Most of the foreigners who are expelled from Romania come to the country on employment visas, but then they are caught when they try to illegally cross the border into the Schengen Area to reach countries in western Europe, according to figures with the Accommodation Centre for Foreigners Taken in Public Custody in Arad, where 400 migrants arrived in the first semester of 2024 alone.According to data presented on Thursday at a news conference by the management of the centre operating under the authority of the General Immigration Inspectorate, most of the foreigners who were taken over in the first six months were from Bangladesh (89), Nepal (75), Sri Lanka (63) and Pakistan (55). The rest of the migrants taken into custody in Arad were from Afghanistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, India or Morocco."Checks carried out by the immigration police revealed that most of the foreigners entered Romania legally, for the purpose of employment, later being detected in an attempt to illegally cross the state border. Consequently, their right of residence was revoked, and decisions to return them under escort were issued on behalf of the foreigners. Also, pending the completion of the formalities of removal from Romania, they were placed in the public custody centre," according to head of the Arad centre Filimon Pitea.Currently, 33 foreigners are in custody in Arad, with the occupancy rate of the centre being only 21% of the capacity of 160 places. Pitea explained that this low occupancy rate is "circumstantial", because usually in summertime the building is crowded. For example, if several migrants are discovered at the border one day, in a lorry or by foot, the occupancy rate can double.
Thailand is quite a popular destination in Southeast Asia. It is renowned for its stunning beaches, ancient temples, and friendly locals. However, behind the smiles lies a culture rooted in tradition, respect, and subtle social rules. While most people are friendly and forgiving of mistakes, it's still essential for visitors to understand basic etiquette. A […]
The ratio between the market capitalization of companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange and Romania’s GDP was 20.7% as of December 31, 2024, below the levels recorded in other regional markets, such as Greece (43.7%), Croatia (33.8%), and Hungary (21%). The figure can be disappointing as Romania’s BVB has significantly more listed companies (346) […]
OVES Enterprise, a Romanian software development company based in Cluj-Napoca, announced an expansion to the United States market through a strategic partnership with Adler Aerospace. The company will be developing large military drones based on the company’s artificial intelligence solution, Nemesis AI. The agreement provides for the integration of the Nemesis AI platform into the […]
Homeowners in Bucharest are finding buyers for their apartments faster than anywhere else in Romania, while sellers in Cluj-Napoca face the longest waits, according to a new real estate market report published by Imobiliare.ro and quoted by Agerpres. The study, titled Market 360: Residential...
Work has begun on restoring the alleys in Bucharest’s Herăstrău Park, as some were severely affected by the collapse of the bank and were facing a real risk of falling. The restorations will be complete in 2026. Herăstrău Park is nearly 100 years old and has been worn down by weather events and other phenomena. […]
Romania has awarded a record 4.2 GW of renewable energy capacity across two Contracts for Difference (CfD) auctions, exceeding its 3.5 GW target under the national Recovery and Resilience Plan, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced. The second auction, held in August 2025 and backed by the EBRD, allocated...
