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Erratic driving led to Skowhegan traffic stop, detaining of 14 Romanians
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 28, 2025
SKOWHEGAN — Slow, erratic driving reported by a concerned citizen prompted a July 27 traffic stop that led to the detention of more than a dozen Romanians who federal authorities said were in the United States illegally, according to recently...
Two Jerusalem cultural festivals bring back global performers
The Times of Israel
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August 28, 2025
Two upcoming Jerusalem events will host international artists, a tougher challenge of late as Israel faces growing cultural isolation on the global stage amid the war in Gaza. Some 45 dancers and choreographers from 13 countries will participate...
Media Review: August 28
Bulgarian News Agency
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POLITICS Trud covers President Rumen Radev, who visits Rheinmetall’s high-tech plant in Unterluess, Germany. Radev says that with Rheinmetall’s investment Bulgaria becomes part of the European defence ecosystem. “This is not only about joint...
Two young Indian and Romanian entrepreneurs: “Denmark invested in us, now we want to create a solution for it”
The Copenhagen Post
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August 28, 2025
When two international students at Syddansk Universitet (SDU) were paired together in the university’s entrepreneurship program, neither imagined how far their idea would go. Balavignesh Baskar, 20, a medical student born in India and raised in...
Romanian PM to Present Third Package of Budgetary Measures Mid-September
Bulgarian News Agency
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Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said in an interview for Antena 3 TV late Wednesday that he will present a third package of budgetary and fiscal measures mid-September. The Prime Minister said that legislation must be passed in the upcoming...
Bucharest - Kyiv passenger service to be reinstated
International Railway Journal
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August 28, 2025
Romania and Ukraine support reintroduction of direct link via Moldova. A direct service between Bucharest, Romania, and Kyiv, Ukraine, is expected to resume after a five-year break. A test run was carried out earlier this month and a regular...
George Enescu Festival to reach over 20 cities in Romania, Moldova in 2025
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Romania’s famous George Enescu International Festival is set to expand in 2025 across the country and in the Republic of Moldova. Alongside the main program held in the capital, in emblematic halls such as the Romanian Athenaeum, the Radio Hall,...
Classic Unlimited piano tour to bring free concerts to 12 towns in Romania this fall
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
The Classic Unlimited piano tour will return to Romania this fall, with pianist Bogdan Vaida performing in 12 towns across seven counties as part of a project designed to bring classical music to communities where such events are rare. Running...
Ursula von der Leyen travels to Romania next week for EU-NATO defence talks at Black Sea
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in Romania early next week as part of a multi-country tour of the EU’s eastern frontline states, with a focus on strengthening solidarity and defence in the face of growing security...
Rising stars from the North East celebrated at sports awards
Sunderland Echo
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August 28, 2025
Charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op GLL has announced 58 athletes from Newcastle and Gateshead will benefit from the 2025 intake of its GLL Sport Foundation (GSF) – the largest independent athlete award programme in the UK. At the...
Romania’s Agroland secures EUR 15 mln EIB-backed loan to triple egg production capacity
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Romanian agribusiness group Agroland announced that it will access EUR 15 million in financing under the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) Recovery and Resilience Plan to fund the expansion of its poultry platform at Mihăilești. The investment,...
Bucharest sees more than 770,000 tourist arrivals in the first five months of the year
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Bucharest recorded 777,756 tourist arrivals in the first five months of 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS), quoted by Agerpres. The peak of tourist traffic was reached in May, with 189,594 arrivals, while...
Romania’s president reportedly weighs business lawyer Gabriel Zbârcea for Intelligence Service chief
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Romanian media reported on Wednesday, August 27, that president Nicușor Dan is considering business lawyer Gabriel Zbârcea to lead the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI), a politically sensitive appointment that requires parliamentary approval....
Romania’s AROBS lifts H1 EBITDA 8% on acquisitions, US expansion
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Romanian technology group AROBS Transilvania Software (BVB: AROBS) reported higher first-half earnings on Wednesday, August 27, supported by acquisitions and international expansion, even as its core automotive software business slowed. AROBS...
Romania’s Agricover posts 55% rise in H1 net profit on stronger lending, input sales
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Romanian agribusiness group Agricover Holding reported a 55% jump in first-half net profit on Tuesday, August 26, driven by higher lending volumes and a return to profitability in its farm input distribution segment. The company posted a net...
Romanian selected among finalists for European Woman Angel of the Year
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Romanian Ana Maria Andronic is among the five national nominees shortlisted for the Golden Aurora Award 2025 – European Woman Angel of the Year, Start-up.ro reported. The award recognizes female business angels “who are shaping the future of...
Bucharest Exchange-listed engineering and tech group Simtel reports 81% higher revenues in H1 2025
Romania Insider
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August 28, 2025
Simtel (BVB: SMTL), an engineering and technology group listed on the main market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), reported consolidated operating revenues of RON 192.8 million (EUR 38.5 mln) in the first half of 2025, up 81% compared to H1...
European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 23 and damage EU's HQ
BBC
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Katy WatsonBBC News in Kyiv and Paul KirbyEurope digital editor ShareSave Watch: BBC correspondent Katy Watson reports from scene of deadly Russian attack on Kyiv The head of the European Union's executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has...
European Leaders Visit Moldova Ahead of Pivotal Elections
Transitions
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August 28, 2025
Pro-EU President Sandu’s party faces stiff challenge from leftist bloc in September’s parliamentary voting. CHISINAU (Reuters) | The French, German, and Polish leaders promised support and the prospect of joining the European Union on an...
European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 15 and damage EU’s HQ
MyJoyOnline
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August 28, 2025
The head of the European Union's executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has spoken of her outrage at Russia's deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since July - which also damaged the EU's delegation in the Ukrainian capital. Fifteen people including...