The National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) and the Hungarian Office for Energy and Public Utilities (MEKH) signed a cooperation agreement to manage the energy crisis and promote security of supply, ANRE informs on Friday."Considering the energy crisis, the need for security of supply has increased significantly in recent months, and the importance of international cooperation for this has also increased. The cooperation agreement between the regulatory authorities in Romania and Hungary aims at more efficient management of the crisis situation and strengthening our security," the ANRE press release states.The agreement provides a general framework for bilateral negotiations between the two parties, for the exchange of experience in the energy fields regulated by the authorities and for the mutual sharing of related knowledge and good practices in the field of the EU's continuously developing legislative framework, the source elaborates.
Foodservice operator Sphera Franchise Group announced plans to open five new Hard Rock Cafe restaurants across Romania and the Republic of Moldova over the next five years, beginning in 2026. The new locations will be launched in Brașov, Timișoara, Iași, Cluj, and Chișinău. The group has acquired the franchise rights from Hard Rock International and […]
The European Film Academy revealed the list of candidates for the 2026 awards on Tuesday, October 14, presenting the feature films, documentaries, and animated films that qualify for next year’s event, which will take place in Berlin on January 17. Two of the shortlisted productions are from Romania. The shortlist includes 44 feature films, 15 […]
Romania’s national pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has welcomed more than 981,500 visitors over its 184 days of operation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) said on Tuesday, October 14. The pavilion, themed Romania – Land of Tomorrow, showcased the country’s cultural richness, innovation, and creativity through exhibitions, performances, and interactive programs. Over 760 Romanian […]
According to a press release from the Bucharest City Hall, violating the ban on circulation for supply, courier, and sanitation activities during peak hours in the city will constitute a misdemeanor and will be sanctioned with fines ranging between RON 3,000 and RON 5,000 (EUR 1,000), applied by the General Directorate of Local Police and […]
Romania's four-party ruling coalition, in its latest meeting on October 14, failed to agree on how to cut the payroll in the local administration, while the other key topic on the meeting's agenda, regarding the long-overdue mayoral elections in Bucharest, was not even touched, Hotnews.ro...
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Romania reached a total value of approximately EUR 1.5 billion in the third quarter of 2025, according to a PwC Romania analysis, signed by George Ureche, partner. Compared to the same period in 2024, the market recorded an increase of over 50%, excluding the impact of the EUR […]
