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Romania issues EUR 5 bln FX bonds amid strong demand after fiscal package
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
Romania raised approximately EUR 5 billion on July 9 in its first FX bonds issued after the political normalization and the fiscal corrective package aimed at addressing its major fiscal slippage, amid reported robust demand. The country's...
Romania’s real estate investment market reaches EUR 386 mln in H1 2025
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
Romania’s commercial real estate investment market recorded transactions totaling EUR 386 million in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 7.4% decrease compared to the same period last year, according to iO Partners. Despite the overall decline,...
Romania arrests 13 in phishing scam targeting British tax office
KDAL - Minnesota
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LONDON (Reuters) -Thirteen people have been arrested in Romania after phishing attacks against Britain’s tax office HMRC, in which authorities suspect stolen data was used to fraudulently obtain millions of pounds of tax payments, HMRC said on...
Romania takes the lead in the fight against sea mines
IPN
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July 10, 2025
0 Romania has taken command of the NATO naval group dedicated to detecting sea mines adrift in the Black Sea due to the war in Ukraine. Thousands of military personnel and specialized vessels involved in neutralizing threats participate in...
Every country Brits will soon have to pay 20 euros to enter
Glasgow Live
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July 22, 2025
New regulations will soon mean UK passport holders must pay a 20 euro fee to enter countries such as Spain, Greece and Italy. This change comes in the wake of Brexit, with UK citizens now legally required to register with the European Travel...
A road for the bear. Projects to strengthen ecological corridors
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Bears in Romania, Coop4Safe project - © Matei Plesa Deforestation, urbanization, and the climate crisis are fragmenting the habitats of large carnivores in Romania and Southeastern Europe. A network of European initiatives is working to protect...
Romania's 10-year borrowing cost at year's lowest level
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
The interest rates at which the Romanian state borrows for 10 years - the benchmark for financing costs - fell on July 9 to the lowest level this year, to 7.15% per year from 7.52% a week ago, according to Ziarul Financiar. The interest rate cut...
Romania bans Schengen entry for alleged pro-Russian Chisinau mayor
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
The mayor of Chisinau, Ion Ceban, was banned from entering Romania, as well as the entire Schengen area, for a period of 5 years, according to Ziarul de Garda, quoting official sources in Romania. The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced...
Google Removes 11,000 YouTube Accounts Linked To Chinese, Russian Propaganda Channels In Q2 Sweep
Benzinga
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Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG GOOGL Google says it removed nearly 11,000 YouTube channels and other accounts in the second quarter for pushing state‑sponsored propaganda, the company's latest sweep against coordinated influence operations. What Happened:...
Romanian citizen accused of sexually exploiting a minor from Moldova
IPN
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July 10, 2025
0 A citizen of Romania will be tried for allegedly coercing an 11-year-old girl from Moldova into sending him sexually explicit images via the mobile app SnapChat, reports IPN. According to prosecutors, the accused initially received five photos...
Romania’s Allianz-Țiriac Private Pensions appoints new CEO
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
Ciprian Pop has received authorization from the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Allianz-Țiriac Private Pensions, the company announced. He is joined on the executive leadership team by...
Brits face 20 euro fee to enter Spain, France and Greece amid EU travel rule change
Nottingham Evening Post
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July 22, 2025
UK and other non-EU travellers will soon be obliged to pay for entry into 30 European countries under a new travel scheme. Due to Brexit, UK passport holders will need to register with the European Travel Information and Authorisation System...
Romania to raise fines for feeding bears by the roadside, environment minister says
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
Environment minister Diana Buzoianu announced plans to toughen penalties for individuals who feed wild bears from their cars, following growing concerns over human-wildlife interactions along the scenic Transfăgărășan road. Speaking on Wednesday,...
Romania gives impetus to the development of storage capacities with legislative change
CEENERGYNEWS
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July 10, 2025
The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has approved the rules that remove double taxation on electricity stored and later fed back into the grid. The decision aims to promote storage development and strengthen the energy system. The...
Romania is the one that decided the ban applied to Mayor Ion Ceban in the Schengen area
IPN
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July 10, 2025
Today, in front of the Parliament, several members and supporters of the Communist and Socialist Bloc protested against the government’s policies, demanding free elections, respect for social rights, and the independence of state institutions. The...
Four plead guilty in multi-state ATM skimming conspiracy involving over 15k cards
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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July 21, 2025
Sara Miron Bloom Acting United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island | News From The StatesSara Miron Bloom Acting United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island | News From The States Four foreign nationals have pleaded guilty...
Romania bans Moldovan mayor from border-free Schengen area, ministry says
Yahoo News
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BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania has banned Ion Ceban, the mayor of neighbouring Moldova's capital, Chisinau, from entering the country in a move that extends to the entire Schengen visa-free travel area, Romania's foreign ministry said on Wednesday....
Romanian authorities seize assets of mercenary Horațiu Potra in tax evasion case
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
Romanian prosecutors have placed a precautionary seizure on the accounts and assets of the mercenary Horațiu Potra, in a case of tax evasion, embezzlement, and money laundering. The measure targets over RON 24 million, nearly 30 kilograms of gold,...
Romanian man pleads guilty to fraud scheme involving Walmart
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 8, 2025
Michael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of JusticeMichael M Simpson Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | Department of Justice A Romanian man, Rambo Harna,...
‘Everyday, more rights are threatened’: New research reveals impact of funding cuts on feminist disability activists
Alliance Magazine
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July 22, 2025
Recent research has revealed the impact of U.S. and global funding rollbacks for gender and disability work. The findings paint a bleak picture, not only for women with disabilities, but for democracy, human rights, and gender equality globally....