Romania seeks EU review of cement imports from non-EU countries

Romania’s minister of economy, Radu Miruta, announced that he has requested the European Commission to examine the possibility of restricting cement imports from outside the European Union, citing concerns of unfair competition raised by local...

Romania’s Early Game Ventures invests EUR 1.5 mln in jobs marketplace YOX

Romania’s Early Game Ventures (EGV) announced on Thursday, September 25, a new seed investment in the startup YOX, which aims to revolutionize the blue-collar job market with the help of AI. The EUR 1.5 million round will allow the startup to...

Romania to Offer Joint Drone Production with Ukraine Funded Through EU SAFE Initiative

Romania has proposed partnering with Ukraine to produce drones under the European Union’s new defense funding mechanism, The Guardian reported. Bucharest noted that it will take at least seven years before the country has a fully layered air...

Romania presses EU to review non-EU cement imports

Romania’s Minister of Economy, Radu Miruta, has asked the European Commission to assess potential restrictions on cement imports from non-EU countries, warning that local producers face unfair competition. Miruta said imports have surged sharply...

ABH Founder Anastasia Soare Details Her Billion-Dollar Rise in New Memoir

Anastasia Soare, founder and CEO of global cosmetics brand Anastasia Beverly Hills (ABH), and 2023 LA Times Studios Inspirational Women honoree, has released her new memoir, “Raising Brows,” on Oct. 21. The book spins the tale of an extraordinary...

This Compact Café Sits Nestled Between Bucharest’s Historic Buildings

Bucharest is home to countless historic buildings in a fascinating blend of architectural styles, but this dense urban environment leaves little room for new development. Every plot, no matter how small or irregular, becomes a rare opportunity—and...

Soft2Bet unveils Swiper in Romania following Sweden launch

Mobile-focused platform combines swipe navigation with gaming and betting options. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Swiper uses social media-style gestures to allow users to explore a wide selection of casino and live games - The platform also...

World Steel Association: Global steel output fell 1.6 % yr/yr in September

World crude steel production for the 70 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 141.8 million tonnes (Mt) in September 2025, a 1.6% decrease compared to September 2024. Crude steel production by region Africa produced...

Romania extends food price-capping mechanism until March 2026

The Romanian government has approved an extension of the price-capping mechanism for basic agri-food products until March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture announced following the cabinet meeting on September 25. The measure, first introduced...

Romanian film review – Bold and Caring: BIEFF 2025

There is so much happening at once in Bucharest these days, it is an embarrassment of riches. The Bucharest International Film Festival (BIFF) has been screening fiction and documentary features while Bucharest International Experimental Film...

The Romanian Occupation of Buda Castle: Robbery, Pillage, and Violence

In the late summer of 1919, Romanian troops entered Budapest, bringing an abrupt end to the short-lived Hungarian Soviet Republic—but also unleashing a wave of violence, looting, and abuse that left deep scars on the city and its residents. The...

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching a Kyiv–Bucharest train route

From October 10, 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia will launch a railway connection between Ukraine and Romania. The capitals of both countries will be linked by train 99/100 Kyiv–Bucharest, operating daily. The route will pass through Vinnytsia, Zhmerynka,...

Romanian president meets with Airbus representatives to boost defense industry

Romanian president Nicușor Dan had a meeting at the Cotroceni Palace with representatives of the French aeronautics and defense giant Airbus, to discuss the reenergizing of the national defense industry. During the meeting, Dan noted that Romania...

Romania's Nuclearelectrica secures EUR 620 mln loans to refurbish and expand Cernavoda nuclear plant

Romania's nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN) signed two financing agreements worth EUR 620 million with a banking syndicate led by JP Morgan SE for major projects at the Cernavoda nuclear plant, the company announced in a press...

Romania to finalise 2025 budget revision this month

Romania’s government will complete its 2025 budget revision by the end of September, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday, September 24. The revised budget will be launched on Thursday, published no later than Friday, and adopted in...

Thousands of Hungarians join rival politcal rallies

Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians filled the streets of Budapest on Thursday in competing demonstrations as supporters of the country’s two main political movements staged mutual shows of strength before next spring’s national election. The...

Romanian documentary ‘TATA’ to premiere on HBO Max in October

The Romanian documentary TATA, directed by Lina Vdovîi and Radu Ciorniciuc, will premiere on HBO Max on October 3, following a successful run on the international film festival circuit. Filmed in Italy, Moldova, and Romania, the documentary...

ThreatsDay Bulletin: $176M Crypto Fine, Hacking Formula 1, Chromium Vulns, AI Hijack & More

Oct 23, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Criminals don’t need to be clever all the time; they just follow the easiest path in: trick users, exploit stale components, or abuse trusted systems like OAuth and package registries. If...

The Nun (2018) – What Happened to This Horror Movie?

The What Happened to This Horror Movie episode on The Nun was written by Jaime Vasquez: The Conjuring Universe has given us haunted houses, cursed dolls, exorcisms, dead pets, and eerie music boxes. And that’s just the first film. To really...

G7+ Urgent Meeting Supports Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Recovery After Russian Attacks

Coordinating Group G7+ on the initiative of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine held an urgent meeting in response to massive Russian strikes on the country’s energy infrastructure. More than 100 delegates from various countries and international...