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Romania’s Sphera Franchise Group opens second Cioccolatitaliani unit in Italy
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (259+ words) Sphera Franchise Group, the largest food service operator in Romania, announced the opening of the second Cioccolatitaliani unit in Italy, this time in Genoa, as part of its expansion strategy on the Italian market. The new unit represents an investment…...
Bucharest withdraws free parking facility for hybrid cars
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (222+ words) Bucharest withdraws free parking facility for hybrid cars Free parking for electric and hybrid cars registered in Bucharest was granted by the General Council 10 years ago to encourage a reduction in emissions. The current mayor, Liberal Ciprian Ciucu, proposed eliminating…...
German retailer Lidl opens 400th store in Romania
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (314+ words) Retail chain Lidl opened its 400th store in Romania on Thursday, April 2, in the city of Voluntari, Ilfov County, marking a major milestone. On the same day, the retailer inaugurated two other stores, in Bra'ov and the town of Breaza. Lidl…...
Weekend calendar: Palm Sunday & Easter fairs, Lord of the Dance, exhibitions
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (390+ words) The art event returns with another edition featuring exhibitions dedicated to Nicolae Vermont, Mihai Eminescu, and one gathering works by Felix Aftene. More details here. Concerts @ George Enescu Philharmonic Gilbert Varga conducts the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra for a program…...
Romanian president gives patronage to Bucharest Design Festival 2026
12+ hour, 32+ min ago (279+ words) The first edition of the Bucharest Design Festival 2026 will open at the Cotroceni National Museum under the High Patronage of the President of Romania, Nicu'or Dan. Organized by The Institute Foundation between May 20 and June 21, the event is conceived as…...
Developer Redport kicks off last phase of residential project in northern Bucharest
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (303+ words) Real estate developer Redport'has launched the fourth and last phase of the residential project The Level Apartments, located in the Str'ule'ti " Petrom City area, in northern Bucharest. The new phase, with a gross development value (GDV) exceeding EUR 43 million, includes…...
Romania’s Environment Ministry adopts abused cat to promote responsible pet adoption
19+ hour, 32+ min ago (234+ words) The Romanian Ministry of Environment has adopted a rescued cat in a move aimed at promoting responsible pet adoption and animal welfare. The institution hopes to set an example and encourage greater public involvement in protecting animals. The cat, now…...
PPC Blue to install seven hyper-fast EV charging stations at Bucharest airport
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (310+ words) PPC Blue Romania said it will install seven hyper-fast charging stations for electric vehicles at the Romanian capital's Henri Coand" International Airport (also known as Otopeni Airport), following a public tender organized by the Bucharest Airports National Company. The stations…...
Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timișoara for Decathlon
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (374+ words) More than 800,000 bicycles were assembled last year at a factory in Timi'oara for the European network of Decathlon, the company announced. Over 90% of the production was exported to EU markets, as well as the UK, Turkey, and Switzerland. The facility,…...
Romania and Ukraine explore joint drone production under SAFE programme
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (319+ words) Romania and Ukraine explore joint drone production under SAFE programme Romania and Ukraine have taken the first concrete steps toward a joint drone development and production project, following defense talks held in Bucharest. The initiative is supported by EUR 200 million…...