American hard rock band Bon Jovi will hold a concert in Bucharest on July 10, 2011, according to the band’s official site, bonjovi.com.

Romania ranks mid-way, on the 51 spot, in this year’s Legatum Prosperity Index, which includes 110 countries, behind countries like Bulgaria, Tunisia, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago but above Mexico, Russia, South Africa or Turkey. The index takes into account a variety of factors including wealth, economic growth, personal wellbeing, and quality of life.

The number of protesters marching on the streets downtown Bucharest had reached 30,000 by noon, below the 80,000 figure previously announced by organizers. However, it is so far the largest street protest in Romania this year and organizers say the number will increase.

The renewable energy industry could attract investments of up to EUR 9 billion in Romania, considering the high potential on this market, according to Gabriel Sidere, managing partner with CMS Cameron McKenna Bucharest, who attended the "Green. The Future of Energy' conference in Bucharest.

The Romanian business scene witnessed several moves at the helm of both local and international companies this year. Romania-Insider.com looks at some of the most important top management changes in Romania in 2010. (Click MORE below to read the full story about the top management change)

Alina Cojocaru is a Romanian ballerina and one of the most acclaimed international stars. Often compared to Margot...

Adrian Baicusi (in picture), the general manager of Romania’s state-run power grid operator Transelectrica (BVB ticker: TEL), will be replaced by Stelian Alexandru Gal, the former GM of the company, effective November 15, according to a news release sent to the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).

Central European Media Enterprises, which owns several TV stations in Romania, posted USD 109 million in net revenues on the broadcast segment in the first nine months of the year, down USD 10.9 million on the same period of last year. The third quarter of the year meant net revenues of USD 29 million for the company in Romania, down USD 6.8 million on the third quarter of 2009.

*1:0 for Templeton in the first direct confrontation with the state: Romgaz escapes RON 400 million donation – in Ziarul Financiar
*Parliament delays debate on Ordinance 50/2010 on lack of quorum– in Ziarul Financiar
*H&M signs contracts for ten stores in four months – in Ziarul Financiar
*Romanian Central Bank has the biggest stock of gold among Eastern Europe central banks – in Ziarul Financiar
*RA-PPS evaluates its assets at EUR 2.2 mln, could sell them – in Ziarul Financiar

The Halloween frenzy has taken over Romania, so whatever party venue you might chose on Saturday, October 30, it will most likely host a Halloween themed party. Romania-insider.com has made a list of Halloween parties in Bucharest you should check out before choosing your trick or treat location. (Click on the MAP links below to see how to get to the party)

American hard rock band Bon Jovi will hold a concert in Bucharest on July 10, 2011, according to the band’s official site, bonjovi.com.

Romania ranks mid-way, on the 51 spot, in this year’s Legatum Prosperity Index, which includes 110 countries, behind countries like Bulgaria, Tunisia, Panama and Trinidad and Tobago but above Mexico, Russia, South Africa or Turkey. The index takes into account a variety of factors including wealth, economic growth, personal wellbeing, and quality of life.

The number of protesters marching on the streets downtown Bucharest had reached 30,000 by noon, below the 80,000 figure previously announced by organizers. However, it is so far the largest street protest in Romania this year and organizers say the number will increase.

The renewable energy industry could attract investments of up to EUR 9 billion in Romania, considering the high potential on this market, according to Gabriel Sidere, managing partner with CMS Cameron McKenna Bucharest, who attended the "Green. The Future of Energy' conference in Bucharest.

The Romanian business scene witnessed several moves at the helm of both local and international companies this year. Romania-Insider.com looks at some of the most important top management changes in Romania in 2010. (Click MORE below to read the full story about the top management change)

Alina Cojocaru is a Romanian ballerina and one of the most acclaimed international stars. Often compared to Margot...

Adrian Baicusi (in picture), the general manager of Romania’s state-run power grid operator Transelectrica (BVB ticker: TEL), will be replaced by Stelian Alexandru Gal, the former GM of the company, effective November 15, according to a news release sent to the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).

Central European Media Enterprises, which owns several TV stations in Romania, posted USD 109 million in net revenues on the broadcast segment in the first nine months of the year, down USD 10.9 million on the same period of last year. The third quarter of the year meant net revenues of USD 29 million for the company in Romania, down USD 6.8 million on the third quarter of 2009.

*1:0 for Templeton in the first direct confrontation with the state: Romgaz escapes RON 400 million donation – in Ziarul Financiar
*Parliament delays debate on Ordinance 50/2010 on lack of quorum– in Ziarul Financiar
*H&M signs contracts for ten stores in four months – in Ziarul Financiar
*Romanian Central Bank has the biggest stock of gold among Eastern Europe central banks – in Ziarul Financiar
*RA-PPS evaluates its assets at EUR 2.2 mln, could sell them – in Ziarul Financiar

The Halloween frenzy has taken over Romania, so whatever party venue you might chose on Saturday, October 30, it will most likely host a Halloween themed party. Romania-insider.com has made a list of Halloween parties in Bucharest you should check out before choosing your trick or treat location. (Click on the MAP links below to see how to get to the party)