Category Archives: Romania

Press Releases & News from Romania distributed via EuropaWire

UPC Romania deruleaza in aceasta vara al doilea program de Internship adresat studentilor centrelor universitare din Bucuresti, Cluj-Napoca si Iasi

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

Bucuresti, 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UPC Romania deruleaza in aceasta vara al doilea program de Internship adresat studentilor centrelor universitare din Bucuresti, Cluj-Napoca si Iasi. In urma procesului de selectie, peste 40 de tineri beneficiaza de un stagiu timp de 3 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Internet & Online, Media, Romania, Technology, Telecom

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Vestas sold two wind power plants in Bulgaria and Romania for EUR 127M to LUKERG Renew

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has entered into an agreement to sell the Romanian project Gebeleisis and the Bulgarian project Hrabrovo to LUKERG Renew for a total enterprise value of EUR 127m. The wind power plants have been co-developed by Vestas, … Read the full press release →

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EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti visited Romania and met with Romanian President Traian Basescu

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

New SME credit helps small firms gain access to finance 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD reached out to small Romanian companies on Monday during a week when EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti’s first visit to the country underscored the Bank’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Romania, Small Business

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EC recommends to the Council to abrogate Excessive Deficit Procedure for 5 EU member states

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Brussels, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Commission takes steps under the Excessive Deficit Procedure.   Which decisions has the Commission taken today as regards the Excessive Deficit Procedure? The Commission has today recommended that the Council abrogate the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Law, Lithuania, Politics, Romania

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Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA 2013 1Q Results Under IFRS

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Net income at €167.5mn, up 5% excl. capital gains Adjusted Net operating cash flow up 7% to €261mn –       Further reduction in net debt, at 1.7x trailing 12M EBITDA EBITDA margin stable at 35.4% Total operating expenses excl. D&A and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Albania, Bulgaria, Business, Financial, Greece, Internet & Online, Romania, Technology, Telecom

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Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Society, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

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Erste Group’s research report “Fiscal rules in CEE” – fiscal masochism or necessary clean up?

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

New fiscal rules in EU six-pack to benefit CEE5 countries and reduce risk of self-defeating austerity No need for CEE countries to raise taxes if they stick to growth-friendly policies and cap real increase of expenditures below 1% CEE5 countries … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia

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Raiffeisen Bank erwirbt Privatkundenportfolio von Citibank Rumänien

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

100.000 Kunden und mehr als € 90 Millionen an Bruttoaktiva werden übertragen Raiffeisen Bank übernimmt Mitarbeiter im Privatkundenbereich der Citibank Rumänien Rumänien ist einer der RBI-Märkte mit den besten Geschäftsperspektiven 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Raiffeisen Bank S.A. in Bukarest, Tochter … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Romania

Skanska invests EUR 46 M in Green Court Bucharest office project in Bucharest, Romania

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska invests EUR 46 M, about SEK 397 M, in the first building of Green Court Bucharest office project located in Bucharest, Romania. The investment comprises of project phase I and the garage for phase II. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Investment, Real Estate, Romania, Sweden

EIB and BCR continue to support SMEs, midcaps and municipalities in Romania

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Comerciala Romania S.A. (BCR) signed a further EUR 50 million loan agreement to finance projects to be carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), midcap companies and public entities … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Romania, Small Business

The Largest Wind Farm in Europe Goes Into Trial Operation

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

The last one of 240 wind turbines in the Fantanele-Cogealac wind park in Romania has been connected to the grid today. The total installed capacity is now 600 MW, and the largest continental wind park in Europe can thus supply … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Romania, Technology

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Victor Ponta, Prime Minister of Romania

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to welcome Prime Minister Victor Ponta back to the European Commission and congratulate him on his re-election as Prime Minister … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Romania

Achmea and Aegon sign agreement regarding portfolios Eureko

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Zeist, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea and Aegon signed a transaction agreement concerning Achmea’s Life Insurance and Pension portfolios in Romania. The agreement refers to the transfer of the Romanian businesses which is expected to be executed in the second … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Netherlands, Romania

Aegon strengthens Romanian position with addition of Eureko’s life and pension business in Romania

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

The Hague, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aegon announces that it will take over Eureko’s life insurance and pension business in Romania, further strengthening Aegon’s position in the Central and Eastern European region. Eureko is fully owned by Achmea. Aegon has been active … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Netherlands, Romania

Romania: Statement of the IMF and EC Review Missions

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Brussels, 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Teams from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Commission (EC) visited Bucharest during January 15–29 to conduct discussions on the 7th and final review by the IMF and the last review by the EC of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Romania

Klöckner & Co sells Eastern European operations as part of its restructuring program

Posted on 2, January 2013 by

Duisburg, 2-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As announced, Klöckner & Co is selling its entire Eastern European operations as part of its restructuring program. In the first phase of the transaction, activities in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania, which make up … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Germany, Metals and Minerals, Romania, Technology

Commission authorises Spain to extend existing temporary restrictions on Romanian workers

Posted on 28, December 2012 by

Brussels, 28-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved a request from the Spanish authorities made on 13 December 2012 to extend the temporary restriction on access for Romanian workers to the Spanish labour market until 31 December 2013 due to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Romania, Spain

Statement from President Barroso following the publication of the official results of the Romanian elections of 9th December 2012

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — President Barroso congratulates Victor Ponta for his electoral victory and that of the USL coalition. The Romanian people have made a clear choice in a democratic way. President Barroso looks forward to working with Prime Minister Victor … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Romania

Budget deadlock halts €25 million EU aid to jobless workers in seven countries

Posted on 20, November 2012 by

20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Almost €25 million in EU aid to help over 5,000 redundant workers in seven EU countries was halted on Thursday because there is no money left in the EU budget to fund it. The Budgets Committee had to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Denmark, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Investment, Italy, Politics, Romania, Society, Spain, Sweden

EIB continues to support upgrading of energy efficiency of residential buildings in Bucharest

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 27 million to finance the energy efficiency refurbishments of residential buildings in Romania’s capital, Bucharest. 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EIB loan will contribute to the financing of thermal rehabilitation of 94 high-rise panel residential … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg, Real Estate, Romania