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Christopher Radovici

is a Ph.D. student at the Bucharest University of Economics, former Westminster graduate, specializing in CEE and EU Neighborhood affairs, involved in several cross-disciplinary research projects across Europe and with a series of active publications and conference participations in the field of IR, FP and Macroeconomics. Private and Civil Society - Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Gold finalist, alumni of Alpbach, Aspen and SUSI, actively contributing to various civil society organization and think-tanks in the Danube Region, while also having been the founder of a social entrepreneurship start-up.

Business start up, start, new project or new idea concept. Wooden blocks with launching rocket graphic arranged in pyramid shape and a man is holding the top one.

Unicorns Roam Wild Across Europe’s CEE Business Hubs

by Christopher Radovici
18 September 2023
Business

With a growing startup scene that has already launched global firms like Skype, Bolt, Bitdefender, Wise, and Vinted, CEE has some lesser-known places where Europe's unicorns or "soonicorns" are thriving.

Illustration o f The Pietroasele Treasure, or the Petrossa Treasure, found in Pietroasele, Buzau, Romania, so-called treasure of Athanarich.

Lost, Found, and Never Returned – Romania’s Missing Treasure

by Christopher Radovici
17 September 2023
Romania/Culture

For Romania, one of the Great War's most significant losses was its extensive treasure of over 120 tons of gold and numerous other valuables, all sent to Russia under the guise of "safekeeping." A century later, it still hasn't been returned.

Full frame daylight image with focus of a plug-in electric vehicle charging station

How Romania Pushed for Vehicle Electrification Through Incentives

by Christopher Radovici
12 September 2023
Business/Green Transformation/Romania

Since carrots tend to stick more in consumers' minds than sticks, Romania jumpstarted its green revolution through an array of incentives for electric vehicles instead of restrictions on their fuel-driven counterparts.

Three Seas Initiative Unites European Leaders in Bucharest

by Christopher Radovici
7 September 2023
Three Seas Initiative

Starting autumn with a summit of change, 3SI representatives gather this week in Bucharest to participate at the Investing into a Resilient Tomorrow (political meeting) and Business Forum sessions.

Leaders of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and the Slovak Republic

Drawing Lines on the Eastern Flank – the B9 on Europe’s Frontier

by Christopher Radovici
6 September 2023
Three Seas Initiative

Faced with complex threats, organizations like Bucharest 9 (B9) enhance Europe's collective security and defense systems. By implementing joint initiatives and addressing risks, the format unites NATO's Eastern states under the same umbrella.

Uderground brand new railway tunnel, stock photo

Cluj-Napoca to Become Romania’s 2nd City With a Metro Line

by Christopher Radovici
31 August 2023
Romania/Business/Green Transformation

After years of declarations, studies, negotiations, and public procurements, Cluj-Napoca signed a EUR 2 bln contract to build Romania's second metro system (one of the few new ones in CEE).

Curvy road from the high mountain pass in Transalpina, Romania.

Make Way for the Highway: How Romania Is Reconnecting Itself

by Christopher Radovici
23 August 2023
Business/Romania/Travel & Food

In a bid to revamp its mostly uncompetitive road system, Romania seeks to spend more than EUR 20 bln in the upcoming years on ambitious interconnectivity projects to freshen up its infrastructure. When these will turn from ink into concrete remains to be seen.

Mirror concept with artificial intelligence and display.

How Romania Unveiled the World’s First AI Governmental Assistant

by Christopher Radovici
9 August 2023
Romania/Business/Tech

"Hi, you have given me life, and now my role is to represent you like a mirror!" echoed across Romania's Government chambers. This came not from a movie but from the introduction of the government's new honorary assistant, named ION, which is a not-so-simple AI system tasked with gathering data from citizens and voicing their thoughts.

The Drăgan (or Floroiu) Dam is an artificial dam, completed in 1987, that allows the retention of the waters of the Drăgan and Sebeșel rivers, located directly downstream from the confluence of the two rivers. The lake's water is used for electricity generation, flood mitigation and irrigation.

Power Play: Navigating Romania’s Energy Shift

by Christopher Radovici
28 July 2023
Czechia/Business/Green Transformation

In the hopes of transforming energy dreams into concrete actions, Bucharest aspires to overcome some of its shortcomings by shifting an entire sector. Regional interconnection, smart and green energy solutions, Black Sea exploration, and capacity expansion are all on the table.

Image projection on a woman using a smart phone.

To Be or Not To Be Digital? The Paradox of Romanian ICT Systems

by Christopher Radovici
22 June 2023
Romania/Business/Tech

Romania is the neighbor with such fast Wi-Fi you wish you could borrow their password. Ironically, it's also still a country overly reliant on actual paperwork due to a lack of digital enterprises and services.

Operations At The Black Sea's Port Of Constanta. CONSTANTA, ROMANIA - MAY 11: Containers in the Port of Constanta on May 11, 2022 in Constanta, Romania. With Ukrainian port closures since the Russian invasion in February, other European ports have stepped up production to keep up with grain and fuel demands.

Romania’s Ports a Safe Harbor in Turbulent Waters

by Christopher Radovici
19 June 2023
Business/Romania

As recent geopolitical and economic realities in the Danube River and Black Sea regions changed, a new dawn for Romania's ports emerged. With increased flows came the need to swiftly expand, adapt and explore potential growth trajectories within the region and globally.

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