The 2024 Autumn Edition of Romania's Tourism Fair (TTR) kicks off on Thursday at Romexpo, where, over four days, travel enthusiasts can discover the perfect destinations at prices for every budget."From November 21 to 24, Romexpo will be the destination for travel lovers, offering the chance to explore memorable places and experiences, along with unmissable discounts. The fair presents everything from exotic getaways to luxury vacations and mountain expeditions within Romania. Visitors will have access to a wide range of promotional packages, exclusive discounts, and vacation ideas for all tastes and budgets" the organisers say.Over 100 companies participating in TTR 2024 offer destinations worldwide, including relaxing beach vacations, nature adventures, cultural escapes, and unforgettable stays with Romanian traditions. Discounts on vacation packages during the fair can reach up to 50%. Participants include tourism operators from Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Israel, Austria, Hungary, Egypt, Vietnam, and Italy.The fair's visiting hours are Thursday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Entrance tickets cost 20 lei.
On Thursday, January 23, the European Commission granted a protected geographical indication status to Romania’s Jidvei wine. The new status offers recognition for the distinctive qualities of the wine. The brand encompasses white, rosé, red, sparkling, semi-sparkling, and liqueur wines produced from grape varieties grown in the Alba region, in central-western Romania. The vineyards in […]
Romania's pavilion at the Osaka World Expo 2025, which will take place from April 13 to October 13, was built with a focus on sustainability, including contributions from Romanian workers. The pavilion also highlights Romania's national resources. The mascot for the expo is a pelican named Haru (meaning "spring" in Japanese), symbolizing the importance of […]
Examin, a Romanian startup specializing in AI-powered video analytics, has secured EUR 200,000 in pre-seed funding from a private investor. The funds will be directed toward a market-ready product, creating an AI-driven prototype for quality inspection in manufacturing processes (AI Quality Inspection), developing its first AI Video Analytics camera, expanding the team, and scaling marketing […]
The beginning of 2025 brought increased pollution in the Bucharest-Ilfov area, as traditional pollutants such as cars and heating systems met low wind speeds, high humidity, and thermal inversion. The latter three prevent pollutant particles from dispersing and instead keep them at ground level. As a result, the level of pollution has doubled in the […]
Update: DNA confirmed that Sinaia mayor Vlad Oprea had been detained for 24 hours beginning January 23 on charges of bribery in continuous form, conducting financial operations incompatible with his position, false in asset declarations, abuse of office, and influence peddling. The prosecutors also said that Oprea indirectly received a total bribe of EUR 238,000 […]
Prosecutors from Romania's National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) reportedly detained Vlad Oprea, the mayor of the popular mountain town of Sinaia, for 24 hours on Thursday, January 23. He faces corruption charges in a case investigated by the DNA, with further searches set to take place at the Sinaia City Hall later today, in the presence […]
