02 May 2025 17:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Rapid Bucuresti won 2–1 over Universitatea Craiova on Fri This is 7 of the Superliga Championship Group Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Universitatea Craiova 9 win(s) Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches 02 May 2025 17:30:00 GMT?Rapid Bucuresti won 2–1 over Universitatea Craiova on Fri 02 May 2025 17:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Universitatea Craiova is playing home against Rapid Bucuresti at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on Fri Metrics details Air pollution is a multifaceted issue affecting people’s health Gaining comprehension of the interactions between natural and anthropocentric pollutant concentrations and local climate is challenging This study aims to address the following two questions: (1) What is the influential mechanism of climatic and anthropogenic factors on the ground-level ozone (O3) concentrations in an urban environment during different seasons (2) Can the ozone weekend effect be observed in a medium-sized city like Craiova ozone interactions with meteorological parameters (temperature relative humidity) and pollutant concentrations (particulate matter nitric oxide and carbon monoxide) is evaluated based on a one-year dataset given by a low-cost sensor and one-year dataset provided by the National Environment Agency a good understanding of the correlations between these variables and ozone concentration is obtained The SPSS analysis underscores the significant impact of three meteorological factors and nine other pollutants on the ozone level A positive correlation is noticed in the summer when sunlight is intense and photochemical reactions are elevated The relationship between temperature and ozone concentration is strong and positive as confirmed by Spearman’s rho correlation coefficient (r = 0.880) A significant negative correlation is found between relative humidity and ozone (r = -0.590) the analysis shows that particulate matter concentrations exhibit a significant negative correlation with ozone (r ≈ -0.542) indicating that higher particulate matter concentrations reduce ozone levels Volatile organic compounds show a significant negative correlation with ozone (r = -0.156) A negative relationship between ozone and carbon dioxide (r = -0.343) indicates that elevated carbon dioxide levels might also suppress ozone concentrations A significant positive correlation between nitrogen dioxide and ozone (r = 0.060) highlights the role of nitrogen dioxide in the production of ozone through photochemical reactions nitric oxide shows a negative correlation with ozone (r = -0.055) due to its role in ozone formation Carbon monoxide has no statistically significant effect on ozone concentration To observe the differences between weekdays and weekends Even though significant differences were observed in temperature nitric oxide and carbon monoxide levels between weekdays and weekends the T-Test did not highlight a significant weekend ozone effect in a mid-sized city as Craiova the daily values were calculated and compared with the limit values recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Environment Agency (EEA) The WHO O3 recommended levels were exceeded for 13 times in one year This study offers a comprehensive understanding of ozone pollution in a mid-sized city as Craiova serving as a valuable reference for local decision-makers It provides critical insights into the seasonal dynamics of ozone levels emphasizing the significant role of temperature in ozone formation and the complex interactions between various pollutants and meteorological factors These findings underscore the urgent need to address the issue of ozone concentration These highlight the potential of local strategies in combating air pollution based on forecasting ground-level ozone concentrations considering the types of sources of air pollutants and the financial possibilities to improve air quality for citizens’ benefit Table 1 thoroughly examines the literature concerning ozone pollution and its repercussions on human health The table categorizes studies on the impact of outdoor air pollution on indoor air quality the potential health risks associated with ozone pollution Research addressing the correlation between ozone and various health issues underscores the broad range of effects of ozone pollution on human health investigations on innovative approaches to manage and reduce indoor ozone pollution provide insight into technological advancements in this area The WHO has recommended that ozone concentrations should not exceed 60 µg/m3 in case of long-term exposure the EU Air Quality Directive sets a threshold value of 120 µg/m3 A multiple linear regression model is developed to understand how the chosen independent variables influence ground-level ozone concentrations As an advantage of the statistical approach ANOVA analysis tests the significance of the proposed model The R-square value shows how much the independent variables explained the total variance in ozone The regression coefficients of each variable and the statistical significance of these coefficients (t-test and p-values) are evaluated Some of the limitations of this research are that only one sensor was used to measure ozone concentration and this sensor cannot measure wind speed and direction To counteract some of the limitations of this study NO2 and CO data were downloaded from the nearest local environmental agency station to the monitor A3 Craiova has an independent network of air quality monitoring sensors but most measure PM concentrations and meteorological parameters was in its first year of operation when it took measurements and was calibrated before measurements began exceedance thresholds and weekend effect and to test the significance of the proposed models this study shows that the weekend ozone effect was less significant in a Craiova than in large cities during the pandemic The level of the ozone weekend effect due to the reduction of NOx emissions is not as effective as when there is a simultaneous reduction of NOx and VOC concentrations Another explanation could be given by the restrictions imposed by the Romanian authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic which were less severe during the studied period (December 10 2021) than the state of emergency (March 16 The novel elements of this study are the following: (1) Using advanced statistical methods in processing high-density sensor data our study offers new statistical insights into the ground-ozone concentration level and emphasises an insignificant ozone weekend effect in Craiova a mid-size Romanian city; (2) A combination of two datasets with a high granulation was used in this work The datasets were provided by a low-cost A3 monitoring system belonging to a community sensor network and an AQ monitoring station belonging to the county environmental agency This emphasises the added value of the complementarity between official and independent sensor networks; (3) The findings offer a new regional perspective on air quality management local reductions of traffic and industrial activities during ozone pollution episodes may not be sufficient to reduce ozone levels as local strategies in case that will be necessary Ozone concentrations are currently within the WHO guidelines and EEA limits Variations in meteorological parameters (temperature wind speed and direction) play a vital role in the intensity of changes in the gaseous precursors of ozone they represent a source of ground-level ozone generation locally March 16 Section 3 gives an overview of the steps performed using descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression analysis and points to the results of each analysis the results are compared with those of other studies Section 4 concludes the paper with a summary of the main findings Craiova is a mid-sized city with high traffic The city’s northern ring road opened in 2006 and the southern belt will be operational in 2025 the Romanian Automobile Manufacturers and Importers Association reported only 121,208 new cars and 395,759 s-hand car registrations while 420,755 cars were produced in Romania by the two major manufacturers (Car production in Romania in 2021) Although the Romanian government has developed the “Rabla” program to remove old cars from the market many second-hand cars are registered yearly in Romania Craiova respects the national trends regarding the new and second-hand car registrations ratio The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan for the Craiova growth pole shows the traffic analysis on October 25 using a side radar measuring system located on Carol I Boulevard which is at 200 m distance from the location of monitor system A3 The results showed that traffic reached its maximum on this boulevard at 17:30 (309 cars) High traffic values are recorded between 7:00 am (290 cars) and 8:00 am (205 cars) and from 12:30 pm (200 cars) to 6:30 pm (215 cars) Craiova had almost 80,000 apartments connected to the centralised system (supported by a coal-fired power plant); in 2021 Local strategies include developing the gas supply network in residential areas plastics and tyres in residential areas has significantly decreased due to the fines issued by the environmental guard and the numerous educational projects developed at the local level (Clear Air Craiova Sensor location in Craiova, Romania57 The life span for the electrochemical sensors that measure O3 and CH2O concentrations is two years 2020–2021 was the first year of operation of the sensor ID 820002C3 PM concentrations are measured using the laser scattering method CO2 is measured by a nondispersive infrared sensor and micro-electromechanical systems measure meteorological parameters More information about the technical specifications of the monitor A3 is included in Supplementary Annex A NO and CO was downloaded from the National Air Quality Monitoring Network platform for the same time interval The last three parameters are very important in the process of O3 production 118 m) is the closest to the location of the monitor A3 (200 m) The second dataset was needed to obtain information about ozone precursors According to the Air quality maintenance plan in Dolj County (where Craiova is located) 2020–2025 the sources of PM2.5 and PM10 pollution are 97% surface sources (heating buildings with solid fuel (coal and 0.3% stationary sources (sources of direct emissions; belong to the industrial sector PM concentrations are highest in winter when industrial and domestic combustion processes for heating are decisive The main sources of NOx are: >77.4% from mobile sources (road 19.6% from surface sources (electricity and heat production and supply) almost 3% from stationary sources (treatment and processing of raw materials for the manufacture of food and feed) almost 88% comes from surface sources (household heating illegal burning of tyres and plastic waste in backyards) and 0.31% from stationary sources (combustion of fuel in installations almost 56% is from household air emissions 44% from industry (surface treatment of metals The relationships between O3 concentrations and meteorological variables are investigated based on measurements made over a year in Craiova The statistical analysis evaluates meteorological parameters (T the number of days exceeding the limit value in a year is found An MLR model is developed to understand ozone concentration factors with these calculations including air quality and meteorological indicators selected as independent variables A regression model is used to determine the variables’ relative importance and direction of influence on ozone levels ANOVA analysis is performed to test the significance of the model and the R-square value shows how much the independent variables explained the total variance of ozone the regression coefficients of each variable and the statistical significance of these coefficients (t-test and p-values) are evaluated calculated from daily measurements over the study period the average temperature was recorded as 3.2 °C The mean of ozone levels in winter is 22.3 µg/m³ which reflects the lower photochemical activity during this period The particulate matter levels were recorded as 29.9 µg/m³ for PM2.5 and 33.6 µg/m³ for PM10 CO levels were 0.9 µg/m³ and VOC levels were 153,721.2 ppb The mean CH2O concentration was 14.1 µg/m³ NO2 concentrations were 20.6 µg/m³ and NO concentrations were 4.9 µg/m³ The mean ozone level in spring is 29.6 µg/m³ which may indicate increased sunlight and photochemical activity Particulate matter levels were recorded as 13.7 µg/m³ for PM2.5 and 15.2 µg/m³ for PM10 CO levels were 0.1 µg/m³ and VOC levels were 160,503.8 ppb NO2 concentrations were 11.5 µg/m³ and NO concentrations were 3.5 µg/m³ increasing temperatures and ozone levels were observed The mean ozone level in summer is 44.1 µg/m³ suggesting that ozone may increase during the summer months due to photochemical formation Particulate matter levels were 7.6 µg/m³ for PM2.5 and 8.1 µg/m³ for PM10 CO levels were 0.0 µg/m³ and VOC levels were 167,129.2 ppb NO2 concentrations were 6.2 µg/m³ and NO concentrations were 2.7 µg/m³ Particulate matter levels were recorded as 18.8 µg/m³ for PM2.5 and 20.9 µg/m³ for PM10 CO levels were 0.4 µg/m³ and VOC levels were 188,625.0 ppb NO2 concentrations were 9.1 µg/m³ and NO concentrations were 4.0 µg/m³ A strong and positive correlation (r = 0.880) can be observed in Table 3 between temperature and ozone concentration This means that ozone levels tend to increase as atmospheric temperature increases seasonal increases in ozone levels occur due to photochemical reactions as the intensity of sunlight increases Strong negative correlations are observed between humidity and temperature (r = -0.558) and ozone (r = -0.590) reflecting a significant inverse relationship between the tendency for these parameters to decrease with increasing relative humidity A slightly positive relationship (r = 0.240) was detected between particulate matter concentrations (PM1 This indicates that atmospheric pressure increases may slightly increase PM concentrations under certain conditions negative correlations between VOC and PM concentrations (r ≈ -0.450) suggest possible chemical and physical interactions between the increase of VOCs and the decrease in PM concentrations The small but statistically significant positive correlation between VOC and CO2 (r = 0.156) suggests that these two pollutants may have common sources or be affected by similar environmental processes Correlations between formaldehyde (CH2O) and other parameters are weak indicating that somewhat independent dynamics may drive atmospheric levels of CH2O Ozone shows a strong negative correlation with NO₂ (r = -0.518) and CO (r = -0.474) indicating that ozone levels tend to decrease as NO₂ and CO levels increase The correlation between ozone and NO is positive but weak (r = 0.068) indicating a slight direct relationship between the two pollutants In addition to these seasonal changes, a T-Test compared pollutant concentrations between weekdays and weekends (Table 4) temperature showed a statistically significant difference with a mean difference of (-0.868 °C) (p < 0.001) indicating that weekdays tend to have slightly lower temperatures than weekends pressure did not significantly differ (p = 0.264) indicating that atmospheric pressure remains relatively constant regardless of the day Relative humidity levels were significantly higher on weekdays (p = 0.006) and the mean difference was 0.596% For particulate matter concentrations (PM1 no significant difference was observed between weekdays and weekends (p > 0.8) CO2 levels were significantly higher on weekdays (p = 0.045) O₃ concentrations did not differ significantly between weekdays and weekends (p = 0.912) VOC showed a significant decrease on weekdays compared to weekends (p < 0.001) NO₂ and NO levels were significantly higher on weekdays (p < 0.001 for both) which may reflect the impact of weekday traffic and industrial activity on these pollutants CO levels were significantly lower on weekdays than weekends (p < 0.001) a positive weekend effect was recorded for this ratio during the pandemic but this intensity suffered significant reductions after the return to normal activities The restrictions imposed by the Romanian authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic were less severe during the studied period (December 10 2021) in this study than the state of emergency (March 16 and the PM concentration values remain constant the temperature is slightly higher than on weekdays so ozone levels do not change significantly over the weekend Meteorological factors significantly impact ozone concentrations more than daily human activities and the heating system of houses based on fossil fuels or wood where t represents the 8-hour rolling average of ozone concentration at a time long-term exposure exceedance occurs at over 60 µg/m3 for any 8 h within a day and short-term exposure exceedance occurs at over 100 µg/m3 for any 8 h within a day long-term exposure exceedance occurs at over 120 µg/m3 for over 25 days per year Based on the results calculated using this code 13 samples were observed where the WHO threshold for long-term exposure (60 µg/m3) was exceeded based on the 1-year data set These samples are not evenly distributed throughout the year but are determined by specific times of day possibly reflecting the temporal variability of ozone levels affected by daily emission patterns and meteorological conditions The limit value was exceeded by three days in June there were no examples where the WHO recommended threshold for peak season exposure (100 µg/m3 averaged over 8 h) was exceeded the data set revealed that the target value of the EU Directive was not exceeded (maximum daily 8-hour average of 120 µg/m3) Table 5 presents a regression analysis that evaluates the impact of various environmental factors on atmospheric ozone (O3) concentrations and quantifies the extent to which these factors contribute The R coefficient (0.913) measures how well the independent variables predict the dependent variable R squared (R² = 0.833) indicates that the independent variables explain 83.3% of the variance in ozone concentrations Table 6 presents ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) test results on whether the regression model is statistically significant that there is a statistically significant relationship between predicted ozone concentrations and actual measurements (F = 3778.081 A large portion of the total variance given by the model is explained by the regression (R² = 0.833) indicating that the model largely explains the variation in ozone concentrations of the independent variables Additionally, Table 7 shows each independent variable’s estimated effect on ozone concentration The constant term (Constant) is the estimated ozone concentration (135.458 µg/m³) when all other variables have zero values p < 0.001) shows that most of the changes in ozone levels are explained by temperature Pressure and humidity also significantly affect ozone concentrations both having a negative coefficient and decreasing ozone levels The positive coefficient of PM10 (Beta = 1.330) indicates that this size of particulate matter has an increasing effect on ozone levels the negative coefficient of PM1 (Beta = -1.862) indicates that these particle sizes reduce ozone concentration The exclusion of PM2.5 from the model is likely due to multicollinearity issues as this variable strongly correlated with either PM1 or PM10 Although the coefficients for VOC and CO2 are lower both contribute to the significance of the model While a negative relationship was found for VOC (Beta = -0.101) a positive relationship was found for CO2 (Beta = 0.040) p < 0.001) is positively correlated with ozone indicating that an increase in NO2 levels contributes to an increase in ozone concentration indicating that higher NO levels reduce ozone concentrations while its effect is not statistically significant indicating that CO has little or no significant effect on ozone levels in this model weekend hourly O3 concentrations were higher than weekday ozone concentrations between 11:00 and 24:00 suggesting a significant weekend effect because weekend NO inhibition is weaker than weekday NO inhibition during the O3 formation phase Craiova does not belong to the category of big cities and the traffic variation is not as high as in French or Chinese cities In a complex study conducted in Hong Kong, Zang et al79 observed that O3 levels rise in the late morning O3 peaks near noon and starts to decrease in the early afternoon This behaviour is attributed to high NO concentrations and the transport of air masses with different chemical characteristics Another observation for Hong Kong is that VOC limits O3 production while high nitric oxide (NO) concentrations suppress O3 concentration and high NOx concentrations suppress O3 production the authors investigated the sensitivity of PM2.5 and O3 pollution events to four selected meteorological factors (wind speed and planetary boundary layer height) during two heavy pollution events significant spatial and seasonal variations in PM2.5 and O3 concentrations were observed due to meteorological factors All these authors showed that the MLR model represented a solid and appropriate tool for O3 prediction and highlighted the variation of O3 level with the season of pollution and local conditions examined 8-hour averages of ozone concentrations and the effects of ozone on human health ozone levels reach maximum unhealthy hours during winter which disagrees with our findings; for the current study from Craiova the highest VOC level is recorded during winter when the temperatures are low and do not favour ozone formation reactions the temperature influences the ozone level more than the VOC the ozone level exhibited fluctuating patterns variations of ozone levels from emissions were identified as the predominant factor shaping annual fluctuations in ambient ozone The effect of weather conditions on ozone concentration is essential in the short term It can increase or decrease the effectiveness of precursor emission controls the efficacy of precursor emission control in diminishing ozone concentrations Differentiating the contributions of meteorological conditions and emission changes to ozone is important for assessing the effectiveness of control measures on past datasets and developing new future approaches In order to achieve such a goal in Craiova it is necessary to use several monitoring stations evenly distributed throughout the city to measure more meteorological parameters than in the present study and more types of emissions based on a one-year dataset related to solar radiation the authors noticed an accentuated ozone formation with high static stability during winter and spring high ozone concentrations were observed when the intense solar radiation high temperatures and longer day lengths stimulated photochemistry The climate in Ciuc Depression is s characterised by high frequency and long persistence of nocturnal and winter temperature inversions ozone concentration increases during spring touches the maximum during summer and decreases during autumn These differences emphasise the importance of understanding ozone formation locally Traffic and industrial activities raise NO traffic and industrial activities decrease leading to a decrease in NO and NO2 concentrations It is well-known that the ratio between nitrogen oxides and VOC is very important in ground-level ozone production which is formed by photochemical reactions between nitrogen oxides and VOC in sunlight high nitrogen oxide concentrations can react with existing ozone the variation of meteorological parameters can favour ozone accumulation they influence ozone concentrations differently from weekend to weekend The field measurements provided the dataset which included various air quality indices such as particulate matter (PM1 The results from statistical analyses emphasize significant seasonal variations in ozone concentrations in Craiova The SPSS Data Analysis results showed that ozone levels were lowest in late autumn and winter and highest in late spring and summer which aligns with the most important part of the previous studies PM10 exhibited a significant correlation with ozone indicating that particulate matter can influence ozone levels while VOC showed a negative correlation with O3 concentrations The relationship between ozone and NO2 was positive highlighting the role of NO2 in O3 production whereas NO had a negative correlation due to its role in ozone depletion Carbon monoxide (CO) did not show a statistically significant effect on ozone levels in this analysis significant differences were observed in temperature NO and CO levels between weekdays and weekends These results show that some pollutant levels (NO2 especially due to decreased traffic and industrial activities increases in other pollutants (such as VOC and CO) No significant differences were observed between weekdays and weekends for particulate matter concentrations (PM1 Ozone levels did not show significant differences between weekdays and weekends This shows that meteorological factors had a more significant impact on weekend ozone effect than anthropocentric emissions It is known that a simultaneous reduction of NOx and VOC is more effective than a NOx reduction on the weekend ozone effect Considering the ozone limit values from the WHO and EU Air Quality Directive the number of days the limits exceeded was determined The results show that the 60 µg/m3 limit value 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however Craiova also faces significant environmental challenges that are a threat to quality of life Craiova’s Green City Action Plan (GCAP) has identified the key areas of concern: air quality climate vulnerability and land use pressure Locations such as Nicolae Romanescu Park offer an example of how thriving natural spaces can be integrated into urban environments creating clear benefits for citizens and the climate but it is one of few green areas in the city With support from EBRD donors such as Austria and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Craiova is now embarking on a journey of environmental transformation Its aim is not just to mitigate climate impacts but to create a city that thrives in harmony with nature The EBRD Green Cities programme is helping reshape the way Romanian cities approach sustainability It is empowering cities to tackle various environmental challenges by providing guidance and funding to improve people’s quality of life Timișoara and Mediaș – have joined the EBRD Green Cities family Each is developing its own GCAP that addresses local environmental concerns from air pollution and waste management to sustainable transportation and energy efficiency and is putting in place projects that are reducing their environmental footprints and leading the way towards a more sustainable future The EBRD’s investments in Craiova include the renovation of 12 public schools and two administrative buildings that are among the city’s architectural jewels “The main challenge in such a project is implementing energy-efficiency measures,” explains Andrei Boarna who works in the investment and procurement service at Craiova City Hall we cannot change the façade or make many external changes.” efforts to achieve this have been very successful with upgrades to the heating systems (which now include dual ventil convectors and a chiller cooling system) among the features that will help reduce local air pollution Other changes include the introduction of new surveillance video systems video projection systems in meeting rooms and alarm and fire detection systems that have modernised the buildings without sacrificing their unique character Similar upgrades have also taken place in the 12 public schools with the additions including new insulation systems and ventilation systems that purify air in the classrooms “I remember with great excitement the words of a pupil who said that our school is like in the movies!” says Alina Dumitru One of Craiova’s most pressing concerns is its urban transport system Facing growing traffic congestion and high emissions from traditional vehicles the city has started making significant strides to modernise its public transport infrastructure The EBRD supported the city in buying 40 buses that would improve air quality and provide more efficient and accessible transportation options for residents “Citizens have started using public transport more and more,” says Boarna adding that the new buses are also more comfortable than the old fleet Another critical component of Craiova’s green transformation is its approach to water and waste management The city is focusing on enhancing the efficiency of water use reducing waste generation and improving recycling processes all of which will help it preserve natural resources prevent pollution and foster a cleaner environment for future generations more efficient infrastructure reflects the EBRD’s vision of creating resilient cities that can withstand the challenges of climate change while offering better lives for their residents,” says EBRD Associate Director Engage with us Contact us Cookies are pieces of code used to track website usage and give audiences the best possible experience Use the buttons to confirm whether you agree with default cookie settings when using ebrd.com We use Adobe Analytics cookies to measure usage of the website in order to improve it and respond to end user actions. 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Out of sight within 10 minutes after amassing a 26-6 opening quarter lead, there was no stopping Slovenia who rode out 91-53 winners An inspired Hana Sambolic poured in 25 points There were also important cameos from Hana Ivanusa with 11 points while Zala Srot had 9 points and 9 rebounds Slovenia, who previously won the title in 2016 will now face 2015 winners Germany after they held off a late surge from Netherlands to collect an 81-73 success they were put under pressure in the closing stages but held firm to get the win It was an excellent team victory for Germany led by Paula Wenemoser who did it at both ends with 10 points Frieda Buhner and Nicole-Brochlitz dropped 18 and 21 points respectively Lotte van Kruistum replied with a game-high 23 points in defeat.Meanwhile there was double disappointment for both Switzerland and Netherlands as it was confirmed that the third placed side will not be promoted from Division B This is as a result of Lithuania finishing in the bottom three of Division A and as they will host the tournament in 2024 Ford will assemble batteries for electric cars in Romania The car manufacturer Ford will assemble batteries for electric cars in Craiova based on battery cells produced in another location say local sources from Craiova consulted by Economedia The company did not want to confirm the information the actual assembly of the batteries will take place in Romania the last step of the battery production process Assembly will be carried out at Ford’s factory in Craiova We remind you that Ford will produce three electric vehicles in Craiova The company announced that it will build a 100% electric version of the Puma compact SUV at the Craiova plant Ford began to produce the Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier models in Craiova but the electric versions will also be manufactured under the names E-Transit Courier and E-Tourneo Courier Ford Otosan announced an investment of 490 million euros to support the production of the new generation of the Courier range at its plant in Craiova will benefit from fully electric versions in 2024 total production capacity will increase from 250,000 to 272,000 vehicles per year the Ford factory in Craiova was taken over by the Turks from Ford Otosan Ford Otosan Romania is owned by Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ș (Ford Otosan) – Ford joint venture in which Ford and Koç Holding are majority shareholders in which Ford Motor Company (41%) and Koç Holding A.Ș and is one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004 READ the latest Batteries News shaping the battery market Ford will assemble batteries for electric cars in Romania, source Scientists unveil groundbreaking EV battery tech that could solve major performance issue: ‘This technology can be widely used’ Researchers in Korea believe they have found a way to increase the life and.. 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COPYRIGHT POLICY DISCLAIMER TERMS & CONDITIONS PRIVACY POLICY We love meeting interesting people and making new friends The starting signal in Romania has been given the E-Transit Courier and the E-Tourneo Courier are now rolling off the production line at the Ford Otosan factory in Craiova These are the first electric vehicles to be manufactured in Romania and exported to other European countries and Turkey sometimes a Transit or a Tourneo hangs on the conveyor belt And sometimes these get a combustion engine the combustion-powered ones have a classic radiator grille the cars are the same; electric and combustion-powered cars are produced together on the same line at the Ford Otosan factory The assembly process is highly flexible and only the components that have been ordered are built The manufacturer already opened the order books some time ago Ford is keeping a low profile on the number of pre-orders they repeatedly emphasise that the Ford Puma has a particularly strong fanbase in the UK – it is even Ford’s best-selling small car in Europe with its 43-kWh battery and 376-kilometre range will also be a bestseller remains to be seen “I would be surprised if we said we’re going to sell equal amounts of EVs to ICE vehicles given what we’ve seen in the industry and in the marketplace,” says John Davis he adds: “We know our customers are interested in more affordable solutions And I think that we’ve now got something they can choose from if they are interested in EVs.” The Puma Gen-E is unlikely to have an easy time of it in Europe even though the best-selling Ford model in Europe That is because the variants without the ‘E’ are significantly cheaper And electric cars from other manufacturers are also competing with the new electric car A VW ID.3 with 52 kWh net or 388 kilometres according to WLTP is available for under 30,000 euros and the Kia EV3 starts at a similarly expensive 35,990 euros – but with 58 kWh and 436 kilometres which has a similarly sized battery with 44 kWh range is “a sensitive element for consumers,” says Davis “they’re driving a vehicle that has amounts of connectivity of utility and flexibility.” And that is why the ICE variants of the Puma have been successful and it will help find the right consumer for the BEV version as well most people don’t need as much range,” Davis adds “I know we all have an element of range anxiety We see that in our commercial customers as well and it’s also why we’re trying to deliver what we think is best value to our customers.” However a larger battery would mean a higher price tag Ford also believes that its two new electric panel vans are headed for a successful future sells particularly well in Turkey with a combustion engine That is perhaps also because it is manufactured by Ford Otosan a joint venture between Ford and the Turkish group Koç the electric version could sell well in other southern countries – but he does not say exactly where the focus could be where many electric vehicles are already sold are of course also interesting for the E-Transit and E-Tourneo Courier But he does not get more specific in this case either “We’re not discriminating by offering only in certain countries It will be available widely,” emphasises Davis Davis also takes the opportunity to once again call for funding for electric mobility “Today was a chance to talk about some of the help I think the industry needs and I don’t think Ford Motor Company is unique in that endeavour We need the EU governments and the local countries to help support the industry with demand-side incentives and also bringing along access to charging in an affordable way.” It is thus still unclear how many electric cars will roll off the production line in Craiova in the coming months it will be a maximum of 50,000 – if you add up all three models Although the factory has a production capacity of 300,000 vehicles and the Puma Gen-E E-Transit Courier and E-Transit Courier are manufactured on the same production line as the combustion engine variants Ford Otosan can assemble a maximum of 50,000 batteries in the small Romanian town for the time being battery assembly can be ramped up in the long term explains production manager Dan Ghirisan to the press during a tour of the car factory the figure will be 50,000 electric vehicles due to staffing issues the technical capacity for battery assembly alone is actually 150,000 units The E-Transit is available in Germany from 35,400 euros the E-Tourneo starts at 36,000 euros and the Ford Puma Gen-E at 36,900 euros the manufacturer integrated a 4,200-square-metre production line into the car factory last October The battery – Ford relies on NCM for the cell chemistry – is manufactured in three shifts Each shift has 51 employees working on the battery alone This means that up to 300 electric vehicles can roll off the production line in Craiova every day Each battery module consists of 96 elements These are manufactured by SK On in Hungary and delivered to Romania The modules also undergo the leak test on site around six to seven per cent of the modules tested do not pass the test the batteries do not end up in the trash; instead The electric motors are produced in Halewood, England where they are used in the E-Transit Custom and the E-Tourneo Custom passenger car version Different power levels are produced in Halewood; vehicles with 100 kW 160 kW and 210 kW have been announced so far At the ceremony marking the start of series production of the Ford Puma Gen-E the E-Transit Courier and the E-Tourneo Courier the electric vehicles were not really the star of the show Ford Otosan was celebrated as one of the most important companies in the country That also explains why the history of the plant and the joint venture – and its success – were told several times But Ford and Koç have been working together since 1928 it initially produced vehicles of the Oltcit brand and later Daewoo Ford took over the plant in 2008 and then Ford Otosan in 2022 the combustion engine variants of the Puma the Transit Courier and Tourneo Courier have been built there And now the country’s first electric vehicles Ford Otosan has invested a total of 500 million euros in the plant since 2022 Ford Otosan emphasised that it wanted to play a “key role in the electrification of Ford in Europe.” The car factory in Craiova (currently) provides jobs for 6,600 people and produces 1,200 vehicles a day 300 of these are now to be equipped with an electric motor and a 43 kWh battery 250,000 vehicles left the plant on their own four wheels last year The capacity is 300,000 and there is always the possibility of expanding the plant Around 70 per cent of the vehicles built in Craiova are transported to other countries by train The plant even has a 12-kilometre rail network that is directly connected to the European network To enable the remaining 30 per cent to leave the plant by truck Romania has even dedicated a motorway to the manufacturer – the Ford Highway but the Romanian Prime Minister emphasised at the ceremony marking the start of series production that everything is being done to complete the project very soon the guest list on this day also made it clear how important automotive production in Craiova is for the region In addition to the Romanian Prime Minister Deputy Chairman of the Board of Koç Holding Ford Otosan Managing Director Güven Özyurt the Turkish ambassador and the American ambassador also travelled to the event The starting signal for the electric future in Craiova has thus been given Ford now offers eight electric vehicles in Europe – the Explorer and the Capri both of which are built at the Ford plant in Cologne in Germany which are manufactured by Ford Otosan in Turkey and now an electric Puma as well as electric variants of the E-Transit Courier and E-Tourneo Courier It remains to be seen whether the enthusiasm for the new electric vehicles will be as great outside the small Romanian town as it is there there will be more petrol-fuelled cars than electric ones at the end of the mixed production line I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology the ETi Craiova plant represents an investment of over €70 million and covers a total area of 75,800 square meters of which 18,500 square meters are dedicated to production the facility plays a key role in the local economy and is designed for future expansions to serve markets in the Balkans “A Milestone in Our Journey to Excellence” With products available in more than 50 countries and a patent portfolio that includes 21 international patents, ETi continues to innovate and strengthen its position on the journey to becoming a global challenger. We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure, personalising content and ads, providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used. 14 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Universitatea Craiova won 2–1 over Otelul Galati on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Universitatea Craiova 3 win(s) Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches 14 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT?Universitatea Craiova won 2–1 over Otelul Galati on Fri 14 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Universitatea Craiova is playing home against Otelul Galati at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on Fri Division B in Romania will see a number of exciting rising stars taking to the stage and trying to propel their teams to success CRAIOVA (Romania) - The FIBA U20 Women's European Championship 2023 Here are just some of the names to look out for and put on your watchlist ahead of the tournament which tips off on Friday July 28 You can also use the fan vote below to tell us which player you think will have the biggest impact at the event Panait has had a busy summer so far after featuring for her nation at the FIBA U18 Women's European Championship 2023, Division B in Sofia averaging a team high 11.8 points and 5.4 assists per game The playmaker is likely to carry home promotion hopes in Craiova and is highly rated she has just returned from the Basketball Without Borders Global camp which underlines her quality recording more than 15 points and 9 boards per game Sontag is another player who featured at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023 and that experience will be vital as she was part of a Germany team that made the Quarter-Finals and took a FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament ticket Strong and likely to demonstrate her leaderships skills she will surely rack up another U20 double-digit scoring return for her team this summer Van Shaick could be the key to this campaign for Netherlands She has impressed in the NCAA and is switching from California State University Bakersfield to Louisville A versatile post player who can score and defend on the perimeter as well as the paint she will be a candidate to lead in scoring and rebounding for her team and a double-double tournament is not out of the question for her The dynamic guard play of Muhl  cements the theory that her country could be a frontrunner for the title in Craiova. A guard who can score and pass the rock to a high standard, she missed out on international duty last summer, so her return is a big boost. There will be many eyes on her production and if she can turn up the noise, Croatia will be tough to beat 01 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Universitatea Craiova won 1–0 over FCV Farul Constanta on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are Universitatea Craiova 14 win(s) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches 01 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?Universitatea Craiova won 1–0 over FCV Farul Constanta on Sat 01 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches Universitatea Craiova is playing home against FCV Farul Constanta at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on Sat 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Universitatea Craiova won 2–0 over Dinamo Bucuresti on Mon This is 5 of the Superliga Championship Group The current head to head record for the teams are Dinamo Bucuresti 4 win(s) 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?Universitatea Craiova won 2–0 over Dinamo Bucuresti on Mon 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Dinamo Bucuresti is playing home against Universitatea Craiova at Arena Nationala on Mon 25 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Arges Pitesti won 1–0 over U Craiova 1948 on Tue The current head to head record for the teams are U Craiova 1948 4 win(s) Who won between U Craiova 1948 and FC Arges Pitesti on Tue 25 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT?FC Arges Pitesti won 1–0 over U Craiova 1948 on Tue 25 Feb 2025 17:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches U Craiova 1948 is playing home against FC Arges Pitesti on Tue Be Strong Tennis, part of Craiova’s oldest sports club CS Atlas is advancing its development with the launch of a €1.18 million multifunctional sports hall co-financed by nearly €800,000 in non-reimbursable funding including €635,000 from the EU’s Just Transition Fund 👯 Founders: Cristian Ciocan-Stănescu 🏭 Industry: Sports and Recreational Education 💥 Problem: Lack of modern, energy-efficient sports infrastructure and integrated development programs for young athletes in the region 📣 Solution: Construction of a multifunctional NZEB-certified sports hall with tennis schools (via partnership with Dolj County School Inspectorate) and local community members seeking modern training and recovery services 💰 Investment amount: €1.18 million  🚀 Funded by: European Union (Just Transition Fund), Banca Transilvania 👁️‍🗨️ Investor’s perspective: “A flagship project contributing to the development of sports infrastructure and community support — deserving of full-value backing.” – Banca Transilvania 💡 It will be spent on: Construction of an energy-efficient sports complex featuring advanced systems like photovoltaic panels we’ve stayed committed to one guiding vision: if we want future generations to view sports as a path to personal growth or a viable career we need to invest in a consistent and integrated way.” – Cristian Ciocan-Stănescu 💪 Their specialty: High-performance athlete development and community engagement through sustainable infrastructure and expert training 🔑 Business model: Revenue through sports education programs and school partnerships; supported by EU grants and private investment 👩‍🏫 Market: Local and regional sports education market; aspiring athletes and sports enthusiasts in Craiova and surrounding areas 📊 Traction: Over 20,000 athletes have benefited from the club’s programs; ranked 1st in Dolj County in Sports and Recreational Education (field 8551) Over 1 million people from all over the world have learned about the tech ecosystem in Central and Eastern Europe thanks to The Recursive In order to keep our content free for everyone If you believe what we do is important and have the means to do so support us in giving a voice to Central and Eastern Europe with as little as €7 Every single contribution of yours helps us guarantee our independence and sustainable future we can keep on providing constructive reporting on the developments in the region give even more global visibility to our ecosystem and educate the next generation of innovation journalists and content creators Find out more about how your donation could help us shape the story of the CEE entrepreneurial ecosystem You can also support The Recursive’s mission with a pick-any-amount Subscribe to The Recursive Innovation Times Keep up with the innovation landscape in CEE every week By entering your email you agree to The Recursive’s Privacy Policy.* Address: Sofia 1504, 6 Shipka Str. For news stories, reach out to: [email protected] For content marketing partnerships: [email protected] © 2020 - 2022 - Recurisve Media JSC | All rights reserved Web Development by Vipe Studio - WordPress Agency Serbia Bosnia & Herzegovina North Macedonia Albania Montenegro Blockchain Cybersecurity Deep tech Dev Tribe E-commerce Marketing & Sales Web3 Sie haben erfolgreich Ihre Einwilligung in die Nutzung von Transfermarkt mit Tracking und Cookies widerrufen Sie können sich jetzt zwischen dem Contentpass-Abo und der Nutzung mit personalisierter Werbung the most important cycling event in the country starting from Craiova and following a scenic route through southeastern Romania Organized by the Romanian Cycling Federation in partnership with the National Agency for Sport and Auchan Romania this year’s race features five stages and passes through key cities such as Râmnicu Vâlcea and concludes with a final circuit in Bucharest including the first-ever finish in Slobozia and the return to cities that haven’t hosted the event in over a decade the Tour of Romania continues its community-focused tradition with competitions for children in multiple cities and two dedicated amateur races—one climbing to Pasul Dichiu and another on the official course in the heart of Bucharest Over 3,000 children and amateur cyclists are expected to take part reinforcing the Tour’s mission to promote an active and healthy lifestyle In an exclusive conversation with Business Review Director of Corporate Affairs & Retail Media at Auchan Romania shared insights about the retailer’s deep involvement in the 2025 edition of the Tour of Romania: we’re also introducing special recipes inspired by the local regions the Tour passes through – with the help of Razvan Exarhu These will be available in our gastro areas and promoted via social media to reflect local flavor and history,” he added “We create a genuine ‘Tour of Romania operation’ inside our stores, with dedicated signage and promotional themes. The engagement has been outstanding, and visibility for participating brands is significantly boosted during the campaign weeks,” Dănețiu emphasized. Speaking about Auchan’s growing network of partners We see it as our mission to inform all our partners about this opportunity offering not only shelf exposure but also media packages and national visibility Personally, Dănețiu reflected: “Cycling is a sport with a unique chemistry. We resonate with its values—teamwork, endurance, performance—and see this initiative as both a professional and human investment that reaches communities across the country.” the Tour of Romania 2025 showcases the country’s rich cultural and natural landscapes—from the pottery traditions of Horezu and the fruit orchards of Voinești to the dramatic views of the Bucegi Mountains and the symbolic crossing of the Danube via the Brăila bridge The 2024 edition of the Tour of Romania brought together 25 teams from 14 countries and a caravan of 400 people The competition was held in 6 cities and generated an impressive logistical effort – with 1,075 rooms rented in over 30 hotels and 10 tons of water consumed – and attracted over 2,000 children to the races dedicated to them and thousands of spectators took part in the vibrant atmosphere created by the largest cycling competition of the year the magazine “Revista Automobilă” organized on the route Bucharest–Sinaia–Târgoviște–Bucharest but the competition was paused 3 years later due to World War I the newspaper “Sportul Zilnic” revived the idea organizing the first national cycling competition – the Tour of Romania The competition has been part of the Union Cycliste Internationale calendar since 2008 and since 2019 has been organized in partnership with Auchan Romania More information is available at www.turulromaniei.ro and on the official Facebook page. 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}U Craiova 1948 won 2–0 over Unirea Ungheni on Fri This is 4 of the Liga II Relegation Group A The current head to head record for the teams are U Craiova 1948 1 win(s) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between U Craiova 1948 and Unirea Ungheni on Fri 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT?U Craiova 1948 won 2–0 over Unirea Ungheni on Fri 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches U Craiova 1948 is playing home against Unirea Ungheni on Fri A new intermodal transport route has been launched to improve the efficiency profitability and sustainability of logistics operations between the Ford Otosan factory in Craiova and Turkey components will be transported from Turkey to Romania and vehicles manufactured in Romania will arrive in Turkey This transition aims to reduce emissions by 63% compared to road transport making logistics operations more efficient and economical As part of this initiative, an intermodal rail line was established, which runs four weekly runs between the Craiova plant, Ford Otosan’s first investment in Europe, and Istanbul Halkalı. The objective is to facilitate the transport of vehicles produced at the factory in Craiova to Turkey. The new intermodal rail line will run four weekly runs to Istanbul Halkalı allowing the transport of approximately 12,000 vehicles per year to Turkey this environmentally friendly logistics solution will ensure the efficient delivery of production components from Turkey to the factory in Craiova The project will be carried out in collaboration with Mars Logistics and one of the most important rail transport companies in Turkey emissions are expected to be down by 63% by the end of the year compared to road transport Since taking over the factory in Craiova in 2022, Ford Otosan has strengthened its European production network, while also contributing to the strengthening of commercial relations between Turkey and Romania. With the expansion of model production at the factory in Craiova, exports of components from Turkey to Romania have increased significantly, bringing benefits to both Ford Otosan and its suppliers. Güven Özyurt: “We are building an integrated and sustainable ecosystem, from production to logistics” “With the new logistics model that we have established between Romania and Turkey we transport the necessary components for the production activity of our factory in Craiova Ford Tourneo Courier and Ford Transit Courier models By capitalizing on the cost advantages of rail transport compared to road and sea transport we improve our competitiveness while providing a significant contribution to our sustainability goals,” emphasized Güven Özyurt Ford Otosan Romania produces the versions with combustion engines of the Ford Transit Courier alongside the world-renowned 1.0 EcoBoost engine Ford Otosan Craiova also started production for the electric versions E-Transit Courier with deliveries to customers beginning at the beginning of this year Garip Sahillioğlu: “We lead the industry by expanding sustainable rail transport solutions” “We are proud to put into practice the projects for which we conducted feasibility studies for a long time Through the intermodal rail route that we implemented between Romania and Turkey we collect components from Ford Otosan suppliers in Turkey for the vehicles produced at the factory in Craiova These components are then transported by our wagons to the Mars Halkalı Railway Terminal operated by our company deliveries reach the terminal at the Ford Otosan Craiova plant which is also managed by us,” also said Garip Sahillioğlu board member responsible for road and rail transport at Mars Logistics The plant in Craiova operates in three shifts both in the vehicle production area and in the engine production area and currently has over 6,600 employees We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Info Source of record for architectural glass leaders A glass tribute to renowned Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncusi was nominated for a 2024 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture / Mies van der Rohe Award (EUmies). The Constantin Brancusi Pavilion sits in the center of a courtyard at the Craiova Art Museum It was created by architect Dorin Ștefan and completed in 2022 According to Guenter Uebelacker, managing director of Heavydrive the work consisted of large glass panes mounted horizontally and vertically in various special arrangements Visitors ride in a circular glass lift from the ground floor into the glass box above supplied the entire assembly planning for the project and installed the earthquake-proof steel substructure and the glass façade sedak also provided 23 triple-pane laminates from low-iron glass and eight five-layer laminated glass fins Uebelacker says that for the glass pavilion, six panes from Finnglass measuring 7.8 feet by 41 feet and weighing 2.8 tons had to be set vertically in grooves The panes have undulating contours and are narrower at the bottom than at the top Uebelacker adds that Heavydrive had to develop special bracers to place the wavy glass panes on the lifter’s suction cups there were no glass panes larger than 29 feet He instead planned to use two panes to achieve a height of 39 feet; however delays in the project allowed for the availability of the 41-foot panes The 2024 EUmies Award winners were the Study Pavilion at TU Braunschweig by Gustav Düsing and Max Hacke (Architecture) and SUMA Arquitectura’s Gabriel García Márquez Library (Emerging Architecture) and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" We understand that ads can be annoying to website visitors but it helps us provide our content to you at no cost so we'd appreciate it if you would allow our advertising partners to appear in your browser We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorised as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyse how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns one of Europe’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers and a pioneer in electrification is celebrating a particularly important milestone today: the first electric vehicles produced in Romania are heading to Ford customers across Europe Series production of the fully electric Puma Gen-E E-Transit Courier and E-Tourneo Courier models has begun at Ford Otosan’s state-of-the-art Craiova plant reinforcing Ford Otosan’s role as a strategic manufacturing hub for Ford in Europe The Ford Otosan plant in Romania is one of the most complex and innovative units within the Ford manufacturing ecosystem. Currently, the Craiova plant is the only one in Europe that produces both passenger cars and commercial vehicles on the same lines, in versions with internal combustion engines and electric ones. “Today’s event underscores Ford Otosan’s commitment to innovation electrification and manufacturing excellence Our ability to produce six different vehicle versions in the same facility demonstrates not only our flexibility but also our dedication to making electric mobility more accessible to a wider audience As the first electric vehicle manufacturer in Romania we are proud to be at the forefront of industry transformation and contribute to a more sustainable future,” said Güven Özyurt the assembly line is part of the broader investment strategy announced in 2022 when Ford Otosan officially acquired the Craiova plant This investment underscores Ford Otosan’s commitment to strengthening its electrification capabilities and expanding its role in Ford’s global electric vehicle ecosystem Starting in 2022, Ford Otosan has made a total investment of 500 million euros to support the diversification of vehicle production at the Craiova plant. This investment has also contributed to the technological transformation of the Craiova plant, positioning it as one of the most advanced and flexible automotive production units in Europe. As part of Ford Otosan’s commitment to providing sustainable and innovative transportation solutions a new intermodal transportation route was recently launched to improve the efficiency profitability and sustainability of logistics operations between the Ford Otosan plant in Craiova and Turkey Under this new system, components will be transported from Turkey to Romania, and vehicles manufactured in Romania will arrive in Turkey, both by rail. This transition aims to reduce emissions by 63% compared to road transport, making logistics operations more efficient and economical. Ford Otosan Romania currently produces the combustion and electric versions of the Ford Transit Courier along with the world-renowned 1.0 EcoBoost engine The Craiova plant operates in three shifts in both vehicle and engine production and currently employs over 6,600 people Ford may assemble batteries for electric cars at its vehicle plant in Craiova The corresponding assembly line is said to be ready reported the readiness of Ford’s Romanian production site for electric vehicles This would mean that the final step in battery production the assembly of the ready-to-install battery packs would take place directly on the vehicle plant site Ford is also building a battery assembly plant in Cologne to produce the battery packs for the Explorer and Capri it would also have been possible to transport fully assembled packs to Craiova However, Ford apparently decided in favour of the local assembly. According to Economedia, the cells for the batteries assembled in Craiova are to be manufactured at another location. As reported these will presumably come from ABEE’s Romvolt factory which is being built in Galați in eastern Romania The new battery assembly centre is said to be at the same location as the motor production as Ford did not wish to comment on the information when asked by the Romanian publication the Romanian plant has officially belonged to Ford Otosan Ford’s Turkey-based joint venture with Koç Holding and others What is certain is that Ford will produce three electric models in Craiova: the E-Transit Courier and the E-Tourneo Courier high-roof estate derived from it use the same platform and will utilise the same battery pack with around 55 kWh in their electric versions economedia.ro (in Romanian) Romanian Business News - ACTMedia :: Services|About us|Contact| RSS Wizz Air company extends its Craiova base by re-allocating the second airplane Airbus A320neo with two new routes in Romania and higher frequencies on five other routes Craiova Airport representatives informed on Wednesday the base will operate 10 routes to five countries passengers will be able to fly on 5 routes from Craiova to Memmingen and Bari the general manager of Craiova International Airport declared that the return of the second Wizz Air airplane to Craiova airport represents “a natural stage of the airport development.” “Operations at Craiova International Airport suffered from the aviation crisis triggered by the withdrawal of Airbus airplanes for service which led to the withdrawal of one of the two plane allocated to Wizzair Craiova but in the meantime we collaborated with representatives of the air company so that the return of the plane could be a priority I am glad to announce that we will travel to new destinations in Germany and Italy the suspended flights to Spain and Germany will resume and flights to new destinations will intensify Good news is that we expect the area of attracting passengers for Cariova Airport to grow as Craiova-Pitesti expressway was completed and Romania was accepted in the Schengen land area thus allowing passengers from northern Bulgaria to reach our airport more rapidly than the one in Sofia,” Sorin Manda said the increase of operations at Craiova International Airport coincides with the completion of expansion works as of this summer we will fly from the new terminal with a last generation aircraft to ten European destinations but we will also have holiday flights to Europe and Asia,”Mandea added According to the Craiova Airport press release since the beginning of its operations in Romania in 2006 Wizz Air has constantly increased its investments the air company operates 165 low cost routes on 12 airports in Romania connecting passengers to 74 destinations in 24 countries Wizz Air established six operational bases in Bucharest The air company has over 1,400 employees in Romania and indirectly supports over 9,200 local jobs in connex industries (Photo:https://www.facebook.com/wizzair/photos/)  © ACTMedia - Romanian Business News | Sitemap | Search | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy Developed by Codecraftsman In the under 14 tournament "Trofeo Massimo Governatori" with his brother Gianfranco, the Lombard team Elisir Vizzolo won ahead of Gada Pescara and Rapagnano. In the under 13 trophy Marco Vive with his father Mario Pierangeli won Us '79 Civitanova ahead of Gada Pescara and Craiova. The best players Matilde Merazzi and Eva Migliorelli of U'79, Betatrice Borgia of Gada Pescara. "This year too we experienced a very high level tournament with different winners than usual – said Claudio Principi, creator of the tournament with his late brother Daniele and dedicated to another friend like Flavio Brasili". Artificial intelligence and two million lights will be at the Christmas market in the Romanian city of Craiova this year eagerly awaited by many Bulgarians as well This year it will be inspired by the story of Beauty and the Beast and will be held in several locations in the city "Each square will have a different concept The largest Ferris wheel in Romania will be located in William Shakespeare Square Fratii Buzesti Square is reserved territory for the concerts and live shows," the organisers said There will also be an ice rink and a whole corner for photos with teddy bears Over 100 vendors from all over the country will offer authentic products and dishes Visitors to the market will also be able to enjoy traditional Christmas dishes from Armenia There will also be stalls selling jewellery The market will be open Monday to Thursday from 1 pm to 9 pm and Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm local (and Bulgarian) time."The biggest surprise will be Santa Claus who will fly his sleigh in the skies above the city," the organizers said Craiova's Christmas market took second place in the ranking of the most beautiful Christmas fairs in Europe according to the specialist website europeanbestdestinations.com for the best destinations on the continent Contacts +359 2 9262 210 By accepting cookies you can enjoy a better experience while browsing pages announces the consolidation of ElectroPutere Parc as one of the largest retail centres in Oltenia This is marked by the opening of a new Leroy Merlin store covering an extended area of 13,500 square metres and the acquisition of the former Leroy Merlin that will be converted into a 11,000 square metre extension of ElectroPutere Mall ElectroPutere Parc now features 100,000 square metres of retail space along with 24,000 square metres of Class A office space and additional amenities such as a premium apart-hotel Catinvest acquired from Leroy Merlin their 11,000 square metres former store to further expand ElectroPutere Mall This new extension will increase the leasable area by 9,000 square metres bringing the shopping centre to over 62,000 square metres This development will attract new international brands which will open its first store in Craiova in 2026 covering an area of about 4,500 square metres The French real estate group Catinvest also owns and manages several shopping centres in Romania – Orhideea Shopping Gallery Tom Shopping Gallery in Constanta – as well as in Eastern Europe – Savoya Park in Budapest and Borska Pole in Plzen Catinvest is also active in France in residential and shopping centres activities Catinvest owns and manages more than 525,000 square metres of space in France and Eastern Europe Source: footballghana.com « Prev Next » Comments (0) Listen to Article Christopher Braun The opening event attracted over 1,000 people Ice Concept Romania offered exclusive promotions and gifts to the first customers Ice Concept Romania is a brand with 100% Romanian capital recognized for its modern and diverse jewelry collections that blend classic elegance with contemporary trends the company currently operates three stores: in downtown Pitești Its main customers are young people aged between 18 and 35, interested in modern and elegant jewelry. Buyers in the 18-25 age group prefer affordable and trendy designs, while customers over 25 opt for premium and exclusive collections. Investments of 800,000 Euros in less than 3 years Ice Concept Romania has made investments of around 800,000 Euros in less than 3 years of operation, and if in 2023, the company reported a turnover of 500,000 Euros, in 2024, it doubled, reaching 1 million Euros. For 2025, the company estimates that it will record a turnover of approximately 1.7 million Euros. “The opening of the store in Craiova is part of a broad development plan which aims to consolidate Ice Concept’s presence nationally we aim to become a top player in the Romanian jewelry industry we plan to inaugurate 2-3 more stores,” said Andrei Cristea Who is the young entrepreneur who reached the first million Euros in 2024 turned his passion for jewelry into a business that proved to be successful in a very short time since its establishment Ice Concept was launched in 2022 with the aim of redefining the jewelry market through a combination of style we understood the power of social networks and turned Ice Concept into a digital phenomenon building a strong community around the brand and authentic interaction with the public,” Andrei Cristea also said Andrei Cristea managed to open three physical stores and take the business to one million Euros a level that few entrepreneurs had reached in such a short time I have always believed that success comes from passion I am not stopping here – I want to take Ice Concept even further to expand and create something that will last over time Everything I have achieved so far is just the beginning” French real estate group Catinvest is expanding its presence in Oltenia with the opening of Aparthotel Craiova an innovative project that redefines the standards of premium accommodation and hospitality The new 12 million euro investment brings a touch of elegance and comfort to Craiova fully equipped space suitable for both business travellers and those seeking relaxation and sophistication Catinvest owns and manages a portfolio of over 38 luxury buildings in Paris including properties on the Champs de Mars with direct views of the Eiffel Tower Designed by renowned designer Pascal Delmotte Aparthotel Craiova stands out for its attention to detail and use of the highest quality materials are fully equipped and designed to provide a great experience Rental prices start from 115 euros per night for a one-bedroom apartment and 200 euros per night for a two-bedroom apartment with discounts available for guests staying longer than one night Another feature of the project is the modern HVAC system complemented by underfloor heating that operates independently for each apartment This solution allows guests to adjust the temperature to their personal preferences without relying on a centralised system Underground parking with direct access to the reception or to the apartments adds to the comfort while spacious terraces and balconies designed for relaxation create the ideal setting for outdoor moments before relaxing the French real estate group Catinvest is active in the French residential and commercial markets Its portfolio includes over 38 iconic buildings in Paris many with direct views of the Eiffel Tower Catinvest owns and manages ElectroPutere Parc and other major shopping centres such as the Orhideea and Esplanada Pantelimon galleries in Bucharest and Tom in Constanța the portfolio includes Savoya Park in Budapest and Borska Pole in Pilsen Catinvest manages over 525,000 square metres of space in France and Eastern Europe AC Milan come home to seal the deal in the UEFA Europa League AC Milan stumbled home against Craiova last week they got half the job done - but they didn’t make it easy - and take an away goal into their game at the San Siro Ricardo Rodriguez stole the show with an expert freekick that baffled Craiova Now? Milan bring European Football back to the San Siro - and what a turnout we are expecting! Riccardo Montolivo had a disastrous game against Craiova over in Romania and almost gave the lead to Craiova Expect him to sit for Locatelli if Biglia isn’t registered in time Cutrone might miss out so Andre Silva can get some minutes - which is a shame Silva is suffering with a small injury right now As for Craiova Alexandru Mihail Băluță was a threat and all Milan need to do to ruin this cup tie is to give away a dangerous free kick Italy: Canale 5 Romania: Pro TV but I’d expect a set-piece goal from Craiova who proved they were no pushovers - however there will be a huge crowd at the San Siro Don't have an account? Subscribe “Our goal is to help stakeholders understand the future of mobility.” Home › Articles › Ford’s European manufacturing plans become a little clearer While one of Ford’s factories in Europe will soon close the futures of its other four facilities in the region look secure Ford’s long term manufacturing strategy for Europe has been uncertain for some time but recent developments suggest that the company now has a clear view of what it wants to do in the region There had been some thoughts that it would follow GM and exit from the region but with clarity on model allocations for its factories its commitment to the region is evident once again Although its Saarlouis factory in Germany will close in a couple of years the Cologne factory is the centre of its electric transition and is currently undertaking a slow ramp-up of production of the Explorer EV crossover The Craiova plant in Romania is now managed by Ford-Otosan the commercial vehicle JV which also runs the giant Kocaeli complex in Turkey Golcuk and Yenikoy; the latter produces the Transit Custom and the new VW Transporter the uncertainty or fog surrounding Ford’s Valencia plant has begun to clear albeit quoting the country’s Industry Minister rather than Ford itself suggest that Valencia will produce a new model there from 2027 This is designed to guarantee the future of the plant although a spokesperson had previously indicated that a partly electric or “multi energy” car would be made in Valencia The inference would appear to be that a hybrid and potentially a full electric vehicle will be made in Spain Sign up now and gain unlimited access to our news Subscribe Let us help you understand the future of mobility Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Explore the business models, technologies, and trends shaping the future of electric mobility. 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Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Louis Munteanu is the competition's top scorer (22) Stadionul Ion OblemencoNewsWho will win?X‌‌‌About the matchUniversitatea Craiova is playing home against CFR Cluj at Stadionul Ion Oblemenco on Sat This is 8 of the Superliga Championship Group The current head to head record for the teams are Universitatea Craiova 13 win(s) Milan head out to Craiova on the 27th - find out about the place here If you buy something from an SB Nation link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement It’s the 6th largest city in Romania and it’s where Milan will head out to on the 27th of July as they face the first leg in the Third Qualifying Round of the UEFA Europa League The name of the city has a history that is almost impossible to trace - it could be ‘King’ from the Old Slavonic word ‘Kral’ or it could mean ‘Border’ you can see that this a city with big history it’s built on top of the old Roman city of Pelendava Craiova is known for it’s industry and industrial production is responsible for the vast makeup of Craiova’s economy Craiova is also know as a ‘University City’ and this shows in CS Craiova the team Milan will play - who are named after the University and was formed by it’s students Radu also found out that the tickets (8 euros at the cheapest) for the game can be bought on site in Severin - yep you’ll need to travel up to Severin if you want to see the game Severin is right on the border with Serbia The E79 and E70 lead right to Severin from Craiova It’s likely Milan will experience a bit of heat in their match The average highs in July are 28 degrees celsius which make for an uncomfortable footballing experience It’s usually quite wet in Craiova around this time of year as well Expect a bit of rain and a pretty uncomfortable night if this is your average July night in Craiova the Employers' Organization of Private Railway Companies in Romania criticized the deplorable state of the railway infrastructure in Romania which threatens the safety of citizens and staff combined with the negligence and disinterest of the authorities has turned train travel into a real lottery with the lives of citizens Against the backdrop of poor infrastructure not a day goes by without an accident on the railways and number of accidents in rail transport has increased alarmingly," the organization said minimum temperatures will be between 10 and 15°C The day will be mostly sunny with showers in the afternoon and evening In western and northern Bulgaria there will be thunderstorms with the possibility of heavy rain and. About 30,000 hectares of orchards were damaged by the April frosts in the country Deputy Ministers of Agriculture and Food Ivan Kapitanov and Yanislav Yanchev who visited affected areas in Kyustendil district "Vazrazhdane" has submitted to the National Assembly a proposal to hold a referendum on preserving the Bulgarian lev with the question: “Do you agree to the Bulgarian Lev remaining the only official currency in Bulgaria until 2043?. people will be able to withdraw money  from ATMs only in the new currency according to the website of the Bulgarian. helicopters of the Bulgarian Air Force will fly at low altitude over Sofia in preparation for a military parade marking the Day. There will be no military equipment at the festive parade on May 6— The Day of Valor and the Bulgarian Armed Forces english@bnr.bg For travel to the United States on a temporary basis For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less Outside of Romania: +40-21-270-6000 (press 8) U.S.-Romania Cooperation on Small Modular Reactors Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S that you will not find anywhere else in the world The American Corner program promotes understanding and cooperation between the U.S Distinguished members of the Romanian Government I would like to thank our host Güven Özyurt for his invitation to celebrate the launch today of the Ford Transit Courier with you I am delighted to be here today to highlight Ford’s vital role and long-standing contributions to Romania’s national economy and to congratulate Ford Otosan and the Craiova plant on this new chapter in commercial vehicle production This is but one of many milestones since Ford established operations in Romania back in 1935 It is my pleasure to return to Craiova today when it was operated by Automobile Craiova My last visit was in June this year when I got the chance to tour the plant and drive the Puma ST around the test course I had the chance to join the Prime Minister for a spin in a Ford Courier and I can tell you he drives very well I was delighted to be present also to witness Ford Otosan sign the EMPOWER HER Declaration of Support EMPOWER HER is a collaborative effort between American Chambers of Commerce in Europe and the U.S Department of Commerce to promote actionable steps that companies can take to advance women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship It was an honor to meet the women operators who help produce Ford’s high-quality vehicles and I was impressed to learn that 48% of this plant employees are women I enthusiastically support Ford Otosan’s goals to increase the ratio of women in management to fifty percent by 2030 and increase the ratio of women in STEM roles to 30 percent by 2026 I commend Ford Otosan’s inclusive approach to supporting and training for its workforce Ford Otosan’s €490 million investment over the next three years are clear signs of the company’s confidence and commitment to Craiova We understand that the investment has already led to 1,300 new production operators So I’m sure Craiova’s future will shine even brighter as the plant begins producing electric vehicles next year The Craiova plant is one of the most advanced and innovative manufacturing facilities in Europe one that is propelling Europe towards a green economy We see that Romanian consumers are increasingly choosing electric vehicles which now command nearly a quarter of the domestic market and as Ford Otosan electrifies its vehicle lines we hope to see further development in Romania’s charging infrastructure I look forward to returning next year to test drive the first mass-produced and Romanian-made electric vehicles The United States views Romania as a critical partner in our journey towards a green Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry highlighted that government and private sector initiatives are vital for accelerating the energy transition when he visited Bucharest for the 3SI Summit in September Ford Otosan’s investment in Craiova for electric vehicle production is an important example of the private capital needed to support today’s mature clean energy technologies the U.S-Romanian strategic partnership in producing small modular nuclear reactors will further help us achieve deeper decarbonization in the coming decades I’d would like to the congratulate the employees of Ford Otosan Craiova for a record production in 2022 It’s always heartening to see convoys of Ford vehicles traveling across the country It is a clear example of why continued public investments in transportation – particularly for roads and ports – are critical to supporting businesses and attracting more foreign investment Ford Otosan is one of Romania’s top exporters exporting vehicles to more than 50 markets world-wide We look forward to see the Romanian government continue making investments that would lower transportation costs for Ford Otosan and for all manufacturers And we were all delighted coming out here today to see the progress on the road between Craiova and Pitesti It was nice to be able to get here that much quicker I would like to thank Prime Minister Ciolacu for Romania’s unwavering efforts and collaboration with international partners to facilitate Ukrainian grain transports to the world market I am optimistic that the improvements to reduce congestion at Constanta Port will yield benefits to Romania’s automotive manufacturers and to the broader Romanian economy please know that we – the United States – will continue to be here as a steadfast partner to Romania supporting economic development and promoting transatlantic values We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience