The food VAT cut will contribute to an increase of the purchase power and of the economic growth’s potential, from 3 percent to 4 percent in 2015, by boosting consumption and investments, the Prime minister’s advisor on macro-economic matters, Cristian Socol says. “Beneficiaries will be firstly the people with low incomes and the middle-class whose [...]
The Constitutional Court (CCR) has ruled that the Army has the authority to shoot down drones that fly unauthorized in Romania's airspace, rejecting challenges from extremist parties AUR, POT, and SOS against the airspace control law. The court unanimously dismissed claims that the law was unconstitutional, stating that Romania's NATO membership entails shared defense responsibilities […]
The Google Street View cars will be back in Romania beginning in April, the company announced. In the coming months, they will visit dozens of localities across the country to update Street View images for more than 25,000 kilometers of roads. The Google Street View cars will cover localities ranging from large cities such as […]
Romania will double its gas production and bring EUR 20 billion into the national economy thanks to the Neptun Deep project in the Black Sea, according to energy minister Sebastian Burduja. The statements were made on Thursday, March 27, during a government meeting. The minister noted that the Neptun Deep project will make use of […]
The government adopted on Thursday, March 27, an Emergency Ordinance allowing Romanian citizens who reside in an EU member state to obtain electronic identity cards that also serve as travel documents. Government spokesman Mihai Constantin stated that the measure guarantees the right to free movement and residence within the European Union. "For citizens who can […]
Untold, the globally recognized festival born in Romania, is set to return for a second edition in Dubai from November 6-9, at a larger venue, Dubai Parks and Resorts. The event promises an even bigger and better experience, showcasing a diverse lineup of musical genres and visual productions. “We were motivated by the joy and […]
Ten years ago, filmmaker Șerban Georgescu bought 250 kg of cabbage for 10 euros (his mother needed all for pickling!) and so he made an experiment: he added a new profession to his résumé and went to plant potatoes and cabbage for one year and see if there was a way to make more than […]
