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Romania’s FinMin publishes its chapter of the second package of fiscal measures
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
Romania’s Finance Ministry on August 14 published the measures to be included, besides the measures targeting the local administration and the state-owned enterprises, and possibly the special pension law, in the second package of reforms aimed at...
Romania's former president Klaus Iohannis ordered to return nearly EUR 1 mln in illegal rent for lost property
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
Romania's former president, Klaus Iohannis, has been ordered by the National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) to return nearly EUR 1 million in rent, penalties, and interest linked to properties in Sibiu that he lost in court, Digi24...
Romanian Environmental Guard inspectors to use bodycams and drones in field operations
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
Romania’s National Environmental Guard will begin using body cameras and drones in field operations after the government approved new regulations making the equipment operational, the Ministry of Environment announced. The devices, purchased...
President Nicușor Dan encourages Romanians to spend their holidays in the country
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
President Nicușor Dan, currently on holiday with his family in the Romanian mountains, appealed to Romanians to spend their holidays in the country. In a video posted on social media, he said that the most beautiful places he visited are those in...
Romanian Street Art Map highlights murals and public art nationwide
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
A new interactive map is bringing Romania’s street art scene into focus, documenting murals and urban art interventions across major cities and smaller towns. The Romanian Street Art Map highlights works from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iași,...
Romanian Katia Pascariu receives Boccalino d’Oro Best Actress award at Locarno Film Festival
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
Actress Katia Pascariu was awarded at the Locarno International Film Festival for her role in the film “Sorella di Clausura” directed by Ivana Mladenović. The Romanian actress was given the Boccalino d’Oro Best Actress award, offered by the Jury...
Romania, an investment-grade country
Radio Romania International
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August 18, 2025
Fitch reconfirms Romania's sovereign rating at BBB-/F3 for long and short-term foreign currency debt, with a negative outlook Photo credits: Septimiu / pixabay.com Ştefan Stoica, 18.08.2025, 14:00 Preceded by a first set of tough fiscal measures...
Romania's Labor Ministry publishes law on magistrates' pensions
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
The magistrates recipients of the so-called "special pensions" or technically "service pensions" not entirely based on past contributions will have to retire at the standard age (65 years currently) and have a minimum length of service of at least...
Fitch affirms Romania's fragile rating, expects 7.4% of GDP deficit this year and 6.3% in 2026
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
Romania's general government budget deficit (ESA terms) would reach 7.4% of GDP this week and 6.3% in 2026, even with only the first fiscal consolidation package legislated in July, international rating agency Fitch commented on August 15 when it...
Foreign minister says Romanian president Nicușor Dan likely to visit US in early 2026
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
Romania's foreign minister Oana Țoiu said on Sunday, August 17, that president Nicușor Dan is expected to visit the United States and meet with president Donald Trump in the first quarter of 2026. Speaking on TVR Info, Țoiu said preparations for...
Deep State Exposed: Biden Officials Implicated in Globalist Romanian Coup – File Reportedly on DNI Tulsi Gabbard’s Desk
The Gateway Pundit
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August 18, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard A bombshell revelation is brewing in Washington. According to a high-level source inside the Trump administration, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is now reviewing a secret dossier on the December 6, 2024 coup d’état...
Opinion | Government Support For Religion Doesn’t Necessarily Make People More Religious
Mississippi Free Press
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August 18, 2025
The IRS will offer religious congregations more freedom to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, the agency said in a July 2025 court filing. President Donald Trump has previously vowed to abolish the Johnson...
Volunteers battling to save Romania’s cultural treasures
Kuwait Times
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August 18, 2025
Graffiti covers the crumbling walls of the main thermal baths in one of Europe’s oldest spa towns. But after decades of neglect, a group of young architects is working to restore the picturesque Romanian resort that once attracted emperors....
Major drug bust: Romanian police seize EUR 3.5 mln worth of cocaine hidden in camper van
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
Police have seized EUR 3.5 million worth of cocaine found hidden in a camper van last week and arrested two Serbian citizens suspected of trafficking the drugs through Romania. The operation, carried out by the Organized Crime Directorate –...
Sophie McKinlay & Brian Raman take titles at WDF Swedish Masters; Maendl-Lawrance & Steenbergen enjoy success at Swedish Open
Yardbarker
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August 18, 2025
Brian Raman continued his strong form on the WDF circuit with victory at the Swedish Masters in Malmö on Sunday evening — securing his second title of the season following his earlier triumph at the Romanian Open. The Belgian ace produced a series...
DISCOTECA ‘80-’90 to bring retro music back to Romania with event in Cluj-Napoca in September
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
BT Arena, in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca, is set to host a disco and eurodance blast from the past with internationally famous bands during the DISCOTECA ‘80-’90 event in September. Vengaboys, Blue, Mr. President, 2 Unlimited, Bonnie Tyler, Boney M with...
Diehl breaks ground on Romania plant
Aviation Business News
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August 18, 2025
Diehl Aviation officially broke ground on July 30 for its new production facility in Craiova, located in the Dolj region of Romania in a ceremony attended by company executives and local officials. Craiova was selected for its strategic...
“Transylvanian Versailles” castle under ongoing reconstruction, Hungary’s President visits – PHOTOS
Daily News Hungary
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August 18, 2025
The historic buildings of Bánffy Castle in Bonchida (Bonţida) are currently undergoing an extensive renovation. Yesterday, Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok paid a visit to the castle. This remarkable estate, which barely survived both the Second...
Five Indonesian swimmers ready for World Junior Aquatics in Romania
Antara
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August 18, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Five Indonesian young swimmers are set to compete in the 2025 World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships, taking place at the Otopeni Aquatics Complex, Romania, from August 19 to 24. The team arrived in Romania on Sunday (Aug....
City Grill Foundation supports education and social inclusion. Strategic Partnerships with the Royal Margareta of Romania Foundation and the Metropolis Foundation
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
Established in May 2024, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of City Grill Group, the City Grill Foundation strengthens its mission to support projects with a real impact on the community through partnerships with organizations recognized for...