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The Parliament of Romania has voted for the Bolojan Government
IPN
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June 23, 2025
0 The new Government of Romania, led by the appointed Prime Minister, Ilie Bolojan, received the vote of investiture today in the joint plenary of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. Later this evening, the cabinet of ministers is set to take...
Zelensky and Starmer agree closer military production ties ahead of Nato summit
Express & Star
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Volodymyr Zelensky and Sir Keir Starmer have agreed closer ties on military production between the UK and Ukraine, as the pair met ahead of a crunch Nato summit this week. The Ukrainian president met the Prime Minister at Downing Street on Monday...
EU President fends off no-confidence vote over Pfizer texts
pharmaphorum
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July 10, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament over text messages she sent to Pfizer's chief executive during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 70 MEPs, led by Romanian MEP Gheorghe...
IAEA and Romania to Launch Global Nuclear Emergency Response Exercise
IAEA
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Romania will launch tomorrow, 24 June, the world’s largest and most complex international nuclear emergency exercise, simulating a severe accident at Romania’s Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. Such...
Gas Storage: EU Parliament Backs Refill Flexibility to Bring Down Prices
Energy Industry Review
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July 11, 2025
The new measures prepared in Brussels aim to tackle speculation on the gas market and reduce prices by introducing greater flexibility in the rules on refilling gas storage facilities. The regulation, already agreed between MEPs and the Council of...
Leonardo, Avioane Craiova team up for Romanian trainer bid and C-27J upgrade
FlightGlobal
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Leonardo and Avioane Craiova will pursue an opportunity to offer the Italian airframer’s M-345 and M-346 jet trainers to the Romanian air force. Announced at the Paris air show on 18 June, the partnership is eyeing a need to replace Romania’s...
Bulgarian Consumers Still Choosing Furniture Based on Price, Not Quality - Survey
Bulgarian News Agency
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According to a survey conducted by Trend in 2023 on behalf of the Branch Chamber of Woodworking and Furniture Industry (BCWFI), price remains the leading factor for consumers in Bulgaria when buying furniture. Price ranks first regardless of the...
Karlovy Vary’s Industry Section Unveils New KVIFF Central Stage Showcase To Spotlight Central European Co-Production
Deadline
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June 23, 2025
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival’s Industry Office has unveiled films selected for this year’s new KVIFF Central Stage showcase. The 14 projects from 8 different Central European countries, which are at various stages of development...
New terminal and major upgrades planned for Bucharest Băneasa Airport
Romania Insider
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June 23, 2025
The Romanian government has published a draft decision approving a strategic programme for the development and modernisation of Bucharest Băneasa – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (AIBB-AV) covering the 2025–2035 period, Agerpres reported on...
Gujarat Police Bust Nationwide Hoax Bomb Threat Syndicate, Arrest 26-Year-Old Engineer From Chennai
Free Press Journal
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June 23, 2025
Gujarat Police Bust Nationwide Hoax Bomb Threat Syndicate, Arrest 26-Year-Old Engineer From Chennai | Ahmedabad: In a bizarre and alarming case that reads like a cyber-thriller, Gujarat Police have cracked a nationwide syndicate of hoax bomb...
Palestinian refugee drama wins top prize at Romania’s Transilvania International Film Festival
Romania Insider
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June 23, 2025
A powerful story of survival and displacement took center stage at the 23rd edition of the Transilvania International Film Festival (TIFF) in Romania, as To a Land Unknown (UK) claimed the coveted Transilvania Trophy. The EUR 10,000 award was...
Surprising new data shows a new region surging to dominance in critical energy sector — here's what's happening
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 23, 2025
It's the ultimate home energy hack. by Robert CrowJune 23, 2025 New data shows that Eastern Europe has become a global leader in solar energy and is far outpacing the rest of the continent. Over the past five years, the nine largest...
Former AUR leader launches new conservative party in Romania
Romania Insider
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June 23, 2025
Claudiu Târziu, a former leader and co-founder of the far-right party Alliance for the Union of Romanians, or AUR, launched a new conservative party on Saturday, June 21, in opposition to the announced centrist government. Named The Conservative...
EU chief survives no confidence vote
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 11, 2025
EU chief survives no confidence vote BRUSSELS -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against...
Japan to Collaborate with 3 European Countries on Infrastructure Development; Will Work With Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic to Build Railroads, Energy Systems
The Japan News
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June 23, 2025
The Japan News By Hironari Akiyama / Yomiuri Shimbun Correspondent 15:01 JST, June 23, 2025 BRUSSELS — The Japanese government will strengthen its cooperation with the Central and Eastern European nations of Romania, Bulgaria and the Czech...
Germans In Romania: A Story Of Survival And Remigration
Fair Observer
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June 22, 2025
“For a kingdom with only one language and one custom is weak and fragile.” This sentence, written around 1030 by King Stephen I of Hungary, can be regarded as a cornerstone in the argument for preserving the diverse population in Southeastern...
Bucharest: A city travelers can’t resist
Travel Daily News
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June 12, 2025
Bucharest isn’t the kind of city that hits you all at once. It doesn’t sparkle on arrival. But spend a little time in its rhythm—let it surprise you, trip you up, lead you down the wrong street—and you’ll start to feel it settle in. It’s not...
Romania issues travel warnings after Israel's attack on Iran, several flights cancelled
Romania Insider
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June 13, 2025
The Foreign Ministry (MAE) asked Romanians in Israel to notify its representatives in the country of their presence and to follow the instructions of local authorities. The institution also issued a recommendation to avoid travel to Iran, in the...
Romania and Moldova want to utilize the railway infrastructure for the export of scrap iron
IPN
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June 12, 2025
0 Romania and the Republic of Moldova aim to utilize their railway infrastructure for the export of scrap metal. Currently, this type of transportation is exclusively done by road. The authorities of both states are engaged in discussions...
Romanian producer Senneville opens EUR 4 mln refrigerated dessert factory in Hunedoara
Romania Insider
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June 12, 2025
Romanian dessert producer Senneville has officially opened a new state-of-the-art refrigerated dessert factory in Călan, Hunedoara county. The facility is the first of its kind entirely developed by a Romanian-owned company and represents a EUR 4...