Nine O’Clock most important news in brief on Thursday, August 1, 2024

1. Olympic Games, Day 6 – Schedule for Romanian Athletes: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/olympic-games-day-6-schedule-for-romanian-athletes/
2. STUNNING Image:** David Popovici and Pan Zhanle, who had just shattered the world record, watch the results of the 100m freestyle race: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/stunning-image-david-popovici-and-pan-zhanle-who-had-just-shattered-the-world-record-watch-the-results-of-the-100m-freestyle-race/
3. David Popovici wins bronze in 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/david-popovici-wins-bronze-in-100m-freestyle-at-the-paris-olympics/
4. Significant increase in Revolut transactions in Romania: 22% more payments in the first half of 2024: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/significant-increase-in-revolut-transactions-in-romania-22-more-payments-in-the-first-half-of-2024/
5. Vernier becomes the first Swiss city to ban street advertising: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/vernier-becomes-the-first-swiss-city-to-ban-street-advertising/
6. Japanese businesses learn to raise prices to survive economic challenges: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/japanese-businesses-learn-to-raise-prices-to-survive-economic-challenges/
7. Meloni vows to revitalize ties with China after rejecting Belt and Road Initiative: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/meloni-vows-to-revitalize-ties-with-china-after-rejecting-belt-and-road-initiative/
8. BRD GROUP RESULTS FOR H1 2024: REMARKABLE COMMERCIAL DYNAMICS DELIVERING POSITIVE FINANCIAL IMPACT: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/brd-group-results-for-h1-2024-remarkable-commercial-dynamics-delivering-positive-financial-impact/
9. UniCredit launches ‘Skills for Transition’ programme: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/unicredit-launches-skills-for-transition-programme/
10. Leroy Merlin România plans to open five new stores in expansion drive: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/leroy-merlin-romania-plans-to-open-five-new-stores-in-expansion-drive/
11. Eden Capital Development launches new residential project with 300 apartments in northern Bucharest: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/eden-capital-development-launches-new-residential-project-with-300-apartments-in-northern-bucharest/
12. Venice to limit large tourist groups and ban loudspeakers starting August 1: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/venice-to-limit-large-tourist-groups-and-ban-loudspeakers-starting-august-1/
13. VGP launches new 13,000 sqm expansion at VGP Park Brașov to meet growing demand: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/vgp-launches-new-13000-sqm-expansion-at-vgp-park-brasov-to-meet-growing-demand/
14. SAMEDAY expands regional footprint with acquisition of Hungarian group Pactic: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/sameday-expands-regional-footprint-with-acquisition-of-hungarian-group-pactic/
15. Sezamo launches 200% refund campaign for dissatisfied customers in August: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/sezamo-launches-200-refund-campaign-for-dissatisfied-customers-in-august/
16. FCSB advances to Champions League third round with Baeten’s late goal: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/fcsb-advances-to-champions-league-third-round-with-baetens-late-goal/
17. Statements by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Transport and Infrastructure Minister Sorin Grindeanu after visiting the construction site on Valea Oltului, Boita area: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/statements-by-prime-minister-marcel-ciolacu-and-transport-and-infrastructure-minister-sorin-grindeanu-after-visiting-the-construction-site-on-valea-oltului-boita-area/
18. Statements by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu and Transport and Infrastructure Minister Sorin Grindeanu after verification of the status of works on Section 1 and Section 4 of Craiova –Pitesti express road: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/statements-by-prime-minister-marcel-ciolacu-and-transport-and-infrastructure-minister-sorin-grindeanu-after-verification-of-the-status-of-works-on-section-1-and-section-4-of-craiova-pitesti-e/
19. Updated information on possible drone fragments fallen on Romanian territory: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/updated-information-on-possible-drone-fragments-fallen-on-romanian-territory/
20. The Competition Council assesses the transaction through which OMV Petrom SA intends to take over, together with RES Terranet Holding SRL, the companies Tenersolar Park SRL, Enerintens Solar SRL and CIL PV Plant SRL: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/the-competition-council-assesses-the-transaction-through-which-omv-petrom-sa-intends-to-take-over-together-with-res-terranet-holding-srl-the-companies-tenersolar-park-srl-enerintens-solar-srl-and-c/
21. The ASF proposes to amend ASF Regulation no. 3/2013 in order to extend the deadline for CCP.RO to submit the additional documents required for authorization: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/the-asf-proposes-to-amend-asf-regulation-no-3-2013-in-order-to-extend-the-deadline-for-ccp-ro-to-submit-the-additional-documents-required-for-authorization/
22. In June 2024, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was estimated at 5.5%: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/in-june-2024-the-seasonally-adjusted-unemployment-rate-was-estimated-at-5-5/
23. TRENDS IN THE EVOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN THE PERIOD JULY – SEPTEMBER 2024: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/trends-in-the-evolution-of-the-economic-activity-in-the-period-july-september-2024-2/
24. SEE WHICH DAYS LENNY KRAVITZ AND SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA WILL TAKE THE MAIN STAGE AT THE UNTOLD FESTIVAL: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/see-which-days-lenny-kravitz-and-swedish-house-mafia-will-take-the-main-stage-at-the-untold-festival/
25. *OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS! HUGE VICTORY FOR ROMANIA’S TEAM!*: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/olympic-champions-huge-victory-for-romanias-team/
26. Ancuța Bodnar and Simona Radiș win Silver in Paris: A close race for Olympic medals: https://nineoclock.ro/2024/08/01/ancuta-bodnar-and-simona-radis-win-silver-in-paris-a-close-race-for-olympic-medals/

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