Noticias sobre Romania
EU cohesion policy reallocation puts €3.1 billion behind water resilience
Water has been formally elevated to the status of strategic infrastructure by the European Union, placed alongside competitiveness, defence, housing, and energy as one of five pillars of a €34.6 billion reallocation of cohesion policy funds.
EIB to support Romania in strengthening climate-resilient water infrastructure
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise its Romanian counterpart on strengthening water networks across the country.
Romania’s cybersecurity agency confirms ransomware attack on water management systems
Romania’s National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) has confirmed a major ransomware attack on the country’s water management agency, compromising around 1,000 systems.
Aqualia awarded 30-year Toyohashi water treatment contract in Japan
Aqualia, as part of a consortium led by Infroneer Holdings Co., Ltd., has been awarded a contract for the renovation of the Toyohashi Water Treatment Plant.
Bentley Systems announces winners of the 2025 Going Digital Awards
Company also recognizes key projects with Founders’ Honors, the Bentley-Envision winner for infrastructure sustainability, and the 2025 Bentley Educator of the Year.
2024: The year climate change redrew the map of Europe
• The latest State of the Climate in Europe report reveals that 2024 was marked by record-breaking temperatures, unprecedented floods, and alarming glacier retreat.
Aqualia begins operations in Peru with a wastewater treatment project
The company has been awarded the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment system in Chincha (Peru), which will directly benefit 345,000 people.
EU refers Bulgaria and Romania to Court of Justice over urban wastewater failures
The European Commission decided to refer Bulgaria (INFR(2017)2082) and Romania (INFR(2018)2109) to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully comply with the collection and treatment obligations set in the urban wastewater treatment directive (Directive 91/271/EEC).
European Council adopts new rules to enhance urban wastewater treatment efficiency
The Council gave the final green light for a revised EU directive on urban wastewater treatment.
EU invests €380 million in 133 new LIFE projects for Europe’s green transition
The Commission has granted more than €380 million to 133 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action.
Climate change intensified 2022 drought in Central and Southern Europe, study finds
UFZ researchers estimate that climate change contributed to roughly one third of the drought intensity.
Romanian utility tackles water losses with advanced data analytics
ApaVital S.A. to optimize 4,000 kilometers of pipeline to protect water supply for 500,000 people in Iasi.
EBRD finances €22 million loans for water and wastewater networks in Eastern Romania
EBRD lends €22 million to Compania de Apa Bacau in Romania. Loan to finance modernisation of Bacau County’s water and wastewater infrastructure. Project, co-financed with European Union, aims to improve local access to water.
Record numbers of dams removed from European Rivers in 2023, says report
Dam removals hit another all-time high in 2023: New Dam Removal report reveals a 50% increase in barriers removed across Europe.
Towards peace and prosperity: the water industry builds pathways to water security
As the foundation of all life, water is not a commodity but a cornerstone of civilization, essential for agriculture, industry, and human well-being.
Europe’s proactive policy approach advances US$476B water & wastewater CAPEX outlook by 2030
Europe’s water sector is pivoting toward a more sustainable, resilient future through national policy incentives, creative financing mechanisms, and digital technology advancements.
Aqualia appoints Santiago Lafuente as new CEO
Aqualia's Board of Directors has appointed Santiago Lafuente, current director for Spain, as the company's new CEO.
TAQA, Vision Invest, and GIC Consortium secure Juranah Water Reservoir project in Makkah
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PSJC (TAQA), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, is delighted to announce its participation in the winning consortium for the Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir Project (ISWR-1) in the Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.
Aqualia and FCCCo complete the expansion of Glina WWTP (Bucharest, Romania)
Aqualia, in consortium with FCC Construction and Suez, has completed the remodelling and expansion project of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) of Glina, a municipality near Bucharest, capital of Romania.
New psychology study unearths ways to bolster global climate awareness and climate action
Global research team’s work spurs creation of “behavioral science” tool for policymakers and advocacy groups.