The National Bank of Romania (BNR) warns that, recently, deepfake images have been posted on several social networks in which the image and voice of Governor Mugur Isarescu are used. “Recently, on several platforms and social networks, there have been deepfake posts involving the governor of the National Bank of Romania, Mugur Isarescu. The videos fraudulently use the image and voice of the BNR governor to convince the public to make financial investments on a non-existent platform,” reads a statement from the BNR. The National Bank of Romania warns that it does not make investment recommendations and proposals. “If you have followed such false ads, immediately report these situations to the competent authorities,” the statement also says. Deepfake, according to the bill on the responsible use of technology, is any falsified image, audio and/or video content created with the help of artificial intelligence, so as to create the appearance that a person said or did things that they did not gave consent, which in reality were not said or done by that person.
In a world where remote, hybrid, or flexible work has become the norm, connections between colleagues outside the office are more important than ever. Recent studies show that these bonds boost performance, engagement, and employee loyalty, and companies that understand this are increasingly investing in shared experiences. It’s not just about fun; it’s an essential […]
Romanian far-right, pro-Russian member of the European Parliament Diana Șoșoacă was present in Moscow on October 19, where she participated in the 20th anniversary of the Russia Today television station, an event attended by president Vladimir Putin. The MEP’s presence in Moscow was announced by the party she leads, SOS Romania, and presented as a […]
The Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) has warned of a coordinated online disinformation campaign spreading false information about the recent explosion at the apartment building in Bucharest’s Rahova district, which killed three people and injured 15 others. In a statement released on Monday, October 20, SRI said that in recent days, numerous conspiracy...
The “Madrigal – Marin Constantin” National Chamber Choir will perform in Spain for the first time in 31 years as part of a special tour celebrating Romania’s National Day and the long-standing diplomatic ties between the two countries. Between November 24 and 30, under the direction of Anna Ungureanu, the choir will hold concerts in […]
Exim Banca Românească will organize, in the coming period, a series of meetings with representatives of the business communities in the main economic centres of the country, an initiative that is part of the Bank’s strategic endeavour to strengthen the partnership with the business environment and to gather relevant market perspectives, to underpin the development […]
Romanian Border Police have seized roughly 22 kilograms of cannabis at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni) after discovering the drugs in the checked luggage of a 35-year-old Albanian citizen arriving from Athens, Greece. According to the official statement, officers from the Bucharest Airports...
