JNC demand new framework for small-scale mining to operate with larger mining venture

Shillong, Oct 7: As part of its Save Jaintia Mission, the Jaintia National Council (JNC) has demanded a new framework which would enable small-scale mining to operate in tandem with larger mining ventures, prioritizing environmental protection and...

Romanian energy producer Hidroelectrica's interim manager stresses need for diversification, hybridization and storage

Hidroelectrica, the largest energy producer in Romania, must focus on diversifying its portfolio of energy production sources and energy storage batteries, said the company's interim general manager, Bogdan Badea, as reported by Economica.net....

Bulgaria Faces One-Month Deadline to Decide on Lukoil Refinery Amid U.S. Sanctions

Bulgaria has one month to determine the future of the Lukoil Neftochim refinery, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said ahead of the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels. The deadline of November 21 is linked to the U.S. sanctions targeting Russian energy...

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...

Michele Morrone Lights Up Mumbai at HELL ENERGY DRINK’s Grand ‘WIN WITH HELL’ Celebration

NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 7: Mumbai witnessed a dazzling evening of glamour, music, and celebration as HELL ENERGY DRINK, one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands globally, hosted an exclusive event with international...

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...

RoPower Nuclear to collaborate with Studsvik Scandpower in nuclear fuel analysis

Thursday, October 23, 2025 RoPower Nuclear, the project company in charge of the construction and commissioning of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project at Doicesti, has signed a contract with Studsvik Scandpower, one of the global leaders in...

Napier AI: Money Laundering Costs $5.5T Globally

Money laundering is draining economies worldwide, with an estimated $5.5 trillion USD lost each year across global markets, according to new research from Napier AI. This equates to 5 percent of global gross domestic product (GDP) laundered...

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 defers 2025 budget revision on "multiple requests and financing needs"

The budget rectification project is to be adopted by the end of this week, given the multiple requests and financing needs addressed to the Ministry of Finance in the context of deficit pressures, minister Alexandru Nazare announced, according to...

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...

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...

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...

EU produces 35.3kg of plastic packaging waste per person each year: Which country recycles the most?

Published on 23/10/2025 - 14:04 GMT+2 The European Union’s best recyclers have been revealed, with several countries smashing waste targets ahead of their 2030 goal. New data from Eurostat shows that the EU generated almost 80 million tonnes of...

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...

Things to Do: Swing into fall theater around region

Area theaters are busy this fall with shows ranging from horror farces to updates on classic tales. Reading Community Players will stage “Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors” at WCR Center for the Arts, which is located at 140 N. Fifth St. in downtown...

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...

Romania seeks EU action on rising cement imports from non-EU countries

Romania: Minister of Economy Radu Miruta has asked the European Commission to consider restricting cement imports from outside the EU, following complaints from local producers about unfair competition. According to Miruta, cement imports from...