AEP head says inquiry underway into alleged bot farm meddling with election campaign
Toni Grebla, president of the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP), declared on Wednesday that no official request was received related to the activity of an alleged bot farm in Romania, and also specified that he already got in contact with other institutions involved in combating such practices for more information. "I followed the latest discussions in
Romania's consulate in Castellon de la Plana verifies information on disappearance of five Romanians
The Romanian Consulate in Castellon de la Plana is verifying information on the disappearance of five Romanian citizens in the context of deadly floods in the region, having notified the Spanish authorities, Romania's Foreign Ministry (MAE) reported on Wednesday. According to MAE, since the onset of these meteorological phenomena, officials of the the cons
Romanian investor is aged under 40 years and saves through ETFs (study)
The Romanian investor is under 40 years old and saves through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and investment plans, according to a study conducted by XTB Romania for October 31, World Savings Day. "The most used tools through which investors plan their savings are ETFs and investment plans, which reflects their growing interest in diversifying their portfoli
Weightlifting: Tiberiu Donose wins three gold medals at European Junior and U-23 Championships in Poland
Romanian athlete Tiberiu Ionut Donose won three gold medals at the European Junior (U20) and U23 Weightlifting Championships in Raszyn (Poland) on Tuesday evening. In Under-23, Donose (CS Rapid Bucuresti) took the gold medal in the snatch event in the 73 kg category, with 148 kg, although he missed a first attempt, in the jerk event he won with 170 kg, missing
Support and financing in development of climate neutrality plans for 10 cities selected by M100 platform
The cities of Alba Iulia, Bistrita, Brasov, Bucharest, Buzau, Constanta, Iasi, Oradea, Resita and Timisoara have been selected to become climate neutral by 2035, the national platform M100 announced on Tuesday. In the coming years, these cities will receive support in the development of climate neutrality plans and will be financed to implement actions that wi
Pianist Thurzo of Oradea sets new world record for most piano key hits in 30 seconds
Oradea pianist Thurzo Zoltan, a holder of three Guinness World Records (GWR) titles, announced on Tuesday having achieved a new world record on the piano, namely for most piano key hits in 30 seconds, with his 500 hits breaking the previous world record set by a young Japanese man in 2023 of 495 hits. Aged 41, Thurzo will become, after the Guinness certificati
950 polling stations proposed for out-of-country voting in presidential and parliamentary elections
The Foreign Affairs Ministry sent the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) the proposals for the locations of 950 polling stations organized for Romania's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, a list drafted based on the information received from Romania's diplomatic missions and consular offices, the Ministry said in a release. Compared to
Cybersecurity head: Romania aspires to become cybersecurity relevant actor, make its voice heard
Romania has a national cybersecurity strategy in place that very clearly outlines its goal of becoming one of the most relevant actors in the region in this field, and we want to play a major role and make our voice heard, general director of the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) Dan Cimpean declared on Tuesday at the Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2024.
Romania has become a leader in Europe in reducing its carbon dependence (U.S. ambassador)
Since it joined the EU, Romania has become a leader in Europe in reducing its carbon dependence, ambassador of the United States of America to Romania Kathleen Kavalec said on Tuesday in remarks delivered at the PowerShift Summit, an event organized by Romania Wind Energy Association and the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association, alongside WindEurope and SolarPower Euro
Mihai Mincan's 'To The North' film wins UCIN Grand Prize and Trophy
'To The North' directed by Mihai Mincan won the Romanian Filmmakers Union (UCIN) Grand Prize and Trophy in the 2024 edition of the UCIN Awards Gala, taking place at the Bucharest National Opera on Monday evening. Director with the Culture Ministry Ioan Matei presented the awards to producers Ioana Lascar and Radu Stancu. "Almost eve
Balancing market electricity prices excessively high compared to day-ahead market (industry umbrella organization)
Electricity prices in the balancing market have become excessively high compared to those in the day-ahead market, even unbearable for producers in the renewable sector, especially for the small, deregulated ones, as well as for other market participants, cautions the Employers' Organization of Romania's Energy Producers from Renewable Sources (PATRES).
Romania's weightlifter Morosan wins bronze at youth Europeans in Poland
Romanian weightlifter Marinela Morosan won a bronze medal on Monday at the European Junior and U23 Weightlifting Championships in Raszyn, Poland. Morosan (CSM Onesti) took bronze in the snatch style, in the 59 kg category, in the Under-23 category, with 80 kg, missing the last two attempts at 83 kg. In the clean and jerk, she ranked fourth, with 100 kg, after
Romgaz, other companies in Energy Ministry's portfolio mandated to help revitalize Romania's petrochemical plants (EnergMin)
Gas consumption in Romania has dropped significantly and it is obvious that the Romanian industry is no longer in its heyday, therefore the government has mandated both Romgaz and other companies in the portfolio of the Energy Ministry to work with and revitalize the large Romanian petrochemical plants, in order to really add value to gas, so that it isn't just used as c
INSCOP opinion poll: 65.7pct of Romanians would prefer an experienced, pro-Western president
More than 67% of Romanians would prefer the future president of the country to be a pro-Western candidate, according to an INSCOP opinion poll conducted between October 11 and 18. At the same time, more than 70.6% of the interviewees declared that they would rather prefer a candidate with experience, while 44.5% of the survey participants would prefer that the
Romgaz's Chirca: We are ready for the winter of 2024-2025
Romgaz, the largest natural gas producer and the main supplier in Romania, is prepared for the winter season and can ensure the continuity of activity in terms of natural gas production, Robert Chirca, Romgaz production and exploitation director, said on Monday at a specialist event. "For this winter, I can tell you that for the 137 on-shore fields in our