Chairman of the Management Board of JSC NC KazMunayGas, Askhat Khassenov, met today with the Prime Minister of Romania, Marcel Ciolacu, in Bucharest. Both parties confirmed the importance of strengthening the Kazakh-Romanian economic cooperation considering the activity of KMG International (Rompetrol), a subsidiary company of KMG in Romania. KMG International is among the top five largest taxpayers and one of the largest employers in the country . Despite the current challenges in the international energy market, Kazakhstan remains a reliable partner and a key supplier of petroleum products, contributing to the energy security. “Romania is our most important partner in the European Union, which is confirmed by substantial oil supplies and KMG's role in the domestic refining industry. Over time, Petromidia’s refining capacity has grown to 5.5 million tons annually. The refinery is among the most advanced in the area, with an 88% yield of white petroleum products”, stated Askhat Khassenov, Chairman of the Management Board of KazMunayGas. Also, aspects of the investment climate, as well as ensuring reliable and sustainable operation of KazMunayGas assets in Romania were discussed. The Chairman of the Management Board of KMG also met today with Sebastian Burduja, the Romanian Minister of Energy. The parties talked about potential avenues and prospects for further cooperation in the oil and gas field. (Photo:JSC NC KazMunayGas)
Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz, Tracy Chevalier, the author of the international best seller Girl with a Pearl Earring, and French author Michel Bussi, known for his widely translated thriller novels, are among the authors set to attend this year’s Iași International Literature and Translation Festival (FILIT), the largest literary festival in the country. They […]
Bucharest is about to welcome a culinary moment like no other. This September, the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel will host Michelin-starred Chef Theodor Falser - a name synonymous with nature-inspired haute cuisine - for three exclusive evenings that promise to delight the senses and tell stories through food. The Chef Who Cooks Nature Theodor […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed Romania’s latest fiscal measures, forecasting that the economy will grow by 1% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026, the government said Friday, September 12, after talks with a visiting IMF delegation. The delegation, led by Joong Shik Kang, met prime minister Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest to discuss the […]
The George Ciprian Theater in Buzău has unveiled “E-Waste E-Motion,” the first performance in Romania in which all characters are played by small autonomous robots, blending art, technology, and sustainability in an experimental theatrical project. “E-Waste E-Motion” is part of a broader artistic research initiative supported by the National University of Theatre and Film (UNATC) […]
With extensive experience in the luxury hospitality sector, gained as General Manager of Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam and Hotel Okura Amsterdam (LHW), as well as in various Director of Operations and Business Development roles, Ms. Emmy Stoel is a seasoned professional whose career reflects a deep passion for excellence in guest service, having successfully […]
Update: The woman made her first statements on Friday afternoon after being questioned. According to Digi24, she told journalists outside a police station in Bucharest that the items were family heirlooms from the Soviet era, and that she...
