Electricity imports from Romania are higher in December, as two units of MGRES are operating

Electricity imports from Romania increased in December 2024 because the Moldovan thermoelectric power plant, MGRES, is operating with only two power blocks, according to Constantin Borosan, State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy. Borosan explained that …

Is Romania’s thriving low cost apparel sector sustainable?

Construction, transport, and renewable energy - drivers of growth in Romania-Spain economic relations

Companies in construction, transport, renewable energy, and services have played a leading role in strengthening economic ties between Romania and Spain. At its annual event, ASEMER, the Spanish Investors’ Association in Romania, honored these …

EU Member States Congratulate Bulgaria, Romania on Schengen Accession

EU heads of state and government congratulated Bulgaria and Romania on joining Schengen by land, the government's press service said on Friday. The European Council meeting in Brussels, attended by caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev, adopted …

“Bridges to Europe,” special Christmas edition with His Royal Highness Prince Radu of Romania

In an exclusive interview with Ecaterina Covali, His Royal Highness Prince Radu of Romania talks about the role of the Romanian Crown as ambassador to the world, which he has towards the Republic of Moldova in its democratic and European path. He even …

Bulgaria to Introduce Border Controls With Romania From January 1, 2025

Bulgaria’s government has decided to temporarily introduce controls at the Bulgarian-Romanian internal borders for a period of six months, starting on January 1, 2025. Authorities in Sofia decided to suspend the operation of border crossing points at the …

Banca Transilvania, OTP Bank Romania to complete integration in February 2025

Romania-based retail bank Banca Transilvania has secured the approval of its shareholders for its merger with OTP Bank Romania, with the integration process set to conclude on 28 February 2025. This deal was cleared by Banca Transilvania’s shareholders at …

Romania’s Schengen accession set to strengthen ties with Hungary

The European Commission declared Romania ready to join the Schengen area in 2011, but faced opposition from several countries. Austria, the last holdout, lifted its veto during a meeting in Budapest last month. Romania’s long-awaited entry into the border- …

Romania's ice hotel shapes up early with musical-themed rooms

Updated: 20/12/2024 - 11:37 GMT+1 At over 2,000 metres above sea level, the ice hotel on Lake Bâlea in Romania's Făgăraș Mountains is being rebuilt for another season. … More At over 2,000 metres above sea level, the ice hotel on Lake Bâlea in …

Von der Leyen: The decision for Bulgaria and Romania in Schengen was historic

The decision for Romania and Bulgaria was historic. From 1 January 2025, controls at internal land borders will be abolished. They will be fully integrated into the Schengen area and that is where they belong. This is what European Commission President …