The number of start-ups running on foreign capital in Romania established in the first six months of 2016 declined 12 percent from the first half of 2015, according to data with the National Companies Registry Office (ONRC). The total value of the share capital of the 2,687 start-ups is 19.72 million US dollars. Most of […]
In a recent promotional spot, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, and Hannah Dodd, all part of the cast for Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, played a game of True or False, Romanian Romance Edition. The game consisted of saying whether or not a particular superstition was actually true in Romanian folklore or if it was made up. The first […]
The organizers of the Untold and Neversea festivals in Romania announced the start of the 10th edition of their blood donation campaign - Blood Network. Under this initiative, blood donors can get free one-day tickets for the two summer events. This year's Blood Network runs between May 18 and June 30. Music fans can donate […]
Romanian mountaineer Adrian Ahriţculesei reached the summit of Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain above sea level, after a 12-hour climb. The expedition, which started on April 11, is scheduled to end on May 30. "Ahriţculesei Adrian conquered the Roof of the World. He is on Everest (8,848 m). Next comes the hardest part of this […]
Hesburger, the largest chain of fast food restaurants in Finland and the Baltic countries, has entered the Romanian market with a first restaurant in Râmnicu Vâlcea. A family business with a history of over 50 years, Hesburger currently operates in nine countries and has over 470 restaurants. The company aims to open 10 new locations […]
Romania’s minister of research, innovation, and digitalization, Bogdan Ivan, announced on Friday, May 17, the launch of the #nofake platform through which inappropriate content on social media can be reported. The platform will target digital fakes, defamatory content, disinformation, and manipulation. It can be accessed on the ministry website at Mcid.gov.ro/nofake. "The #nofake platform will […]
Classical music lovers can purchase tickets for the recitals and symphonic concerts held between August 31 and September 27 at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest as part of the 19th edition of the George Enescu International Competition. Maestro Cristian Măcelaru, artistic director of the George Enescu International Festival and Competition, proposes six recitals and five […]
