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Business News | MoS Jitin Prasada Visits Romania for 19th India-Romania Joint Committee for Economic Cooperation Meeting
New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada is on an official visit to Bucharest at the invitation of the Government of Romania to attend the 19th meeting of the Joint Committee for Economic...
From Going Hungry in Romania to Earning £11,000 a Month: How a Mum Now Houses Britain's Homeless Through Property Mentorship
When Iolanda Morari was growing up in Romania, she often went to school without lunch. 'We didn't have much, sometimes, so I just went hungry,' she recalls. Now 34 and living in London, she runs a thriving business providing homes for vulnerable...
QSRP drives travel-related F&B growth in Europe with renewed focus on France
Chopstix strengthens London Luton Airport’s dining mix with its modern Asian-inspired menuEUROPE. Quick-service restaurant platform QSRP is extending its European footprint with a renewed focus on travel retail. With more than 80 locations across...
UM Sadu receives around 800,000 euros for dismantling existing ammunition in Romania
Monday, November 3, 2025 Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism Radu Miruta said on Friday, regarding the Sadu Mechanical Plant (UM Sadu), that the unit has received approximately 800,000 euros for the dismantling of...
Russia loses its Orthodox crown as Romania builds tallest cathedral
In 1712, on an island on the edge of the Gulf of Finland, a beacon of Russian power rose from the marshes. The Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in St Petersburg, was the first landmark built in Peter the Great’s new capital. Designed by an Italian,...
‘Romanian Culture Days’ begin in Pakistan
The Embassy of Romania in Pakistan has launched the first-ever Romanian Culture Days in Pakistan, a celebration of Romanian heritage, art, and cultural diplomacy aimed at building cultural bridges and promoting people-to-people connections between...
Who travels the least? New data reveals which Europeans prefer to stay home
New Eurostat data reveals which Europeans travel the least and who spends the most abroad. Credit : Song_about_summer, Shutterstock When it comes to holidays, not all Europeans pack their suitcases with the same enthusiasm. While some jet off...
Not Your Average Visitor: Senator Edward “Ted” Kennedy in London and Bucharest
by Jonathan Rickert Visits by CODELs, or Congressional delegations, long have been an inescapable fact of life for US missions overseas. And serving as “control officer” for legislative visitors is a rite of passage for many Foreign Service...
Moate resident seeks funds for chronic pain treatment in Romania
Published: Fri 31 Oct 2025, 2:56 PM By Rebekah O'Reilly Moate resident Lorraine Lenehan Clery has raised over €2,900 for a medical trip to Romania for the treatment of her chronic pain symptoms which have left her life in disarray. For over a...
The Best Christmas Markets in Europe to Visit in 2025
There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Europe. The scent of roasted chestnuts, the sound of carols echoing through historic squares, and the sparkle of fairy lights against frosted rooftops. From elegant palaces to riverside promenades, these...
EU rail passenger travel rises to record levels in 2024 while freight sees slight decline
EU rail passenger transport reached 443 billion passenger-kilometres in 2024, with Germany leading, while freight performance fell slightly to 375 billion tonne-kilometres. In 2024, rail passenger transport in the EU reached 443 billion...
7 towns travelers should visit in America’s most German state
Jenna Hidinger // Shutterstock German Americans make up one of the nation’s largest ancestry groups, with nearly 45 million people claiming German roots. But if you want to see where that heritage runs deepest, the latest Census data points to one...
Tourism Guest Nights Reach 611,000 Over Holiday Weekend
A record number of 317,000 travellers spent 611,000 guest nights at tourism accommodations over the four-day weekend for the October 23 national holiday, Visit Hungary said on Friday. According to the announcement, Hungarians were particularly...
President Radev Advocates for Strengthened Global Collaboration at Honorary Consuls Meeting
Bulgaria relies on the efforts of honorary consuls from all over the world to help forge new partnerships in the fields of economy, trade, innovation, education, and tourism, President Rumen Radev said in his meeting with the leadership of the...
Romanian teenager allegedly took part in “indiscriminate and opportunistic” sex assault on schoolgirl
A Romanian teenager who allegedly took part in an “indiscriminate and opportunistic” sexual assault on a schoolgirl in Ballymena must remain in custody, a High Court judge ruled today. The 15-year-old boy was refused bail on a charge of attempting...
Worker trapped in rubble after medieval tower collapses in Rome
Rescuers are battling to free a worker trapped inside a medieval tower overlooking the Roman Forum after the structure partly collapsed, sending a cloud of dust and debris over tourists. The Romanian worker was trapped under rubble inside the...
Romanians no longer impulsive but will hunt for discounts on Black Friday, studies show
Two new studies centering on Romanians’ purchasing habits in connection with the yearly discount event known as Black Friday show a starkly different image compared to previous years. The findings suggest Romanians traded impulsivity for strategic...
Romania travel: Four destinations for a fall getaway
Colorful foliage, tranquil surroundings, and plenty of nature to explore: from mountain towns to wine-country escapes, we've selected below several options for an autumn break. Buzău Land This area, located in the southeastern part of the country,...
Exploring Romania’s Haunting Hoia-Baciu Forest at Night
Cluj-Napoca, Romania – The Hoia-Baciu forest, often referred to as the world’s most haunted forest, offers a unique experience for thrill-seekers and believers in the paranormal. Guided night tours led by experts like Marius Lazin reveal the eerie...
Direct current cable project linking Azerbaijan-Georgia-Romania-Hungary could be replicated
Friday, October 31, 2025 Digitalisation, high technologies, the agri-food sector, tourism and the defence industry are areas in which the model of cooperation established through the direct current cable project linking Azerbaijan, Georgia,...