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World Bank interim report on Romanian economy

Report: Romania performs impressively economically, but convergence gaps remain and infrastructure does not reflect EU membership. Romania has made impressive progress in economic performance, but it still faces a large convergence gap with EU living standards and large regional and social disparities. To solve these problems, Romania must take advantage of its private sector, [...]

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Why Romanian President Klaus Johannis has the best papers to be appointed Secretary General of Navo

An important basic condition for being appointed to this position is unanimity. Clearly, the conflict between the Russian Federation and Ukraine plays the most important role. Romania has the longest border with Ukraine, deterrence is very important here. It is of course widely known that the Netherlands has not yet met its 2% minimum [...]

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Strong interest expected for Agricultural Sector Expert Meeting in Venlo

The Dutch Romanian Network (DRN) and the interregional partnership of Agrifood Capital Den Bosch, Foodvalley Gelderland and Greenport Venlo (Food NL) are organizing a so-called Expert Meeting for the Agricultural Sector on Thursday, April 25. The DRN and Food NL see great opportunities for Dutch entrepreneurs in the Romanian agribusiness. In the Netherlands, space [...]

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Romania is becoming an economic force in Southeast Europe and the region.

The Romanian economy will reach a value of 350 billion euros by 2024 and already ranks second South-East and in the region, after Poland, but ahead of Greece and the Czech Republic. "If we have an economy that matters more, it becomes imperative for the OECD, for example, to stop ignoring this economy; it becomes [...]

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A Dutch farmer produces the world’s first ice cream made from pig’s milk

Ex-pig farmer makes relaunch with Salmon Farm Maashorst Stop? Pig farmer John Wijdeven (54) was totally unaware of that. He was running technically bést, with his six thousand fattening pigs. Nevertheless, he participated in the Subsidieregeling sanering varkenshouderijen (SRV) for short, the sanitation scheme.John is now switching from pigs to fish: the Uden native's [...]

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Geopolitical developments – Right-wing extremism according to the AIVD

Geopolitical developments - Introduction As is well known, 2024 is an election year throughout Europe, even in the Russian Federation, the outcome of which, however, has already been determined. We limit ourselves to broad outlines and try to emphasize the economic aspects. These cannot all be visualized at stage (cause and effect). We highlight [...]

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Approval of trilateral (economic) cooperation in Romanian-Moldovan-Ukrainian triangle

In the context of geopolitical developments and changing economic opportunities, entrepreneurs in Romania, Moldova and Ukraine are urged to adopt a three-pronged approach in their business strategies. This change aims to encourage new forms of cooperation in the face of regional challenges and strengthen economic ties between the three nations. Romania has become an [...]

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The strength of a Dutch Romanian network

Networking is making and maintaining the right contacts. The idea behind networking is to build and maintain functional contacts. With the underlying idea of sharing knowledge, information and contacts with each other. Or asking someone for a more direct favor. Networking relies on mutual respect and trust. Networking does have to come from both sides. [...]

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Romania has a new government again

The new cabinet was approved by 240 votes to 143. The new cabinet consists of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and many of the former ministers and it makes a politically stable impression. The Social Democratic Party(PSD) will occupy eight ministerial posts including those for justice, transportation, labor and defense. Most current ministers will stay on. [...]

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Romanian watchdog approves Ahold takeover

Romania's competition authority finally gives Ahold Delhaize the green light for its planned acquisition of the country's Profi supermarket chain, after the watchdog expressed concerns just last summer, Romania's watchdog approved the Ahold takeover aslog. Ahold Delhaize reported Wednesday that this clears the final hurdle for the €1.3 billion acquisition, and that the transaction will [...]

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