Customs inspectors from the Bucharest Regional Customs Directorate seized, between April 2-3, 2024, counterfeit goods worth approximately 5.5 million RON (1 euro = 4.96 RON), informs the Romanian Customs Authority through a press release."During 02-04/03/2024, the customs inspectors from the Constanta Border Customs Office as well as from the Constanta South Border Customs Office, acting on the basis of their duties, discovered during the physical control 4,198 pieces of perfumes of various established brands, as well as 16,500 pairs of CROCS model slippers. Suspecting the violation of some intellectual property rights, the customs authority took the measure of detaining the goods," the press release reads.According to the quoted source, their value, in the situation where they would have been sold on the market at the retail price of an original product, is approximately 5.5 million RON."We note that although they can be sold at attractive prices, counterfeit goods present risks that endanger the health and safety of citizens," AVR representatives point out.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
