Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris was a convincing winner of the men’s race at the Dam tot Damloop on Sunday (22) winning the 10-mile road race between Amsterdam and Zaandam in 44:51 His winning time puts him equal eighth on the world all-time list for the distance The two-time world 5000m champion finished 27 seconds clear of three-time world 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei while defending champion Mathew Kimeli was third in 45:44 Asayech Ayichew made it an Ethiopian double winning the women’s race in 51:15 ahead of Kenya’s Gladys Chepkurui (51:34) and Ethiopia’s Mebrat Gidey (52:14) Edris made an early break and had a lead of a few seconds over Cheptegei by the time he reached 5km in 14:02 He then increased his pace and hit 10km in 27:49 just 11 seconds shy of his PB for the distance while Cheptegei trailed seven seconds behind The pace dropped slightly over the final 6km but Edris continued to pull away from his opponenets eventually crossing the line in 44:51 with Cheptegei taking second place in 45:18 just three seconds shy of his winning time from 2018 The women’s race was a bit closer throughout the first 10km as Ayichew and Chepkurui passed through 5km in 15:34 and 10km in 31:37 but the Ethiopian started to pull away during the closing stages and eventually crossed the line a comfortable winner in 51:15 Loice Chemnung emerged victorious from a deep and competitive field at the tRUNsylvania International 10K – a World Athletics Elite Label road race – to lead a Kenyan sweep of the top six places in 30:13 Compatriot Daniel Kinyanjui took the men’s title in a close finish in 27:08 as Morocco’s Hicham Amghar and Kenya’s Weldon Lagat finished just one second behind A large pack of 12 women ran together through the first half in 15:19 but as the pace increased through the second half Chemnung – who set a PB of 29:57 in Paris back in April – shook off the challenge of her last remaining opponent Chepngetich was second in 30:19 and fellow Kenyan Judy Kemboi was third in 30:29 The men’s race played out in similar fashion as a pack of 12 men hit the half-way point in 13:38 before speeding up for the second half Teenager Kinyanjui outkicked Amghar and Langat on the final straight to take victory in 27:08 with Amghar second (27:09) and Langat third (27:09) a globally recognised symbol of Swiss hospitality excellence today announces the opening of Swissôtel Poiana Brasov which marks the entry of the premium brand in Romania Nestled within the lush greenery of the Postăvarul Massif this new property offers an ideal retreat for skiers hikers and nature lovers in the country's most popular mountain resort Swissôtel Poiana Brasov embodies the brand's core principles of refined craftsmanship Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the vitality of the Alpine spirit exploring life's true rewards and embracing the opportunity to live the good life The interiors of Swissôtel Poiana Brasov are inspired by the natural beauty of its surroundings with natural tones and materials that help create a serene atmosphere The hotel boasts a wide range of facilities including a state-of-the-art wellness area and spa offering holistic treatments designed to relax Guests can also enjoy a rejuvenating swimming pool Dining at Swissôtel Poiana Brasov promises to be a culinary journey that celebrates both local and international flavours The specialty PRATO restaurant offers stunning forest views serving an array of Romanian and international delicacies The new hotel features 64 stylish rooms and apartments each offering breathtaking forest views and upscale amenities With plans to add 50 additional rooms by 2026 Swissôtel Poiana Brasov is poised to become a key destination in the region The design of the hotel is the result of collaborations with renowned designers and Nicolae Petrencu for the overall design For business travellers and event planners Swissôtel Poiana Brasov offers bespoke meeting facilities that incorporate the brand's Vitality elements along with exciting activities and dedicated menus tailored to each event Swissôtel Poiana Brasov is easily accessible from Brașov International Ghimbav Airport as well as the main transport hubs in Bucharest or Cluj Guests also have easy access to notable Romanian landmarks including the picturesque Transylvanian Viscri village Swissôtel is a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless - an award-winning lifestyle loyalty programme that provides access to a wide variety of rewards Hotel website Brand OwnerAccor You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed Serving the tunnelling industry since 1969 The project upgrades the Apața–Cața railway section 100m tunnel boring machine joining three others for tunnel construction part of the construction company AKTOR Group has deployed its fourth tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the Brasov-Sighisoara railway project The project is one of the few in Europe to use four TBMs simultaneously marking a major milestone in modernising Romania’s railway network  It is part of the vital Rhine-Danube European Corridor This project upgrades the Apața – Cața section of the railway line The newly activated TBM weighs 1,500 tonnes and is 100m long The TBM has started boring through a hillside near Racoș which has been tunnelling deep into the mountain for three months The two newly activated TBMs will create two 5.1km tunnels heading toward Homorod which consists of twin 6.9km tunnels toward Apața working six days a week with one day set aside for maintenance Brasov-Sighisoara railway project director Sotirios Koropoulis said: “The installation of a TBM and the start of boring are intricate tasks that require careful planning and environmental responsibility in tunnel construction compared to traditional methods “This approach not only opens up new infrastructure possibilities but also reduces the impact on surrounding areas.” The Restoration of the Brasov – Simeria Railway Line project The Brasov – Sighisoara section, including the Apata – Cata LOT 2 sub-section, has a budget of €573m and is co-financed by the European Union This development is said to be AKTOR’s largest ongoing project in Romania AKTOR Romania is also managing the restoration of two other sub-sections on the same railway line Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network © Business Trade Media International Limited Home » Romanian market opens up Romania’s hotel market is seeing an influx of international brands Key players are responding to an uptick in tourism in the country with over 13.6 million visitors recorded in 2023 accounting for around 5% of the country’s GDP Predictions are that the travel and tourism market While the country has many attractions for international visitors that will see the greatest number of internationally branded hotel projects and it is the destination for many luxury hotel brands to launch in the country The country has only a modest coastline onto the Black Sea but plenty of inland towns and regions for travellers to explore Among luxury hotels coming to Bucharest is the country’s first Mondrian Local developer One United Properties has teamed up with Ennismore to create a hotel that promises lots of style One United acquired the unfinished building in 2022 for around EUR13.5m and has now attracted the international brand to the project will be joining Accor’s Handwritten Collection The Transylvanian destination of Brasov is another Romanian destination for international brands Hyatt hotels announced it would be adding Bucharest to its list of destinations with a 200 room upper upscale property planned The Hyatt Regency name will be added to the refurbished Aro Palace Brasov hotel The hotel will join a growing Hyatt presence in the region that includes hotel projects in Bulgaria Start a free trial of THP’s database with over 8,500 hotel projects and key contact details You are currently viewing a placeholder content from HubSpot Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers THP is a subsidiary of Sleeper Media © 2025 copyright TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH – all rights reserved The Romanian region that inspired Bram Stoker is more fairy tale than horror story from castles to bike rides to picturesque villages The 14th-century Bran Castle sits 20 miles south of Brașov a medieval city with red-tiled roofs and gothic spires.Photograph by Jan Wlodarczyk 2024This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).Transylvania’s name derives from a Latin term meaning ‘beyond the forest’ but it’s the destination’s gothic links most people have a hard time looking past Over 125 years after Bram Stoker’s Dracula was first published this region in central Romania still haunts the imagination as the homeland of the world’s most famous vampire There are certainly enough impervious woods and forbidding fortresses to persuade the visitor that the whispers might be true; this is a mysterious land where legends come alive and predators stalk in the darkness and you’ll soon realise the medieval citadels in the shadow of the Carpathian Mountains are more fairytale than horror story while cultural projects are breathing life back into rural settlements and some preserve customs that are much as they have been since the Middle Ages An airport in the local hub of Brașov opened in 2023 making the region more accessible to international travellers A thrice-weekly direct flight from London soon followed as Count Dracula famously said to his guests With its ancient culture and newfound energy Transylvania is sure to draw anyone under its spell a medieval hilltop citadel that has even better views of the forest-clad Carpathians AfternoonReturn to Brașov for a lunch of beef cheek with black truffles at Sub Tâmpa. Afterwards, take a look at the red-capped clock tower of the Black Church it earned its name from the scorch marks left by a fire that ravaged the town in 1689 including a 4,000-pipe organ and a collection of Ottoman rugs The drive to Sighișoara takes less than two hours It’s home to a community of Căldărari coppersmiths — Roma artisans whose handicrafts are displayed at stalls by the roadside EveningTwilight is an atmospheric time in which to arrive at UNESCO-listed Sighișoara, the citadel believed to be the birthplace of Vlad Țepeș, with its cloud-piercing turrets cutting an ominous silhouette against the rapidly blackening sky. Check into Casa Georgius Krauss a former nobleman’s residence that’s been turned into a boutique hotel 17th-century Saxon frescoes and painted ceilings were discovered which have since been restored and are now preserved in the nine opulent guest rooms Transylvanian dishes such as pork marinated in țuică (a local plum brandy) are served at the restaurant as well as wines sourced from various local producers earned its name from the scorch marks left by a fire that ravaged the town in 1689 Photograph by Mihail OnacaDay 2: Bike rides & bear hidesMorningConsider skipping the kitsch vampire-themed attractions to sink your teeth into some of Sighișoara’s more authentic highlights Start with a tour of the Clock Tower and History Museum of Sighișoara to learn about the Saxon craft guilds that once controlled the town Then refuel at any of the colourful cafes lining Piaţa Cetăţii (‘Citadel Square’) — you’ll need a strong dose of caffeine for the leg-busting climb up the 176-step Scholar’s Stairway It’s worth the walk to check out the Church on the Hill it won a prize at the 2024 European Heritage Awards for the restoration of its ancient If you’re visiting between February and November join them for a custom dusk tour to an observation hide With over 6,000 bears in Romania — the biggest population in Europe outside of Russia — there’s a high probability that you’ll soon spot the continent’s largest predators Head outside of the city and visit Bâlea Lake a glacier lake high in the Făgăraș Mountains.Photograph by Mihail OnacaThree more Saxon Villages to visit1 the Saxons were invited to settle in Transylvania by Hungary’s King Géza II who sought their help in defending his territory against Tatar and Turkish invasions they built their villages around heavily fortified churches — and the one in the village of Biertan the most important religious centre of the Transylvanian Saxons for almost three centuries the building is part of a UNESCO-listed group of fortified churches; spot it high on its own hilltop perch and horse-drawn carts clip-clop along dusty roads a guesthouse run by the Trust that was formerly the family home of the village rulers Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries Bran Castle The Irish writer Bram Stoker was certainly not far from the mark when he chose this region of endless woodlands Gothic castles as the setting for his classic novel In Transylvania, cobblestoned Saxon towns like Braşov, Sighişoara and Sibiu – still partly wrapped in their old defensive walls – emerge on the horizon like oases in a medieval folk tale attest to a long-held formidable natural boundary Here, where ruins and old traditions remain visitors are free to enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery and take in a corner of the continent that still retains more than a wisp of mystery We’ve collected the 15 best things to do while in Transylvania.  Thanks to Dracula, Bran Castle reigns as Romania’s best-known tourist attraction – though connections to Stoker’s fictional vampire or the historical Wallachian prince your first glimpse of this spectacular fortress-castle rising above the town on a rocky promontory Climb the conical towers to admire views over thick forest and stroll through creaky-floored rooms furnished with bearskin rugs and 19th-century antiques take a peek at the small Bran Village Museum but you’ll find some original items found in the castle on display Detour: Commonly paired with Bran Castle on day trips from Braşov, nearby Râşnov Fortress (Cetatea Râşnov) is famous for a Hollywood-style “Râşnov” sign that is visible for miles around Its Saxon-influenced core features colorful old houses straight out of Hansel and Gretel; it has one of Romania’s best restaurant scenes; and a curtain of high mountains on all sides Braşov is best enjoyed on an aimless stroll walking the picturesque streets that radiate off the main square but don’t miss out on The Black Church (Biserica Neagră) This must-see attraction dates from the late 14th century and is the country’s largest Gothic church (the bell tower stands 64m/213ft high) Hike or take a cable car to the summit of Mt Tâmpa for the best views of the Old Town.  Planning tip: Leave the map at the hotel and get lost in the quirky backstreets of Braşov’s Old Town where hidden alleyways reveal whole new parts of the city The Alba Carolina Citadel (Cetatea Alba Carolina) encompasses many important sites but the most impressive thing might just be the fortress itself designed in a star-shaped style popularized by Vauban the legendary military mastermind for France’s Louis XIV The best way to appreciate the invincibility of its 3m (9ft)-thick walls is to stroll the perimeter.  Enter the citadel through the beautifully ornate dominated up top by a horseback statue of the citadel’s namesake Close by is the Muzeul Principia – archaeologists unearthed the largest fort in Roman Dacia at this site peek inside Union Hall where the union between Romania and Transylvania was signed and sealed on 1 December 1918 The capital city of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca (often shortened to “Cluj”) is where quaint Transylvania collides with the modern world Locals will proudly tell you Cluj is Romania’s most livable city.  Visit the Fine Art Museum for Romanian art and stunning interiors, enjoy traditional wooden houses and churches at the Ethnographic Park Romulus Vuia and relax in the sprawling Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden.  Planning tip: Cluj Guided Tours runs free walking tours in English daily at 11am and 6pm as well as day trips around the region.  You simply can’t come to Transylvania and not visit one of the country’s grandest sights: Peleş Castle a neo-Renaissance masterpiece commissioned by Romania’s first king in 1873 Beyond Iraqi carpets and alabaster biblical scenes you’ll enter an Arms Room brimming with armor for men and their horses Even more elaborate are the weapons in the Oriental Room while the Portrait Room and Library offer a glimpse into the distinguished life of the royal couple The latter has a secret passageway (which you will be shown if you opt for a longer tour involving the castle’s upper floor) Planning tip: Visits are by a 40-minute guided tour you may have to wait for a tour slot to open.  Head south 30km (19mi) from Cluj to find a secret underworld lurking below the meadowlands and chalky hills surrounding the city of Turda Walking along 900m (2952ft) of cave corridors you’ll discover a chapel with a salt-encrusted Jesus and Mary; salt miners used to pray here before their shift When you see the hefty 1881 extraction apparatus rent a boat on the salt lake and row around the bottom Planning tip: Time your visit for a weekday Combine it with a dip in the nearby salt lakes (Strand Durgău) Sighişoara is home to an epic Citadel Spend the day scrambling up the stairs and marveling at the centuries that have passed since the Saxons first constructed this mighty defensive barrier.  Planning tip: The best place for authentic souvenirs in the city is The Spoonman’s Shop near the entryway to the citadel across the street from Casa Vlad Dracul Romania’s most incredible, jaw-dropping castle is Corvin Whatever Corvin may lack in Dracula cred it makes up for with its spooky Corvin was built on the ruins of an ancient stone fortress in the 15th century.  Architectural highlights include the late-Gothic Knights Hall cannonballs and a bulky bronze of John Hunyadi Look out for the faint checkerboard design painted on the tower and lift your gaze to see a bronze of a medieval knight placed at the top during a 19th-century restoration operates a bear-rescue reserve: a visit here is an easy half-day trip from Braşov Planning tip: As bears are driven from habitats by human encroachment and illegal logging contacts with people have become more frequent always ask about bear activity before setting out on a hike.  Known as “Transylvania’s pearl,” dainty Băile Tuşnad lies hidden among the volcano-made Harghita Mountains Its heart is tiny Lake Ciucaş (Lacul Ciucaş) fringed by tall evergreens with invigorating spas close to its shore.  Legends say in 1842 a shepherd boy’s festering ulcers were cured with a splash of Băile Tuşnad’s water An industry took off only a few years later thermally warmed waters and using them to target various ailments Băile Tuşnad has walking trails in bracing Detour: Băile Tuşnad is also a good base to visit remote Sibiu is the coolest Romanian city you’ve maybe never heard of The formal capital of Saxon-dominated Transylvania (still proudly wearing its Saxon name of Hermannstadt) broke onto the international scene in 2007 when it became the first Romanian city to host the EU’s “Capital of Culture.” Noble Saxon history emanates from every Art Nouveau facade and gold-embossed church Sibiu also has a good dose of bohemian flair Houses with distinctive eyelid-shaped windows (imagine a benign Amityville Horror house) watch over a cast of artists and buskers below while cafes and bars inhabit brick-walled cellars Planning tip: The main sights are grouped on three main squares: Piaţa Mare (Large Square) Piaţa Mică (Small Square) and Piaţa Huet (Huet Square) The city is best explored one square at a time The rocky Făgăraş chain runs due west of Brasov for about 50km (31 miles) and is the most rugged and remote of all Romania’s ranges and marks an important geographic and historic boundary between Transylvania in the north and Wallachia to the south The mountains are laced with hiking trails of moderate to advanced difficulty and sprinkled with mountain chalets and unstaffed huts to allow hikers to break up journeys over several days The most popular walks start from Lake Bâlea Planning tip: Note some higher-elevation trails can be covered in ice as late as June July and August are the best months for hiking You’ll generally find free spots to shelter at unstaffed refuges but book any beds in staffed cabanas or mountain hotels in advance to avoid disappointment.  If you’re a fan of the popular Netflix Addams Family remake Wednesday you’ll want to pop in to Bușteni’s Cantacuzino Castle early-20th-century summer residence of the noble Cantacuzino family has been fully restored Tour the magnificent interiors and have lunch at the in-house restaurant Canta Cuisine – try to snag a terrace table with fabulous views of the Bucegi Mountains Detour: Take a day trip to the 1695-constructed Sinaia Monastery nearby framed at the back by forested mountains The main church is a marvel of carved floral decoration; oil paintings are within The Transfăgărăşan Road (Hwy 7C) is Romania’s most exciting strip of asphalt Climbing to a height of over 2000m (6561ft) the drive provides an unforgettable experience behind the wheel Along stretches you’re hemmed in by sharp cliffs and forest these give way to breathtaking mountain views.  Start from the northern terminus at Hwy 1/E68 and proceed south when the road begins a series of jagged turns through the forest replaced by unfolding views of sheer rock face you arrive at a point overlooking the Bâlea Waterfalls The most stunning part is toward the end when the road cuts through a maze of razor-sharp zigzags hanging over precipices Planning tip: The road is normally accessed from the northern end though it’s possible to approach from the southern side while many visitors tackle it as a day drive it’s more fun to arrange an overnight stay at one of the cabanas on Lake Bâlea.  Bejeweled by 80 glacial lakes and with peaks towering above 2000m (6561ft), the Retezat Mountains are a spectacular stretch of the southern Carpathians. Retezat National Park as much for its wildlife as its dizzying walking trails.  wolves and bears slink through forests and golden eagles nest on its cliffs The reserve is spangled with alpine flowers like gentians Walkers in Retezat National Park are spoiled for choice with 516km (320 miles) of marked trails most of them substantial five-plus-hour treks Planning tip: Excellent hikes begin from Râușor This article was adapted from Lonely Planet’s Romania & Bulgaria guidebook, published in August 2024. All four TBMs have entered the mountains near Racoș excavating tunnels towards Ormenis and Homorod for the Brașov-Simeria railway line rehabilitation has started the construction of two pairs of tunnels on the subsection 2 Apața-Cața of the Brasov – Sighisoara railway line using four Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) All four TBMs have entered the mountains near Racos The latest development comes after AKTOR Romania deployed its fourth TBM last month for the railway project Two of the tunnels are heading towards Ormenis commune and the other two towards Homorod Subsection 2 Apața-Cața is part of the Brașov-Simeria railway line rehabilitation which is part of the Rhine-Danube Corridor has bored 123m and installed 87 concrete lining rings has bored 201m and installed 104 concrete lining rings The two TBMs will create a 5.1km pair of tunnels towards Homorod marking the northern section of tunnels AKTOR is building on the Brasov-Sighisoara railway line This continues the work on the southern pair of tunnels towards Ormenis they have made significant progress into the mountain towards Apața Over 200 Romanian subcontractors and suppliers are contributing to the construction of subsection 2 Apața-Cața on the Brasov-Sighisoara railway line they offer specialised services such as geotechnical studies These subcontractors will support the project’s success with AKTOR experts overseeing the quality of all deliverables The railway line project aims to enable traffic at a maximum speed of 160km/h on the Brașov-Sighișoara section It has a budget of €573m and is co-financed by the European Union The contract was signed between the National Railway Company (CFR SA) and the consortium of AKTOR AKTOR Romania is also overseeing the restoration of two other sub-sections on the same railway line The combined budget for these projects exceeds €186m launched its first flight from Brasov to Munich enhancing connectivity between Romania and Germany The airline now offers scheduled flights to Brasov on Mondays FlyLili operates these flights using Airbus A319 or A320 aircraft configured in three classes to cater to diverse passenger needs located on the edge of the Carpathian Mountains is a vibrant city blending tradition with modernity Brasov offers rich cultural experiences and modern amenities The city is also a gateway to the famed "Dracula Castle," a popular tourist attraction The new FlyLili flights make it easier for international visitors to access Brasov and its surrounding attractions contributing to the region's tourism and economy FlyLili was founded by a German-Romanian entrepreneur emphasizing the collaborative spirit between the two countries The new airline aims to provide reliable and comfortable travel options enhancing connectivity and fostering cultural and economic ties Rick van Riel will be bidding to continue the family tradition at this year’s European Road Mile on Saturday 21 September following in the footsteps of his older brother Robin who won the inaugural title at last year’s Brasov Running Festival Robin won a sprint finish in 2023 to defeat several better-known runners and a quick turn of speed clearly runs in the Dutch family’s genes as Rick comes to Brasov in fine form having reduced his 800m personal best to 1:45.77 and his mile best to 3:56.28 in races on the track at the end of August.However van Riel will face some strong opposition with three runners having run quicker than him over the metric mile Heading the European Road Mile men’s field on 1500m times is Spain’s Ignacio Fontes who made the finals of the 2020 Olympic Games 2022 World Athletics Championships and was the 2019 European U23 champion with a personal best of 3:33.27 a 2024 European Athletics Championships finalist who set a personal best of 3:33.98 earlier this summer has tuned up for Brasov with an outing in New York’s downhill but famous Fifth Avenue Mile in 3:52 Great Britain’s James Gormley could also be in contention for honours His 1500m best is ‘only’ 3:36.25 but he is the fastest man in the field over a mile on the track having run 3:53.69 last month Romania’s local hope Cristina Balan finished second in 2023 and will be bidding to go one place be better on Saturday Gabija Galvydyte heads the women’s field and on paper looks to be the favourite with a 1;59.18 800m personal best set at the Olympic Games in Paris last month The Lithuanian also has a 1500m best of 4:08.60 which makes her the fastest woman in the field there are two good Hungarian runners who have made the trip over the border The leading runners in the European Road Mile (with 1500m personal bests) are: “After the success of the inaugural European Road Mile last year and the event’s increasing international popularity we hope that the runners will be inspired in Brasov I think a number of national records could be under threat on Saturday,” commented Race Director Daniel Santa The European Road Mile on Saturday 21 September and tRUNsylvania 10K – a World Athletics Elite Road Race – on Sunday 22 September are part of the Brasov Running Festival 2024 The Festival takes place against the spectacular backdrop of the Carpathian Mountains and close to the centre of the historic and picturesque Transylvanian city which can date its origins back to the 13th century Both the European Road Mile and tRUNsylvania 10K will be streamed live via the Brasov Running Festival YouTube channel Details of all the Brasov Running Festival 2024 races can be found on the event website: www.brasovrun.ro The new local hub is equipped with sorting technologies for small and medium-sized parcels and serves primarily in the eastern part of the country As the volume of deliveries made by the courier company in these counties increased by more than 28% at the end of last year, compared to the same period in 2023, Sameday has invested over RON 21 million in the new operational hub, aiming to streamline logistical processes and enhance the delivery experience. “The need for efficient and reliable delivery services is growing as customers become more and more careful about how they plan their budget and manage their business and shopping Whether they operate an e-commerce business or choose person-to-person shipping services The new logistics center helps us increase productivity and streamline sorting processes to successfully handle increasing parcel volumes and enhance service quality” The new logistics center has been designed to integrate both automated and manual sorting belts the facility is equipped with an automated sorter capable of handling up to 7,000 parcels weighing up to 20 kilograms per hour the center is also equipped with a manual belt for non-standard parcels which can handle up to 1,200 parcels per hour The automated sorting systems classify each parcel based on destination and priority enhancing the logistics center’s productivity These capabilities enabled the processing of 49,000 parcels on the busiest day At the same time, logistics workflows have been optimized to minimize processing time. The logistics center in Ghimbav is equipped with 17 Euro-ramps for unloading and loading activities and 3 drive-in gates. The areas dedicated to each stage of parcel processing are designed for clear organization and a seamless process to speed up the dispatch of parcels to their final destinations. We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used The Brasov Running Festival 2024’s European road mile races saw wins for Lithuania’s Gabija Galvydyte and France’s Romain Mornet in course records of 4:36.8 and 4:01.7 respectively on Saturday (Sept 21) a Paris 2024 Olympian over 800m and the fastest women in the field with a 1500m best of 4:08.60 immediately raced into the lead in the women's race She was about 30 metres ahead of her nearest rivals at halfway on the course around Brasov’s Coresi business district but was tiring in the final 200m as Hungary’s Lili Anna Vindics-Toth closed her down with the line in sight the Lithuanian held on to win in 4:36.8 with Vindics-Toth just under a second behind in 4:37.7 national records for the two women for the increasingly popular event which gained international recognition last year I finished university in the USA this summer as well as going to the Olympics and running under two minutes for the 800m so this is a great end to the season,” said Galvydyte I thought I had finished my season just over a week ago and then this race got offered to me and I thought ‘I have one more race in my legs’ so I’m really glad I came here "I started fast as I wasn’t sure of the course and expected people to chase me earlier but that didn’t happen,” she added The men’s race developed in a different fashion as a five-man pack stayed together for much of the race about 30m adrift of the Kenyan pacemaker who had been instructed to tow the leaders towards a sub-four-minute time with 300m to go Mornet started to increase the pace In the closing stages of the race only Britain’s James Gormley could stay with the Frenchman as the pair duelled for the win with the line in sight in the end Mornet had too much in reserve and was able to hold off the Briton with the pair crossing the line in 4:01.7 and 4:02.3 respectively "I wanted to run faster but the pacermaker went too far ahead so after 200 metres I decided just to plan how I was going to take the victory,” reflected Mornet I went to the front and started to push then pushed again with maybe 300 metres to go as that's very familiar to me from races on the track It's what you practice in training and what you do in races I knew I had the capacity [to hold off his rivals] in the last 100 metres." » Subscribe to AW magazine here, check out our new podcast here or sign up to our digital archive of back issues from 1945 to the present day here Snowden and Wigfield claim wins at Vitality Westminster Mile Keely Hodgkinson: the making of a champion the new center also houses one of Romania’s largest high-bay cold storage facilities designed to reduce energy consumption significantly The high-bay warehouse has a capacity of over 32,000 pallets and is equipped with the most advanced temperature control systems (2-4°C) which helps optimize resource usage and reduce the carbon footprint of the entire logistics process ”The new logistics center in Brașov County represents a strategic investment for Olympus and a significant step towards a greener future We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and this project fully reflects our pledge to implement sustainable technologies that support a cleaner environment From reducing energy consumption to optimizing space every detail has been designed to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact,” added Dimitrios Kelas General Manager of Fabrica de Lapte Brașov The new logistics center in Brașov will serve both the local market and all the countries where Olympus dairy products made in Romania are exported the new logistics hub will be fully operational and integrated with the nearby dairy factory further strengthening the group’s position as a leader in the food industry and a pioneer of sustainable development This new facility is part of Hellenic Dairies Group’s commitment to develop a sustainable business in all the countries where the company in present Hellenic Dairies, the parent company of Olympus, has been operating in Romania for over 25 years, continuously investing in regional development. The Olympus dairy plant in Hălchiu, Brașov County, was inaugurated in 2011 and serves both the local market and international exports. Hellenic Dairies is a family-owned business now in its third generation of dairy producers with operations in 47 countries around the globe Olympus operates ten factories across four countries (Greece The tRUNsylvania 10K at the Brasov Running Festival 2024 saw victories for the Kenyan duo of Daniel Kinyanjui and Loice Chemnung on Sunday Course records didn’t fall on this occasion at the World Athletics Elite Lable Race but both contests were still thrilling affairs with Kinyanjui and Chemnung prevailing after sprint finishes in 27:08 and 30:13 respectively The 19-year-old Kinyanjui, with just a handful of track credentials to his name, showed what a talent he is in his debut at the distance by pulling away from Morocco’s Hicham Amghar and the tRUNsylvania 10K defending champion Weldon Langat His surge from a long way out proved to be decisive and he maintained his form in the closing stages of the race to upset the odds despite Kinyanjui’s two challengers closing with the line approaching “This has to be the best day of my life,” said the delighted Kinyanjui “My training had been going well in Kenya and I had some good times over 10km in training but I still didn’t know what to expect as this was my first race in Europe.” I knew I wanted to run faster than I had done in training which meant improving on the 2022 course record of 26:51 by Kenya’s Nicolas Kipkorir was starting to look unlikely) was the pace I wanted I think I would have even been happy if the pace had been 13:20 “I was still feeling great at the start of the third [of three] lap I did a little move at 7km as the group was quite big but at 8km I decided to go again because I wasn’t sure my kick was as strong as the others and I decided to be brave at the front,” he added Kinyanjui’s bravery paid off and he ended the morning US $5000 richer Amghar also ran the race of his life and produced a Moroccan record of 27:09 just outkicking Langat who was given the same time No less than nine men in the top 10 ran personal best times all finishing inside 27:40; and there was a South African record for Maxime Chaumeton who ran 27:36 in ninth place with 5km passed in 15:19 meant an anticipated sub-30 finish disappeared from view However, passing the halfway point was the cue for Janeth Chepngetich to make her move and try to break away from the leading group of 12 women Her change of pace had the affect of splintering the pack Seven women were still together at the start of the third lap but only the eventual winner Chemnung went with Chepngetich when the latter surged again with three kilometres to go Chepngetich, the 2024 All-Africa Games 10,000m champion who just missed out on Olympic selection when she finished fourth in the Kenyan 5000m trial for Paris continued to force the pace for much of the next two kilometres but with about 300 metres to go Chemnung went through the gears and her compatriot had no response Behind Chemnung Chepngetich was six seconds in arrears in 30:19 while Judy Kemboi finished third in a personal best of 30:29 to complete an all-Kenyan podium No less than 10 women went under 31 minutes with six of them getting personal bests See the Full results for all the Brasov Running Festival races including the tRUNsylvania 10K and European Road Mile held on Saturday Yomog Meje is a former Nigerian junior athlete and the Associate editor at Athletics Africa Home » BSDA 2024: MBDA inks contract with IAR Brasov for MARTE ER anti-ship missile integration to Airbus H215 Thanks to its excellent performance, Marte ER will provide a state-of-the-art capability to carry out anti-surface warfare missions, allowing the Romanian Navy to protect Romania’s sovereign interests in the most efficient way This contract marks a major step in cooperation between MBDA and the Romanian Armed Forces “As the European leader in complex weapon systems MBDA is the best suited to tackle the challenges faced in Europe by reinforcing European decisive defense capabilities We are proud to contribute to the Romanian Armed Forces’ strategic autonomy and we will continue to act as a trusted partner by offering a comprehensive portfolio adapted to their current and future needs.” MBDA will work in partnership with IAR Brasov and Airbus as well as with the other partners involved to achieve the integration of Marte ER and a full integration at the mission system level This contract is a new success for the multiplatform Marte family of missiles which is already integrated on a number of platforms for the Italian Armed Forces and several export customers Marte ER represents the latest generation of the family; it is designed to operate in all weather conditions and to deliver its highly effective lethal effect at ranges over 100km It features a highly flexible mission profile allowing for automatic and manual waypoints with specific methods of countering ships’ hard and soft-kill defenses MBDA is a unique multi-national European group a world leader in the field of complex weapon systems playing a key role in keeping nations safe Created in the spirit of international cooperation MBDA and its 15,000+ employees work together to support the national sovereignty of France MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and manufacturing complex weapons to meet the full range of current and future operational requirements of the three armed forces (land BAE Systems (37.5%) and Leonardo (25%) jointly own MBDA Naval News brings you news coverage of the latest naval defense shows & events We are also reporting on naval technology from all over the world Romanian Business News - ACTMedia :: Services|About us|Contact| RSS The Via Transilvanica long-distance hiking trail is listed along with Brasov city among the National Geographic's 25 best destinations in the world to travel to in 2025 the Tasuleasa Social Association announced on Wednesday."The latest ranking by National Geographic magazine with the world's top 25 unmissable destinations for 2025 includes among extraordinary locations in Guatemala Brasov is on the list and shares the place with Via Transilvanica as must-visit destinations in the coming year We are extremely happy that increasingly more dedicated publications recommend our route internationally in the growing number of foreign hikers who come to get to know our country," reads the message posted on the Via Transilvanica Facebook page.National Geographic recommends Brasov city as a tourist destination for 2025 and mentions that the region can be explored along the Via Transilvanica which starts from Putna and runs across ten counties to the Danube's entry to Romania.The text mentions two of the Via Transilvanica sections: Terra Saxonum which passes through Saxon hamlets and the 12th-century town of Sighisoara which winds among vineyards and ancient Dacian fortresses.Via Transilvanica - "The throughline road" - is a project initiated in 2018 by the Tasuleasa Social Association based in Bistrita-Nasaud County and consists of a 1,400 kilometers long hiking trail that crosses Romania diagonally from the northern Putna to the south-western Drobeta - Turnu Severin.The route can be traveled on foot by bike or on horseback and is signposted with painted markers direction poles and individually carved andesite bollards (Photo:https://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Via_Transilvanica) © ACTMedia - Romanian Business News | Sitemap | Search | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy Developed by Codecraftsman The construction company AKTOR is now boring all four tunnels on the thread of the future Brasov-Simeria railway line subsection 2: Apața-Cața after starting the 4th TBM one of the few projects in Europe where four TBMs are boring four tunnels at the same time proof of AKTOR’s ability to deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity across Romania and the wider European region The entire team is proud to be part of this historical enterprise which will contribute to strengthening the Rhine-Danube Corridor contributing to the region’s sustainable growth and mobility for generations to come I thank the workers involved for their effort and dedication and the authorities for the support” Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Aktor Group the TBMs mount around them pre-cast concrete segments 1.5 meters wide each to create the circular shape of the tunnel The tunnels will be connected by galleries: 13 connecting galleries, with a total length of 601 linear meters for the Ormeniș tunnel, respectively 10 connecting galleries, with a total length of 417 linear meters for the Homorod tunnel. The Ormeniș/Homorod underpasses will each consist of two railway tunnels with one railway line each The distance between the two bored tunnels will be variable and is planned to be between 30m near the entrance areas and 70m near the high overburden area The four tunnels will have an inner diameter of 8.6 meters (an outer diameter of 9.4 meters The four TBMs used by Aktor have been built by the HERREKNECHT company A TBM can drill large-scale tunnels with an average of 10-15 meters per day The tunnels are on the thread of the future Brasov-Simeria railway line The project is co-financed by the European Union and the contract was signed by the National Railway Company (CFR SA) with the consortium of AKTOR SA – Alstom Transport SA – Arcada Company The tRUNsylvania 10km forms part of the fourth edition of the Brasov Running Festival which will also feature the European Road Mile the previous day on September 21 a former world under-20 1500m record-holder took the Olympic 5000m silver medal behind Jakob Ingebrigtsen in Paris last month and the Kenyan will look to translate that form to the roads in Brasov they will be aiming to improve on the tRUNsylvania 10km course record of 26:51 set by another Kenyan Langat finished second behind Kipkorir Kimeli in that race two years ago in what is still his personal best of 26:55 Kwemoi is a relative novice on the roads despite his accolades on the track He has only three previous road races to his name and a more modest best over the distance of 27:16 The tRUNsylvania 10km is a World Athletics Elite Label Race and the only road race of this status in Romania It takes place over a fast three-lap course in the modern Coresi district of Brasov The European challenge is led by Swiss marathon record-holder Tadesse Abraham who improved his mark over the classic distance to 2:05:01 when winning the Barcelona Marathon in March and Norway's former European marathon record-holder Sondre Nordstad Moen we have brought together some outstanding runners for the tRUNsylvania 10km," says race director Daniel Santa "including an Olympic medallist and our defending men’s champion They will once again provide a thrilling men's race and The Brasov Running Festival 2024 takes place against the spectacular backdrop of the Carpathian Mountains and close to the centre of the historic and picturesque Transylvanian city which can date its origins back to the 13th century Both the tRUNsylvania 10km and European Road Mile will be streamed live via the Brasov Running Festival YouTube channel, which can be found here The women’s elite field for the tRUNsylvania 10km will be released next week » Subscribe to AW magazine here Hannah Cockroft wins an incredible eighth Paralympic crown Thomas Young: "I wasn't a champion in Paris but ambitions don't change" The Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport reached the milestone of 200,000 passengers on Friday a moment of assessment during which the airport’s management announced that since its inauguration 100 tons of cargo have also been transported the airport faces a problem: the lack of a restaurant The main priority for the upcoming period will be the expansion of the boarding platform and attracting new airlines to the Braşov airport in order to increase the number of destinations the newly elected President of the Braşov County Council "Contrary to the skeptics' predictions who claimed that flights would never take off from Braşov (...) even in ninth place among the 17 airports in Romania we have reached the figure of 200,000 passengers and I am confident that in the coming months we will be on an increasingly positive trend and will be among the top six - perhaps even five - airports in Romania." "The first objective is the expansion of the platform and we will ensure that all the current deficiencies we face are resolved I will instill more confidence in the airlines and assure the people of Braşov that we will have more and more flights from the Braşov airport," stated Veştea who will resume his position as President of the Braşov County Council the supervisory body of the Braşov airport Pasagerul cu numărul 200.000 a aterizat în urmă cu câteva secunde pe Aeroportul Internațional Brașov-Ghimbav și se află.. The increase in the number of passengers is the main long-term objective of the Braşov Airport management only after reaching a threshold of 700,000 passengers can we talk about achieving a "break-even" point in terms of expenses and revenues "I estimate that break-even point - where revenues equal operating expenses - will be reached when the threshold of 700,000 passengers is achieved everything is linked to the expansion of the platform We need to find the best solution and secure rapid financing so that next year this new platform can be put into operation," emphasized Mircea Albu A source of income for the Braşov airport is renting out commercial spaces on the premises; however currently there is no interest in the space designated for duty-free sales and the 200-square-meter space for a restaurant While the winning company for the duty-free space withdrew before signing the contract for which the asking price was 33 euros/square meter as there are no tenants willing to make the investment One solution could be to bring a company to Braşov that operates similar food service activities at other airports The international travel retailer Lagardère already operates at the Braşov airport having expanded its activities to several Romanian airports in recent years "We have put commercial spaces up for rent - those for duty-free Now we are resuming auctions for duty-free and the restaurant where the starting prices are slightly higher hence potential tenants have not shown interest We are in the phase of evaluating the spaces with an expert to find the correct starting price for the auction we will convene a meeting of the County Council we will have a new round of auctions," specified Albu one of them being the arrangement of smoking areas "We were keen on addressing all the requests from those who write to us and we have already solved the issue raised by smokers by setting up a smoking area in the non-Schengen area The smoking issue becomes more pressing when a company is delayed by two to three hours," mentioned the Director of the Braşov airport Aktor is building two pairs of tunnels on the subsection 2 Apața-Cața of the Brasov – Sighisoara railway line using four Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) which have all entered the mountains around Racos bore 123 meters and installed 87 concrete lining rings TBM 4 – Konstantina followed mid-December and bore 201 meters of tunnel and installed 104 concrete lining rings The two TBMs will realize a pair of tunnels long of 5.1 km in the direction of Homorod This is the northern pair of tunnels AKTOR builds on this future railway segment and is continuing the southern pair of tunnels (Ormenis) where TBMs 1 – Varvara and 2- Eleni started work in the spring Despite various unforeseen challenges in the terrain TBM Eleni began boring at the beginning of March 2024 and is now over 1.15 km deep into the mountain TBM Varvara started at the end of May last year and topped 0.76 km deep More than 200 Romanian subcontractors and suppliers of parts and services for the constructions on the subsection 2 Apața-Cața of the Brasov – Sighisoara railway line providing anything from essential construction materials such as precast concrete elements to specialized services including geotechnical studies as well as design and environmental monitoring They play a key role in the project implementation with the AKTOR experts ensuring the quality of their deliverables Subsection 2 Apața-Cața is part of the Brașov-Simeria railway line rehabilitation project for traffic with a maximum speed of 160 km/h Brasov is one of the best partners as far as the implementation of projects funded from the first contribution under the Romanian-Swiss Cooperation Program is concerned ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Romania Massimo Baggi on Friday told city mayor George Scripcaru during his visit to the renowned mountain resort."Before coming here I looked over the many cooperation arrangements we had with you as part of the first contribution facility you are one of our best partners for the first contribution and now we expect you to also be our best partner for the second contribution facility given the good experience you have," Baggi declared as cited in a statement by the Brasov City Hall.He announced that the budget package for Romania for the second contribution facility will be between 200 and 300 million euros for 11 programs and invited Brasov to participate in the calls on two financing axes it has experience with: energy efficiency and the development of dual education.According to the diplomat the financing axes are opening up during this period as the Swiss side will sign the financing contracts with each ministry in charge."I discussed with Mr Ambassador new opportunities for projects and co-financing programs on the same model that we should access in important areas for Brasov: education and energy efficiency Equally important is that there are funding opportunities for what the highly useful addiction center means in order to protect children and young people from the scourge of drug use which get co-financing from Swiss money plus a percentage from the government We will participate in the next period in discussions in Bucharest and I am sure that we will manage to access these funds for Brasov," mayor George Scripcaru said.The projects of the second Swiss-Romanian cooperation program will be implemented between 2025 and 2028.Brasov received financing through the first stage of the said cooperation program for the modernization and energy efficiency of the Computer Science High School and the Gymnasium School No but also for the modernization of the heating energy transport network in the Tractorul neighborhood.  (Photo:https://www.facebook.com/) Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich broke the women-only world 10km record* at the Trunsylvania 10km clocking 29:24 at the World Athletics Elite Label road race held on Sunday (10) as part of the Brasov Running Festival in Romania the 22-year-old showed her intent from the start and covered the first 5km in 14:25 – four seconds faster than the women-only world record for that distance She had a lead of 10 seconds over her compatriot Catherine Reline at that point Ngetich went on to pass 6.5km in 18:54 and 8.5km in 24:56 before crossing the finish line in 29:24 to record the fastest ever 10km in a women-only race improving on the 30:01 set by the late Agnes Tirop in Herzogenaurach in 2021 As well as being the fastest women-only 10km Ngetich’s time is the third-quickest by a woman in history behind only the 29:14 run by Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw in a mixed race in Castellon last year and the 29:19 Yehualaw clocked in Valencia earlier this year “The world record is a surprise to me,” said Ngetich who started the 2022 race in Brasov as the pacemaker but went on to finish second in 30:30 “I didn’t expect to get the world record but a world record is really a surprise.” The race started at a fast pace right from the gun with Ngetich Reline and Uganda’s Joy Cheptoyek leaving the pacemaker – who had been asked to lead the runners through 5km in 15:00 – quickly behind The trio sped through 1500m in 4:12 and Cheptoyek started to lose contact with the Kenyan pair a kilometre later Ngetich and Reline went through 3km in 8:32 but it was only a few hundred metres down the road in the Coresi district on the outskirts of the Transylvanian city that the latter started to drift back who claimed bronze at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst in February and then finished sixth in the 10,000m final at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23 last month set a women-only world 5km record with her split of 14:25 improving on the 14:29 achieved by Ethiopia’s Senbere Teferi in Herzogenaurach on the same day that Tirop set her 10km mark Ngetich had built up an 18-second lead over Reline and the gap just kept on widening As Ngetich passed the 8.5km checkpoint in 24:56 and the leader continued to fly over the final section of the three-lap course before gaining her second world record of the morning “I started the year with the World Cross so I wanted to close the season with a good result,” explained Ngetich who achieved that aim in sensational style Weldon Langat wins the Trunsylvania 10km (© Brasov Running Festival) A group of seven athletes went through 5km in 13:30 with another four just two seconds further back at the halfway point Surges in the sixth kilometre by Kenya’s Amos Kurgat and Dennis Kibet saw the pair pull away with Langat being towed along comfortably in their wake Kibet continued to regularly push the pace over the course of the next three kilometres but with just over one kilometre to go he started to pay for his service at the front As Kurgat and Langat embarked on the final kilometre the latter used that as a signal to change gears and made a decisive move that took him to victory just over two-and-a-half minutes later while the 2018 world U20 5000m champion Edward Zakayo Pingua came through strongly over the final kilometre firstly overtaking the tiring Kibet and then almost catching Kurgat to complete an all-Kenyan podium in third place with 27:14 The Trunsylvania 10km took place on the second day of the Brasov Running Festival with Saturday (9) offering elite mile races Robin van Riel of the Netherlands and Turkiye’s Emine Hatun Mechaal claimed victories in the European Road Mile winning in national records of 4:05.5 and 4:41.7 Mechaal was the first across the line as dusk started to fall over the Coresi district after a well calculated run that saw the 2014 European U20 cross country champion pull away from her nearest rivals over the final 100 metres Romania’s Cristina Balan finished second in 4:43.0 while Greek 1500m champion Melissa Anastasakis was third in 4:44.0 runners in the leading pack were reluctant to go with pacemaker Stephen Masindet and they passed 1km in an unofficial 2:40.0 which made the anticipated sub-four-minute time and a world record highly unlikely Van Riel was able to outsprint his younger compatriot Stefan Nillessen in a thrilling duel as the finish line approached Van Riel clocked 4:05.5 to Nillessen’s 4:05.8 with Italy’s Giovanni Filippi third in 4:07.2 Further elite mile action will be on offer in Riga next month as the World Athletics Road Running Championships hosts mile Women's 10km1 Agnes Ngetich (KEN) 29:242 Catherine Reline (KEN) 30:143 Joy Cheptoyek (UGA) 30:344 Diana Cherotich (KEN) 31:175 Viola Chepngeno (KEN) 31:39 Men's 10km1 Weldon Langat (KEN) 27:052 Amos Kurgat (KEN) 27:123 Edward Zakayo Pingua (KEN) 27:144 Dennis Kibet Kitiyo (KEN) 27:175 Shadrack Kipchirchir (KEN) 27:40 Women's mile1 Emine Hatun Mechaal (TUR) 4:41.72 Cristina Balan (ROU) 4:43.03 Melissa Anastasakis (GRE) 4:44.04 Devora Avramova (BUL) 4:56.65 Tabita Teusan (ROU) 4:59.0 Men's mile1 Robin van Riel (NED) 4:05.52 Stefan Nillessen (NED) 4:05.83 Giovanni Filippi (ITA) 4:07.24 Mohad Abdikadar Sheik Ali (ITA) 4:07.35 Brian Fay (IRL) 4:08.8 *Subject to the usual ratification procedure together with the Contracting Authority – the Municipality of Brașov are glad to announce the official launch of the „RULMENTUL The purpose of this competition is to select the best solution for the urban regeneration of the former Rulmentul Industrial Site in order to commission the design services contract Urban regeneration is a large-scale and long-lasting process that requires an integrated The former Rulmentul Industrial Site is one of the most important real estate reserves of the city with an area comparable to that of the Old Citadel of Brașov - approximately 52 hectares Through the successive transformations to which it was subjected throughout the 20th century thesite is a direct witness of the significant moments that mark the industrial past of the city emotional and historical landmark for the generations that have witnessed the industrial site during its operation the site is not really present in the daily life of the citizens of Brașov today given the complete decommissioning of the production activity in 2007 in the absence of actual regenerationinitiatives the platform is in an accelerated process of degradation which leads to significant losses some irreversible.Brașov City Hall initiated the transformation process of the former Rulmentul Industrial Site in 2020 by contracting several preliminary studies with the aim of evaluating the recovery and conversion potential of the existing built and unbuiltfeatures The current competition represents the logicalcontinuation of this approach and proposes several objectives that address the complexity of the existing situation at three complementary scales several directions of transformation of the Site will be triggered simultaneously the Contracting Authority aims through this competition for the urban regeneration of the Rulmentul Industrial Site Brasov through (1) establishing a medium and long-term urban development vision for the regeneration of the Rulmentul Industrial Site (2) the design of a green/public space with an area of approximately 11 hectares and also the development of existing buildings in the indicated perimeter an objective that will be designed to become the main element of the whole ensemble being able to connect future functions placed around the perimeter and (3) the rehabilitation of a number of ascertained heritage value (Hangar 6 Complex) and their transformation into a cultural center The Contracting Authority of the competition is The Municipality of Brasov owner and administrator of the land located in the intervention area of the competition which will become the beneficiary of the projects contracted as a result of this competition The competition is organized by the Romanian Order of Architects (OAR) in accordance with the OAR Good Practices Guide for Design Competitions (edited in Romanian – Ghidul de bune practici în organizarea concursurilor de soluții OAR in compliance with the provisions of the legislation in force regarding the award of public procurement contracts The design competition is organized as an independent procedure the design services contract is to be awarded to the winner of the competition following a negotiation procedure without prior publication of a participation announcement AWARDED PRIZES 1ST PRIZE: the estimated value of the design services contract - 2.274.000 EUR without VAT (11.324.520,00 RON* without VAT) 2ND PRIZE: 42.016 EUR without VAT (209.000,00 RON* without VAT) 3RD PRIZE: 25.142 EUR without VAT (125.210,09 RON* without VAT) 3 x MENTION: 8.403 EUR without VAT (41.848,74 RON* without VAT) Dragoș Oprea – Reprezentative of the AC arch Find out more on the official competition website: EN: https://oar.archi/en/concursuri/oar/rulmentul-brasov/ This competition was submitted by an ArchDaily user. If you'd like to submit a competition, call for submissions or other architectural 'opportunity' please use our "Submit a Competition" form The views expressed in announcements submitted by ArchDaily users do not necessarily reflect the views of ArchDaily You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email the ‘Corona’ is Europe’s quirkiest night train it hasn’t been named after a deadly virus or a Mexican beer: the Corona night train links Budapest to rural Transylvania and features Soviet-era carriages Stepping aboard MÁV – Hungarian State Railways’ rather unfortunately named ‘Corona’ sleeper train and Brasov in Romania and vice-versa – is like going back in time: the carriages are relics from the Soviet era and the staff are dressed in a very formal uniform I’m struck by the large velvet curtains and wooden panelling in the corridor as well as how roomy my berth is I’m travelling in the summer and air conditioning isn’t fitted to the carriages but I needn’t worry: the opening windows very much come into their own Before I even get to see the window though I spot a lovely bottle of Hungarian sparkling wine waiting for me on the side the primary purpose isn’t to connect Budapest with Brasov – in the heart of Transylvania – instead the train is designed to transport people from the Szekely Land in Romania let’s address the elephant in the room: no it isn’t named after a Mexican beer or a virus that caused the world to shut its borders for several years rather ‘Corona’ is the Latin name for the city of Brasov The train is heavily subsidised by the Hungarian government and while tourists clearly aren’t the target market it makes for a cheap and fun experience if you want to go off the beaten track Fares start from NZ$189 for a single berth and includes a cooked breakfast in the morning it’s rather spectacular and unlike many sleeper trains in Europe that use microwaves to cook meals it features an onboard chef and even beer on draught I travelled between Brasov and Budapest in the summer of 2023 and while the bed was extremely comfortable the one downside of the trip was being woken twice in the middle of the night by border officials almost bashing down the wooden doors and shouting “PASSPORTS” owing to Romania (at the time) not being part of the Schengen Area and thus requiring a stamp out of the country times change and progress is made: as of the start of the year Romania is now part of the Schengen Area so you should be able to sleep peacefully throughout the night though it is worth noting the trackwork in Romania isn’t up the standards you’d expect in other more developed countries – hence the lower speeds That’s not a problem though: if you travel between Hungary and Romania (the preferred direction in my opinion) it means that when you wake up in the rolling hills of Transylvania a beautiful part of the world that is rarely explored by tourists while devouring a fully-cooked breakfast to boot It’s worth noting if you are planning on travelling between Hungary and Romania (or vice versa) there are not one not two but four different sleeper train options so you can do as I did and mix and match: I caught the Vienna – Bucharest ‘Dacia Express’ to the Romanian capital and the ‘Corona’ back to Budapest the ‘Corona’ is the only train that offers a restaurant carriage – a sign of an excellent train in my mind – and is the cheapest of the four options the ride might be a bit bumpier than modern trains and a tad noisier than other European night trains but it makes up for this in spades with its Soviet-era charm Tickets can be booked via the Hungarian State Railways’ website at jegy.mav.hu If you are travelling using a Eurrail pass Several night trains run between Budapest and Brasov: ensure you select Train 407 (for Budapest – Brasov) or Train 406 (for Brasov – Budapest) The Marlborough Boutique Hotel offers luxury stays and a hatted restaurant ERA Company was awarded a contract for the extension of its Wide Area Multilateration system called WAM East in Romania The goal of the planned system extension is to provide surveillance coverage of the Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport area The WAM project for the Brasov airport in East Romania will add more ground stations of the ERA Multisensor Surveillance System (MSS) combining multilateration and ADS-B technologies to the already proven WAM System previously deployed there The main goal achieved by its installation is to improve the surveillance coverage of this area Since the beginning of our cooperation in 2011 ERA has installed quite a number of systems in Romania which together cover almost the entire airspace over the country,“ stated Ondřej Chlost The list of ERA systems operating in Romania is ever growing: Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport is located in Ghimbav which makes it the newest air traffic facility in Romania The Romanian Air Traffic Services Administration (ROMATSA) is the Romanian Air National Service Provider placed under the authority of the Ministry of Transport of Romania and was established in 1991 This work, ‘Wings of Destiny’ train with Romanian Land forces near Brasov [Image 10 of 10], by SSG Renee Seruntine, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Diehl Controls is expanding in Europe: In November 2022 the company signed the contracts for a new plant in Braşov Construction is set to begin in early 2023 With an additional production facility in central Romania Diehl Controls is continuing to expand its position in the European market After many months of research and intensive analysis of potential locations in Eastern Europe is already home to several international companies including a number of Diehl Controls’ customers Braşov has very good infrastructure and a solid dual education system we would like to consolidate our position in Europe Our new Braşov plant will play a big part in this because it ticks all the boxes for further expansion” says Josef Fellner Diehl Controls will be investing 40 million euro in the 18,000-square-meter plant over the coming years and will create an initial 200 new jobs it is expected that over 600 people will be employed with Diehl Controls Romania Diehl Controls strengthens its European presence Diehl Controls is working together with project developer CTP Romania who will construct the plant according to specific technical The contract between Diehl Controls and CTP was officially signed on November 22 The next step involves the beginning of construction works in early 2023 with Diehl Controls hoping to commence operations in mid 2024 Josef Fellner emphasizes: “At Diehl Controls we are looking forward to a growth in global demand Our new plant in Braşov will allow us to meet this demand as best we can and will ensure that we remain the reliable partner for our customers This will secure our competitive edge and set us up for a successful future.” Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli led a sub-27:00 top three while Sheila Chepkirui came close to the women-only world record as they both set Romanian all-comers’ records at the Brasov Running Festival 10km Kipkorir won the men’s race in 26:51 a time that moves him to fifth on the world 10km all-time list and his Kenyan compatriot Chepkirui clocked 30:07 to miss the women-only world record by just six seconds Kipkorir passed the 5km point in 13:27 and maintained that pace through to the finish to improve the Romanian all-comers’ record of 28:40 that had been set in Brasov last year both Weldon Langat and Isaac Kibet Ndiema crossed the finish line in 26:55 the pair now sitting joint seventh on the world all-time list Kipkorir acknowledged the great potential of the fast course in Brasov “I hope that I can challenge the world record here one day,” said the 23-year-old who finished fourth in the 5000m at the Tokyo Olympic Games and won Commonwealth Games silver last month “The course is very flat and fast.” Kipkorir led a Kenyan top six and the top seven athletes all dipped under 28 minutes Dorin Andrei Rusu ran 28:38 to improve the Romanian record of 28:53 that had been set by Stefan Iulius Gavril in 2019 Commonwealth Games 10,000m bronze medallist Chepkirui achieved a clear win finishing 23 seconds ahead of her compatriot Agnes Jebet Ngetich with Uganda’s Sarah Chelangat just a further second behind in 30:31 Women's 10km winner Sheila Chepkirui at the Brasov Running Festival (© Organisers) who set her 29:46 PB in a mixed race in Valencia in 2020 improved the Romanian all-comers’ record of 32:12 Faith Cherono and Veronica Loleo were next to finish while Stella Rutto threatened the Romanian record with her time of 32:04 to secure seventh place As a special guest and ambassador of the race Kenyan marathon great Mary Keitany enjoyed running in the children’s race and presented the medals to the champions the atmosphere and the race,” she said during an interview with Romanian media “It is a great course and excellent conditions for world-class running.” Women1 Sheila Chepkirui (KEN) 30:072 Agnes Jebet Ngetich (KEN) 30:303 Sarah Chelangat (UGA) 30:314 Brenda Tuwei (KEN) 31:355 Faith Cherono (KEN) 31:496 Veronica Loleo (KEN) 31:527 Stella Rutto (ROU) 32:048 Sheila Jebiwott (KEN) 32:279 Elle Twentyman (GBR) 33:5810 Liliana Maria Dragomir (ROU) 34:02 Men1 Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli (KEN) 26:512 Weldon Langat (KEN) 26:553 Isaac Kibet Ndiema (KEN) 26:554 Daniel Kosen (KEN) 27:195 Denis Kobet (KEN) 27:356 Shadrack Kipchirchir (KEN) 27:447 Egide Ntakarutimana (BDI) 27:458 Fredrick Yeko Domongole (KEN) 28:079 Brian Kwemoi (KEN) 28:1110 Josphat Meli (KEN) 28:14 Kipchoge breaks world record in Berlin with 2.. Mengesha and Teshome secure Ethiopian double .. Yehualaw and Yimer run UK all-comers' records.. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The Paragliding World Cup is heading to Transylvania on 24 June for the third event of the 2023 tour which will be held in Brasov It is the first time the PWC has been to Brasov which is on the edge of the Carpathian mountains and one of the oldest cities in Romania It offers a mixture of mountain flying (“expect thermals up to 7m/s”) and flatlands where climbs are gentler and low saves “in short supply!” Organisers hope pilots will get the opportunity to fly over the infamous Bran Castle You can follow the action in the usual ways: The leaderboard now has live scoring and commentary in multiple languages and a coloured jersey system has recently been introduced If you are following the live tracking you can keep an eye on the overall race leader (yellow jersey) leadout-point leader (green jersey) and leading woman (pink jersey).