The Action Plan for the National Circular Economy Strategy has been adopted by the Government in Bucharest, thus fulfilling one of the milestones of the Waste Management Reform of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). According to a press release of the Department for Sustainable Development of the government, the action plan for the National Strategy regarding circular economy presents the vision and the concrete actions on short, medium and long term (2032), the role of the public and private entities, and the public in general as well as the degree of their involvement in the implementation and allows the government of Romania, through the Committee for coordination for circular economy of Romania, to initiate coherent measures to develop good governance and in order to strengthen the basis of the circular economy.The National Circular Economy Strategy identifies seven economic sectors for which the full potential of the circular economy is to be exploited, namely: Agriculture and Forestry; Automotive; Construction; Food and Beverages; Packaging (glass, paper and plastics, etc.); Textiles; Electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators. To these economic sectors are added Waste and Water, as well as a cross-cutting area dedicated to activities supporting circular economy measures (e.g. promoting responsible consumption and environmental education; developing a digital platform to track and communicate on the implementation of circular economy actions, performance indicators and other relevant information). The development of the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) by the Department for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests (MMAP) and the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEAT) was carried out within the framework of a project funded by the Technical Support Instrument managed by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Structural Reforms - DG Reform. The overall objective of this strategy is closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda and the global climate targets, as well as the new European Union (EU) targets of the ECAP, in line with the principles and actions promoted under the EU Green Pact.
East Grain Group and Poultry Investment SA have acquired the 45% stake previously held by UBM Group in UBM Feed Romania, thus becoming equal shareholders in one of Romania's largest feed producers, which will now operate under the brand Protena. East Grain is controlled by Czech agri-food group Agrofert, one of the largest agribusiness groups […]
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has appointed Ruxandra Băndilă as its executive director. Băndilă will coordinate FIC's activity and "will contribute to strengthening the dialogue with authorities, consolidating the organization's positioning as a reliable partner in promoting a stable and predictable business environment, as well as supporting Romania's becoming a competitive and attractive destination for […]
Romania’s European projects and investments minister, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that he will notify the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) regarding the purchase of electric minibuses for students with EU funds. The minister said that “multiple dysfunctions” were noted in how the EU funds were used in the project. Aside from notifying the EPPO, the minister […]
Only about 44% of employees in Romania say they have used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate in the 48 countries included in the report was 57%, according to the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 report. India and Vietnam are at the top, with 84%, followed by China (78%). […]
A new four-star hotel is set to rise next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, following a EUR 45.5 million investment announced by real estate developer D. GROUP. The Wyndham Garden Bucharest Airport Hotel, scheduled to open in July 2027, will introduce the Wyndham Garden brand to Romania for the first time. Located 150 metres […]
Romania ranks 3rd in a European heatwave vulnerability ranking and will experience 3 heatwave events annually, lasting 17 cumulative days with average temperatures of 36.82°C, placing it ahead of all Mediterranean countries, according to new research from climate system experts at Reinders Corporation. The study analysed climate modelling data, heatwave frequency, and average temperatures across […]
