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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mavros: PPC has doubled its installed capacity in Romania

PPC Group's Deputy CEO Konstantinos Mavros announced that the company's renewable energy capacity in Romania has doubled to 1.5 GW, with plans to reach 2 GW by year's end.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian drone has breached Romanian airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine as F-16s are scrambled

A Russian drone briefly entered Romanian airspace during an attack on Ukraine, prompting Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets for monitoring.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Juhani Jutila, 27, switched from construction to medical studies in Romania - already one in three new doctors has studied abroad

A growing number of Finnish medical professionals are being trained abroad, with 35% of licensed doctors in Finland having graduated from foreign universities, raising questions about the trust in the qualifications of foreign-trained doctors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Radio Free's Bulgaria and Romania Offices to Cease Operations

Radio Free Europe's Bulgaria and Romania offices will cease operations due to the withdrawal of US government funding, an announcement made by representatives of the stations indicated.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Closure of the โ€˜Radio Free Europeโ€™ Offices in Bulgaria and Romania

The U.S. government, under President Trump, has ended funding for the media outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, leading to the closure of its offices in Bulgaria and Romania.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Romania will eliminate 10% of public sector jobs

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced plans to cut 10% of public sector jobs in order to reduce the national budget deficit.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Romania: The largest natural gas producer in the European Union by 2027

Romania aims to become the largest natural gas producer in the EU by 2027, leveraging its Neptune Deep offshore project.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Romania will eliminate 10% of public sector jobs

Romania's Prime Minister has proposed cutting 10% of public sector jobs, affecting approximately 13,000 employees by 2027.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Why Analysts Cut the Target Price of Jumbo

HSBC has lowered its target price for Jumbo's stock from โ‚ฌ37.5 to โ‚ฌ32.5, citing a slowdown in Romania but maintains a 'buy' recommendation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Romania is laying off 10 percent of public sector employees

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced a 10% reduction in public sector employees as part of austerity measures to mitigate the country's significant budget deficit.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Crime & Justice

Caught at customs with ten kilograms of ketamine

A Romanian man has been charged with large-scale drug trafficking after being found with ten kilograms of ketamine at Iceland's customs.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Mavros: The PPC Group has doubled its installed capacity in Romania โ€“ Targeting 2 GW of renewable energy by the end of the year

The PPC Group has doubled its installed capacity in Romania and aims to reach 2 GW of renewable energy by the end of the year, as shared by its Deputy CEO during a major energy conference in Bucharest.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Scientists discover 5,000-year-old bacterium resistant to modern antibiotics

A 5,000-year-old bacterium found in Romania's Scarisoara Ice Cave exhibits resistance to multiple modern antibiotics, raising concerns about antibiotic efficacy and resistance evolution.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Crime & Justice

Two Interpol Wanted Men Detained: One Romanian, One Lithuanian

Lithuanian border guards have arrested two men wanted by Interpol, one Romanian and one Lithuanian, in separate incidents at Kaunas airport and a bus checkpoint.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Guest Country of the Book Fair 2028: A Stage for Romania's Literary Richness

Romania will be the guest country at the 2028 Frankfurt Book Fair, aiming to elevate its cultural and literary presence in Germany.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Over the weekend, border guards detained two men wanted by Interpol, citizens of Romania and Lithuania

Lithuanian border guards apprehended two men sought by Interpol upon their arrival from London, one of whom is a Lithuanian national wanted since November 2022, while another Romanian national was also detained for previous charges.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Romania: Who's Coming to the Book Fair?

Romania will be the guest country at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2028, prompting the need to enhance literary knowledge.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Ancient bacteria from a Romanian ice cave defy modern antibiotics

Scientists found an ancient, antibiotic-resistant bacterium in a Romanian ice cave that poses potential risks as climate change may lead to similar bacteria melting from other glaciers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Scientists Could Not Believe What They Found โ€“ This Could Essentially Change the Future of Medicine

A recent discovery by Romanian scientists reveals an ancient bacterium with over 100 resistance genes, potentially reshaping our understanding of antibiotic resistance and treatment.

Feb 22 โ€ข 11:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Bacteria trapped in ice for 5,000 years was already resistant to modern antibiotics, study reveals

A recent study found that a bacteria isolated from a glacier in Romania, dating back over 5,000 years, exhibited resistance to modern antibiotics, suggesting that antibiotic resistance is an ancient trait rather than a result of widespread antibiotic use.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

200,000 lost electricity in snow in Romania

Severe snow and rain in Romania left 200,000 households without electricity on Wednesday, causing road closures and delays for dozens of trains.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Romaniaโ€™s stolen elections were only the start: Inside the EUโ€™s war on democracy

The article discusses the annulment of Romania's 2024 presidential election and how it reflects broader issues of democratic standards and intervention by EU institutions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Romania: Snowstorm Cuts Power to 200,000 Homes Across the Country

A severe snowstorm in Romania has left 200,000 homes without electricity, significantly disrupting transport and public services.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Romanian man attempted to abduct a one-year-old girl in an Italian supermarket. The drama was captured on camera.

A Romanian man tried to abduct a one-year-old girl from her mother in an Italian supermarket, but bystanders intervened and detained him until the police arrived.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Romania in safety drive to improve EUโ€™s deadliest roads

Romania is taking steps to enhance road safety amid alarming statistics that show the country has the highest road fatality rate in the EU, largely due to poor infrastructure and aggressive driving behavior.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

From 50 to 65 years old, with a reduced pension: Romania adopts its magistrates' retirement reform

Romania has reformed its magistrates' retirement age and pension system, raising the retirement age and reducing pension amounts amid public budget concerns.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How Romanian Experts Supported Karol Nawrocki: A Journalistic Investigation Reveals the Background

The article explores the involvement of Romanian political expert George Simion in supporting Polish candidate Karol Nawrocki's election campaign, highlighting transnational right-wing collaboration.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Heavy Snow Disrupts Romania's Airport Operations

Severe snowfall has significantly impacted airport operations across Romania, leading to numerous flight cancellations and disruptions in public transport.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Heavy snowfall disrupted Romania's airport operations and road traffic and cut off electricity supply

Heavy snowfall has severely affected transportation and power supply in central, southern, and eastern Romania, impacting over 166,000 households.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

5,000-Year-Old Bacteria Defeated Ten Modern Antibiotics

Researchers in Romania discovered a 5,000-year-old bacterium that has shown resistance to multiple modern antibiotics.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

TUI enters Romania. Another step in the expansion in Central and Eastern Europe

TUI launches its operations in Romania as part of its strategy to expand in Central and Eastern Europe, aiming to tap into the region's tourism growth potential.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Romanians and Bulgarians have received additional funds faster than Latvians

Latvia's income growth is lagging behind that of Romania and Bulgaria, raising concerns about its economic standing within the EU.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

A 5000-Year-Old Superbug Resistant to Modern Antibiotics Discovered in Permafrost

Romanian scientists have discovered a 5000-year-old bacterial strain in permafrost that is resistant to modern antibiotics, raising alarms about potential future pandemics due to climate change.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Mysterious Find: 5000-Year-Old Bacteria Are Immune to Modern Drugs

A 5000-year-old bacteria strain discovered in a Romanian ice cave has shown resistance to ten modern antibiotics, raising concerns about future antibiotic resistance.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supermarket: How much does the average basket cost Greeks โ€“ What the comparison with other European countries shows

Greek supermarkets have the lowest prices for a typical shopping basket compared to several European countries, including France, England, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Romania, and Bulgaria.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Ice Bacteria Found 5,000 Years Ago Able to Face Superpathogens

Scientists have discovered a 5,000-year-old ice-dwelling bacterium, Psychrobacter SC65A.3, that shows resistance to multiple modern antibiotics and inhibits the growth of other challenging pathogens.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

Bacteria frozen for thousands of years in ice cave terrifyingly resistant to 10 antibiotics

A newly discovered bacterial strain in a Romanian ice cave shows formidable resistance to 10 antibiotics, raising concerns about superbugs and the implications for human medicine.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Albania and Romania attend the first meeting of Trump's Peace Council

Albania and Romania participate in the inaugural meeting of Trump's Peace Council as part of broader diplomatic initiatives.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Actor describes 'breathtaking' set in Fox Nation's 'The White House' series showcasing early presidencies

The cast of Fox Nation's 'The White House' series discusses their historical preparation and the stunning overseas set designed to replicate the early White House.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The President of Romania Will Participate as an Observer in Donald Trump's Peace Council Meeting

The Romanian president has confirmed his participation in the inaugural meeting of the Peace Council in Washington, responding to an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Feb 15 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The President of Romania will participate in a meeting of Donald Trump's Peace Council as an observer

Romania's President N. Danas will attend the inaugural session of the Peace Council in Washington next week, responding to an invitation from President Donald Trump.

Feb 15 โ€ข 14:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Valentine's Day: what is the interesting origin of the date and why it is celebrated on February 14

This article explores the origins of Valentine's Day, which is celebrated on February 14 in honor of Saint Valentine, a figure little known beyond the annual festivities.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

Historic discovery: archaeologists find a military fort hidden for over 5,000 years

Archaeologists have uncovered a fortified military structure in Neamศ› County, Romania, that has been hidden for over five millennia beneath dense vegetation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Sports

Here is Sweden's group in the Nations League

Sweden's national football team secured group victory in the C division of the Nations League 2024 and will face Poland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Romania in group B4 in the fall of 2026.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tourism: Over a million Romanians visit Greece every year

Greece's presence at the 2026 Spring edition of the Romania Tourism Exhibition in Bucharest highlights the significant number of Romanian tourists visiting Greece annually.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Using AI, the secrets of a board game from the Roman era were discovered

Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence to decipher the rules of a mysterious Roman-era board game from a limestone artifact with geometric lines.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Carrefour sells its subsidiary in Romania for 823 million euros

Carrefour has sold its Romanian subsidiary to Paval Holding for 823 million euros as part of a strategy to focus on its core markets in France, Spain, and Brazil.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Romanian Foreign Minister: Russia has made 500 mistakes

Romania's Foreign Minister emphasized support for Ukraine while criticizing Russia's prolonged aggression and miscalculations in the war.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

NATO conducts exercises to increase readiness amid tensions with Russia

NATO has been conducting military exercises in Romania and other countries to enhance combat readiness in light of rising tensions with Russia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Giada De Blanck, who is the only daughter of Countess Patrizia De Blanck

The article discusses Giada De Blanck, the only daughter of the late Countess Patrizia De Blanck, highlighting her life in the public eye and her desire for privacy.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:46 UTC

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