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Romanian farmers will not be affected by the EU deforestation directive
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Romania and 10 other EU member states have signed a document calling for the revision of the deforestation directive and the postponement of the date of entry into force of the regulation, set for the end of 2025, as the requirements imposed on farmers and foresters are impossible to put into practice.As of December 30, 2024, the EU Anti-Deforestation Directive (EUDR) requires companies selling soy, beef, coffee, palm oil and other products in the 27 EU ...
Tourism : Specialists address occupational burnout among hospitality industry employees
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Occupational burnout among hospitality industry employees was addressed for the first time as a central discussion theme during an event dedicated to the HoReCa sector, organised by the Hospitality Culture Institute at Balvanyos.The topic was highlighted during the Food & Beverages Innovation Camp, held between May 26-28, bringing together over 140 specialists and entrepreneurs from Romania and abroad.Florin Maxim, founder of the Hospitality ...
Romanians show increased interest in Asian destinations
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Romanians are showing increased interest in Asian destinations, moving away from traditional European destinations when it comes to vacation planning, according to the first Revolut Global Tourism Report.This is one of the main conclusions of the report, which analyzes global trends in travel spending.The report, which is based on spending in 24 countries where Revolut is present, revealed where the fintech's 55 million customers spend their ...
Telecom. IT: Seven out of ten companies adopt AI in Romania, but 75pct fear economic risks
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Seven out of 10 (71%) companies in Romania are adopting Artificial Intelligence, but 75% fear economic risks, according to a research of the EY Entrepreneurship Barometer."In the current context, marked by geopolitical instability and rising inflation, it is essential for businesses in Romania to adapt quickly. Our study shows that 90% of companies are concerned about geopolitical risks, and 83% are facing the effects of inflation. These data highlight the ...
Pulse Report: Only 1% of the 581,200 ".ro" domains, protected with DNSSEC additional security layer
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The number of Internet domains with the ".ro" extension has now reached 581,200, but only 1% of them are protected with the additional security layer DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions), according to a specialized report presented on last Thursday.The Pulse report was presented on Thursday by Robbie Mitchell, digital communicator at the Internet Society and The Australian National University, at the event "May Romanian Telecom Market Trend Be ...
Real Estate: Number of building permits for residential buildings down by 2.1% in first four months
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
More than 10,770 construction permits for residential buildings were issued in the first four months of this year, down by 2.1% compared to the same period last year, according to data published on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).The number of building permits decreased in the following development regions: North-East (-266 permits), South-Muntenia (-96) and Bucharest-Ilfov (-44) and increased in the West (+117 ...
Rental, Student Housing Grow in Europe; Romania Shows Promise
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The European living sector, including rental housing (PRS), purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), and collective living solutions, continues to attract strong investor interest. According to the European Living Investor Survey 2025 conducted by the Cushman & Wakefield global real estate consultancy company, 75% of surveyed investors anticipate increasing their exposure to this sector over the next five ...
Forbes Global Properties Expands to Romania with Leading Brokerage ANG Luxury Properties
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Forbes Global ...
Trade: Survey: 67% of Romanians choose the online stores based on price
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Product price is the most important criterion for 2 out of 3 Romanians when choosing an online store, ranking significantly higher than discounts (54%), delivery cost (42%) and delivery time (27%), according to a national survey conducted by Cargus, a local courier company, based on responses from over 1,000 urban residents. The most price-sensitive are younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials, with more than 70% of respondents in these categories stating they choose ...
Infrastructure: Flydubai Reboots Baltic Plans, Adds Moldova And Romania Routes
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
LCC flydubai has confirmed new launch dates for its first routes to the Baltics after aircraft delays forced the Dubai-based carrier to shelve its earlier plans, https://aviationweek.com/ ...
Healthcare: Romania lags behind in colorectal cancer screening despite rising incidence
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Romania has one of the lowest colorectal cancer screening rates in the EU, with only 2.9% of the population tested, compared to the European average of 18.9%. Most colorectal cancer patients in Romania are diagnosed at advanced stages, despite over 90% of cases being treatable if detected ...
Cars: ACEA: Tesla sales in Europe halved in April, Dacia registrations fall by 6.1%
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
New car registrations in Europe fell slightly in April, as sales of Tesla electric cars halved compared to the same month last year, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) announced Tuesday, AFP reports.The association, which represents the 16 largest car manufacturers in Europe, reported that 1.07 million cars were registered in April 2025 in the European Union and EFTA countries, down 0.3% compared to 1.08 million cars in April ...
Cars: ACAROM: Turnover in Romanian automotive industry has increased almost tenfold in 20 years
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The turnover in the Romanian automotive industry has increased almost tenfold in 20 years, from 3.8 billion euros in 2005 to 35 billion euros currently, said Adrian Sandu, secretary general of the Romanian Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACAROM), at a specialized conference on Monday."In the Romanian automotive industry, we increased our turnover from 3.8 billion euros in 2005 to about 35 billion euros, almost ten times in 20 years. As for the ...
Trade: Romanian beer is exported to countries where there are Romanian communities
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Romanian beer is exported to countries where there are Romanian communities, Constantin Bratu, director general of the Brewers of Romania Association told a specialised event dedicated to reindustrialisation on Monday."Romanian beer is highly appreciated by all our visitors and all tourists who come to Romania. We export about two-three percentage points of the beer market, around 500,000 hectolitres. In general, we export to countries where we have ...
Tourism : German Embassy: Romania is a fantastic partner in tourism
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Romania is a fantastic partner in tourism for us, and Germany has a lot to offer Romanian tourists, Christian Plate, the business attaché of the German Embassy in Bucharest, declared on Thursday at the Annual Press Conference of the German Tourism Organization."Romania is a fantastic partner for us in tourism. There are so many Romanians who not only live permanently in Germany, but also many Romanians who travel to our country. Of course, there are ...
Romania attracted just over 2 million foreign tourists, representing only 5%, in 2024
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Corina Martin, Secretary General of the Federation of Hospitality Industry Employers in Romania (FPIOR), warns that last year Romania attracted just over 2 million foreign tourists, representing only 5% of all tourists in the country, a very low number compared to Tunisia, which in 2024 was visited by 12 million foreign tourists, more than its own population of 11 million.'Romania attracted just over 2 million foreign tourists last year, unfortunately. I ...
Radisson Hotel Group announces expansions in Romania
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand its presence in Romania with a series of exciting new developments. Recognizing Romania as a key market for development, these projects will enhance the Group’s portfolio and offer unique experiences for both business and leisure travelers. One of the standout additions is the recent signing of Radisson RED Bucharest Old ...
Agriculture: Farmers strengthen wheat with efficient fungicide strategy
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
In response to the growing pressures of climate change, farmers across Romania are increasingly turning to advanced crop protection solutions to safeguard their yields. Shifting weather patterns, such as longer, warmer autumnshave led to an earlier onset of diseases like powdery mildew, septoria, and eyespot in cereal crops. These conditions challenge the vital process of photosynthesis, which is fundamental to crop development and ...
Healthcare: Deputies Chamber/Free of charge anti-HPV vaccination expanded to girls and boys up to 26 of age
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
The Chamber of Deputies adopted in plenum a draft law by which free of charge anti-HPV vaccination will be ensured for girls and boys aged between 11 and 26 years old.The draft law aims to regulate the expansion of access to anti-HPV vaccination for all age groups recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Vaccinology Centre, thus contributing to the significant reduction of the incidence of cervical cancer and other ...
Telecom. IT: THE LIST OF VILLAGES CONNECTED TO HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IS GROWING RAPIDLY
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
* Plaiuri village in Cluj County is the latest beneficiary of cutting-edge technology through the “Digital Bridges” project, developed by Prysmian in partnership with the Cluj Metropolitan Area The village of Plaiuri stands as the newest example of best practices and digital progress ...