The World Bank has supported Romania in its efforts to combat nutrient pollution for the past two decades, with over 110 million euros invested in local communities and with assistance given to the Government to strengthen administrative capacity, Anna Akhalkatsi, country manager for Romania, said on Tuesday within the World Bank, according to a press release from the Ministry of the Environment.She participated, together with the minister of the Environment, Mircea Fechet, at the final conference of the "Integrated Control of Nutrient Pollution" (CIPN) project. The project is part of the Romanian Government's efforts to ensure the implementation of the Nitrates Directive, which aims to reduce nutrient pollution from agricultural sources.The CIPN project was financed by the Government of Romania, with a loan from the World Bank, and took place in two financing phases. The first phase started in 2008 and ended in 2017, financing a number of 86 manure management platforms. The additional financing of the project was allocated until December 2023.For her part, Adriana Petcu, secretary of state for Water within the MMAP, emphasized that the project had ambitious interventions, allocating about 70% of the funds for construction works and the equipment necessary for the management of manure at the local level.The conference was also attended by Cosmin Buteica, Environment specialist, World Bank, Jeanne De Jagher, Team Leader Nitrates, European Commission, specialists from the mini8stry, but also representatives of local public authorities from the beneficiary localities of the investments financed by project. The debates brought to the attention of those present, the lessons learned, the positive experiences, but also technical and operational aspects that will be able to be integrated into the implementation schemes of the future financing programs available.The map of communal manure collection platforms, built through the "Integrated Control of Nutrient Pollution" project, is available on the project website www.apanoastra.ro, Platforms section.
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 […]
