprano Stephanie Radu will perform two special moments, namely “Regalo di Natale,” her […]
North Bucharest Investments has been honored at the CIJ Awards 2025 with the Best Residential Real Estate Agency of the Year distinction — a recognition of the company’s performance, dedication, and strong positioning within Romania’s high-end residential market. “This award is about people. About those who choose, every single day, to believe in this company, […]
Romania ranks 11th in the world in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, with a “very high” level of English language skills. According to the index, which represents one of the most extensive global studies on language competence, adults in Romania show a high level of English knowledge. English remains the main international language of communication, […]
