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US stocks continue to underperform in 2025, hurt by a weaker dollar and trade tensions over the Trump administration's tariffs.

The "Babeş-Bolyai” University (UBB) in Cluj-Napoca reconfirms its status as the best-ranked university in Romania in two of the most prestigious international rankings of higher education institutions - U.S. News Best Global...

The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices recorded significant increases last month, amid the confirmation of the country's pro-European course, highlighted by the election of independent candidate Nicuşor Dan as president, in a context...

After twelve days of intense confrontations between Iran and Israel, in which each camp clung to its own narrative and sent firm messages to its own public opinion, a ceasefire was announced yesterday by US President Donald Trump. He announced on...

A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that 96% of bathing waters in the European Union meet minimum quality standards, and 85% are classified as "excellent”. The situation remains stable compared to last year,...

The University of Bucharest (UB) becomes the first higher education institution in Romania to enter the world's top 100 of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, occupying position 93 globally. The ranking evaluates the involvement...

Over the past five years, the world's top 300 private equity firms have raised $3.3 trillion, up just 0.4% from last year's total.

US CEOs' earnings hit record highs in 2024, with the industry average at $16.8 million, according to a visualcapitalist.com analysis. The increase is largely driven by performance-based stock awards, reflecting a broader trend to link CEO pay...

The Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (UBB) was ranked 962nd globally in the prestigious Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2025. The performance positions it as a national leader and among the best 4.5% of universities in the...

Business activity hidden in the shadows generates trillions of dollars in revenue every year, and the value of the global shadow economy is estimated at 11.8% of world GDP, or $12.5 trillion, according to an analysis by consulting firm EY.

Monaco is currently the most expensive real estate market in the world, followed by New York and Hong Kong, according to data from New World Wealth and Henley & Partners, cited by visualcapitalist.com. The source compiled a list of the top 20...

The activity of president-elect Nicuşor Dan was intense and focused in the first days after the May 18 elections and addressed essential issues for the country's economic and financial future, with an emphasis on reducing the budget deficit,...

Tools that use artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, are appreciated by only 22% of Americans in their daily lives, which places the US at the bottom of the profile ranking, compared to other countries, according to a survey conducted by...

Financial centers are a fundamental pillar of the modern economy, channeling capital, facilitating trade and stimulating innovation around the world.

Stock markets often react quickly, and sometimes dramatically, to the start of new U.S. presidential terms, as investors anticipate how leadership and policy changes will affect the economy, corporate growth, and regulatory environments.

Cyber fraudsters are using AI-generated voices to impersonate high-ranking US officials in a sophisticated "vishing" campaign, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned, according to CNBC.

Both George Simion and Nicuşor Dan are perceived as two anti-system candidates, both criticizing the current political class and the corruption existing at the government level and in other state institutions.

The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and the pressure of digitalization have contributed to a significant decline in child well-being in many of the world's most developed countries, according to a recent analysis published by UNICEF...

As the world evolves, new industries are emerging as key drivers of future economic growth. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, there are 18 fast-growing areas-including artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, biotechnology, and air...

The difficult start to the year on the stock markets raises questions among investors about how 2025 will position itself in history. An analysis by visualcapitalist.com shows that, after 73 trading sessions this year, the American stock index...

The Romanian team ranked first at the 42nd edition of the Balkan Mathematical Olympiad (BMO), held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The remarkable performance was announced by the Ministry of Education and Research.

The S&P 500 index, the American stock market, recorded, between March 15, 2015 and 2025, an annualized return of 17%, the highest recorded among the major stock markets in the world, according to an analysis by visualcapitalist.com.

Romania is making history in the world of educational technology! Young Romanians have climbed the global podium at the FIRST Championship 2025, the most important international robotics competition for high school students, informs the Ministry...

The first victims of the customs tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump will be the countries that register high trade surpluses with the US, to which they export many more products than they import, states an article published by the daily...

Few would have predicted how car supply chains would be thrust into the spotlight in 2025. But with the Trump administration's new tariffs on certain imports, the North American auto industry has laid bare its logistics: supply chains that...

Brands provide a powerful source of value to companies, and currently, the value of brands, along with other intangible assets such as intellectual property and research and development (R&D), is at an all-time high of $80 trillion globally,...

Europe is in an accelerated rearmament race, but the direction of this massive investment raises uncomfortable questions. Instead of strengthening the European Union's defense industry, the European Commission's ambitious plan seems to...

The University of Bucharest (UB) was designated the first university in Romania in the fields of Linguistics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Computer Science and Information Technology and Chemistry, according to the ranking carried out by...

The value of the Romanian eCommerce market will exceed euro8 billion in 2025, after reaching euro7.7 billion in 2024, according to a specialized report. According to the second edition of the "eCommerce Insights 2025" study, conducted by...

Reporter: East Capital Group manages funds that invest in the capital markets of Eastern Europe, including the Romanian market. In your opinion, what are the main strengths or opportunities presented by the leading companies on the...

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has announced the introduction of paid maternity leave for female players on the tour, in a groundbreaking initiative for women's sport. The decision, financially supported by the Public Investment...

Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca (UBB) reconfirms its leading position in the field of academic research in Romania, ranking first at national level among universities in terms of attracting funds through the Horizon Europe program. Since...

Călin Georgescu, indicted for six crimes, the most important of which is instigation of actions aimed at changing the constitutional order - a case handled by the Prosecutor General's Office - has launched serious accusations against the...

In 2024, almost half (49%) of new buses sold in Europe were zero-emission models (electric or hydrogen), exceeding the targets set by the European Union to reduce CO2 emissions, according to a report by the NGO Transport & Environment...

The press releases presented by the Prosecutor General's Office at the end of last week show us that, for at least one of the six crimes for which Călin Georgescu is being prosecuted, there is a connection with the case in which Horaţiu...

Bonds of Mikro Kapital IFN, a non-bank lending institution that provides loans to microenterprises and small businesses in our country, worth two million euros, are listed today on the Multilateral Trading System of the Bucharest Stock Exchange...

Sportico's annual ranking of the world's 100 highest-paid athletes surprised with the total absence of women, Reuters reports. Although Coco Gauff, the American tennis star, was the highest-paid athlete in 2024, with $30.4 million, this...

Reporter: The funds managed by Karoll Capital Management focus on investments in the Emerging Europe capital markets. What do you think are the main opportunities offered by the markets in this region compared to those in Western Europe or...

Klaus Iohannis is leaving Cotroceni today. Definitively, following his resignation, after having served two full terms as president of the country, plus an almost two-month extension granted by the Constitutional Court. Iohannis is leaving...

Romanian retail in 2025 reflects a combination of pragmatism and the desire for indulgence, according to the latest analysis carried out by Footprints AI, based on anonymized data collected from over 8.5 million consumers, which highlights...