The minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, signed 14 financing contracts for photovoltaic panels for municipalities and public institutions, the total value being almost 7 million euros, the ministry announced on Friday.The representatives of the ministry specify that the total value of the financed projects is 34.57 million RON (6.95 million euros), the total value granted from the Fund for Modernization being worth 29.014 million RON (5.83 million euros).The total installed power is 4.6 MW, which means an estimated electricity production of over 5.5 million kWh per year. Three towns and 10 small towns are part of this project, to which is added a financing contract with the Timisoara Polytechnic University."We support town halls and public institutions to ensure their energy independence, at the same time having green energy and a cleaner environment. Through the investments we have signed today, the municipal and urban town halls can create jobs in the community, and the money savings from electricity bills can be redirected to other needs of the residents. These contracts join nine others that we signed last week," said Sebastian Burduja.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
