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Canadian cyclist Riley Pickrell wins first stage of Sibiu Cycling Tour in Romania
Brandon Sun
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July 3, 2025
By: The Canadian Press Posted: 6:34 PM CDT Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025 SIBIU - Canadian cyclist Riley Pickrell won the first stage of the Sibiu Cycling Tour on Thursday. Read this article for free: We need your support! Local journalism needs your...
Ben Hudson to lead Hanwha European and UK defence operations
Airforce Technology
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July 21, 2025
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace has appointed Ben Hudson as the chief executive officer (CEO) for its defence operations in Europe and the UK. The appointment comes as Hanwha “looks to globalise” its business, with Hudson set to...
Don.ro named main sponsor of CFR Cluj as Soft2Bet expands Romanian footprint
Gambling Insider
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The multi-year agreement will see Don.ro’s branding featured across kits and stadium assets from the 2025–26 season, alongside digital fan engagement campaigns. By Shaan Khan Key points: - Don.ro becomes main sponsor of CFR Cluj for the 2025–26...
Orange and Samsung complete first vRAN, Open RAN calls
RCR Wireless News
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July 3, 2025
Orange France and Samsung have completed the first 4G and 5G calls on a virtualized RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN network in southwestern France, marking a key milestone in their strategic partnership to advance open, software-based mobile...
Report: Romanians spent EUR 40 bln in major retail chains last year, up 7.1% from 2023
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Romanians spent roughly EUR 40 billion in large retail chains last year, representing an increase of 7.1% year-over-year. The 2024 growth rate marked a slowdown compared to 2023 (+11.1% vs. 2022) but remained above inflation, according to the...
Romania's ruling coalition endorses new government with robust majority
Romania Insider
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June 24, 2025
Romania's new government, headed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan and backed by the four pro-Western parties in Parliament, was endorsed with a majority of 65% of the votes (301 of 465 MPs) and already held its first meeting on Monday, June 23,...
Romania approves pro-European coalition
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 24, 2025
BUCHAREST, Romania -- Romanian lawmakers voted Monday decisively in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by a center-right prime minister, as the European Union and NATO member nation seeks to end one of its worst political crises...
Weekend calendar: Neversea Kapital, TIFF retrospective in Bucharest, Smallest Art Fair in Town, SoNoRo Musikland, Fireflies Festival and more
Romania Insider
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July 2, 2025
Bucharest gears up for the first edition of Neversea Kapital, chamber music festival SoNoRo Musikland tours cities and villages in Transylvania, and outdoor enthusiasts can reconnect with nature at the Fireflies Festival. In Bucharest: TIFF...
Top 5 Balkan Countries to Visit: Where to Go for Culture, Nature & History
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
Where ancient cobblestones meet Adriatic dreams—the Balkans serve up Europe's most authentic adventures without the tourist crowds. Photo by Canva Diverse cultures, turbulent history and breathtaking hidden gems: welcome to the Balkan Peninsula,...
Romania considers new tax on banks' "excessive profit," targeting RON 1.5 bln
Romania Insider
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June 24, 2025
Romania's new government is weighing the introduction of a temporary tax on what it terms the "excessive profit" of banks, according to the ruling strategy confirmed by minister of finance Alexandru Nazare and cited by Economedia.ro on June 23....
Better striker than Yamada: Celtic could move to sign "amazing" £15m star
Football FanCast
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July 20, 2025
Celtic have already been busy this summer, but this activity is only set to continue. The main headlines are the fact that Nicolas Kühn has been sold to Como for a reported fee of £16.4m but, in more exciting news, Kieran Tierney has returned on a...
Romania loses to Netherlands 3-1 in UEFA European Under-19 Championship
Romania Insider
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June 24, 2025
Romania's national under-19 football team was defeated by the Netherlands with a score of 3-1 (2-0) on Monday, June 23, in the semifinals of the Under-19 European Football Championship. The tournament, hosted by Romania, was the first in which the...
Romania ranks 49th in global competitiveness ranking for 2025
Romania Insider
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June 24, 2025
Romania ranks 49th in the 2025 edition of the World Competitiveness Yearbook, a report compiled by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and published in Romania by CIT-IRECSON, the Technological Information Center. The...
Romania submits bid to host Black Sea AI Gigafactory under EU InvestAI initiative
Romania Insider
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June 24, 2025
Romania has formally submitted a bid to host a new AI Gigafactory under the European Union’s InvestAI Facility, the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism announced on June 23. The proposed Black Sea AI Gigafactory would...
Romanians are among most pro-Trump Europeans, survey shows
Romania Insider
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June 24, 2025
Six months into Donald Trump's second mandate as president of the United States, Romanian citizens are among the most pro-Trump Europeans. Most believe that his presidency is a good thing both for the country and for world peace. According to an...
Romania to create joint energy investment fund from state company profits
Romania Insider
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June 24, 2025
Romania’s new government plans to repeal the current regulation requiring state-owned companies to distribute the majority of their annual profits as dividends, according to the official ruling strategy signed by the four-party coalition. Instead,...
Two new investment funds active in Romania receive financing through EU-backed PNRR
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
Two new investment funds active in Romania, Sparking Capital II and PCP SEE II, will receive allocations worth EUR 30 million under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, or PNRR, after an approval from the Romanian executive and the European...
Romania’s new government defers publishing ruling strategy
Romania Insider
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June 24, 2025
Romania’s new government, backed by the four pro-Western parties in Parliament holding a majority of 65%, has not published its ruling strategy, while versions of it have leaked to the media, providing a broad image but not very specific details....
Great success for Italian entrepreneurs mission in Bucharest
ANSA
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July 3, 2025
The business mission of the delegation composed of 42 Italian companies in the infrastructure sector, accompanied by trade associations, was successfully held in Romania: institutional and B2B meetings in Bucharest from July 1-3, 2025. The mission...
‘Aladdin – Live to Film Concert’ comes to Bucharest this October
Romania Insider
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July 3, 2025
The magic of Disney returns to Bucharest as Aladdin – Live to Film Concert takes the stage at Sala Palatului on October 10. Romanian audiences are invited to relive one of Disney’s most beloved animated classics in a special musical and cinematic...