Personal financial planning remains a constant growth driver in Raiffeisen Bank Romania’s long-term strategy. In the first half of 2024, the number of newly opened pension, investment and life insurance plans increased by over 40% compared to the same period in 2023. Simultaneously, the digitalization of workflows and the simplification of client interactions remain essential across all segments, whether it involves current operations, savings accounts, term deposits,...
The Romanian Parliament adopted on Wednesday, June 4, the "Romania Without Violence" law, a significant legislative step aimed at curbing acts of aggression and improving protections for victims. The new legislation amends and supplements several normative acts, most notably doubling the minimum penalties in the Penal Code for assault and other violent offenses. Alongside harsher […]
Indie American films, canoe and kayak rides, and the march celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community are among the events happening in Bucharest. Jazz takes center stage in Cluj, while very short films are screened in Timișoara as part...
The Day of Timișoara, a celebration of the city in western Romania, will see performances from Mika and James Bay, among other artists. From alternative pop and British rock to jazz, electronic music and community experiences, The Day of Timișoara brings together in 2025 the top events of the Timișoara music scene, including Timișoara Jazz […]
The Bucharest public can attend this month a performance of Noh theater, the centuries-old Japanese mask drama, delivered by Yamamoto Noh Theater. Two works will be presented. Jiai – A Soul's Journey is a recent creation, a rare occurrence in Noh theater, where original creation requires a deep knowledge of classical Japanese language and theatrical […]
Horia Colibășanu, one of Romania's most famous high-altitude climbers, is set to embark on a new high-altitude expedition this summer, aiming to summit Nanga Parbat - one of the world's most dangerous peaks. Standing at 8,126 meters, it is the ninth-highest mountain on Earth and the second-highest in Pakistan. The expedition marks a major milestone […]
The ancient forests of Băiuț in northern Romania are poised to host Eastern Europe’s first certified forest therapy trail, a pioneering project blending science, health, and conservation, WWF Romania said. Announced during the “The Forest Heals” symposium on June 4, the initiative aims to transform the centuries-old woods of Strâmbu-Băiuț, part of Romania’s UNESCO Natural […]
