Energy minister Virgil Popescu met Shell company representatives on Thursday and pointed out he encourages the company's return to the Romanian market and its carrying out long term projects in the energy field, especially in the liquefied natural gas sector. “Today I had a meeting with Shell company representatives, whose delegation was led by Youssef Zoubi, the head of GNL division in Europe and Africa. Talks focused the importance of liquefied natural gas in the present energy context, a viable solution on reducing dependence on imports and the increase of supply safety,” minister Popescu wrote on Facebook. According to the latter, the need to diversify energy sources was asserted, with a view to ensuring national and regional security. “I said I encourage the return of Shell company in the Romanian market, thus expressing the wish to develop a long term partnership, to initiate concrete cooperation projects in the field of energy, especially in the liquefied gas sector,” the minister wrote. Popescu pointed out that secretaries of state Dan Dragan and George Niculescu had participated in the meeting. (Photo:https://www.facebook.com/VirgilDPopescu)
The service center for the banking Societe Generale Group, the Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, announced the appointment of Laurent Mirjol as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. The new CEO will oversee the activities and develop the strategy of Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania. With over 20 years of experience in the […]
During a press conference held on Monday, July 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan defended the recent tax hikes enacted by the government, underlining the need to reassure creditors and lower the country’s public debt. Nevertheless, he said that the VAT increase was decided by the government. In the presidential campaign, then-candidate Nicușor Dan promised to
The famous Pompidou Center in Paris will organize a retrospective of the complete works of Romanian director Radu Jude between September 23 and October 11. The retrospective brings together films made over twenty years by the prolific Romanian director. The event will open and close with two of the most recent films, namely “Kontinental 25” […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan presented the expenses incurred in the electoral campaign and who the main donors were during a press conference on Monday, July 14. Over the first and second rounds of the presidential elections, Dan's campaign spent over RON 60 million (EUR 12 million), and the biggest individual donors were Măriuca and Florin...
Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, has appointed Wael Kaskas as General Manager for its Hungary, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia cluster. With a strong background in FMCG, consumer healthcare, and supermarket retail, Kaskas brings extensive experience in managing billion-dollar portfolios and leading business transformations, the company said. Before this role, Kaskas was responsible for […]
Vadoo Fest returns on August 21–24 to the meadows of Vadu Oii, Buzău County, with a new edition that invites participants to slow down and reconnect. Now in its seventh year, the festival promises a special experience rooted in nature, music, and human connection. This year’s line-up blends depth and groove, featuring Grammy-winner Judith Hill, […]
