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Bucharest’s District 5 Mayor next on anticorruption prosecutors’ list for abuse of office and EUR 90M bribery: Vanghelie taken into police custody

March 13, 2015

Bucharest’s District 5 Mayor Marian Vanghelie, ex-President of PSD Bucharest, is concerned in a corruption investigation where he has been charged with abuse of office and bribery. The National anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) prosecutors on Thursday searched a total of nine addresses in Bucharest and Ilfov County, two of which being public institutions and the rest [...]

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Romanian coalition candidate “unwavering” in running for president

Crin Antonescu, the candidate backed by the Romanian coalition made up of the Social Democrats (PSD), Liberals (PNL), and the Hungarians Alliance (UDMR), said he is “unwavering” after submitting his candidacy file for the presidential elections on Sunday, March 9. Antonescu promised he would unite and strengthen the nation in front of supporters and critics, […]

Saharan dust air mass to reach Romania this week

Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) announced that a mass of air containing Saharan dust will reach Romania starting on Tuesday morning, March 11. Between March 9 and 13, the southwesterly air circulation will favor the advance of an air mass loaded with dust particles of Saharan origin from North Africa towards southeastern Europe and over […]

Romanian mountaineer Teofil Vlad completes Seven Summits challenge

Romanian mountaineer and guide Teofil Vlad has successfully climbed the highest peaks on all seven continents, completing the prestigious Seven Summits challenge. His final ascent took place on March 7, when he reached the summit of Carstensz Pyramid in West Papua, Indonesia, marking the completion of a journey that began more than 20 years ago,

Petrișor Grindeanu appointed new CEO of Xella Romania

Xella Romania, one of the leading players in the local construction materials market, announced the appointment of Petrișor Grindeanu as its new CEO. The transition also marks a new chapter for the company after 16 years of leadership under Marius Dragne. With over 25 years of experience in the construction materials industry and a vision […]

Sale of El Greco painting previously owned by Romanian royal family blocked until June

The sale of the San Sebastian painting by the Spanish artist El Greco, a work of art that was part of the collection of the Romanian Royal Crown, will remain blocked until the end of June, following legal debates between lawyers representing Romania and Christie's auction house, finance minister Barna Tanczos told Profit.ro. ...

Romania’s Andrei Rareș Toader wins shot put gold at 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships

Romanian athlete Andrei Rareș Toader secured the gold medal in the men's shot put event at the European Athletics Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn on Sunday, March 9.  Toader achieved a personal best and set a new national record with a throw of 21.27 meters, surpassing his previous record of 21.21 meters set in Ostrava just […]