In an open letter, seventy journalists from the media outlets Libertatea and Gazeta Sporturilor have accused Ringier Media Group of editorial interference that led to the dismissal of Editor-in-Chief, Catalin Tepelin. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Romanian Trade Union of Journalists MediaSind condemning tepelin’s layoff and management pressure applied to journalists. On 2 October, the Zurich-based Ringer Media Group demanded the resignation of Tepelin, a move opposed by the seventy journalists in an open letter. According to the statement, on 31 July and 8 August, two executives of the media company asked the Editor-in-Chief to provide advance copies of articles related to advertising clients from the gambling industry. Tepelin refused, reminding them of the public’s right to information that is free from economic and political pressure. On 28 August, journalists from Libertatea and Gazeta Sporturilor, belonging to the Swiss media company, sent an official communication to Ringer’s Group, demanding an end to any commercial interference in editorial matters, in violation of the Journalist’s Code of Ethics and professional journalism ethics. In a statement issued by MediaSind, the union complained that it is not the first time that the Swiss group has violated national and European legislation. “Cases of interference in editorial policy have multiplied, highlighting Ringer management’s disregard for freedom of expression and the trust of employees at Romanian publications.” The IFJ joined MediaSind calling on the Ringer’s Group and all media companies to respect European laws regarding freedom of expression. (Source: https://www.ifj.org/)
Romanian gas producer Romgaz (BVB: SNG) has filed an action with the European Court of Justice against the European Commission, requesting the annulment of certain regulations that impose CO2 storage quotas on oil and gas companies. The company considers the quotas disproportionate. It is the first time that Romgaz has initiated a direct action against […]
Bucharest residents can donate clothes in good condition, non-perishable food, and toys for the families affected by the explosion that left 3 dead and many others injured, and nearly collapsed the apartment building in District 5 on Friday, October 17. "Following the devastating explosion in District 5, entire families have been left without housing, and […]
RoPower Nuclear, the developer of the SMR (small modular reactor) project in Doiceşti, Romania, announced the signing of a contract with Studsvik Scandpower, one of the global leaders in software dedicated to nuclear fuel analysis, on Friday, October 17. The president of the Swedish group emphasized that Romania is setting an important precedent for the […]
Energy regulator ANRE has launched an investigation into whether the gas distributor followed proper safety procedures before the powerful explosion that killed three people and injured others at an apartment building in Bucharest’s Rahova district on Friday morning, October 17. According to
In the first half of 2025, Romania ranked 52nd worldwide among the countries most frequently affected by cyber activities, according to the new Microsoft Digital Defense Report. The sixth annual report, covering trends from July 2024 to June 2025, emphasizes that traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Modern defenses and strong collaboration between industries […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that traverses Romania’s cultural, historical, and natural landscapes, has been awarded silver in the “Peace, understanding and inclusion” category at the 2025 Europe Responsible Tourism Awards. The initiative is organized by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism Global (ICRT Global). The award ceremony took place at the Press Club Brussels […]
