The deputy director of the National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons (ANITP), Maria Cristina Stepanescu, states that Romania continues to be a country of origin for victims of trafficking in human beings.She participated, on Tuesday, at the "Henri Coanda" International Airport, in the launch of the "Healthy Choices for a Safe Future" national campaign against human trafficking."This is more than unfortunate. Between January and June, 252 victims of human trafficking were identified. At the same time, when it comes to prevention of human trafficking, in the same period, the first six months of this year, the efforts of the National Agency Against Trafficking in Persons led to the implementation of 75 national prevention campaigns and projects," said Maria Cristina Stepanescu.She added that the anti-trafficking messages posted on the institution's Facebook page reached over 5 million users."Our initiatives were also addressed to the online environment, to the users of social networks (...), the posts containing anti-trafficking messages and useful recommendations made on the Agency's Facebook page, saw an impact of over 5 million users. During the same interval, 78 training sessions were held for specialists who come into contact with victims or potential victims of human trafficking, attended by 1,900 specialists, including: police officers, prosecutors, social workers, doctors, teachers," pointed out the deputy director of ANITP.
Romanian singer Alexandra Ușurelu will perform a Christmas Charity Concert on Thursday, December 18, at the Ibis Bucharest Politehnica Hotel. The event will raise funds to support the education of 100 children with severe illnesses through the Păsări Association. According to the organizers, each ticket purchased will contribute directly to this cause. Alexandra Ușurelu, known […]
eXp Realty, a leading independent real estate brokerage and a subsidiary of eXp World Holdings (Nasdaq: EXPI), has officially entered the Romanian market as part of its ongoing global expansion. The company also launched in Turkey, Peru, Japan, Ecuador, and South Korea in 2025. The company reported third-quarter sales volume of USD 54.1 billion and […]
About 75% of Romanian employees say that work plays an important role in their lives, but is not their life’s main purpose. Moreover, only 9% of Romanian employees are completely disengaged at work, according to a Pluxee-Ipsos study that surveyed 8,700 employees across 10 countries. Far from confirming the “Great Detachment,” the study presents several […]
The Romanian chain of stores Contakt, a leader in mobile phone accessories retail, announced its entry into the Czech market this week. The company is currently conducting an initial public offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). Contakt has already signed for two locations in Prague, in premium retail areas located in high-traffic malls. […]
Romania is expected to be affected by a mass of Saharan dust between November 21 and 23, according to the National Meteorological Administration (ANM), as reported by Digi24. The airborne particles, carried by a south-westerly air flow, will spread across much of the country, with dust deposits becoming visible particularly in areas...
Romania’s business landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with company revenues tripling and profits increasing more than fourfold between 2008 and 2024, according to a comprehensive study released by Termene.ro. Based on official financial data, the research highlights what analysts describe as the country’s entry into a “new normal” of economic maturity. The study showed […]
