Pavel Popescu, vice president of ANCOM, the telecommunications regulatory authority, is demanding the suspension of the TikTok platform on Romanian territory starting from November 28 until the completion of the investigation by state institutions regarding the manipulation of the electoral process, after Calin Georgescu entered the 2nd round of the presidential elections with the help of a strong campaign on this social media platform. “I demand, starting from tomorrow, 28.11.2024, the SUSPENSION of the TikTok platform on Romanian territory, until the completion of the investigation by state institutions regarding the manipulation of the electoral process on 24.11.2024 (round 1, presidential). I will follow the official procedures in this regard,” wrote Pavel Popescu, vice president of ANCOM, on Facebook. According to Pavel Popescu, thousands of accounts worked, with external funding, to promote Calin Georgescu using TikTok algorithms, and the company took no action and completely ignored the notifications of the Romanian authorities, RFI reports. The National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) reported yesterday that the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) sent notifications to TikTok reporting various irregularities related to illegally distributed content and requested it to take the necessary measures to conduct the electoral campaign in Romania under legal conditions, but the platform’s representatives did not act promptly at the request of the Romanian authority. President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, has convened the meeting of the Supreme National Defense Council, which will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM, at the Cotroceni Palace, to analyze the possible risks to national security generated by the actions of state and non-state cyber actors on IT&C infrastructures supporting the electoral process.
The authorities in Bran, central Romania, recently revealed a plan to transform the central park into an attractive spot for leisure activities that would benefit from the proximity to the small community's famous castle. A specialized design firm has been contracted to modernize the park, and has already begun the process of obtaining approvals for […]
Rubik Hub has been ranked 39th out of 150 in the prestigious Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 ranking. Compiled by the Financial Times, in collaboration with international research and data company Statista and start-up media platform Sifted, the ranking identifies and highlights the top-rated and most recommended start-up support programs across Europe. Rubik Hub achieved […]
Romanian foreign minister Emil Hurezeanu stated at the High-Level Segment of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva that strengthening mechanisms for investigating human rights violations in Ukraine is necessary. The statement comes as the United States under the Trump administration has toned down its condemnations against Russia amid the […]
Several Western embassies in Bucharest expressed support for Romania on Thursday, February 27, emphasizing its commitment to the rule of law, democratic values, and judicial independence, Biziday.ro reported. Representatives of France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain posted messages on social media reaffirming their confidence in Romania's institutions amid recent criticism from figures associated with the...
RoBoost, Romanian Business Leaders’ program dedicated to the development of Romanian Tourism Brand, was the host of “Strategies and Influencers for the Future of Romanian Tourism” Conference at the RomExpo Tourisn Fair in Bucharest. The Conference brought together industry leaders, experts and influencers to discuss insights and opportunities for a future of...
Romanians welcome spring on March 1 with the centuries-old tradition of mărțișor, a red-and-white trinket symbolizing luck and continuity. To mark the occasion, Patricia Furstenberg, a Romanian-born author in South Africa and a Romania-insider.com reader, shares a story that “blends atmospheric storytelling with the deep-rooted symbolism of mărțișor, exploring how a simple string can carry the […]
