The Summit of the Leaders of the World Congress of Ukrainians will take place as of Friday at the Palace of Parliament, organised by the Union of Ukrainians in Romania (UUR), in partnership with the World Congress of Ukrainians.The event runs until 15 April."Exceptionally, this year, the event, one of reference for the Ukrainian diaspora, is organised in Romania. The Summit of the Leaders of the World Congress of Ukrainians aims to establish the major directions and priorities of the World Congress of Ukrainians for the coming years. Discussions will focus on developing a platform for debating ideas and proposals on the issue of Ukrainians abroad in the context of the new unprecedented challenges for the Ukrainian people, as well as continuing support for Ukraine - humanitarian, political, military, financial, educational, which is extremely necessary in the context of the war on a wide scale, triggered by Vladimir Putin, on 24 February 2022," say the organisers, in a press release sent by the president of the Union of Ukrainians in Romania, Nicolae Petretchi.The event is expected to be attended by officials, diplomats from Romania and Ukraine, representatives of Ukrainian organisations from over 70 countries, academic and political figures, members of the Ukrainian community in Romania, as well as high church leaders.
East Grain Group and Poultry Investment SA have acquired the 45% stake previously held by UBM Group in UBM Feed Romania, thus becoming equal shareholders in one of Romania's largest feed producers, which will now operate under the brand Protena. East Grain is controlled by Czech agri-food group Agrofert, one of the largest agribusiness groups […]
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has appointed Ruxandra Băndilă as its executive director. Băndilă will coordinate FIC's activity and "will contribute to strengthening the dialogue with authorities, consolidating the organization's positioning as a reliable partner in promoting a stable and predictable business environment, as well as supporting Romania's becoming a competitive and attractive destination for […]
Romania’s European projects and investments minister, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that he will notify the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) regarding the purchase of electric minibuses for students with EU funds. The minister said that “multiple dysfunctions” were noted in how the EU funds were used in the project. Aside from notifying the EPPO, the minister […]
Only about 44% of employees in Romania say they have used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate in the 48 countries included in the report was 57%, according to the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 report. India and Vietnam are at the top, with 84%, followed by China (78%). […]
A new four-star hotel is set to rise next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, following a EUR 45.5 million investment announced by real estate developer D. GROUP. The Wyndham Garden Bucharest Airport Hotel, scheduled to open in July 2027, will introduce the Wyndham Garden brand to Romania for the first time. Located 150 metres […]
Romania ranks 3rd in a European heatwave vulnerability ranking and will experience 3 heatwave events annually, lasting 17 cumulative days with average temperatures of 36.82°C, placing it ahead of all Mediterranean countries, according to new research from climate system experts at Reinders Corporation. The study analysed climate modelling data, heatwave frequency, and average temperatures across […]
