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Germanul Vincent Keymer a câștigat Super Chess Classic, un turneu în care șahul s-a dovedit sport periculos
Este o premieră mondială găzduirea unui turneu de șah de către o bancă centrală, la o diferență de câteva luni de la Gala Șahului Românesc, atunci când a fost marcat centenarul înființării Federației de specialitate, un eveniment organizat tot în clădirea Băncii Naționale a României. Un lucru mai puţin obişnuit, spectatorii s-au ridicat în picioare și au aplauzat victoria germanului Vincent Keymer în fața olandezului Jorden Van Foreest, în ultima partidă a ultimei runde.
Germanul Vincent Keymer a câștigat Super Chess Classic, cel mai puternic turneu de șah organizat în acest an în România
Este o premieră mondială găzduirea unui turneu de șah de către o bancă centrală, la o diferență de câteva luni de la Gala Șahului Românesc, atunci când a fost marcat centenarul înființării Federației de specialitate, un eveniment organizat tot în clădirea Băncii Naționale a României. Un lucru mai puţin obişnuit, spectatorii s-au ridicat în picioare și au aplauzat victoria germanului Vincent Keymer în fața olandezului Jorden Van Foreest, în ultima partidă a ultimei runde.
Romania energy companies required to make advance payments for electricity on the forward market
The Romanian National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has adopted a new order introducing an advance payment obligation or guarantee for electricity purchase contracts concluded on the forward market.
New accessibility obligations: how Law no 232/2022 will affect economic operators starting June 28, 2025
Economic operators providing goods or services within the European Union — spanning sectors such as retail, banking & finance, telecommunications, audiovisual media, e-commerce, and transport — must brace for a new compliance milestone. Beginning June 28, 2025, these operators will be required to ensure their products and/or services comply with the accessibility requirements enshrined in national legislation transposing Directive (EU) 2019/882 (the European Accessibility Act, EAA).
Recommendations for Romania: Building a Sustainable and Resilient Future
Romania stands at a crossroads, with the opportunity to position itself as a leader in energy transition and a model for sustainable economic development in Eastern Europe. Leveraging its rich natural resources, strategic location, and potential for renewable energy growth, Romania can address pressing challenges while laying the foundation for long-term prosperity. Drawing on best practices and insights from global frameworks, here are ten actionable recommendations for Romania. 1.
The Letta Report: Building a Sustainable and Resilient Europe
The Letta Report outlines a visionary strategy for fostering economic resilience, social inclusivity and environmental sustainability across the European Union. By aligning energy initiatives with broader economic and social goals, it proposes a comprehensive framework to accelerate the EU’s green transition while addressing structural inefficiencies and fostering equitable growth.
The Draghi Report: A Vision for Europe’s Sustainable Competitiveness
Published on 17 September 2024, the Draghi Report outlines a strategic vision for ensuring Europe’s long-term competitiveness and sustainability. With a focus on public investment, regulatory reform and industrial strategy, the report warns that Europe’s leadership in clean technologies could falter without cohesive action to unify decarbonisation efforts and economic growth.
Lawyers & Technology: between productivity and gain
“Our writing equipment takes part in forming our thoughts” – Friedrich Nietzsche, (Reflecting on how his writing became colder, with shorter crisper sentences, not unlike iron, after he started using one of the first commercial typewriters) A Historical Relationship The legal profession was born under the sign of technological advancement. The first codices, the ancestor of the modern book, started to appear in the first couple of centuries of our era.
Boosting anti-money laundering capabilities
The fight against fraud and money laundering is an ongoing one. Fraudsters move fast to stay ahead of their targets, and it is hard for organizations to keep on top of the situation. New regulations have recently targeted anti-money laundering as a way to prevent terrorist financing and tax avoidance – and analytics can help to boost capabilities in this area. Our expert panel recently discussed this issue (the full discussion is here). These are my top takeaways.
Why Romania’s energy utilities are ready for analytics-driven business models
Romania’s energy and utilities market is thriving. The country has a high level of energy independence, thanks to oil and gas reserves in the Black Sea, and there is also activity in the solar energy market. However, many utilities companies are struggling to make appealing offers to customers, and there is considerable discussion about oil and gas liberalisation, with pricing changes in the air.
Opportunities for Romanian industry with manufacturing analytics
Over the last 30 years, manufacturing in Romania has seen huge changes from a planned economy to a market-based one. It now has a very diverse manufacturing scene, with both large and small companies, and a wide range of products from steel through to finished goods. However, few manufacturers are really benefiting from analytics.
How do retailers understand the new demand? An interview with Antonio Calvo
In many countries, retail has been right at the centre of the coronavirus storm. Some retailers – those selling essential goods – have been unable or barely able to keep up with demand. Other sectors, notably clothes and luxury goods, have seen a complete drop-off in demand. Some retailers have found that the pandemic has been the last straw, and have had to call in the administrators.
Transition and progress for telecommunications in growth markets
In a fast-growth, knowledge-based economy like Romania's, telecommunications has long been a major contributor to GDP. However, its importance has become even more clear now that so many of us are working remotely, and staying at home. It is no exaggeration to say that broadband has become a lifeline for many people and companies during lockdown.
Un profesor llamado Emil Cioran (tres estampas)
Todavía guardo en la memoria aquella mañana otoñal: la puerta de nuestro salón se abrió y apareció el nuevo profesor de filosofía y lógica. Era Emil Cioran en persona. Algunos ya habíamos leído textos suyos.
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