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Real Estate: Building permits for residential constructions up 4.2pct in first nine months
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 More than 28,400 building permits for residential constructions were issued in the first nine months of this year, up 4.2% compared with the same period of last year, according to data the National Institute of Statistics...
    
  Soviet soldiers and chunks of the Wall: NFL’s first visit to Berlin came as the Cold War ended
DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — When he saw a group of Soviet soldiers on the street in East Berlin, Los Angeles… DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — When he saw a group of Soviet soldiers on the street in East Berlin, Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Irv...
    
  US burden shift in NATO should mean more European 4-star leaders in command, report says
U.S. Army Europe-Africa commander Gen. Christopher Donahue speaks at a ceremony at La Fiere, France, June 5, 2025. The reduction of the Air Force’s top command in Europe to a three-star headquarters could foreshadow downgrades at USAREUR-AF and...
With migration to Romania on the rise, population divided over foreign workers
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The West University of Timisoara (UVT) presented on Monday the data of an international project conducted under the coordination of the University of Florence, which aims to support the authorities in developing effective...
    
  7 Best Hollywood Thrillers on Netflix and Prime Video: From Bird Box to The Platform...
Looking for a gripping thriller for your next movie night? Thrillers keep you on edge with suspense, unexpected twists, and intense action. Unlike horror, which mainly aims to scare, thrillers keep your heart racing with tension and...
    
  Liberal candidate leads in poll for Bucharest mayoral elections
The candidate of the National Liberal Party (PNL) for Bucharest general mayor, Ciprian Ciucu, is two percentage points ahead of Daniel Băluţă, the representative of the Social Democrats (PSD) in the race, seen so far as the preferred one,...
Attractive Romania plaftorm, available in six languages, 450 new tourist sites included
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The digital platform of the national cultural tourism programme Romania Atractiva/Attractive Romania has become available in six languages and has been expanded with 450 new tourist sites along the 12 thematic routes that...
Dutch official: Romania's agricultural sector has enormous potential
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Romania's agricultural sector boasts enormous potential, with the country well placed to become a leader in sustainable food production, Mr Ralf van de Beek, Director for International Agribusiness and Food Security, said...
    
  Foreign investors in Romania moderately optimistic but cautious
A still significant share of the foreign investors in Romania surveyed by the Foreign Investors Council (FIC), namely 40%, expect their markets to expand, while 47% expect stagnation, leaving a small share of investors undecided or pessimistic....
Building permits for residential constructions up 4.2pct in first nine months
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 More than 28,400 building permits for residential constructions were issued in the first nine months of this year, up 4.2% compared with the same period of last year, according to data the National Institute of Statistics...
Revenue collected from excise duties on spirits down by over 53.8 million lei in the first 9 months
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 The revenues collected by the state from excise duties on spirits have registered a decrease of 53.87 million lei in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, despite the increase in excise...
    
  €10.5 Billion Debt Bomb: Bulgaria's First Euro Budget Triggers Fierce Backlash
Bulgaria has published its draft state budget for 2026, marking a historic milestone as the country's first budget calculated entirely in euros before it enters the eurozone on January 1st, 2026. However, the landmark document has been met with...
    
  Rheinmetall to build propellant plant in Romania as EU expands defence production
31Rheinmetall will build a new ammunition and propellant plant in central Romania under a joint venture with the state-owned Pirochim Victoria, as EU member states move to expand industrial capacity for artillery supplies amid the war in Ukraine....
    
  US troop drawdown in Romania signals wider US pivot away from Europe
The decision by US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth to remove an infantry brigade in Romania has reignited fears about a troop pullback away from Europe by the US administration, even as Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine....
    
  World News | India, Romania Deepen Trade and Mobility Cooperation to Bolster Economic Partnership
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada held a bilateral meeting with Romania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana-Silvia Toiu in Bucharest on Tuesday to discuss expanding trade, attracting...
India, Romania deepen trade and mobility cooperation to bolster economic partnership
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada held a bilateral meeting with Romania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana-Silvia Toiu in Bucharest on Tuesday to discuss expanding trade, attracting...
    
  India, Romania to boost supply chains within India-EU economic framework
(Photo: X@JitinPrasada) IANS New Delhi, November 4 (IANS) In a bid to expand trade and boost investments, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Romania, Oana-Silvia...
    
  Romania acquires 18 F-16 jets from Netherlands
Romania's Ministry of National Defense signed a contract on Monday to acquire 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and related equipment from the Netherlands for a symbolic price of one euro, Defense Minister Ionut Mosteanu said, reported Xinhua. The...
    
  I tried Camila Mendes’ strength session and it’s the best celebrity workout I’ve found for improving strength, mobility and balance
When a big celebrity shares their fitness routine, I tend to approach it with a degree of skepticism. That's because most celebrities have more time and money than the average person to dedicate to working out—often it's part of their job! This...
S’pore’s first dedicated wellness attraction to feature thermal pools, saunas and water slides
SINGAPORE – International developer and operator of wellness projects Therme Group was awarded the tender by Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to develop an upcoming wellness attraction in Marina South, which is slated to open by 2030. The $1 billion...