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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 ...
Real Estate: Demand slowdown, few deliveries, but signs of recovery on the CEE Office Market in Q1
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The office space demand slowed down in Q1 across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), where less than 30,000 sq. m were delivered across the region, corresponding to the area of a medium – sized building, according to data from the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox real estate consultancy company. The total take-up in CEE was of approximately 500,000 sq. m, corresponding to a ...
Modern office building maintenance costs up 10pct in 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Maintenance expenses for modern office buildings in Romania have increased approximately 10% in the budgets allocated for 2025, according to a market analysis released on last Tuesday.According to the research conducted by Colliers, the biggest cost increases were seen in security, fire safety, cleaning and technical maintenance, mainly due to rising labour costs in a challenging market environment."The average maintenance fee for ...
Tourism : Paralela45 Announces Merger with Poland’s Rainbow Tours
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Paralela45, a leading Romanian travel agency, has announced its merger with Rainbow Tours Poland, one of the largest travel companies in Poland. The strategic move is set to strengthen market presence in the coming years by leveraging foreign capital and industry know-how. A preliminary agreement was signed on May 15, with final documents expected to be completed by the end of June 2025, ...
Novotel bolsters Romanian footprint with new hotel in Timisoara opening by the end of 2027
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Accor, a world hospitality group, is expanding its presence in Romania with the signing of a new franchise agreement with Amazonia Aquapark SRL for Novotel Timisoara, a newly built hotel set to open by the end of 2027. Situated in the heart of Western Romania and directly connected to the region’s largest water park, this flagship hotel ...
Telecom. IT: Teleccomunication sector in Romania reports incomes dropping by 5% in 2024
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Incomes of telecommunications sector in Romania dropped by 5% last year, against 2023, to 16.1 billion lei (about 3.2 billion euros), according to data released on Friday by the National Authority for Administration in Communications (ANCOM). The statistic data report of the local administration market shows that the income drop in 2024 was based mainly on wholesale tele[hone ...
Infrastructure: Modernization works for Henri Coanda International Airport start with investment of over 112.4 million lei
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Bucharest NationalAirport Company (CNAB) released the order for the intitiation of modernization works at terminals of Henri Coanda International Airport, an investment o 112.422 million lei, from its own funds. The investment will be active for 30 months. The works will deal with interior upgrading (finishings, floors, ceilings,a.o), in order to improve the look of the most important airport in ...
Healthcare: Dentists' College: Over 60% of Romanians have signs of periodontal diseases
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Over 60% of Romanians present signs of periodontal diseases, the Dentists'College of Romania warns. Gum bleedings are considered “normal” by about a third of respondents, a press release shows. Romania needs a deep change in preventing and treating periodontal diseases, according to the Dentists'College. According to the ...
Tourism: Tourist arrivals in accomodation units on the rise in Q1 2025 in Romania
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Tourist arrivals in accommodation units (including apartments and rooms for rent) increased by 1% in the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, while overnight stays increased by 2.2%, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the official statistics, between January 1 and March 31, 2025, 2.496 million people arrived in tourist accommodation units in Romania, of which 82.5% were Romanian ...
Hagag & Radisson Sign Deal for First Hotel in Bucharest
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Real estate investor-developer Hagag Development Europe consolidates its operations in Romania by expanding its presence to the hospitality segment. The company has selected Radisson Hotel Group as operator for its first hotel development in Bucharest, to open under the Radisson RED brand, and started the permitting procedure to revamp and repurpose its property on 5-7 Vasile Lascar Street, in central Bucharest. This project will be developed ...