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5 octombrie 2025

Minister Bogdan Ivan has clarified the theory of hydropower plants in protected areas

The Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan, harshly criticized the administrative and ecological blockages that delay the completion of hydropower projects that began three decades ago.

Glaciers are losing volume, an alarming sign of climate change

A new alarm signal is being sounded from the climate zone. Switzerland's glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, losing 24% of their volume between 2015 and 2025, according to a new study published by the Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network (Glamos).

Government Supplements Education Budget for Completion of "Măgurele Laser”

The Executive has approved, through the Emergency Ordinance on Budget Rectification, the allocation of additional funds for the Ministry of Education and Research, intended for the continuation of the strategic project "Extreme Light Infrastructure - Nuclear Physics” (ELI-NP), known to the public as the "Măgurele Laser”.

Business on the Black Sea. Collage by MAKE

Dragoi family businesses: Comvex loses momentum

• According to the report published by Comvex SA on Tuesday on the BVB website, the company recorded a 17.3% reduction in profit and a 13.8% reduction in turnover in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 • The report mentions, among other causes of these reductions, "competition and logistical alternatives provided by other ports in the region” • Among the competitors in the region is the Bulgarian company Buildcom EOOD, which is building a grain terminal in Varna with European money • Bogdan Drăgoi, through the former SIF 5, recently sold the Argus oil factory in Constanta to Buildcom EOOD for 14.5 million euros

Photo source: facebook / Ministerul Apararii Nationale

Voluntary military training discussed in the Government meeting

Romanian citizens, men and women, aged between 18 and 35, will be able to request the Ministry of Defense to voluntarily participate in a basic military training program, according to a draft law that was on the agenda of yesterday's Government meeting.

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ASF approves mandatory takeover offer for Prefab Bucureşti by Celco Constanţa

The Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) has approved the public offer document for the mandatory takeover of Prefab Bucureşti by Celco Constanţa, according to a report by the market supervisor, published yesterday on the Bucharest Stock...

ULBS Rector Asks Students to Put Books Before Likes on Social Media

Internet shutdown, a global digital weapon

The Internet has become a double-edged sword in the relationship between authorities and citizens. Its shutdown has become an increasingly common weapon. Afghanistan is the latest case in point.

Education: 1 billion euros saved from PNRR and major projects until 2026

The Ministry of Education and Research obtained, through the budget rectification for 2025, an additional allocation for the grant and loan components. The funds allow the continuation of the implementation of all projects renegotiated with the...

Arnold Schwarzenegger pointed out that seven million people die annually due to pollution. "Let's talk about this, not about rising sea levels or melting ice. We're killing children," the actor said, calling for a clear and direct formulation of the problem. In his opinion, the real goal is to eliminate fossil fuels and drastically reduce pollution. (Photo source: facebook / Arnold Schwarzenegger)

Vatican Appeal: "Pollution Kills"

American actor, politician and activist Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered a strong message at a press conference held at the Vatican: "pollution kills" children and adults alike.

Countries that lose the most from tariffs imposed by the US administration

• There are also countries that benefit from the US administration's trade measures

Europe has new climate targets

• The EU bloc missed the UN deadline for emissions reduction targets

Budget rectification, adopted in a hurry by the Bolojan government

Last night, in an extraordinary session, the government adopted in a hurry the draft budget rectification for 2025, a document with a major impact on the national economy and social life. Why do we say that the rectification was approved very...

Lucian Bădîrcea, IRI Travel: "The transition to the euro should not bring excessive price increases in Bulgaria”

Bulgaria's transition to the euro from January 1, 2026 will not have a strong influence on tourism prices in the neighboring country, Lucian Bădîrcea, CEO of IRI Travel, recently stated during a press conference organized at the Prestige...

Forecast: Euro to continue to appreciate after 12% surge in 2025

• Major US banks see single currency above $1.20, up from $1.17 today

Expert Forum: Political party subsidies, chopped by the propaganda machine

Expert Forum (EFOR) published a report yesterday that sheds light on the shocking way in which political parties manage the massive amounts received from subsidies, revealing that over half of the total spent went to "press and...

"We have submitted a bill by which, in addition to the mandatory 4.75% contribution that employers have to contribute to the Second Pillar of pensions, they can, optionally, transfer, in addition, up to 150 deductible euros per month, to the Second Pillar pension account. This amount will be, as I said, tax deductible," said Raluca Turcan. (Photo source: facebook / Raluca Turcan)

New bill: how employers could retain their employees through the Second Pension Pillar

Companies could optionally pay a maximum of 150 euros per month, a deductible amount, for each employee to the Second Pension Pillar, as an additional amount, according to a bill initiated by the Liberal MP Raluca Turcan, former Minister of Labor.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission and Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO giving press statements ahead of the European Security College meeting. (Photo source: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/)

Eastern Flank drones wall - european leaders' priority

The operationalization of the Eastern Flank Drone Wall of NATO and the EU is the main topic on the agenda of the informal meeting of the European Council to be held today in Copenhagen, Denmark, said Ursula von der Leyen, President of the...

Armătura Shares Resume Trading Today

Trading in Armătura shares will resume starting today, according to an announcement published yesterday on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) website.

Grup Şerban Holding: Revenues and Profit Down

Grup Şerban Holding (GSH), a company active in several agricultural sectors, reported consolidated operating revenues of 215.2 million lei for the first six months of the year, 16% lower than those recorded in January-June 2024, while net profit...

Minister of Education: ”Crises Approached Correctly, They Are Opportunities for Progress”

The Minister of Education and Research, Daniel David, warns that the year 2025 is marked by political, economic and international crises unprecedented since the 1989 Revolution. At the same time, he claims that the fiscal-budgetary measures...

"Forever Pollutants” Put Europe on Alert

European Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall has revealed the results of a blood test she took over the summer to raise awareness of the dangers posed by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever pollutants'.

Unprecedented digital initiative: UNESCO inaugurates virtual museum of stolen objects

A Zambian ritual mask, a pendant from the ancient city of Palmyra and a painting by Swedish artist Anders Zorn are among the exhibits in the new virtual museum of looted or stolen objects launched by UNESCO.

Study: The planet is getting "darker"

A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows that between 2001 and 2024, the Earth reflected less sunlight, which means that the planet has become "darker".

Food waste, a problem for the European Union

Prevention program: nurses will be trained to detect posture problems in students

Air pressure in Europe increases: Poland temporarily closes airspace, Denmark bans civilian drones

Health Minister speaks about uncontrolled use of antibiotics

PIAŢA VALUTARĂEuro s-a depreciat la 5,0783 lei

Euro a crescut, ieri, cu 0,11 bani faţă de leu, Banca Naţională a României (BNR) afişând un curs de referinţă de 5,0783 lei/euro.

Investigative journalism: Fishmeal for European aquaculture is emptying African fish markets

The first PAS: Moldovans voted to continue the European path

• The Action and Solidarity Party, founded by Maia Sandu, won the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova by a landslide, with 50.2% of the valid votes cast • PAS will have 55 parliamentarians out of 101 elected in the future...

Global gold demand - solid over the past decade

• China - the largest producer, with a state-backed industry

Radu Timiş officially confirms the information published last week by the BURSA newspaper: Cris-Tim wants to list on the BVB soon

The founder of the Cris-Tim Family Holding company, Radu Timiş, officially confirmed yesterday, in a press conference organized at the Radisson Hotel in Bucharest, what the BURSA newspaper announced last Wednesday, namely that the company he...