Tuesday, 24 May, the Commission signed a contribution agreement with Romania to use the InvestEU Fund as a tool to support the implementation of the national recovery and resilience plan. It is the first agreement under the so-called ‘Member State compartment of the InvestEUprogramme, a new mechanism allowing Member States to make voluntary contributions to the InvestEU Fund to finance additional financial operations under InvestEU. Under this agreement, Romania will channel part of its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds to the Member States compartment of the InvestEU Fund and the InvestEU Advisory Hub. These resources will unlock more than EUR 700 million in the form of additional financial guarantees allocated to Romania under InvestEU. They are also expected to mobilise at least EUR 2.5 billion in funding to strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in Romania and improve the energy efficiency of buildings. The European Investment Fund and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will act as implementing partners and implement a number of InvestEU financial products to support the objectives of Romania’s recovery and resilience plan. The agreement signed yesterday underlines the importance of synergies between EU funds and the role that InvestEU plays in achieving the objectives of the Recovery and Resilience Facility. Through the InvestEU programme, the EU will have key long-term funding, mobilising substantial public and private funding in support of a sustainable recovery and EU policy priorities such as the European Green Deal and the digital transition. Through the EU budgetary guarantee of EUR 26.2 billion (the so-called “EU compartment”), the programme is expected to mobilise at least EUR 372 billion of additional investment across the EU.
Romanian restaurant chain Spartan, which local entrepreneur Stefan Mandachi sold last year to the brand’s main franchised investors, said it recorded a turnover of EUR 48 million in 2023 and announced plans for local and international expansion. The quick-service restaurant network has reached 75 locations and sold Greek-inspired products to over 7 million customers last […]
Remote Butler, an app developed by an IT company from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, that allows registered waiters to practice their profession regardless of their location, will also include people with disabilities. Moreover, it will also use sign language to make it more pleasant for people with speech impairments to access the services of the restaurants they […]
Techsylvania, the premier tech conference renowned for its ability to unite visionaries in the world of technology, is gearing up for its highly anticipated event in 2024. With a focus on fostering collaboration, sparking innovation, and providing unparalleled networking opportunities, Techsylvania 2024 promises to be an event like no other. Among the most exciting aspects […]
‘Small actions influence significant and unforeseen consequences’ This is the root of the Butterfly Effect and the theme behind the inaugural edition of TEDx ISB. We are thrilled to share the resounding success of this event’s first edition, held on the 6th of April 2024. TEDx events are...
flydubai decided to open a new office in Bucharest, in the Eminescu Offices building, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, the real estate consultancy company that brokered the lease. Founded in 2008, flydubai is a low-cost airline based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Elena Iaru, Consultant Office Agency, Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, said: “We […]
Alstom announced on April 23 that it completed a new maintenance facility in Bucharest for electric rolling stock. According to the company, Alstom Grivita Depot is Romania’s first established depot dedicated to the maintenance and testing of electric trains and locomotives. The first EMU from...
