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Delhi Declaration: 88 countries sign largest diplomatic AI agreement to date

The 2026 edition of the global AI summit concluded on February 21 in New Delhi with the signing of the “Delhi Declaration,” endorsed by 88 countries. The document is...

Romanian government extends wage protection for employees of strategic companies

The Romanian Government has adopted an emergency ordinance amending Law no. 200/2006 on the Wage Guarantee Fund, expanding employee protection in cases of insolvency...

EPSO opens AD5 administrator competition for EU institutions

Graduates or soon-to-be graduates can apply for a new competition organized by the Oficiul European pentru Selecția Personalului (EPSO), offering entry-level administrator (AD5) positions...

Romania’s car production starts 2026 in decline

Data released by the Association of Automobile Manufacturers of Romania (ACAROM) show that the local automotive industry began 2026 on a downward trend. In...

Romania’s Competition Council reviews ArcelorMittal Hunedoara sale to UMB Steel

€12.5 million deal includes assets and environmental liabilities Romania’s Consiliul Concurenței is reviewing the sale of ArcelorMittal Hunedoara to UMB Steel, assessing its compliance with...

Annual inflation eases slightly to 9.62% in January 2026, says INS

Services and electricity prices drive consumer pressure Romania’s annual inflation rate reached 9.62% in January 2026, slightly lower compared to the same month last year,...

BP slows green energy investments and shifts focus to debt reduction

Major oil companies reassess financial priorities British energy giant BP has announced it will scale back investments, particularly in renewable energy projects, and refocus on...

Sezamo collected nearly 4 million deposit-return packages in one year

Online supermarket Sezamo marks one year since integrating Romania’s deposit-return scheme (SGR) into its shopping and delivery system. During this period, customers returned nearly...

Romania’s OTC medicines market tops 8 billion lei in 2025

Price increases drive growth as volumes rise slowly Romania’s over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and health products market reached 8.2 billion lei in 2025, doubling in value...

AHK Romania warns: losing €231m in PNRR funds could endanger the national economy

AHK România trage un semnal de alarmă privind neîndeplinirea angajamentelor asumate de România în cadrul PNRR și solicită accelerarea reformelor necesare. Potrivit organizației, pierderea...

The EU considers “Buy European” rules for strategic industries amid strong internal opposition

The European Union is weighing “Buy European” rules that would give priority to Europe-made products in public subsidies and publicly funded contracts. The proposal...