News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Pristine Snow, Dimash Qudaibergen’s Global Triumph, AI Ambitions, and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest features reports on the country’s growing adventure tourism scene, Dimash Qudaibergen’s historic concert at Madison...

Weekend Warm-up: Bayern Munich confident it can keep Michael Olise away from Liverpool, FC Barcelona, Manchester City; Throwing it back to The Dead Kennedys; Sports pain? Enter here; Reviewing Task; and MORE!

Bayern Munich has seen the rumors and knows that clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, and FC Barcelona have all been linked to a move for star winger Michael Olise. The aloof Frenchman has been a sensational addition to the Bayern Munich attack...

Bucharest’s Athenaeum hosts Gala Generozității charity concert for vulnerable children in Moldova

The Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest will host the Gala Generozității/Gala of Generosity on November 22, bringing together world-class musicians and a spirit of solidarity to support vulnerable children in Moldova. The charity event is organized by...

Romanian Pavilion donates traditional folk costume pieces to Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka

The Romanian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, represented by Commissioner General Ferdinand Nagy, made a special donation on Tuesday, October 7, to Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) in Osaka, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The...

Moldova's wines, gastronomy, culture celebrated at Cercle Royal Gaulois in Brussels

Moldova has taken center stage at the prestigious Cercle Royal Gaulois in Brussels, where a gala evening was held, dedicated to its wines, gastronomy and national culture. The event brought together diplomats, European officials, business people,...

Kyiv–Bucharest via Ungheni: new friendship train strengthens ties between Ukraine, Moldova, Romania

A symbolic but historically significant step today was taken in the relations between Ukraine, Moldova and Romania - the launch of the direct Kyiv-Bucharest train, which runs via Ungheni. The event marks not only a new international transport...

Best-selling tumble dryers recalled across Europe due to fire risk – fresh safety update

Argos has issued an urgent safety alert for specific Hisense tumble dryers following a manufacturer's request, warning customers of a "potential fire hazard". The retailer is advising immediate discontinuation of use for specific 10kg capacity...

Romania – USA diplomatic meeting

During a two-day visit to Washington, the Romanian Foreign Minister, Oana Țoiu, held talks with her American counterpart, Marco Rubio. Foto: mae.ro Corina Cristea, 09.10.2025, 14:00 Strengthening the strategic partnership between Romania and the...

Direct Kyiv–Bucharest Train “Friendship” Inaugurated via Moldova

Ukraine, Romania, and the Republic of Moldova officially launched the direct Kyiv–Bucharest train route on Friday, October 10. The new line, which passes through Moldovan territory, was inaugurated under the symbolic name “Friendship.” Ukraine’s...

Romanian billionaire dreams of having ‘an Orbán’ in Romania who can ‘stand up to Brussels’

Ion Țiriac, a former Romanian tennis player, businessman, and sometimes political commentator, gave an interview in the print edition of iamsport.ro, where he said Romania needs a leader like Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán or former Polish President...

Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu meets Marco Rubio in Washington for talks on security, energy, bilateral cooperation

Romanian foreign minister Oana Țoiu held official talks with US secretary of state Marco Rubio during her visit to the United States. The meeting focused on advancing the Romania-US Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering defense...

Romania's Nuclearelectrica signs contract with EDF for nuke unit retooling, medical project

Romania's nuclear group Nuclearelectrica (BSE: SNN) has signed two agreements with subsidiaries of the French group EDF aimed at advancing the refurbishing works of Unit 1 at the Cernavoda nuclear plant and the development of the medical...

Romanian tenor makes South Bend Lyric Opera surprisingly easy to find

South Bend Lyric Opera, founded by Romanian tenor Emanual-Cristian Caraman, celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Collaborations with local arts organizations such as the South Bend Symphony Orchestra and South Bend Civic Theatre, enrich the opera's...

Edge Institute: State digitalization is blocked by politics in Romania

Romania’s digitalization efforts remain blocked despite having one of Europe’s strongest and most affordable internet infrastructures, as public digital services are fragmented and inefficient, according to a study released by the Edge Institute....

Scotland vs Belarus: Steve Clarke’s men can take huge step towards World Cup 2026 after Greece win – latest team news

A 3-1 win over Greece has put Scotland in a solid position to qualify for the World Cup. But anything other than three points for Steve Clarke‘s men against Belarus would see that position crumble. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Thank you! Andy...

Romania's Constitutional Court defers ruling on magistrates' pensions again

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) on October 8 cleared another two laws out of the five drafted by the government under the second package of budgetary measures, raising to three the number of laws already cleared and deferring for October...

Romania’s central bank keeps monetary policy at 6.5%

The National Bank of Romania (BNR), on October 8, in line with expectations, kept the monetary policy rate at 6.5% amid the “above-expectations transitory effects” of the expiry of the electricity price-capping scheme in July and the VAT rate hike...

Romania records decline in public sector employment in August

The number of employees in Romania’s public institutions and authorities fell to 1,268,801 in August 2025, representing a monthly decrease of 34,762 positions, Economedia.ro reported, citing data from the Ministry of Finance. Compared with January...

Romanian Creative Week Goes to Bucharest for the Very First Time

BUCHAREST: Romanian Creative Week, the largest event dedicated to creative industries in the European Union, is organising its first edition in Bucharest from 3 to 9 October 2025. The president of Romania, Nicușor Dan, attended its official...

Romania Eficienta Launches a New nZEB Standard Renovation Project of a Public School

EPG (Energy Policy Group) and OMV Petrom announce the signing of the design and execution contract for the modernization of Middle School No. 1 in Tuzla commune, Constanta County. The investment estimated at 3.5 million euros will be supported by...