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How Romania fought off a dangerous populist and what lessons should be learned
European Pravda
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Last week, Romania’s Prosecutor’s Office referred the case of far-right figure Călin Georgescu, a former presidential candidate, to court. He is charged with publicly promoting fascist and racist ideas, as well as glorifying individuals involved...
Update: Bear cubs to be relocated to sanctuary after mother killed over fatal attack on Romania’s Transfăgărășan
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
Update: Representatives of the AMP Libearty sanctuary said on social media that the bear cubs left orphaned after their mother was shot on the Transfăgărășan have not been found and are not under the center’s care. “It is extremely important that...
Pay for Board of Directors at Romanian airline Tarom doubled
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
The shareholders of Romanian state-owned airline Tarom, including the Ministry of Transport, have voted to double the monthly gross compensation for members of the company's Board of Directors, Hotnews.ro reported on July 7. Transport minister...
Today In Culture, Tuesday, July 8, 2025: Portable Gray On Pope.L | Rainbo Club, En Plein Air | Driehaus Museum’s Tiffany Lamps
Newcity - Illinois
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July 8, 2025
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Portable Gray’s New Issue Remembers Pope.L’s Chicago Years The Richard and Mary L. Gray Center for Arts and Inquiry at the...
Tech company Betfair Romania Development announces new GM
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
Betfair Romania Development, one of the largest technology companies in the local market, appointed Radu Miclăuș as the new General Manager, starting this month. He takes over the leadership role from Ioana Popa, who has been promoted to Group...
Archaeological discoveries in southeastern Romania reveal ancient funerary wreaths, painted sarcophagi
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
The National Museum of Romanian History has announced an extraordinary archaeological discovery in Mangalia, southeastern Romania. During systematic excavations at the ancient city of Callatis’ tumular necropolis, archaeologists unearthed a rare...
Cooling points and water fountains available across Bucharest amid ongoing heatwave
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
As Bucharest faces a red alert for extreme heat, city manager Lucian Judele has announced expanded efforts to help residents cope with soaring temperatures, with a focus on the city’s network of public cooling points. In partnership with Apa Nova,...
FlixBus kicks off domestic operations in Romania, connecting 50+ cities with low-cost routes
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
FlixBus has officially launched its first domestic coach routes in Romania, offering affordable travel options between more than 50 cities across the country. Starting July 10, passengers will be able to travel between major cities like Bucharest,...
15 Best International Places To Visit In August 2025 | Top Destinations
Femina
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In her album folklore, Taylor Swift croons in the song august, “August slipped away into a moment in time.” And before you realise it, this August, much like every other fleeting month, will eventually and inevitably vanish too. So make the most...
Betting on Travel: How Soft2Bet Brings Casino Fun to Holiday Hotspots
FTN News
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July 8, 2025
Betting on travel is becoming an increasingly popular topic among tourism professionals and travelers alike. As more holiday hotspots embrace regulated online gaming, companies like Soft2Bet are transforming how people experience entertainment...
ING Romania expects temporary inflation and warns of recession risks
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
The consumer price inflation will rise to 7.5%-8.0% y/y in the coming months to stabilise around 7.5% by the end of the year, but high base factors will bring it down in the region of 4.0-4.5% y/y by the end of 2026, according to the projections...
Economy Minister Dilov: Bulgarian Exports to Romania Increase by Nearly 20% in Q1 of 2025
Bulgarian News Agency
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Trade with Romania increased by 7% in the first quarter of 2025, while Bulgarian exports increased by 18.9% compared to the same period last year, it became clear during a meeting between Minister of Economy and Industry Petar Dilov and Romanian...
PRESIDENTIAL ADMINISTRATION PUBLISHED A LIST OF GIFTS THAT MAIA SANDU RECEIVED IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2025
Infotag
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July 8, 2025
The Presidential Administration has published a list of gifts that Maia Sandu received in the first half of 2025. As reported by INFOTAG, the total amount of gifts is almost 40 thousand lei (two thousand euros). The most expensive gift was a...
Bulgarian Exports to Romania Surge Nearly 19% in Early 2025
Novinite
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Bulgarian exports to Romania saw a significant rise of nearly 19% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Overall trade between the two countries grew by 7%, confirming Romania's position as Bulgaria’s second largest...
Far-Right Purges On Culture Sectors In Slovakia & Hungary Spark Concern Among CEE Delegates In Karlovy Vary: “This Is Not Just A Local Fire”
Deadline
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July 8, 2025
It’s been nearly a year since Slovakia’s hard-right minister for culture Martina Šimkovičová fired Matej Drlička from his position as director of the Slovak National Theatre, the country’s oldest and most significant theatre. While there was no...
Automation or Empathy? Organizational Culture versus AI. CX Conference by Customer Experience Romania returns on October 14–15 at Le Château & Maidan Spațiul
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
CX Conference, a landmark event for customer experience professionals, returns on October 14–15, 2025, with a format that combines relevant content with spaces designed for meaningful dialogue and valuable insights. The event kicks off on October...
'Gullible' Rangers reminded £20m spree is pocket change to Celtic as confident Hotline caller laughs it up at rivals
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 8, 2025
Russell Martin is now truly up and running at Rangers having secured five new signings ahead of the coming season and more are on the way. Conor Coady in advanced talks over a move from Leicester City and Wolves defender Nasser Djiga closing in on...
Report: Three in four SMEs in Romania, Central and Eastern Europe use AI but not at scale
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
A new report by AI Chamber, based on a survey conducted among over 3,200 small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs, from 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, shows that over 75% of SMEs in the region claim to already be using AI, but only...
Sergei Lavrov lauds Hungarian government’s policy in interview with pro-Orban media
BNE Intellinews
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has lauded the Hungarian government's foreign policy as "balanced and pragmatic", in an interview granted to pro-Orban daily Magyar Nemzet. The interview was also translated into Russian and English. Russia's...
Romanian climber Horia Colibășanu summits Nanga Parbat, his 11th peak over 8,000m
Romania Insider
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July 4, 2025
Renowned Romanian mountaineer Horia Colibășanu reached the summit of Nanga Parbat (8,125 meters), the ninth-highest mountain on Earth, on Friday morning, July 4, marking his 11th successful climb of a peak over 8,000 meters. The ascent represents...