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Romania's retail sales stagnate for ninth consecutive month in May
Romania Insider
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July 8, 2025
Romania's retail sales posted a 2.5% y/y advance in May, resulting in an average 1.4% y/y advance in April-May – a period that filters out the different Eastern holiday periods in 2024 and 2025. The retail sales thus decelerated after posting 3.5%...
Greece Leads Europe in Tourism Intensity – Croatia’s Adriatic Coast Among Top Destinations
The Dubrovnik Times
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The tourism intensity measure published on Thursday by the German Federal Statistical Office revealed that in Greece’s South Aegean region, 117 overnight stays per inhabitant were recorded in 2023. This administrative area includes well-known...
France denies Romanian authorities’ request to extradite fugitive prince Paul a second time
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
The Paris Court of Appeal refused to extradite prince Paul Philippe to Romania, where he has to serve a prison sentence in an illegal restitution case on Wednesday, July 9. This is the second time that France has denied a request for his...
Britons told the lesser-known holiday spots offering 'authentic experiences, without the price tag'
GB News
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July 10, 2025
British holidaymakers are shunning traditional European tourist destinations in favour of lesser-known Eastern European and Balkan countries, according to new data. In fact, nearly half of UK travellers are now looking for more authentic...
Bratislava Airport to launch direct flights to Bucharest
The Slovak Spectator
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July 10, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Travellers from Slovakia will soon have a new route to Romania, as low-cost airline Wizz Air launches a direct service from Bratislava to Bucharest. The new...
Popcorn Frights 2025 to Screen ‘The Fog’ in “Fog-O-Vision”; New Second Wave Titles Announced
Bloody Disgusting - California
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July 15, 2025
The Popcorn Frights Film Festival is back with its eleventh this year, both in-person and virtually, from August 7-17. The Southeast’s largest genre celebration announces its second wave of programming this morning, from new premieres to repertory...
Travel agency Trafalgar and sister brands launch 16 new tours, including to villages of France and the Balkans
Channel News Asia
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July 8, 2025
Trafalgar: • English Adventure – A family-friendly trip through castles, countryside, and culture. • Villages of France – Slow travel through storybook towns, vineyards and rustic cuisine. • Best of South Korea – A modern-meets-traditional tour...
Weekend calendar: EUROPAfest, Perifeeric Festival, Gărâna Jazz Fest, Classics for Pleasure, Făgăraş Fest, Sepsi Classic, Beach Please and more
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
It’s a weekend of music events, from the long-standing jazz festival in Gărâna to classical music in Bucharest, Sibiu, and Sfântu Gheorghe, but also one for reconnecting with nature at a festival bringing the Făgăraş Mountains under the spotlight....
Wizz Air Expands Bratislava Network with New Bucharest Route
Routes
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Wizz Air, Europe’s most environmentally sustainable airline , is delighted to announce a new exciting direct route from Bratislava to Bucharest. Flights will operate from the 28th of October with tickets now available on wizzair.com and WIZZ...
Romania holds week-long events dedicated to partnership with US in Washington DC
Romania Insider
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July 7, 2025
For the fourth consecutive year, the Embassy of Romania in Washington, DC, organizes a series of events dedicated to the anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between Romania and the United States of America between July 7–13. Launched on July...
The Prime Minister of Romania is limiting the ministers’ travels, in order not to waste public money
IPN
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July 10, 2025
0 The Romanian Prime Minister, Ilie Bolojan, calls for limiting the foreign travels of government members or those of institutions under the ministries’ jurisdiction. The purpose of this initiative is to use public funds “as efficiently as...
Powerful storm hits Sinaia mountain town in Romania, causing injuries and widespread damage
Romania Insider
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July 10, 2025
A violent storm with extremely strong winds struck the popular mountain town of Sinaia, Prahova Valley, on July 9, causing significant damage, injuring at least 16 people, and disrupting transport and local infrastructure. Historical sites in the...
Romanian publication: Azerbaijan – attractive architecture and a safe urban environment
Azertag
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July 6, 2025
Bucharest, July 6, AZERTAC In recent years, Azerbaijan – particularly its capital Baku – has become an appealing travel destination for European tourists. An article published by Romania’s reputable Libertatea.ro newspaper praised the country’s...
Romania faces showdown with Brussels over rising budget deficit
BGNES
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July 7, 2025
The new Romanian government, made up of the country’s most pro-European politicians, is setting Bucharest up for a decisive showdown with the European Commission, while using Brussels as an excuse for a drastic package of tax increases and...
Prime Minister asks publicly funded institutions to reduce foreign travel
Radio Romania International
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Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has asked ministries and subordinate institutions to reduce foreign travel in order to make the most efficient use of public funds. The head of government is requesting that such travel be reduced to what is strictly...
TIFF Unlimited Caravan sets off across Romania with outdoor screenings and premieres
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
The TIFF Unlimited Caravan is hitting the road for the 16th consecutive year, bringing a diverse selection of Romanian and international films to audiences across the country. From July to September 2025, the traveling film series will stop in ten...
Wizz Air axes flights from massive Middle East hub forcing customers to rebook
Metro
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July 14, 2025
Wizz Air is stopping the flights after four years (Picture: Getty Images) If you were planning on heading to Abu Dhabi this autumn, you might want to look a little closer at your travel options, as Wizz Air is set to stop all flights to and from...
UK tourists with burgundy passport given Spain warning over '10 year rule'
Chronicle Live
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July 9, 2025
12:01, 09 Jul 2025Updated 12:01, 09 Jul 2025 Millions of Brits will be heading off to Spain this year, drawn by the allure of balmy temperatures and pristine coastlines. Nevertheless, a travel guru is cautioning UK holidaymakers against making a...
Wizz Air temporarily moves flights from Bucharest’s Băneasa Airport to Otopeni in late August
Romania Insider
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July 9, 2025
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced that all flights scheduled to operate from Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport between August 26 and September 2 will be relocated to the Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni). The move...
Ajith Kumar hits the road again, kicks off motorcycle tour across Romania and Bulgaria
The Statesman (India)
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July 9, 2025
Ajith Kumar is back doing what he loves best, riding through stunning landscapes on his motorcycle. This time he is biking across the scenic roads of Romania and Bulgaria. The Tamil superstar, who is popular for balancing his packed film calendar...