By 2025-03-24T05:00:00+00:00 ROMANIA: Tenders worth €250m are scheduled to be called in the coming weeks covering work to build a 32 km tram-train network around Oradea Feasibility studies for the project were approved by Bihor county council and Oradea municipality in November 2023 The procurement plans were announced by Adrian Revnic Managing Director of municipal transport company OTL The project is being developed by Bihor județ (county) which signed a collaboration agreement in July 2024 with national infrastructure manager CFR for tram-trains to access the national network The tram-train network will be delivered in eight work packages Seven of these cover design and construction of the infrastructure at a total cost of €140m The project would be supported by financing from the European Union Services would use the city’s existing tramway infrastructure as well as the cross-city railway which links Oradea Vest and Oradea Est via the main station 4 km of the Oradea – Arad main line would be electrified These would be created by reviving disused railways around the city which total 25·2 km One branch would run from Oradea Est to Sânmartin Băile Felix and Cordău southeast of Oradea The other branch would run from Oradea Vest to Sântandrei New sections totalling 1·8 km would link the existing tram and rail networks One connection would be built from the Nufărului tram terminus to meet the main line tracks to Cordău A short link would allow tram-train services at Oradea Vest to join the tram network at Ioșia II Further tram extensions totalling 5·2 km are planned from Sinteza to the Borș industrial park to the west of the city near the Hungarian border as well as from Octavian Goga to the Oradea International Airport in the south ROMANIA: Cluj-Napoca city council approved the results of a feasibility study into a 48·8 km suburban rail scheme linking Bonțida with Gârbău via the city’s main station An application for EU funds is to be lodged before the end of the year HUNGARY: The country’s first public tram-train service between Szeged and Hódmezővásárhely has started revenue service ahead of the introduction of a full timetable in January ROMANIA: SC Mari-Vila has been awarded a 47·9m lei contract to build a 3·8 km extension of the Oradea tram network The project includes the construction of a double-track link from Calea Aradului to Strada Dimitrie Cantemir in the south of the city with eight stops serving retail areas and .. Site powered by Webvision Cloud on Saturday 29 March Radio Maria Romania inaugurated its new offices in Oradea Greek Catholic Bishop of Oradea attended the ceremony together with the director of the radio the staff and the volunteers that support the radio now offers a modern and welcoming space for the mission of Radio Maria in Romania Next year the radio will celebrate its 20th anniversary whilst continuing to be a voice of hope and prayer for its listeners The Dynamic Billard Best of the East series is starting The first tournament will take place in Oradea at the Black&White club Ukraine and Romania have already registered for the Romania 9-Ball tournament Among them are European Championship medalists: Mariusz Skoneczny (POL) and Jakub Koniar (SVK); junior world champions: Szymon Kural and Dominik Jastrząb (POL) and winners of Dynamic Best of the East tournaments: Ioan Ladanyi and Cristian Surdea (ROM) The key player of Ukraine will be Nikita Rudenko and Slovakia will be represented by Kristian Mrva and Lukas Kovać – winner of the Ajara Cup CKsport.pl will be responsible for the marketing support of the event The crew from Romania will cover the competition on EEBC and Mak Marketing Facebook The media patrons of the series are: AzBilliards (USA), 77.billiards, (Philippines), alison-chang.com (Taiwan) TVSports.pl (POL) provides live online television coverage on the YouTube channel The results of the draw, divided into game rounds, will be available on www.ebc-billiard.com on February 10 Go to discussion... © AZBilliards.com EPPA inc. 1998-2025 All Rights Reserved. Site design by GRIN tech Make IT in Oradea announces the launch of Bright Labs 2.0 the next generation of programs tailored for early-stage tech founders from Central and Eastern Europe Following four previous editions dedicated to supporting aspiring entrepreneurs Make IT in Oradea now unveils a fully reimagined version of the Bright Labs experience – an intensive 100-day program designed to accelerate the development and launch of impactful tech products Starting June 30, 2025, the Oradea Fortress transforms into “Europe’s Startup Fortress” – a unique space where founders, investors, and mentors from Europe will gather to create, validate, and launch the next generation of startups. Bright Labs is part of a new wave of founder-centric programs tailored to today’s pace and realities Inspired by Kevin Kelly’s concept of “scenius” (collective genius) Bright Labs fosters a living ecosystem where the environment and collective energy propel meaningful progress Applications for Bright Labs 2025 are now open until May 16 Organizers will select around 30 determined founders ready to validate their ideas and turn them into real products rapidly participants will relocate to Oradea and embark on a fully in-person immersive experience at the heart of the city’s Medieval Fortress “Bright Labs is our commitment to reigniting the optimism and innovative spirit of the next generation of founders. It’s an experience built around them, with a clear goal: to inspire them to dream big and create solutions for seemingly impossible problems,” says David Achim, Program Director, Bright Labs. The historic and creatively charged setting of Oradea Fortress offers a unique backdrop for founders: far from the daily hustle of major cities yet deeply connected to the global spirit of innovation nurtured by the natural rhythm of a high-agency founder community In just four editions, Make IT in Oradea’s initiative has already made a measurable impact: over 170,000 euro in startup grants, more than 1,500 hours of mentorship, and participants from France, the UK, Ukraine, Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, and the Czech Republic. With an average founder age of 27, this is a generation ready to build not just products, but sustainable economic ecosystems. Bright Labs doesn’t just aim to foster innovative entrepreneurship at a local or regional level – it strives to generate pan-European impact. The goal is clear: to attract and support a new generation of founders capable of building globally impactful, high-value companies. Backed financially and logistically by the Oradea City Hall, Bright Labs is part of the city’s long-term strategy to establish itself as a hub of innovation in Central and Eastern Europe. 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. 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}CSM Focsani vs FC Bihor Oradea on Fri This is 4 of the Liga II Relegation Group A 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 CSM Focsani 0 win(s) Have scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between CSM Focsani and FC Bihor Oradea on Fri 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT?CSM Focsani vs FC Bihor Oradea on Fri 18 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches CSM Focsani is playing home against FC Bihor Oradea on Fri have signed a letter of intent to build a GridStar Flow battery factory in Oradea zero-carbon energy storage with increased resilience to grid disruptions The new production facility in Oradea will be the first of its kind in Europe and the largest globally with production scheduled to start in summer 2026 “Energy transition is Romania’s chance to have secure but also a unique opportunity to revitalize Romanian industry During my term of almost a year and a half together with the team from the Ministry of Energy we managed to attract almost EUR 14 billion investments that will make Romania a regional leader the price of energy in Romania will be fair and competitive I want these funds to be multiplied in the Romanian economy and for investments to use as much Romanian-made equipment as possible I am convinced that Romania will become a leader in battery production in Europe already being one of the few producers in the world Romania is attracting a strategic American investor with cutting-edge technology that is in no way dependent on imports of raw materials from outside Western markets in a field that is growing exponentially globally our country will have a strategic advantage in the European Union in the development of new renewable energy projects with the help of Lockheed Martin technology will play an important role in the development of Romanian supply chains for the development of storage capacities in the region and beyond Today’s step materializes the letter of intent we signed with Lockheed Martin in Boston earlier this year when we visited the US battery factory with GridStar Flow technology invented by the American company,” Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja said “I am excited about the prospects of this new partnership in Romania – our first project in the commercial sector and one that helps realize our ‘net zero’ emissions plans in the country,” said Ray Piselli Vice President of International Business at Lockheed Martin “GridStar Flow is a cutting-edge solution for energy security a key element of any nation’s defense and security needs Romania can become a regional leader in this important area of energy efficiency and energy security,” Lockheed Martin representative added The two parties have agreed to build a plant producing the negative electrolyte used in GridStar Flow batteries The unit represents an investment of €50 million of which €25 million are non-reimbursable funds from the NRRP contributing to the green transition and energy security this project is a clear way to significantly improve both the technology level and our business model designed to contribute positively to the green energy transition in Europe,” Sinteza CEO Gelu Stan noted “The signing of this contract is an important moment for Oradea demonstrating that the investment environment in our city has reached full maturity attracting strategic partners such as Lockheed Martin This investment validates our economic development efforts and will bring significant benefits by creating new jobs and strengthening Oradea’s position as a pole of innovation and technology in Eastern Europe” Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company that promotes innovation and scientific discovery The defense and technology industry leader is known as a supplier of components for the Patriot missile and prime contractor for the F-35 aircraft is a Romanian company with more than 100 years of experience in the chemical industry aiming to transition the business from benzoic acid production to green energy About GridStar Flow is an innovative redox flow battery solution designed for long-duration large-capacity energy storage applications The patented technology is based on the principles of coordination chemistry offering a new electrochemistry consisting of engineered electrolytes made from earth-abundant materials These properties enable GridStar Flow to counter anticipated and unforeseen grid disruptions by a robust and flexible long-duration clean energy storage solution with a competitive total cost of ownership Nokian Tyres plc hosted the grand opening of its passenger car tire factory in Oradea The inauguration of the factory marks the completion of a two-year-long project and sets the ground for commercial production in early 2025 “We are very pleased to be inaugurating our Oradea factory today,” says Jukka Moisio “It will strengthen our capability to serve our customers in Central Europe and beyond and support our growth as planned toward net sales of [over $2 billion] With our full-scale zero CO2 emission tire factory we are ready to lead the industry and set the new standard for sustainable tire manufacturing.”  no energy generated by fossil fuels is used “All electricity used at the Romania Oradea factory is CO2 emission free,” says Adrian Kaczmarczyk senior vice president of operation excellence for Nokian Tyres.  “Part of the electricity used in the factory is generated by on-site solar power units Steam used to cure the tires is generated by innovative electric boilers which use full CO2 emission free electricity instead of the fossil fuels such as coal or gas.”  The factory produced its first tire in July 2024 and the project is ramping up to the annual capacity of six million tires – with expansion potential in the future The factory will focus on passenger car tire production to be primarily sold in the Central European market Oradea is set to witness a historic musical event as the world-renowned Italian tenor will grace the stage at Oradea Arena on November 17 This once-in-a-lifetime concert promises to enchant audiences with the powerful and emotional performances that have made Bocelli one of the most celebrated classical singers of modern times with his unique ability to seamlessly blend classical opera with popular music The upcoming concert in Oradea will feature a carefully curated setlist blending timeless operatic arias with beloved crossover hits and selections from his latest album Fans can expect to experience Bocelli’s full vocal range and emotional intensity Organized by Visit Oradea and Oradea City Hall as a special edition of the acclaimed Sounds of Oradea festival, this concert is a significant cultural event for the city, inviting both local and international guests to experience an evening of extraordinary music. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this legendary performance by Andrea Bocelli. Tickets are available at iabilet.ro We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used The year-round Dynamic Billard Best of the East series over 100 participants will compete in the Romania 9-ball tournament in Oradea The first tournament attracted a record number of participants Romania have signed up for the competition a Cuetec Cynergy Carbon Rubin-Red pool cue worth 750 euros The triumph in the entire ranking was to be decided by the last tournament in Pardubice and it was clear that it would be between me and Mariusz Skoneczny I advanced further and thus won the entire Dynamic Billard Best of the East series for the first time in my life – says the player the Pole’s ambition is to repeat the success of 2024 – I train a lot and I am already prepared for the first tournament of this cycle I am aware that it is difficult to win the ranking but I will try to defend this title – adds Łopotko The matches will be played in the Black&White Club and Shot Arcade Club I have very fond memories of the competition in Romania which was the second place in the Mezz Bucharest Open there are good conditions for playing and a great atmosphere I am glad to be back here – summed up the Polish billiards player The broadcast from the TV table will be available on the website www.tvsports.pl. The team www.cksport.pl will be responsible for media coverage The media patronage over the series was assumed by: AzBilliards (USA) Series sponsors: Dynamic – Billard Company Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/@TVSPORTSPL Also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUjw5bunrvY  Results: https://www.ebc-billiard.com/calendar/49972  Go to discussion... Nokian Tyres is starting tire deliveries from its new factory in Oradea The first deliveries through Nokian Tyres distribution centers to Central European customers and consumers include winter and all-season tires The Romania factory is strategically located close to Central and South European consumers and customers and it will focus on manufacturing passenger car tires sold to these markets The factory is the world's first full-scale zero CO2 emission tire factory with all energy generated without fossil fuels and utilizes the most modern technology to produce tires “This week marks the start of the tire deliveries from our factory in Oradea The first truck loaded with Oradea made tires left from the factory taking the tires to our distribution centers and later to our customer and consumers in Central and South Europe which is the world’s first full-scale zero CO2 emission tire factory will strengthen our ability to serve our consumers and customers in Central and South Europe and beyond and support our growth Reaching this milestone in less than two years from the Groundbreaking of the factory is a significant achievement for us and I am very proud of the Nokian Tyres team who has worked hard to make this possible I also want to thank all partners and Romanian officials who have helped us along the way,” says Paolo Pompei The first new passenger car tire range produced in Romania The company recently launched the Nokian Tyres Seasonproof 2 the first passenger car tire range produced in the Romania factory The all-season tire range includes sizes for modern passenger cars SUVs and CUV’s available for Central and South European consumers by autumn 2025 Providing excellent grip on snow and slush the tire also delivers exceptional performance and a smooth driving experience in summer. Nokian Tyres Seasonproof 2 has a share of up to 38% renewable recycled and ISCC PLUS certified materials* It is the company’s first tire in commercial production with such a high share of renewable and recycled materials the company will launch new products for drivers in Central and South Europe produced in Romania The groundbreaking of the Romania factory was celebrated in May 2023 and the first tire was produced in July 2024 the factory has already received three prestigious awards: The Romania factory is the company's third production facility * Exact percentage depends on tire size and its design Nokian Tyres Seasonproof 2 contains up to 38% renewable and recycled raw materials of which 2% are ISCC PLUS mass balance approach certified from bio-based Typical variation between tire sizes is around 1% Nokian Tyres reduces the amount of fossil-based raw materials in tires by using the ISCC PLUS certified materials and by continuously searching for new recycled and renewable alternatives 26 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Corvinul Hunedoara won 4–2 over FC Bihor Oradea on Sat This is 5 of the Liga II Relegation Group A The current head to head record for the teams are FC Bihor Oradea 0 win(s) Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Bihor Oradea and Corvinul Hunedoara on Sat 26 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT?Corvinul Hunedoara won 4–2 over FC Bihor Oradea on Sat 26 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches FC Bihor Oradea is playing home against Corvinul Hunedoara on Sat a 24-year-old young man becomes a priest in the Romanian Orthodox Church He has a gentle voice and rough black hair which he wore short and uncombed at that time A fresh and delicate beard timidly covers his cheeks penetrating eyes are a window to a character defined by ambition That was the moment when the destiny of the young priest Ciprian Romeo Mega becoming one of the most prolific influence agents of Russia infiltrated in the Romanian Orthodox Church Georgescu did not win the sympathy of the electorate through a national project But there is an essential difference between a politician who lies out of wickedness as we are used to and as other presidential candidates have been perceived In mid-January, the Episcopal Council of the Orthodox Episcopate of Oradea decided to initiate a disciplinary investigation against the priest and to prohibit him from serving for a period of 15 days Ciprian Mega is a declared admirer of Vladimir Putin, having met him at the Kremlin, when he participated with a film - 21 Rubies - at the Moscow festival in April 2024 but he is also a declared supporter of Calin Georgescu "...we consider that we have all the coordinates and indicators to be justified in observing that one of the Trojan horses in our Church is this priest Ciprian-Romeo Mega," as stated in the document released by PS Sofronie accusing Mega of being recruited by the Russian secret services The priest "was not accepted anywhere on the territory of the Romanian Orthodox Church due to his rebellious materialized from a young age through the defamatory and hallucinatory work The Belly of the Harlot in which he speculates fragments of information from the troubled and disastrous communist period as reality This is why he was ordained only to serve in Cyprus another stronghold of Russian oligarchs and mafia who act and think in perfect harmony with the priest in question in the Romanian Orthodox Church to sow disturbances and intrigues to destabilize and work in a different direction as we see in our days," as stated in the report of the Oradea Episcopate Lockheed Martin and the Romanian company Sinteza signed a letter of intent with a view to the construction of a GridStar Flow battery factory in Oradea with zero carbon emissions and which allow obtaining sustainable and stable energy The agreement establishes the framework in which the parties will begin the development process of a future factory worth 50 million euros which will produce 30,000 tons of negative electrolyte per year This will be the first European factory of this type and the largest in the world “Today’s action follows the recent success of Sinteza in obtaining co-financing funds worth 25 million euros under the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) for the electrolyte that is used in the case of large batteries GridStar Flow The letter of intent was signed by Ray Piselli Vice President for International Affairs at Lockheed Martin in the presence of the Romanian Minister of Energy Today’s event follows discussions held with the Romanian Minister of Energy at the beginning of this year in the United States focused on how the GridStar Flow battery can help Romania achieve its net zero goals” Romania is attracting a strategic American investor which does not depend in any way on imports of raw materials from outside Western markets our country will have a strategic advantage in the European Union in the development of new renewable energy projects” The vice-president for International Affairs at Lockheed Martin mentioned that Romania can become a regional leader in this important field of energy efficiency and security “I am excited about the prospects of this new partnership in Romania – our first project in the commercial sector and one that helps achieve the country’s “Net Zero” emissions plans GridStar Flow is a state-of-the-art solution for energy security Romania can become a regional leader in this important field of energy efficiency and security” pointed out that this project is a clear way to significantly upgrade both the technological level and the business model intended to positively influence the transition to green energy in Europe,” added Stan Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company that promotes innovation and scientific breakthroughs Sinteza is a Romanian company with over 100 years of experience in the chemical industry with the objective of transitioning the business from the production of benzoic acid to green energy Nokian Tyres hosted the Grand Opening of its passenger car tire factory in Oradea The factory operates without utilizing any fossil energy making it the world’s first full-scale tire factory with zero CO2 emissions The factory inauguration marks the successful completion of a 2-year long project and sets the ground for commercial production in early 2025 The Oradea Factory Grand Opening was held in the presence high-level Romanian government and local authorities; Ambassadors of Finland and Romania; together with Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors, Management Team and some 200 guests. “We are very pleased to be inaugurating our Oradea factory today It will strengthen our capability to serve our customers in Central Europe and beyond and support our growth as planned toward net sales of EUR 2 billion With our full-scale zero CO2 emission tire factory we are ready to lead the industry and set the new standard for sustainable tire manufacturing,” says Jukka Moisio “The entire construction process was highly efficient and I would like to thank everyone who made this achievement possible,” he adds At the Nokian Tyres Oradea factory, no energy generated by fossil fuels is used. This enables the whole factory to operate with zero CO2 emissions. This is achieved through a combination of solutions. All electricity used at the Romania Oradea factory is CO2 emission free Part of the electricity used in the factory is generated by on-site solar power units Steam used to cure the tires is generated by innovative electric boilers which use fully CO2 emission free electricity instead of the usual fossil fuels such as coal or gas the tire manufacturing process is very energy efficient as we are only utilizing the most modern technology and machinery we are truly demonstrating our commitment to sustainability,” says Adrian Kaczmarczyk   The factory produced its first tire in July 2024 and the project is ramping up to the annual capacity of 6 million tires The factory will focus on passenger car tire production to be primarily sold in the Central European market as it is strategically located close to that area’s customers The total factory area is some 54 hectares a distribution facility for storage and distribution of tires The combined built-up area totals approximately 100,000 m2 Committed to Oradea with the largest investment in Romania in the recent years Nokian Tyres chose Oradea in North-West of Romania as the location for the new tire factory as a result of a thorough evaluation including more than 40 sites in various European countries Among the criteria supporting the decision were talent “The work done in the last years is aimed at bringing us closer to our customers creating a sound foundation for future sustainable growth and we are committed to be a good neighbor the regional economy and each member of our team,” says Susanna Tusa General Director and Vice President of Nokian Tyres Romania The total value of the project is approximately EUR 650 million which positions the Finnish company as one of the largest foreign investors in Romania in the recent years To finance its sustainable tire manufacturing investment Nokian Tyres will receive state aid from the Romanian government worth some EUR 100 million and an investment loan from European Investment Bank worth EUR 150 million Nokian Tyres conducted a recruitment campaign for attracting skilled employees with a focus on local talents in Bihor County The planned headcount of the Oradea factory is about 500 people Those interested in joining the Nokian Tyres team are invited to apply online at www.nokiantyres.ro where they will find the list of available jobs as well as information about the company and the project Nokian Tyres inaugurated its passenger car tire factory in Oradea The Oradea Factory Grand Opening was held in the presence of high-level Romanian government and local authorities; Ambassadors of Finland and Romania; together with Nokian Tyres’ Board of Directors With our full-scale zero CO2 emission tire factory we are ready to lead the industry and set the new standard for sustainable tire manufacturing,” said Jukka Moisio and I would like to thank everyone who made this achievement possible,” he added This enables the whole factory to operate with zero CO2 emissions This is achieved through a combination of solutions we are truly demonstrating our commitment to sustainability,” Adrian Kaczmarczyk Committed to Oradea with the largest foreign investment in Romania in the recent years the regional economy and each member of our team,” mentioned Susanna Tusa The total value of the project is approximatively EUR 650 million Nokian Tyres’ purpose is to make the world safer by reinventing tires over and over again – a safer place to drive work and live now and for generations to come we develop and manufacture premium tires for passenger cars trucks and heavy machinery with sustainability at the heart of all our operations Our Vianor chain provides tire and car services We are some 3,400 people with net sales of EUR 1.2 billion in 2023 and together we lead the journey to smarter driving for people and for businesses HiSky is expected to close 2024 with 1.9 million passengers according to estimates at the end of the third quarter the company registered over 1.5 million passengers marking a 28% increase compared to the same period last year These results reflect the upward trajectory in both flight numbers and load factor that the company has been experiencing since the lifting of travel restrictions imposed during the pandemic Romania remains the main market driving traffic volumes, with 64% of passengers traveling from airports within the country, compared to 36% from Moldova’s airport. As in the previous quarter, the most popular routes were domestic, connecting Bucharest with western cities like Cluj Napoca and Timișoara. “The results of this season are the best yet This is what we hope to say after every quarterly report for a long time to come and we are pleased that the numbers support and confirm this direction we are undoubtedly among the most dynamic airlines in the region we’ve earned a top spot in passengers’ trust It’s the same trust we offer when choosing to open routes where not many airlines are willing to invest This is the case with domestic destinations like Cluj Napoca and Timișoara which have become some of the most sought-after routes today our third domestic route launching this October from Bucharest will follow the same path,” said Iulian Scorpan Supporting its growth strategy and market share expansion HiSky opened three new regular routes this fall passengers can travel from Oradea to Bucharest and London and from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle HiSkynow operates 34 direct routes from airports in Bucharest The event is part of a program to mark the Year of Puccini in Romania. The soloists, the orchestra, the choir and the ballet of the Bucharest National Opera will perform. Conductor Adrian Morar takes part as a guest. Access to the event is free. More details here Bucharest International Experimental Film Festival BIEFF The festival has a program covering the latest productions of experimental cinema and invites moviegoers to discover the emerging voices of avant-garde film. The screenings take place at Cinema Elvire Popesco, Cinema Union and Cinemateca Eforie. More on the program here Feature films and animations from various countries, concerts and exhibitions will be presented at the event, which showcases humor-filled productions. The films are screened at Cinemaraton and at La Mama Restaurant - Clubul Ţăranului Român. The program is updated here This edition of the event celebrates women that have made a significant contribution to Romanian art and culture, among them Queen Marie and artist Cecilia Cuțescu-Storck. One show is dedicated to German photographer Sibylle Bergemann, while another features the emerging generation of artists. More details here Rezidența9 hosts this program of film screenings that focuses this year on exploring the human body as it is presented in the cinema of the socialist period in Central and Eastern Europe. More here Fourteen films showcasing "theatrical and performative characteristics" are screened at the Masca Theater Amphitheater. More details here The city's busy streets turn pedestrian in a program of outdoor events that has reached its fourth edition this year A series of documentaries on well-known names of art will be screened at the Auditorium Hall of the National Museum of Art of Romania (MNAR). More here and light show at the Urban Fountains in Bucharest’s Unirii Square The works of the Croatian painter Julije Knifer can be seen at the Art Encounters Foundation exhibition venue in Timișoara. The exhibition, curated by Ami Barak, presents a comprehensive collection of artworks - paintings and drawings created throughout his lifetime. More on the show here The 2024 Beta Biennial’s main exhibition is cover me softly and is “an exploration of covers across disciplines, mediums, and geographies.” Workshops, film screenings and music are also part of the program, which is available here Sibiu’s Lower Square hosts this festival focused on Sibiu artists who sing their own music. Further details here At the seventh edition of the event the public can watch the latest Romanian productions and international ones, attend the concert Jazz on the Silver Screen, and two other cine-concerts, among others. 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Richard climbs to fourthReviewTarolis is in his third FIBA Europe Cup season with OradeaThe Oradea duo are both making moves up the leaderboard MUNICH (Germany) – CSM CSU Oradea's Donatas Tarolis moved into the top 10 of the FIBA Europe Cup all-time scoring charts on Wednesday night with teammate Kris Richard climbing up to fourth Tarolis moved to 635 points to pass John Roberson in the competition's scoring charts - scoring 13 points in a 98-77 victory for Oradea as they began their Second Round action The Lithuanian center is currently in his fourth season in FIBA Europe Cup having previously played for another Romanian club U-BT Cluj Napoca in the curtailed 2019-20 campaign moved up another spot inside the top five after leapfrogging fellow veteran guard Tony Taylor into fourth after scoring 22 points Alba Fehervar's David Vojvoda moved into the top 10 all-time scorers list earlier this season - currently sitting in eighth spot with a strong average of 17.5 points per game 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 I want to say a special thank you to May Birta for hosting our reception in this impressive building We’re here today for the opening of our exhibition and helping us honor a quarter of a century of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership which these panels celebrate I could not be more proud of this exhibition and the friendship Nor could I be more pleased to share it with you all We the People celebrates over 25 years of the U.S.-Romania Strategic Partnership and the journey we have made together in that time “We the People,” comes from the preamble of the U.S We use it in celebration of the human element that makes everything we have accomplished possible It is fitting because the foundation for all that we have accomplished on our journey together is the people-to-people relationships between Americans and Romanians Our journey of shared progress belongs to both our nations and to each of us individually We the People has been displayed in Bucharest I am pleased to bring this exhibit to Oradea today The photos and text in the exhibit tell the story of a friendship and a partnership From then-President Clinton’s announcement of the strategic partnership through over two decades of shared progress after remarking on how Romanians had “won the world’s respect for moving so far and for believing in yourselves and your future,” then-President Clinton encouraged Romania to “Stay the course the future is yours.” President Clinton saw the potential in Romania and in the Romanian people and the importance of an unbreakable U.S.-Romania partnership Romania has made commendable progress in democratic reform and economic growth Romania is an exemplary NATO Ally both contributing troops to multinational operations abroad and hosting NATO troops here in Romania Romania has also stood steadfast in support of our partners and neighbors in Ukraine as they defend their country against Putin’s unprovoked and brutal invasion Romania continues proving itself to the world in realizing its potential and delivering on its commitments The exhibit you see today is a photo essay that celebrates and explores the multifaceted relationship between Romanians and Americans These pictures tell the story of our diplomatic and cultural collaboration and cooperation and the fruits of those efforts – what two great nations working together can achieve Thank you all and each of you for over 25 years of friendship and partnership I look forward to the next 25 years and hope you enjoy the exhibit We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL PARTNER GRAND HOTEL WEST THE PARTNERSHIP WILL RESULT IN THE OPENING OF A NEW MERCURE HOTEL IN ORADEA IN EARLY 2026 Mercure Oradea will bring the charming city in North-Western Romania 90 elegant and tastefully designed rooms A versatile conferencing area with two multifunctional rooms hosting up to 150 participants each make the hotel the optimum destination for both business and private events Guests seeking relaxation will relish at the indoor pool A kids corner and a parking lot of 105 places will complete the services and the guest experience The brand-new hotel - currently under construction - will be located on 37 Ceyrat Street 4 km away from the future Nokian Tyres factory and only 17 km from Borș one of the most important crossing points on Romania's border with Hungary Oradea is a city of significant touristic and economic importance It attracts visitors from all over the world with its rich history and Gothic styles merge seamlessly in the city's architecture showcased by landmarks like Oradea Fortress With its picturesque central square and charming pedestrian streets Oradea offers a vivid atmosphere that charms tourists Oradea is a vital economic hub for the region with thriving industries such as manufacturing Its strategic location near the borders of Hungary and Romania positions Oradea as a gateway for international trade and investment including modern transportation networks and a growing business sector Accor promises a completely new hotel experience Each facility has its unique style and personality inspired by the local environment and culture Mercure hotels are rooted in their local community providing a full experience of the authenticity of the region Hotel website Brand OwnerAccor Sounds of Oradea Festival 2024 brings together a lineup of top international artists who will perform in Oradea between June 14th and 16th: Angela Gheorghiu the Orchestra of the Oradea State Philharmonic Tickets for the performances are already available for purchase online and at the Oradea State Philharmonic Bilete.ro platform offers the possibility to purchase tickets using debit/credit cards as well as gift/cultural cards such as Pluxee/Edenred or Up Romania Angela Gheorghiu in an extraordinary concert – conducted by David Giménez Carreras with tenor Teodor Ilincăi and the orchestra of the Oradea State Philharmonic A gala evening featuring some of the most spectacular opera arias and duets Tickets available here: https://www.bilete.ro/angela-gheorghiu-in-concert-extraordinar/ The Prague Cello Quartet – Unique interpretations of classical pieces Tickets available here: https://www.bilete.ro/the-prague-cello-quartet/ Ballet Performance – National Opera of Sofia A magical evening of grace and emotion with one of the world’s most renowned ballet ensembles Tickets available here: https://www.bilete.ro/spectacol-de-balet-opera-nationala-din-sofia/spectacol-de-balet-opera-nationala-din-sofia-bulgaria-16-iun-2024 The Sounds of Oradea Festival (SO Festival) is designed and organized by Visit Oradea in collaboration with the Municipality of Oradea The artistic director of the festival is the Catalan conductor David Giménez Carreras who is the grandson and conductor of the renowned tenor José Carreras simple and intuitive application for mobile phone or tablet that allows civic-minded citizens to send various complaints and incidents to Oradea City Hall and local public services operators (Compania de Apă – Oradea Water Company Termoficare SA – Oradea heating system company Tel. 0040 259 437 000 E-Mail: primarie@oradea.ro 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 categorized 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 analyze 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 analyze 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 customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Oradea, CEE: Finance professionals, this is your last chance to take part in the most anticipated event of the summer. Already at its 3rd edition, UNCHAIN Fintech Festival (unchainfestival.com ) is a high-level regional reunion of 500+ central bankers gathering together in the heart of the CEE to discuss the future of digital finance Taking place between 19-20 June 2024 in the Oradea fortress this year’s meet-up is poised to be an international nexus for financial technology discussions with attendees coming from Central and Eastern Europe and Asia to strengthen our global financial ties fintech professionals and enthusiasts will experience the festival’s extraordinary lineup of 70+ international speakers representing institutions like the National Bank of Czech Republic Moldova and Georgia,  KIR (Polish National Clearing House) Transfond (Romanian National Clearing House) IFC (International Finance Corporation) EDFA (European Digital Finance Association) Treasury Management International and many others Chris Skinner, the best-selling author and fintech international influential figure, as well as advisor to some of the world’s most significant organizations, including the United Nations will be joining UNCHAIN for his latest book launch – Intelligent Money He will be holding an autograph session as well as sharing key insights from the book discussing the implications of generative finance in a world where AI is becoming more prevalent The impressive line-up of announced speakers will provide diverse industry perspectives making UNCHAIN an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the key voices of the industry four dynamic stages will showcase the future of finance Whether you’re interested in regulation you’ll find sessions tailored to your interests Payment innovation will be one of the hot topics on the agenda alongside the transformative role of AI in finance and open banking 2.0 you will hear all about fostering fintech entrepreneurship with insights on nurturing startups and driving investment in fintech ventures Check online the full agenda and speakers lineup >> https://unchainfestival.com/agenda/ Coming to UNCHAIN means immersing yourself in an event unlike any other Set against the stunning backdrop of Oradea’s medieval fortress the festival brings together the best of fintech innovation and historical charm and experience the vibrant community spirit that makes UNCHAIN so special From insightful sessions to informal chats in the fortress courtyard you’ll be part of a movement that’s driving fintech forward thanks to the support of Visa – the event Main Partner key Banking Partners like Banca Comerciala Romana RegTech Partners like Forvis Mazars and Evrotrust alongside the Technology Partners Google Cloud InfoCert and Payten and Sponsors such as Citi Bank Hosted by Visit Oradea and Make IT in Oradea and supported by logistic partners such as Nazzuro UNCHAIN is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative community Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of finance UNCHAIN Fintech Festival is Central Eastern Europe’s flagship fintech event bridging the global public and private sectors to advance fintech innovation the festival brings together top-tier finance professionals to discuss trends and solutions in a setting that merges a rich past with a vibrant digital future and ecosystem stakeholders will come together to shape finance in the heart of CEE and website in this browser for the next time I comment We publish press releases on our site only if the company's Authority Score on Google is high enough to justify it as news We do not respond to speculative inquiries from @gmail.com addresses Please represent a company when reaching out to us.