The National Committee for Emergency Situations (CNSU) has updated on Thursday the list of high infection risk countries/areas/territories, with Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Norway, the U.S., Liechtenstein, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Azerbaijan and Botswana being red-listed.Also, Belarus, New Caledonia, Suriname, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were moved from the red to the yellow area, while Finland, Laos, the Falkland Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands were demoted from the green to the yellow area following a rise in their Covid incidence rates.Saint Lucia was included in the green area.The list takes effect on November 14, 00:00 hrs.
Bucharest Coffee Festival returns this weekend, from March 21 to 23, at Hala Laminor, bringing together coffee professionals and enthusiasts from Romania and abroad. The 2025 edition will host over 200 exhibitors, including producers, roasters, and distributors, across a 5,000-square-meter space. Attendees can explore a wide variety of specialty coffee, accessories, and brewing equipment, with […]
The National Authority for Consumer Protection in Romania, or ANPC, has put forward for public consultation an order that will require economic operators to inform consumers about the commercial markup applied to marketed products, relative to the producer's base price. In the draft order, ANPC argues that the consumer’s right to information is a fundamental […]
Romanian tax agency ANAF has put up for sale the factory of infamous disinfectant-maker Hexi Pharma. The company was involved in a major scandal regarding diluted disinfectants delivered to hospitals years ago. The controversial company, now in insolvency, has debts of RON 17.6 million to the Romanian state, and the Prosecutor's Office attached to the […]
On March 22, 2025, Romania will join millions globally in marking the 19th edition of Earth Hour, a powerful movement organized to raise awareness about environmental issues. This year's Earth Hour coincides with World Water Day, with initiatives emphasizing the need to protect and regenerate vital water resources. In Romania, WWF said it is using […]
Soulmates Ventures, a Prague-based Venture Capital (VC) firm, is strengthening its commitment to sustainable innovation with a EUR 50 million fund, increasing initial investments to up to EUR 3 million per startup, with follow-on funding totalling up to EUR 5 million to ensure long-term support. Investing under Article 9 of the SFDR, the accelerator and […]
The Public Transport Company of Timișoara (STPT), a major city in western Romania, said it will discontinue its electric scooter service, TroTM, starting this year. The decision comes due to concerns about the service’s efficiency and economic sustainability. Despite initial expectations, the TroTM service has seen limited usage, with only 350 users per month and […]
