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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...
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...
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...
10 Cheapest Cities for Vacation in Europe
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - European vacations are getting more expensive due to rising prices. Many cities once considered cheap, such as Istanbul, Turkey, are no longer so affordable. Popular tourist cities in Spain, Italy, and Greece are experiencing...
Good news for Indian travellers: Travel to these 17 countries with visas for application fees of Rs..., know details
DNA India
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These visas allow remote workers to live and work in a foreign country for a specified period, immersing themselves in new cultures, cuisines, and languages. Imagine leaving your 9-to-5 job behind and working from a beachside cafe in Indonesia or...
Spanish Tourists Meant to Visit Sofia, Bulgaria - End Up in War-Torn Ukraine by Mistake
Novinite
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Six Spanish friends planned a visit to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, but their trip took an unexpected turn after a critical mistake during booking led them to war-affected Ukraine instead. The mishap stemmed from a confusion made by the member...
News Ordinations in Navan and Trim as well as Romania 29 minutes ago John Donohoe
Meath Chronicle
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Navan man Philip McMahon was ordained a member of the Franciscian Order by Bishop Tom Deenihan in St Mary's Church, Navan, on Sunday 22nd June, in a ceremony attended by family, friends, friars, local clergy, and parishioners. Formerly a Tesco...
French intelligence chief denies Durov’s accusations of interfering into Romania vote
TASS
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July 9, 2025
PARIS, July 9. /TASS/. Nicolas Lerner, who heads France’s secret service, the Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE), denied Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov’s accusations about interference into the presidential election in Romania. In...
Jesuit from Romania visiting Little Current’s St. Bernard’s
The Manitoulin Expositor
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July 9, 2025
LITTLE CURRENT—The road to becoming a full Jesuit priest is a long and sometimes winding path but, according to Deacon Alexandre Duma SJ, the journey brings a host of spiritual rewards that can’t be measured in dollar signs. Deacon Duma, 31,...
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly travels to Romania to strengthen NATO alliance, reaffirm support for Ukraine’s defense
KYMA - Arizona
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July 8, 2025
(KYMA, KECY) - Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) visited Romania, which is a "key U.S. ally on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine," last week. According to a press release, Senator Kelly's visit to the country is to reinforce the United States'...
UK Holidaymakers Are Skipping Spain And Portugal For These 5 Budget-Friendly Destinations
HuffPost UK
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July 8, 2025
St. Michael's church and Matthias Corvinas monument in Cluj-Napoca, Romania According to aviation analysts Cirium, Brits appear to be skipping Spain and Portugal this holiday season in favour of North African locations like Morocco and Tunisia....
Visiting Romania? Travellers eye price, tax hikes soon
Gulf News
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Dubai: If you’re planning to visit Romania this year, be prepared to spend a little more. The Romanian government is pushing through a set of tax hikes starting next month that could impact the cost of everything from restaurant meals and fuel to...
Tourist mauled to death and dragged down ravine by huge bear after taking selfie with cub
The Mirror
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July 4, 2025
A tourist was dragged into a ravine and killed by a bear after posing for a selfie with its cub. Omar Farang Zin was mauled on the roadside before being dragged 260ft down a steep hill into a forest in Romania. Police and emergency services said...
Tourist's harrowing selfie with cub before being mauled to death by bear
LAD Bible
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A tourist who posed for a selfie with a bear cub in Romania was mauled to death just a day later. Italian national Omar Farang Zin had been riding his motorbike along the Transfagarasan road in the Carpathian Mountains when he was attacked by a...
Tourist arrivals to Romania slightly up in first part of 2025
Romania Insider
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July 4, 2025
Arrivals recorded in tourist accommodation structures in Romania, including apartments and rental rooms, in the first five months totaled 4.49 million people, up 0.8% compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National...
Betting on Travel: How Soft2Bet Brings Casino Fun to Holiday Hotspots
FTN News
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July 8, 2025
Betting on travel is becoming an increasingly popular topic among tourism professionals and travelers alike. As more holiday hotspots embrace regulated online gaming, companies like Soft2Bet are transforming how people experience entertainment...