Europe Romania A revision of this year’s budget is scheduled in the first half of August; it would need to include a 10% cut to each ministry’s budget, but also the support measures to mitigate the impact of inflation and increasing energy prices
Europe Romania The country is still far from reaching the 55% recycling target by 2025, with only 12-14% currently subject to separate collection; the ongoing 'Recycle in Romania' campaign aims to encourage separate waste collection
Europe Romania George Enescu Festival, a tradition started in 1958 in Bucharest, will see six cities hosting concerts from the program this year, 16 international orchestras, midnight concerts and first-ever performances until 24 September
Europe Romania Oltenia de sub Munte, a region in southern Romania, is a UNESCO geopark aspirant, as the Kogayon Association is working to obtain this status and give the area the visibility it deserves
Europe Romania Six out of 10 Romanians cannot afford a 7-day vacation a year, the highest percentage in the European Union, although Bucharest is an exception and the city is significantly reduced in pedestrian and car traffic in August