The production of hydro, wind and photovoltaic energy this year is estimated at 2.295 million tons oil equivalent (tep), up by 3.6% as compared to 2021, according to the estimation of the National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis. In 2023, the production of energy from these sources would increase by 3.9% at 2.385 million tep, in 2024 by 4.1% at 2.485 million tep and in 2025 by 4.4% at 2.590 million tep.As regards the production of nuclear – electrical energy, this is estimated in 2022 at 2.870 million tep, up by 1% as compared to 2020, to be constant for the following three years.CNSP estimates that Romania will import in 2022 a quantity of electrical energy of 400,000 tep, dropping by 43% against the previous year. In 2023, import of electricity will be 500,000 tep (plus 25.1% against 2022), in 2024 of 600,000 tep (plus 20.1%) and in 2025, 700,000 tep (plus 16.7%).
“Garden of Memories,” a civic initiative meant to commemorate the 1989 Revolution that led to the fall of communism in Romania, is set to take place between December 19-20 around the Memorial of Rebirth, in Bucharest’s Revolution Square. Organized by the Streets for People Association, together with the Bucharest City Hall and the Museum of […]
Runware, a startup founded by two Romanian entrepreneurs, announced last week that it has secured a USD 50 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, one of the largest European investors in B2B software companies. The round also included Comcast Ventures, Speedinvest, Insight Partners, and a16z Speedrun. The company founded by Flaviu Rădulescu and […]
The body of Romanian former justice minister Rodica Stănoiu was exhumed on Monday, December 15, after prosecutors opened an in rem case regarding her suspicious death, Digi24 reported. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the former minister may have been killed through negligence. ...
Authorities in Romania have begun imposing fines for owners of bicycles and electric scooters who do not take out mandatory motor third-party liability insurance (RCA). The new rules have been applicable since November 13, but the Romanian Parliament granted a 30-day grace period until the application of sanctions, according to...
Art Safari will relocate to Amzei Square in central Bucharest in 2026, where it will operate under a new format titled Art Safari New Museum, following more than a decade of pop-up exhibitions hosted in historic buildings across the capital. After 12 years, 17 editions, and more than 1 million visitors, the exhibition platform will […]
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
