Apple signs PPAs in Greece, Romania as part of drive to green its devices’ consumption

“By 2030, we want our users to know that all the energy it takes to charge their iPhone or power their Mac is matched with clean electricity,” said Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environment, policy, and social initiatives. In Greece,...

Apple invests $600m in European renewable energy projects

Apple is aiming to reach carbon neutrality across its operations and product lifecycle by 2030. The projects, along with a recently completed solar farm in Spain, will add a total of 650 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity generation capacity to...

New EU and China energy initiatives don't scratch the surface of what Apple is consuming

A solar farm. Image credit: Apple Apple has announced a series of clean energy projects with both European countries and China to expand wind and solar energy production, and says that it covers iPhone and Mac power usage in the region. It doesn't...

Ruse, Giurgiu Mayors Discuss Construction Plans for Incinerator in Giurgiu

Ruse Mayor Pencho Milkov welcomed Giurgiu Mayor Adrian Anghelescu in Ruse on Wednesday for a cross-border meeting dedicated to the project for the construction of an incinerator in Giurgiu. Bulgarian Ambassador to Romania Radko Vlaykov, Ruse...

Ukraine remains top priority for Bucharest and NATO allies — Romanian Defense Ministry

Ukraine remains a top priority for Bucharest and NATO allies, which is why support for the country has continued since the first day of Russian aggression and will continue in the future. This was stated by Romanian Defense Minister Liviu-Ionuț...

The frothiest AI bubble is in energy stocks

For all the fears about stretched technology shares, many of those companies are hugely profitable ones that will keep chugging along even if the artificial-intelligence boom doesn’t have legs. Not so in the energy sector. A group of...

Romanian minister warns "perfect storm" could send power grid into blackout this winter

Energy minister Bogdan Ivan, who promised to come up by the end of last week with an update on the negotiations with the European Commission (EC) on the prolongation of the functioning of several coal-fired power plants, keeps warning of extreme...

Romania’s annual inflation rate stays below 10% in September

Romania’s annual inflation rate remained below 10% in September, concluding the month at 9.9%, according to data published on Monday, October 13, by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Non-food goods continued to drive price growth,...

Years-long railway closure in Hungary: locals fear for their homes as new route planned for battery plant and airport expansion

The 106 railway line, Hungary’s second busiest regional route, will be shut down indefinitely from October 19. While the government promises a new track, the plan could displace residents in Debrecen’s Szepes district, as the new railway would cut...

The Baltic Event Co-Production Market builds new bridges between regions

14/10/2025 - Fifteen brand-new projects will be competing for the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award, with Catalonia taking centre stage as this year’s focus Cold Sun by Gentian Koçi The Baltic Event Co-Production Market, an integral part...

Romania’s Parapet and Kreutzpointner Energy complete 40 MW solar plant in Germany, more coming

Romanian renewable energy contractor Parapet and German electrical engineering firm Kreutzpointner Energy said they recently completed a 40 MWp photovoltaic power plant near Friedland, in Lower Saxony, Germany. They are now working on two other...

Testronic shuts down another studio, this time in Bucharest

Game service provider Testronic is shutting down yet another studio. The company confirmed in a statement to Game Developer that it's winding down operations at Testronic Bucharest and laying off an unknown number of employees. The closure is...

Marc Patrick Johnson on the run after arrest in DEA undercover sting in Romania: US Marshals offer $17,500 reward

All three men were to be extradited from Romania to stand trial in Texas on serious criminal charges. Lazar was eventually convicted of racketeering, conspiracy to import cocaine, conspiracy to commit murder, and conspiracy to commit money...

French Leclerc Tanks Deployed to Romania to Strengthen NATO’s Eastern Flank

French Leclerc main battle tanks have arrived in Romania for NATO’s Forward Land Forces exercises under French command. The deployment reinforces the Alliance’s defensive posture and signals sustained deterrence along Europe’s eastern flank. On 13...

Fortress hits 100GWh renewable energy milestone with solar push

Fortress Real Estate Investments has reached a significant sustainability mark, having generated 100-million kilowatt-hours (100 gigawatt-hours) of renewable energy since launching its first rooftop solar installation in 2017. According to the...

Romanian hotel industry among fastest-growing in EU, Colliers says

Romania’s hospitality sector recorded one of the strongest growth rates in the European Union in the first half of 2025, driven mainly by rising room prices rather than higher tourist volumes, according to data from Eurostat cited by real estate...

Catalina Otto: One Year of Leadership at HABAU Romania

In October 2025, Catalina Otto celebrates one year since returning to Romania, after almost 9 years spent in Austria, where she developed and consolidated her international experience. She currently leads HABAU Romania as CFO. Throughout her...

Riding the rails of Romania’s EU journey

For any external viewer, Romania’s economic performance, following accession to the European Union (EU) in 2007, appears nothing short of dramatic. In 2007, Romania’s GDP per capita represented 41 per cent of the EU average, whereas in 2024 it has...

Mercedes-Benz Begins Production of Electric Drive Units for GLC at Romania’s Star Assembly Plant

Mercedes-Benz has kicked off production of electric drive units (EDUs) for the upcoming all-electric GLC SUV at its Star Assembly plant in Sebeș, Romania, marking another milestone in its transition toward an all-electric future. The Sebeș...

Prime minister attends launch of new EUR 100 mln Mercedes production line in Romania

Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan attended the launch of a new Mercedes-Benz assembly line for propulsion units on Monday, October 13, in Sebeș, central Romania. The new line will service fully-electric GLC models produced by the German...