May 19, 2012

A trip down memory lane

We’ve started publishing this newsletter in 1999. It was designed to be a simple, efficient way to keep abreast with the news of the day in a time when the internet was a 'new thing' to Romania.  I … [Read more...]

Bucharest, Revisited

So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past… More than 10 years ago:     I’m watching the movie Sliding Doors, which is actually two movies.  In it Gweneth … [Read more...]

Bulgaria And Romania Prepare For Danube Hydro-Energy Projects

On Monday, Traicho Traikov, Bulgaria's Minister of Economy, Energy, and Tourism visited in Bucharest his counterpart Ion Ariton, Romania's Minister of Economy, Commerce, and Business Environment. The … [Read more...]

Enel: Romania Does Not Need Full Privatization

Luca D’Agnese, president of Enel Romania said on Friday that Romanian authorities need not privatize all energy companies or electricity producers. He is of opinion that the segment needs true competition. … [Read more...]

Romania’s External Debt Grows

Data from the Romanian central Bank (BNR) shows that the external debt accumulated by Romania grew to EUR 94.3 billion in the first quarter of the year, an increase of 2.7 % on the level registered at … [Read more...]

Romanian Monarchy Renounces The House Of Hohenzollern

Yesterday, King Mihai I announced the severing of all historical and dynastic ties between the Romanian Royal House and the House of Hohenzollern. The announcement was made in line with a decision of King … [Read more...]

Romania Is Waiting For The Russians’ Response To Missile Defense Plans

Moscow got concerned after Bucharest announced that Romania will host a US missile defense site. A local analyst says that Romania should expect counter measures from Russia in response to a missile shield … [Read more...]

Japan Tobacco Moves Its Production To Romania

Japan Tobacco Inc. cigarette producer will close down its factory in Hainburg, Austria, transfering the production to Romania and Poland. The move should materialize by the end of this year, when 320 … [Read more...]

First Calzedonia Store To Enter The Romanian Market On May 12

On May 12, 2011, the Calzedonia brand will enter the Romanian market with a first store on Magheru Boulevard in capital city Bucharest. This first Calzedonia store covers around 100 sqm and is operated … [Read more...]

Romania At The Europe Festival In Florence

According to a release by the Foreign Ministry, between May 6 to 8, Romania participated in the Europe Festival in Florence. The concert offered in the Signoria Square (Loggia de’ Lanzi) was held under … [Read more...]

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