Romania's National Public Health Institute (INSP) is reporting that between the beginning of the surveillance period of West Nile virus infections on June 3, 2024, and August 8, six cases of West Nile virus infections were recorded nationwide, of which five were confirmed and one probable.The geographical distribution of cases: Bucharest - two cases and one case each in the counties of Bistrita Nasaud, Mures, and Satu Mare. According to INSP, a case of West Nile virus infection originated in Milan, Italy, reported by the Dambovita Public Healthcare Directorate.In order to guard against such infections, the public is recommended to avoid exposure to mosquitoes by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants; to use mosquito-repellent chemicals; to prevent mosquitoes from entering the house through protective window nets; to ensure the drainage of the ponds around the households; and to remove stale water containers and household garbage from the households.
On October 30, 2025, Envisia will host the 3rd edition of the Future of Boards Gala. The event brings together board members, executives, and governance ecosystem partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing responsible leadership, corporate governance, and high-performing boards. The six award categories celebrate individuals and boards who, through courageous decisions and integrity, create […]
The European real estate debt market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by stabilized interest rates, competitive lending, and renewed investor confidence. According to AEW’s latest research, the credit financing gap across Europe is narrowing, with improved lending conditions helping to ease refinancing pressures that have weighed on the sector in recent years. Between […]
French retail chain Carrefour may want to sell its stores in Romania and exit the market, according to the French publication L’Informe. Moreover, it would also like to get rid of its operations in Poland and Argentina, according to the same source. So far, Carrefour has reportedly only analyzed a possible exit from the local […]
Romanians are not looking forward to Black Friday with more enthusiasm than last year, according to a recent survey. The main reasons are economic instability and the decline in purchasing power. Around 22% of Romanians say they will not buy anything on Black Friday 2025, and only 15% of Romanians plan to spend more compared […]
Cristina Ghițulică, a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies (Politehnica Bucharest), was elected as the first woman president of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, or ENQA. Ghițulică is the director general of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. She was elected to head ENQA […]
The Bucharest National Opera and the Kinetobebe Association announced “The Dance of Velvet Steps,” a premiere performance for the audience with special needs, on Sunday, November 16. The show consists of a ballet performance adapted and made accessible for children and adults with disabilities. The performance is primarily addressed to children and adults with special […]
