The sole public debate in Moldova’s 2024 presidential elections took place on October 27, between incumbent pro-EU president Maia Sandu and her challenger in the second round on November 3 - the former head prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo, backed by the moderate pro-Russian Socialist Party.
Despite president Sandu’s robust 42% score in the first round, the race is tight because Stoianoglo (26% in the first round) can expect support from most of the other candidates.
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Rallies meant to show Romanians’ support for EU membership will take place on March 15 in Bucharest and several other cities. The rallies, held under the name Euromanifest, are not associated with any party or candidate. Instead, they are the result of a civic initiative organized by people who believe in democracy, freedom of expression, […]
IBM announced the opening of a new Innovation Lab in Bucharest in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Located at the IBM Client Innovation Centre, the lab is set to serve clients from 22 countries, offering hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies, including agentic AI and generative AI solutions built using Amazon...
Hanul lui Manuc, Carul cu Bere, Curtea Berarilor, and Arcade Cafe, all very well-known restaurants located in Bucharest’s central and touristic Old Town, were temporarily closed by inspectors from the National Authority for Consumer Protection (ANPC). Inspectors found multiple violations, including improper food storage, unsanitary kitchen utensils, and frozen food with ice deposits. Fines totaling […]
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, […]
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 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,
