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Most Romanians optimistic about AI but third fear for their jobs, study shows
Romania Insider
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June 27, 2025
More than three-quarters of Romanians (76%) see Artificial Intelligence as an opportunity for the economy and society, although half of them also acknowledge its risks, according to a new RoCoach and Novel Research study. Overall, over one-third...
EU initiative recruits ex-offenders for the seafood industry
Fishing News
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June 27, 2025
Turning Blue, an EU-funded initiative that is running until August, demonstrates a proactive way for the seafood industry to address labour shortages, whilst also providing much wider benefits to society as a whole. So-called blue economy jobs...
Rural Europe faces a disproportionate burden of energy poverty, new report reveals
Open Access Government
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June 27, 2025
The study emphasises how rural areas across the EU face higher levels of energy poverty, driven by a mix of socio-economic and infrastructural challenges, but also have strong potential for sustainable, long-term solutions. Rural households hit...
Report on Salt Mine Disaster in Romania to Name Those Responsible, Says RMDSZ Spokesperson
Hungary Today
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June 27, 2025
The salt mine in Praid after the disaster A ministerial report on the disaster in Praid (Parajd) will soon be published, naming those responsible, Botond Csoma told Maszol. The Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ) spokesperson...
Break of Day: the anatomy of a show on stage in Bucharest
Radio Romania International
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June 27, 2025
When the war in Ukraine began, theatre director Vlad Chiriţă found himself confronting a deep unease, both personal and collective. It was then, by chance, that he came across “Break of Day”, a play by Fredrik Brattberg. The story, centered around...
At least 164 workers killed on the job in June as six-month toll nears 1,000
Bianet
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July 8, 2025
At least 164 workers lost their lives in workplace-related incidents in Turkey in June, according to the monthly report released by the Health and Safety Labor Watch (İSİG). The number of workplace fatalities in the first six months of 2025...
NATO summit: Romanian president backs 5% defense spending target and stresses Black Sea security
Romania Insider
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June 26, 2025
Romanian president Nicușor Dan emphasized NATO unity, increased defense spending, and the strategic importance of the Black Sea region following his participation in the NATO Summit held in The Hague. In a press statement delivered after the...
Türkiye’s industrial renaissance: The path to a global powerhouse
Sabah
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June 26, 2025
With exports exceeding $8 billion (TL 318.22 billion), the Turkish defense industry has risen to 10th place among global giants. As a model emulated by other countries and renowned for its products on a global scale, the sector has transformed...
Interpipe delivers premium gas extraction pipes to Romania
The Odessa Journal
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Interpipe delivered its first large-scale premium OCTG for Romania, marking a new company development stage in the European market. The Company shipped tubing with premium UPJ-M connections for the overhaul of 39 wells at the Bilciurești gas field...
180,000 euro in financial support for education and environmental protection projects available in the new edition of the Societe Generale Global Solution Centre's "We Care Together” funding program
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre launches the fourth edition of the "We Care Together" financing program, which aims to support projects developed by non-governmental organizations in Romania and offers financial support totalling 180,000...
Thunderkick Boosts Romanian iGaming Exposure with MaxBet
Gambling News - New York
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June 26, 2025
Thunderkick, a slot developer that focuses on building unique and innovative titles, has expanded further into the Eastern European iGaming market through a partnership with Romanian online casino operator MaxBet. MaxBet Romania Welcomes Games by...
Eastern Romania: Iași City Hall completes EUR 60 mln tender for new tram, bus depot
Romania Insider
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June 26, 2025
Local officials in Iași, eastern Romania, announced on Wednesday, June 26, the completion of a EUR 60 million tender for the construction of a new tram and bus depot. According to the mayor, the facility will be built to be energy independent....
EBRD sells Romanian retail chain La Cocos to market leader Schwarz Group
Romania Insider
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June 26, 2025
The financial investors who took over the Romanian retailer with a rapid expansion, La Cocos, are selling their 70% stake to Schwarz Group – the market leader that operates the Lidl and Kaufland chains. The founder of the chain expects the German...
Michelle Obama comes to Romania to headline major tech and business event in Bucharest
Romania Insider
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June 26, 2025
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Romania for the first time this September to speak at the second edition of Impact Bucharest, the largest business and tech event in Southeastern Europe. Scheduled for September 17–18, the event will...
Eurowind Energy invests €174.8 million in solar park in Romania
Energy Global
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June 26, 2025
Eurowind Energy has announced the development of a new solar park in Visina, Dâmbovita County. With an installed capacity of 220 MW, the project will be the company’s largest in Romania and one of the largest nationwide. The total estimated...
Ukraine exported about 200,000 tons of agricultural products by road in June
APK Inform
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As of June 23, the export of agricultural products by road transport through Ukraine’s western border checkpoints since the beginning of the month amounted to 198.8 thousand tons, which is 15.6% less compared to the same period in May. This was...
CCP Climate Lawfare Against U.S. Energy Exposed Before Senate Judiciary Committee
Breitbart
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June 26, 2025
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is financially backing left-wing climate lawfare in the United States, and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, and dark money expert Scott Walter revealed the shady details while testifying...
Romanian wage growth slows sharply in April, signalling end of high-growth period
BNE Intellinews
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Romania’s average net wage (chart) posted its weakest real-terms growth in over a year in April, marking a shift from nearly two years of rapid income expansion, the National Institute of Statistics reported. Adjusted for inflation using the...
Romania extends investment in solar for public institutions
pv-magazine
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June 20, 2025
Romania’s Ministry of Energy is backing 47 solar projects to produce electricity for self-consumption in schools, hospitals, city halls and other public institutions. It has now supported more than 1,000 such contracts, together reaching a...
Romanian group Simtel receives go-ahead for EUR 30 mln corporate bond program
Romania Insider
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June 20, 2025
Simtel (BVB: SMTL), an engineering and technology group listed on the Main Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced on Thursday, June 19, that the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the base prospectus for a corporate...