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AUR lawmaker recycles fake news about former US ambassador to Romania

Mihail Neamțu spread a debunked claim that Kathleen Kavalec displayed satanic art at the US ambassador's Bucharest residence.

  • AUR lawmaker Mihail Neamțu circulated a false claim about former US Ambassador Kathleen Kavalec.
  • The disinformation, already debunked, alleges she displayed satanic art at the Bucharest residence.
  • A parliamentarian amplifying the story gives it undeserved institutional visibility.

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Bucharest's sidewalks: endless construction, pedestrians left to fend for themselves

Freshly laid curbs dug up again for pipe repairs, missing slabs and uneven patches — walking in the Romanian capital has become an obstacle course.

  • Sidewalks are repeatedly broken by overlapping underground utility works.
  • Pedestrians are pushed onto the road due to inadequate surface restoration.
  • No unified procedure exists to coordinate street construction works across the capital.

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Romania wastes 180 kg of food per person a year — 50 kg above the EU average

The European Food Safety Authority's data puts Romania among the most food-wasteful countries in the EU, far above the bloc's average.

  • Romania wastes 180 kg of food per person per year, against an EU average of 130 kg.
  • The 50 kg gap places Romania among Europe's highest food-waste countries.
  • Food waste means both financial losses for households and added environmental costs.

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Agro Fest Connect debuts in western Romania with new hybrids and farmer debates

The EAST Group brought its established East Agro & East Grain event to western Romania for the first time, pairing field demonstrations with discussions on financing and sector challenges.

  • First edition of Agro Fest Connect held in western Romania, organised by the EAST Group.
  • Field demonstration plots featured new cereal and oilseed hybrids evaluated in real growing conditions.
  • Panel discussions covered financing access and support tools for farmers.

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Romania reaches 564,000 agricultural machines

The country's fleet of tractors and farm equipment grew by roughly 7,700 units in 2024 compared to the previous year.

  • Romania counted 564,088 tractors and farm machines at end-2024.
  • The fleet grew by around 7,700 units compared to 2023.
  • Almost all equipment is privately owned.

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Buzău unemployed get a chance to train as vegetable growers and livestock farmers

The Buzău County Employment Agency is launching two vocational training courses in agriculture for the first time, targeting jobseekers in the county's farming belt.

  • AJOFM Buzău launches two agricultural qualification courses for the unemployed, a first for the agency.
  • The targeted specialisations are vegetable growing and livestock farming.
  • Courses are aimed at jobseekers from Buzău county's farming belt.

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Alfalfa on the rise in Romania: 438,000 hectares, up 30% in 15 years

Researchers at Fundulea have bred locally adapted alfalfa varieties, supporting a steady expansion driven by subsidies and growing farmer interest.

  • Romania grows alfalfa on 438,000 hectares, up 30% over the past 15 years.
  • Fundulea Institute has developed alfalfa varieties tailored to Romanian soil and climate.
  • Subsidies and the crop's agronomic advantages have driven the expansion.

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From June 7, employers must justify pay differences

The EU pay transparency directive becomes binding in Romania. Companies will have to disclose salary ranges and explain any pay gaps between employees.

  • From June 7, employers must disclose salary ranges to candidates and existing employees.
  • Pay gaps above 5% without objective justification require mandatory corrective measures.
  • The burden of proof in disputes shifts to the employer, who must demonstrate no discrimination occurred.

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Greek-Catholic Church to convene its Major Archiepiscopal Assembly

Archbishop Major Claudiu Lucian Pop made the announcement Thursday in Blaj, following the consent of the Synod of Bishops.

  • Archbishop Major Claudiu Lucian Pop announced the convening of the Major Archiepiscopal Assembly in Blaj.
  • The Synod of Bishops has given its consent for the assembly to be called.
  • No date or agenda has been published yet.

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