Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Hunedoara County can benefit from non-refundable financing worth almost 181 million euros through the Just Transition Programme intended, mainly, for companies that create new jobs in the areas affected by the closure of the mines.The financing guide of the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) 2021-2027 for "Development of Enterprises and Entrepreneurship - Investments for the Development of SMEs," was presented to entrepreneurs from Hunedoara county on the occasion of a caravan organized by the Agency for Regional Development (ADR) West, an intermediate body for JTM in Hunedoara county.Thus, the Hunedoara County will benefit from almost 181 million euros for productive investments in SMEs, of which 49 million euros for productive investments in Valea Jiului. The calls will finance actions regarding the development of productive investments in SMEs that support sustainable growth and job creation.JTM offers support to the population, the economy and the environment in areas that have suffered from the closure of mines or refineries and has as its main objective the generation of sustainable and safe jobs and the support of sustainable economic diversification.The programme has a total budget of 2.5 billion euros, and the Hunedoara County will receive more than 525 million euros. Of this amount, 446 million euros represents the allocation from the European Union through the Just Transition Fund, and 78.8 million represents the national contribution.
The longest theatrical event in the world, “Horror Vacui,” will take place in February in Bucharest, as announced by the A.R.T. Fusion Association. The event consists of a large-scale artistic act supported by over 500 actors, which will take place between February 15 and 22 at the Galateca Art Gallery in Bucharest, for 7 days, 24 […]
Romanian voters who live abroad can register starting today, January 20, to vote in this year's presidential elections, the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) announced. Voters who live abroad can register on the website votstrainatate.ro. The website has sections for those who wish to vote at a polling station abroad and those who plan to vote […]
Romania won 35 medals at the IISA 6th Ice Swimming World Championship held between January 13-19 in Molveno, Italy. Eight of the medals were won in the overall rankings, of which two gold, two silver, and four bronze. Another 27 medals were earned in the age category rankings - ten gold, nine silver, and eight […]
The Romanian Intelligence Service, or SRI, said it prevented a sabotage operation planned in a way “specific to the Russian services” in the summer of 2024. The sabotage attempt happened in July-August 2024, and SRI managed to prevent its execution by identifying the perpetrator, a Colombian citizen, just before he could act. The man, Luis […]
A Romanian Library Corner will be inaugurated this month at the Worcester County Library in Ocean City, Maryland. According to an announcement from the Romanians of DC organization, the event is scheduled for January 24. The Romanian Library Corner has been established with funding and support from Romanians of Washington, DC, and in partnership with […]
Bird mortality due to electrocution is a major conservation issue, with uninsulated medium-voltage power lines, often used by birds as resting spots, posing one of the greatest risks to these species. In this context, the Romanian Ornithological Society (SOR) partnered with Rețele Electrice România to install insulating sleeves on medium-voltage poles in the central area […]
