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Quantum computing has moved from physics-lab curiosity to a technology that large companies, banks and governments are actively spending money on. But it has not moved to your desk, and it is not about to.

Morocco is one of the main countries of origin for Romanian work authorisations, according to a 14 July 2026 release from Romania’s General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI).

Filipino workers going to Romania deal with two sets of rules: Romania decides the visa, and the Philippines’ Department of Migrant Workers (DMW, which took over the former POEA) controls recruitment and departure.

In its 14 July 2026 release, Romania’s General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI) listed Egypt third among the countries of origin for work authorisations, after Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Since 30 November 2023, most drinks in Romania sold in plastic, glass or metal containers of 0.1 to 3 litres carry a deposit of 0.50 lei per container. You pay it at the till and get it back in full when you return the empty container at any return point in the country.

A Romanian power of attorney is called a procură. The Civil Code (Law 287/2009) makes it follow the form of the act it is used for, so a procura to sell or buy land or a flat must be authenticated by a notary.

Sick pay in Romania is a health insurance benefit set by Emergency Ordinance (OUG) 158/2005. In 2026 ordinary illness pays 55%, 65% or 75% of your average gross income depending on how long the illness episode lasts.

Every car registered in Romania needs two things to stay legal on the road: a valid periodic technical inspection (ITP, inspecția tehnică periodică) and compulsory third-party motor insurance (RCA).