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Romanian prosecutors say they have launched a criminal probe after an “unmanned aircraft” was spotted in the northern county of Bistrita-Nasaud. “So far, the origin of the aircraft has not been established, and its owner has not been identified,” prosecutors in Cluj County said. “An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances in which the aircraft was flown and to identify the pilot of the aircraft.” The drone-type aircraft was discovered by a young man in a field near his house, Bistrita County police stated. The drone has since been identified as an Orlan-10, which is used in groups of up to five for tasks ranging from gathering intelligence to electronic warfare and pinpointing targets for artillery and aircraft strikes. The drone bore no markings or an identification number. Russia is the only known operator of this type of unmanned aircraft. It comes days after a Russian-made unmanned aircraft crossed Romania and Hungary before entering Croatia and crashed late on Thursday. The drone went down in a Zagreb field, 50 metres from a large university dormitory. Around 40 cars were damaged in the incident but no injuries have been reported. Croatian defence minister Mario Banožić said on Sunday that the aircraft contained "aeroplane bomb parts". "Traces of explosives were found, as well as other traces that indicate that this was not a scouting aircraft," he said. Banožić said that the drone could have been operated by either Ukrainian forces or the Russian military. Croatian officials have criticised NATO for reacting slowly to a military drone that flew over several member states for at least an hour. "We cannot tolerate this situation, nor should it have ever happened," Prime Minister Andrej Plenković said while visiting the crash site on Saturday. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. a fears for river levels across the region Currently the worst affected area is in the north and in particular the district of Gabrovo where one woman has been reported as killed in the floods in the village of Vranilovtsi Focus Information Agency say that other villages in the district have also been affected by flooding Homes have been flooded and water and power supply hit by the floods The recent heavy rainfall in the country has prompted Bulgaria’s Ministry of Environment and Waters to issue warnings for high river levels and risk of floods Gabrovo suffered from damaging floods just last month, when many parts of Bulgaria were hit by flash floods, killing at least 11 people Oops! The flood has taken Gabrovo as well… #BuglariaFloods pic.twitter.com/H3TwtHsNpj — RandomSauce (@IamRandomSauce) June 21, 2014 Floods also hit the counties of Bistrița-Năsăud in the north and Gorj and Dolj in the south west of Romania yesterday Between 50 and 70 mm of rain fell in 24 hours in the region Four bridges and over 70 houses were damaged by flood water in Bistrița-Năsăud Emergency services had to evacuate over 20 people from a flooded religious camp in the area 500 people were evacuated from several villages around the town of Novaci on 29 July 2014 Reports say that many of the residents in the villages had been cut off by flood water which stood as high as 3 metres in some areas The flooding in the area was a result of the River Gilort which had burst its banks Yesterday the National Institute of Hydrology has assigned Code Orange for flood risk for most of the rivers in south-western Romania Neighbouring Serbia has also seen large amounts of rain in the last 2 days. Over 50mm of rain fell in Belgrade in the last 24 hours. Serbia is still recovering from the disastrous floods that hit the country in May this year Prolonged heavy rainfall in the region are may well have a severe impact of levels of the Danube river Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList The paper packaging manufacturer BisBags is counting on development in foreign markets complementary to the consolidation strategy and local growth in catering “We will focus more on internationalization in 2023 and increase exports to markets such as France, Great Britain, and Germany, where we will collaborate with strategic partners and distributors in the target countries”, said Iulia Sullivan, CEO and founder of Bisbags. BisBags which holds a 5,000-square-meter factory in Bistrita-Nasaud county will export about 45% of its turnover in 2023 BisBags already has international customers through partnerships with local distributors and advertising agencies in target markets “We noticed at the international fairs how the final customer does not buy straight from the manufacturer and prefers a local partner. We are open to starting new partnerships with distribution companies. You need, as a producer, six months to reach large volumes and projects to gain distributors’ trust, based on experience in foreign markets,” says Iulia Sullivan. Attending fairs is essential and has become a strategic priority BisBags attends the most significant trade fairs in the UK and France “The French give the trend to the global market. New trends are born in France and then develop in the rest of Europe”, says Iulia Sullivan. BisBags also aims to develop in the UK market where the potential for packaging customization is high Companies are trying to look for opportunities especially now that they can no longer bring packaging from Asia at the prices that were practiced before the pandemic Now we can also compete with the producers in Asia against the background of the increase in transport costs” The company continued investments at the production level and invested approximately 1.5 million euros in three new machines for making bags with flat handles and string handles the company invested in organizing production as efficiently as possible to offer production terms below the market average BisBags paper packaging factory is a family owned business and is carried out at the 5000 square meter factory in Petris The plant is ISO 9001 (quality management) which indicates that the raw material (paper) comes from sustainable and verified sources We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used Distributie Energie Electrica Romania (DEER) will receive a loan worth RON equivalent of up to EUR 40 million from European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) The loan will finance part of the company’s capital expenditures programme for 2021-2023 Starting with January 1st the three electricity distribution companies within the Electrica Group merged to become Distributie Energie Electrica Romania SA (DEER) DEER operates 198,988 km of power lines in 18 counties in three geographical areas of the country representing 40.7% of Romania and serves over 3.8 million users DEER is responsible for the distribution of electricity in the following counties: Cluj RON equivalent of up to EUR 40 million loan in favour of Distributie Energie Electrica Romania SA (DEER) in charge with the electricity distribution in three regions of Romania The loan will finance part of the company’s capital expenditures programme for 2021-2023 aimed at the modernisation and the upgrade of the distribution network operated by DEER The project will focus on the upgrade of the network and improving the quality of the service and safety of operations Investment programme’s priorities also include digitalisation of the processes for improving users’ experience investments in the smart grid and a mass roll-out of smart meters in the system Transition Impact derives from ‘Resilient’ and ‘Green’ qualities The project will assist the client to move towards international best practice which other DSOs in the country can also benchmark as best practice The project will also improve network efficiency and reduce losses through technological modernisation including a planned mass rollout of the smart meters to its customers The implementation of this CAPEX programme will also result in the estimated CO2 emission reductions of 67,100 tonnes per year through the reduction of network losses Electrica Group has certified integrated management systems within its companies (ISO9001 including the DSOs (Distribution Companies) The new entity Distributie Energie Electrica Romania created early 2021 through the merger of the DSOs will integrate the existing management systems and seek certification as a single Company Electrica have introduced contractual terms regarding EHS matters for contractors; in addition Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) will be developed by contractors before they begin works Approximately 98% of the Group’s employees are union members and the general working conditions are regulated by Collective Labour Agreements Electrica currently implement a unitary Waste Management Procedural Framework (covering construction and operational waste) which is reported against and is suitable for the upcoming CAPEX Plan The DSOs are currently in the process of eliminating PCBs from electrical installations in operation in order to meet the 2028 national deadline Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is likely be present at the proposed substations; the ESAP requires Distributie Energie Electrica Romania to conduct an ACM survey and develop an Asbestos Management Plan Impacts from electromagnetic fields from transformer stations and transmission lines are measured for each new project in commissioning procedure Electrica have now included Covid-19 protection measures within their H&S sections of contracts with contractors Site security was seen to be maintained during the site visit however in 2019 there were still 11 incidents involving unauthorised access to electrical installations by third parties A community guide for H&S around power lines will be developed as soon as possible and distributed as part of the CAPEX Plan implementation as confirmed in the ESAP (Program Manager for Electricity Safety Program) Whilst no physical resettlement is expected to be caused by the project some people could be affected economically as demonstrated with the ongoing litigation cases The ESAP therefore requires Electrica to develop a Land Acquisition Framework to set out the compensation principles and responsibilities Currently Electrica has some measures in place to minimise impact on birds (installing electrical insulating sheaths restricting the number of lines with conductors and replacing them with twisted insulated conductors building nests on the pillars of the low and medium voltage overhead lines); this should be complemented by developing a bird mortality monitoring system according to the relevant EU legislation Although the complete location list of the CAPEX Plan is not yet available it is expected that no new structures or lines from the CAPEX Plan will be erected in forested areas (primarily urban/brownfield sites) the CAPEX Plan will not involve improvements in Emerald sites and protected areas; should this happen Electrica will inform EBRD and obtain an agreement from the natural protected area administrator Members of the public can register complaints and recommendations to Electrica through several channels DEER should also develop a brief Stakeholder Engagement Plan for the 2021-2023 CAPEX Plan in line with the Stakeholder Engagement Policy Electrica publishes yearly Sustainability Report since 2016 The Bank will monitor implementation of the ESAP through review of Annual Environmental and Social Reports (AESR) and communications with the company About Distributie Energie Electrica Romania The borrower is a subsidiary of Societatea Energetica Electrica SA the leading distributor and supplier of electricity in Romania The borrower’s core business segments are distribution of electricity to residential and industrial consumers in the geographical area of Northern Muntenia Northern Transylvania and Southern Transylvania in Romania Electrica was majority privatised via an IPO on the Bucharest and London Stock Exchanges in 2014 with the Romanian State retaining 49.8% of the shares The EBRD is also a 5% shareholder in Electrica Romania is a European nation occupying an area of 238,397 sq As can be observed on the physical map of Romania the country's landscape is almost evenly divided among mountains the medium-sized Carpathians extend through the center of the country in a wide arc Also visible on the map above is the Transylvanian Alps a range of the Carpathians that divide central and southern Romania A yellow upright triangle marks its position on the map Beyond the Carpathian foothills, the land slopes down into rolling hills and plains. The low-lying Romanian Plain, to the south of Craiova, extends east to the Black Sea.The country's lowest land is found along the Danube Delta The Danube River travels some 1,075 km through or along Romanian territory forming much of the southern borders with Serbia and Bulgaria The Danube itself is Europe's second-longest river after the Volga then flows southeastward for a distance of some 2850 km (1771 miles) Numerous small lakes occur throughout the country reservoirs of size.The Prut River forms its eastern border with Moldova and the Danube River forms its southern border with Bulgaria then flowing north and east into the Black Sea Romania is divided into 41 counties (judete Romania is the 12th largest country in Europe With a population of over 20 million people Romania is the 7th most populous country of EU Located in the south eastern part of the country is Bucharest – the capital and the largest city of Romania administrative and economic center of Romania Bucharest is the most prosperous city in the country and the 6th largest city in EU Romania is a country located in Central-South Eastern Europe Romania is positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth Romania is bordered by 5 European Nations: Ukraine in the north; Moldova in the northeast; Bulgaria in the south Serbia in the southwest and Hungary in the west It is bounded by the Black Sea in the southeast and used for educational purpose like map-pointing activities The above map represents the Central-South Eastern European country of Romania photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com “Expanding the factory in Bistrita Nasaud county came as a natural step not only in strengthening Symmetrica’s market position but also in the context of growing market demand in the region with the expansion of the product portfolio and the launch of the special residential range of products we felt the need to increase manufacturing capacity,” said Sebastian Bobu The new production line covers an 850 square meters area and has a capacity of 2,000 meters of pavers and curbs per day. Beside the new line, the Cociu unit has been expanded with new storage spaces of about 6,000 sqm and new spaces designed for cement silos and aggregate deposits. The company projects that this increase in capacity along with the launch of new products for the residential sector will lead to an increase of five percent in business this year “Depending on the number of orders and market developments for small precast concrete products we can develop production capacity in other factories also by installing new lines,” Bobu said Symmetrica is a Romanian owned company, producing pavers, curbs and gutters. It was established in 1994 by Mihaela Stanciu Florentina (60 percent) and Florin-Cristinel Stanciu (40 percent). The first Symmetrica factory opened in 1999 in Vereşti followed by production units in Podu Iloaiei Among its clients were the National Arena, Vatra Dornei spa resort, Carrefour, Lidl, Penny Market, and a number of green parking lots in Bucharest. Many customers a experiencing problems with the signal The operator announced on Facebook that is working to solve the problems Orange’s voice and data networks stopped working in several localities in the country The problems were encountered in Bucharest according to the information we have so far Neither the orange.ro portal could be accessed “At the moment, some of our customers are having difficulty accessing voice and data services as well as Orange applications. This situation occurs as a result of multiple segmentation in the fiber optic network. Our colleagues from the Technical Department are already working to fix the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. We come back as soon as we have news,” the company said on Facebook. fixed and TV services to more than 10 million customers some of our customers have encountered difficulties accessing voice and data services as well as Orange applications This situation occurred as a result of several simultaneous cross sections of the main fiber optic buses in the counties of Bistrita-Nasaud Our technical teams intervened promptly on the ground and resumed services gradually The services returned to normal operating parameters at 17:40 Sections that affected the fiber optic network were caused by landslide in Mehedinti County and civil engineering works in the counties of Brasov and Bistrita-Nasaud last year we encountered more than 1,200 fiber-cutting incidents most of them without impact on the services offered to our customers they do not have the impact of today’s damage because in the Orange network we use double protection and even triple protection of the fiber optic infrastructure Today’s exceptional situation has arisen from the fact that all three main fiber optic bus protection rings have been cut simultaneously leading to the isolation of critical network equipment and platforms We regret the discomfort created and thank our customers for understanding BR takes you on a whistle-stop tour of some of Romania’s highlights from its rustic reaches to the crowded capital Whether you’re fresh off the plane or have lived here all your life For many foreigners, Romania is practically synonymous with Transylvania, the romantic region popularized by Bram Stoker in his famous novel Dracula. offers Romanian and foreign tourists a series of tours in Transylvania He has a special focus on the traditions of the Romanian people tourists will go this summer to Bistrita Nasaud County where they will spend three days visiting the most important attractions including the memorial houses of major Romanian writers while meeting authentic folk craftsmen of the region Everything will end with a tasting of palinca and the famous Lechinta wine Fortified churches The remaining fortified Saxon churches in the region number about 250 seven of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites Depending on the duration of the trip or tour specifics prices start from RON 250 per person and reach some RON 1,200 per tour But you cannot talk about food without mentioning wine and in Transylvania there are two such areas and the Recas area where it was brought by the Banat Swabians Over 70 percent of traditional dishes are cooked with milk or sour cream and no table is complete without a bottle of palinka (fruit brandy) “We have a very interesting offering that brings together all the historical areas of Romania called The Most Beautiful Romanian Villages where tourists can see the ten most beautiful villages in Romania which was the first Romanian touristic village where we made an entire circuit for tourists who wanted to discover the rural Romania Blue Lagoon (a lake formed in a sand quarry) and Tara Oasului a region where all traditions are kept alive in the Sebes area we have Rapa Rosie and Crisul Gorge,” Corboianu added experts say tourists should not miss: Bicaz Gorges “For the monastery tour we recommend staying in the Fundu Moldovei area (Suceava County) It is possible to follow mountain and ecotourism trails in the Ceahlau National Park and the Calimani Mountains,” said Maria Stoian president of the National Association of Romanian Rural Ecological and Cultural Tourism (ANTREC) The Ministries of Tourism in Romania and the Republic of Moldova have established a partnership promoting the “Stefan cel Mare Route” This includes tourist attractions and destinations related to the history of the Moldavian ruler as well as vineyards 24 historical and cultural sites in Romania and about ten in the Republic of Moldova the best time to visit is in autumn when tourists can take part in picking grapes pick fruit from orchards and other similar activities Summer is best for hiking in nature in the mountains and winter is loaded with traditions and customs The same goes for spring when Easter is popular with tourists especially since we are in the homeland of the painted egg,” the ANTREC chief said ANTREC Romania has promoted the area of Ciocanesti an occasion on which the area is celebrated on the Bistrita Aurii shore Ciocanesti stands out as a true open-air museum where the houses are “painted” like Easter eggs and boast decorations specific to Bucuvina In Ciocanesti tourists can also visit a museum of painted eggs and follow hiking trails in the Suhard massif ANTREC recommends accommodation at the Viorica agrotourist boarding house which is especially popular with foreign tourists “We also recommend visits to the Lamp Museum in Campulung Moldovenesc the Workshop of the Craftsman Ionela Lungu from Neamt Fortress Bojdeuca lui Creanga (the house where the writer lived between 1872 and 1889) in Iasi ANTREC organizes the gourmet Pies Festival as well as the promotion of traditions and historical settlements in the Oituz step and hospitality in Moldavia the commune of Vorona hosts the Winter Dining and Customs Festival where tourists flock to discover the traditions of Botosani Rooms have a medieval look that is surpassed only by the atmosphere created by the musicians playing centuries-old songs And the food is highly reputed: locals say that if you don’t love Moldova for anything else you will love it for the food An unsalted polenta like a smiling sun is placed in the middle of your table On a wooden platter an array of meats will wait patiently to be tasted all washed down with a cold glass of local wine try a few small glasses of tuica – but don’t blame us if you quickly get merry and if you want to dine like a king with a table full of Moldavian goodies it will likely set you back less than EUR 50 being a cultural and tourist landmark of the Neamt lands The owner won the Golden Margarita Award for Gourmet Diversity and Culinary Experiences tourists can visit the Targu Neculai Ethnographic House-Museum where an exhibition of hundreds of masks of various shapes and colors will delight tourists Nature lovers should head for the Danube Delta Rare or unique animal species in the world make their homes in one of the largest deltas on the continent Tourists can take a ride in a local’s cart along the sandy paths of the Letea Forest Lipovenian traditions (specific to Russian ethnic groups called lipovenians) must be “tasted” at least once in life Those who prefer to stay close to civilization can choose the “wild” atmosphere of the Romanian seaside The white nights in Mamaia are surpassed only by the rock and folk of Vama Veche where the beach is home to adventurous youngsters who sleep off the excesses of the night before to the gentle lapping of the waves The wine cellars in Dobrogea are also a must-do for oenophiles Bucharest is getting harder to visit because it has become very crowded A simple transfer from the airport to the city center takes more than an hour This is inhuman from a tourist point of view We have several apartments for rent in the center of Bucharest and from there we organize city walking tours because generally if you want to do it by car it is very difficult,” said Dan Anghelescu visit Peles and Bran castles and pass through Brasov before returning to Bucharest The 12-hour trip with an English-speaking guide includes transport and entrance to the sights Tourists who do not speak English can use videophones with the same explanations in German “We offer traditional dinners at Hanul lui Manuc We have set menus ranging from EUR 30 to 55,” Anghelescu told BR He added that the problem with Bucharest is that it is a last-minute destination and the average duration of a stay is 1.9 days as it’s very difficult to build good quality services over 1.9 days the capital has over 600 tourist attractions director of the Bucharest Municipal Tourist Company the city lacks information centers and foreign travelers do not stay for more than two or three days because they do not know what to visit The investment in the factory is EUR 17.5 million and represents the costs of rehabilitating a building that has been reintroduced into the production circuit and the costs of the latest generation equipment used LEONI renovated and rehabilitated the space to international standards Equally important is the investment made in the training of people – production operators technicians and engineers – investment that will make the workforce in the region better trained and more integrated in the current labor market landscape Country Manger LEONI Wiring Systems Romania to find out more about the company and the activity of the group in our country   Business Review: The Leoni Group has been present in Romania since 2000 and since then it has opened several factories and even a centre for the HR department Why did you choose Romania for development and how much money has been invested in Romania so far We are a centre of excellence in the production of wiring harnesses and components for electric from luxury cars to trucks and agricultural machinery We have over 23,500 different products in our portfolio and more than 2,900 local suppliers (almost 70% of the total) our Romanian teams participate in international projects and are recognised for their know-how in developing high-voltage wiring systems (for electric and hybrid cars) In 2022, the consolidated turnover of all LEONI Romania entities was approximately EUR 640 million. The contribution to the state budget, which is reflected by taxes paid in 2022 alone, is over 70 million euros. You inaugurated a new factory now, the one in Beiuș. Why was a new factory in Romania needed and how will it participate in Leoni’s operations in Romania? The Beiuș plant was created out of the need to cover new or future LEONI projects in Romania with production destined for several commercial vehicle manufacturers The newly opened plant is the second plant in Beiuș and is very relevant for the local community LEONI has brought back into use a production space that it renovated and refurbished to international standards Compared to the initial production capacity in Beiuș (the old factory) thanks to the new investment of 17.5 million euro we will increase the production capacity in Beiuș as the new factory is three times bigger than the old one How is the new factory different from the existing ones and what does it bring to Leoni production integrated computer system used to monitor the production process as well as equipment unique in Romania in the production of wiring harnesses for the automotive industry how are they implemented in the new factory in Beiuș With a significant presence in six counties through manufacturing operations LEONI fully understands the responsibility of its socio-economic footprint and makes it a priority to support its communities through projects dedicated to youth and adolescent development last month in Bistrita-Năsăud we partnered with the National Association of the Deaf through which we hired people with hearing impairments we partner with universities and vocational schools and prepare young people for future careers in the automotive industry we signed the Romanian Diversity Charter and committed to fostering an inclusive environment that gives the right workplace configuration so that hiring promotion and compensation practices are fair and impartial What are the trends in the automotive industry at the global and European level and what impact do they have in Romania Romania has good potential in the area of automotive production We need a national strategy to keep existing production in the country or bring in new projects Ensuring easy access to investment finance makes a difference and turns Romania into a favourable environment for development at a faster pace the teams we have built here and the excellent results so far help us a lot in this process Sustainability is a strategic priority for both us and our customers which is reflected both in the components and cars we produce and the way we make them We have sustainability investments planned for this year and next Our global ReWire strategy integrates solutions to identified environmental challenges by clear standards for material suppliers environmental standards applied in over 80% of our locations increasing the number of recycled materials used year on year increasing production and use of green energy improving workplace safety in all our locations and awareness and engagement activities in local communities community involvement also plays a strategic role for us We invest in LEONI people through training programmes and seek to provide them with relevant experiences for their professional development That’s why we have examples of colleagues who started their careers as production operators and over time became managers leading very large teams We have great people with us and this is the solid foundation of our future Business Review has launched a new campaign called #makeithappen we will present 30 inspirational entrepreneurial stories of Romanians who turned passion hobbies and knowledge into successful businesses We will present the stories of entrepreneurial initiatives of all sizes in all economical fields underlining the diversity and creativity of the local business environment Business Review is strengthening its commitment to be the go-to source for inspiring stories of Romanian entrepreneurship Today’s #Makeithappen story is about the Molnar spouses who started their flower business more than 20 years ago in Bistrita-Nasaud Gabriel (45) and Ioana (37) Molnar founded Magnolia in 1997 in Bistrita Nasaud later deciding to move the operations in Cluj-Napoca on a local e-commerce market that was still in its nascent phase Fast forward to 2018, they have developed a network of flower shops across Romania and their company is ready to deliver flowers in 24 hours across the globe. Their capacity to take risks and build a business focused on top quality standards made us include the story of the Magnolia in our campaign. Read another #Makeithappen story here: Painting your success path in business. The artist that turned pure talent into an entrepreneurship initiative “Flowers were bought from the market or from the corner of the street. Gradually, customers were convinced that the flowers they found at us were of superior quality and the services some of the best,” said Gabriel in an interview. two warehouses and a garden center was no easy challenge Ioana says there were years in which she and her husband worked for more than 16 hours per day in order to build the business she has a clear policy when it comes to the priorities of Magnolia’s employees “This is what many entrepreneurs in the country do. They tire themselves down,” said Gabriel, who has a very analytical perspective on running the business. He is a fan of the American management style, suggesting this is the best one across the world. The company is able to plan ahead expansions in new cities depending on the number of orders they get from locations where it doesn’t have a physical presence Magnolia also has a system to measure quality control and to solve quickly cases in which customers signaled an issue with the delivery of flowers Magnolia gets its flowers from the Netherlands Hungary and Malaysia and is able to deliver them in 2-4 hours in any location in Romania It takes up to 24 hours for an international delivery Working with such sensitive products brings additional challenges so the company has its own delivery team to make sure that the flowers get to the customers in perfect shape There are over 100 flower deliveries in a regular day Read another #Makeithappen story here: The Romanian entrepreneur making millions from high-tech massage chairs countries with big communities of Romanians These countries generate account for roughly 5 percent of all sales customers from abroad sent flowers to their dear ones in Romania One of the secrets of the company’s growth lays in the floral design Each florist that is hired by Magnolia goes through an intensive training of three weeks to learn the specific style that consolidated Magnolia’s brand Magnolia recorded a profit of EUR 108,722 and a turnover of EUR 5.19 million with sales being roughly evenly split between offline (54 percent) and online (46 percent) the amount of sales stood at EUR 8.3 million The best-selling flower shop is the one in Cluj-Napoca followed by the ones in Brasov and Constanta (both located in shopping malls) Magnolia invested EUR 150,000 in a concept store for flowers and there are plans to open a new unit in Timisoara later this year they are both men and women aged 25-35 that buy flowers for birthdays (50 percent) Roses are the most popular flowers as well as spring flowers that Magnolia sells all year round Good things do happen to those who wait! 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Continue readingFor 24x7 updates on Mumbai and Maharashtra For reprint rights:Times Syndication Service TeraPlast signed the financing contract for a financial support of 5.5 million RON through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) for the development of a new photovoltaic plant in the Industrial Park of Sărățel will cover about a quarter of the company’s total investment in this project The new photovoltaic plant is designed for a power of approx respectively a power produced (from inverters) of approx 3.81 MW and is part of TeraPlast’s sustainable development strategy which also includes increasing energy independence from renewable sources following the signing of the financing contract is the publication of a competitive procedure for assigning a single supply contract to achieve the project’s objective The unique general objective of the project is the “installation of a new energy production capacity from renewable solar energy sources for self-consumption in the North-West Development Region of Romania Șieu-Măgheruş commune”; and the specific objective of the project is the installation of a new capacity of approx 3.81 MW (the total installed power of the panels will be 4,561.90 kWp and the total installed power of the inverters will be 3,806.00 kW) for the production of energy from renewable solar energy sources for self-consumption with an integrated storage facility of 920 kW capacity (ensuring a storage capacity of the electricity produced at the nominal power of the plant (3806 kW) of about 14.5 minutes) “The project for building the photovoltaic capacity is the guarantor of the sustainable development of TeraPlast’s business The future plant will contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases respectively to the estimated annual decrease of greenhouse gases by 3,238 tons of CO2e (CO2 equivalent) we have a considerable consumption of electricity and the provision of a substantial part from internally developed renewable sources helps us in our sustained effort of decarbonization and the enforcement of environmentally friendly solutions such capacities also contribute to the reduction of production costs with a beneficial effect on the competitiveness of the Group as a whole” said Nicolae Roșu The new photovoltaic plant will consist of over 8,000 panels the Group will prioritize external purchases of energy from renewable sources TeraPlast Group has invested almost 400 million RON in projects that ensure the expansion of production capacities business diversification and sustainable development the Group will also prioritize financing projects that accelerate the sustainability component increase competitiveness and provide added socio-economic value.  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.