Econergy acquires full ownership of Romania’s largest solar power plant

Israeli renewable energy company Econergy Renewable Energy has acquired full ownership of the 155 MWp Rătești photovoltaic plant, Romania’s largest operational solar project, after agreeing to buy out its partner Nofar Energy’s 50% stake, Econergy...

Romania to Produce Defense Drones with Ukraine and Buy 216 US Tanks

As Reuters reported, Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Cioiu announced plans to produce defense drones jointly with Ukraine. Romania announces its intention to establish national production of defense drones in close cooperation with Ukraine to...

Econergy buys out partner’s 50% stake in Romania’s largest PV project to date

Israeli-based Econergy Renewable Energy announced that it agreed to buy out the 50% stake held by its partner, TVSE-listed Nofar Energy, in the 155 MWp Rătești photovoltaic plant, the largest in Romania. The company announced plans to add a 120 MW...

Romania, Ukraine To Jointly Build Defensive Drones For EU, NATO

Home European Union Romania, Ukraine To Jointly Build Defensive Drones For EU, NATO The European Union has backed the idea of creating a "drone wall" to shield the region. Romania is looking to swiftly launch joint production of defensive drones...

Romania Reveals Its Magic From Cities To Mountains

Romania sneaks up on you. It catches you off guard. It refuses to let go. It’s one of the most alive, surprising places I’ve ever visited—wild yet cultured, chaotic yet elegant, delivering on every promise it makes. Gothic legends brush against...

Romanian migrants face deportation after Home Office raid: 16 people arrested for 'working illegally on a solar farm'

By LETTICE BROMOVSKY, NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:32 EDT, 30 September 2025 | Updated: 14:32 EDT, 30 September 2025 Sixteen Romanian nationals have been arrested in a car park in Wiltshire during a Home Office raid. Immigration officers, backed up...

US defence company to manufacture air-to-air missiles for Pakistan by 2030: contract

Following a change in the US defence company’s contract that added Pakistan to the list of buyers, Raytheon has announced that it would sell Islamabad Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) by 2030. F-16 Falcons used by the Pakistan...

Romania plans defensive drone production with Ukraine to protect NATO's east

By Tom Balmforth UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Romania hopes to quickly set up production on its territory of defensive drones with Ukraine for domestic use as well as by European Union and NATO allies, Foreign Minister Oana Toiu said in an interview....

Romanian engineering group Electroalfa reportedly plans Bucharest Exchange listing

Electroalfa, one of the main players in the electrical equipment and metal fabrication industry, general contractor and integrator of energy solutions, is preparing to list its shares on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), according to...

Romanian businessman Dorinel Umbrărescu reportedly ponders taking over steel mill Liberty Galați

Dorinel Umbrărescu, who owns the most powerful Romanian construction group, is interested in buying the steel plant Liberty Galați, owned by Sanjeev Gupta, according to sources familiar with the negotiations consulted by Economedia.ro. The...

Suspect detained in Romania for making homemade explosives, planning terrorist attack

Romanian prosecutors have detained a 33-year-old man suspected of preparing a terrorist attack after discovering several homemade explosive devices and hundreds of pyrotechnic materials at his home, the Directorate for Investigating Organized...

Cluj-Napoca to host 2027 International Classical Music Awards, a first for Romania

Romania will host the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) for the first time in 2027, with the gala set to take place in Cluj-Napoca. The event will be organized by the Transylvania State Philharmonic and held on April 9, 2027, in the...

Valeriu Chiver, Moldova’s Ambassador to Ukraine

The most recent parliamentary elections in Moldova were held on September 28, 2025, and were won by the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). The party won 50.20% of the vote, securing 55 of the 101 seats in parliament. This result...

Schengen showdown: Romania, Bulgaria & the Netherlands

Romania and Bulgaria remain outside the Schengen Area. That’s in large part due to widespread opposition to them joining. For instance, the Dutch Parliament adopted a resolution urging the government to oppose Romania and Bulgaria’s accession to...

Military to get new powers to destroy drones threatening military bases

British personnel will be handed new powers to shoot down drones, the Defence Secretary will unveil in a speech, meaning troops can take decisive action. The new powers to defend military bases will be included in the Armed Forces Bill, with John...

Romania’s Budget Deficit Remains Unchanged at 4.04% of GDP Despite Revenue Rise

In July, Romania’s Prime Minister Bolojan announced a set of austerity measures aimed at closing the budget gap. These include higher-value-added tax (VAT) rates and excise duties, as well as an increase in the number of people contributing to...

WDP to build 32,000 sqm distribution center near Bucharest for FAN Courier

Belgian logistics developer WDP announced plans to build a 32,000 sqm distribution center in its WDP Park Bucharest – Ștefănești, near the Romanian capital, for FAN Courier Group, one of Romania’s leading courier and logistics operators....

Electrical equipment manufacturer Electroalfa reportedly ready for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

Electroalfa, an important player in the Romanian electrical equipment and metal fabrication industry and a contractor in the energy sector, is preparing to list its shares on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, or BVB, in November, according to...

Econergy to assume 100% ownership of Romania’s biggest solar park, add batteries

Econergy Renewable Energy said its subsidiary Econergy International, in which it holds 75.2%, has signed an agreement with Nofar Energy to acquire the partner company’s entire 50% stake in the Rătești solar power plant. The facility northwest of...

R.Power is now the largest independent power producer of ‘new energy’ in Poland

With 718 MW already in operation and a total of over 1 GW (1,082 MW) including projects currently under construction, the company has strengthened its leading position in Poland’s rapidly expanding clean energy market. This achievement underscores...