The Minister of Energy, Virgil Popescu, announced in a press release that the EU member states are analyzing the technical conditions for achieving an emergency synchronization of the energy system in Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova with the European one. Currently, the power systems of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova operate in isolation from other neighboring energy systems and are disconnected from Russia, Virgil Popescu recalled after the extraordinary meeting of the Energy Council. According to him, both in Romania and in the Member States, the supply situation is stable, without risks for the current winter, and the EU is ready to activate emergency plans as the situation requires. The Minister of Energy pointed out, in the context, that a priority is the preparation for next winter, stating that he supports maximizing the efficiency of storage capacities and exploring alternative supply routes. “Romania supports the strategic partnership between the EU and Azerbaijan and the operationalization of the Southern Gas Corridor, including the BRUA project. […] In the medium and long term, it is important to diversify sources of supply in order to reduce dependence on imports from Russia, to continue investing in new low-carbon energy capabilities, to increase energy efficiency and interconnections at EU level” the minister also transmitted.
As Romania moves closer to implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive, local employers are preparing for one of the most consequential shifts in workplace regulation in over a decade. The directive, set for transposition by June 2026, introduces strict new rules on salary disclosure, pay reporting, and equal-pay verification, aiming to close persistent gender gaps […]
A young Romanian has developed a new system that allows people to return entire bags of recyclable packaging at once, replacing the traditional method of inserting bottles one by one into reverse-vending machines. The concept, called IZI, was created by Ștefan Parascanu, who returned to Romania after studying and working in the United Kingdom. The […]
JTI, the global owner of both Winston and Camel, announced on Thursday, November 27, a plan to build a new, state-of-the-art factory in Ștefăneștii de Jos, Ilfov County. Designed to replace the current Bucharest production site, which is operating under space constraints, the facility is scheduled for completion in 2027. Ground works at the new […]
The City Hall of Oradea, in northwest Romania, has begun installing new smart parking meters as part of its ongoing modernization and digitalization of the municipal parking system. The first batch of devices has already been placed in central areas, and the entire system is expected to become operational by the end of the year. […]
Orange Romania announced the launch of the 5G+ technology in the Bucharest subway, becoming the first operator in the country to reach mobile data speeds of up to 1 Gbps in the underground network. The company has begun activating the technology in several stations and plans wider deployment in the coming weeks. The first 5G+ […]
PPC blue Romania, the electric mobility division of the PPC group, announced the expansion of its national charging infrastructure through the acquisition of the Hermes Flow network, adding 116 new charging points for electric vehicles. Most are located in the Bucharest-Ilfov region, with the rest in 10 other counties. Once fully integrated, users will have […]
