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SATURDAY MORNINGS · SINCE 2016

The ARSC Newsletter.
Every Saturday.

Every Saturday morning, President Eduard Dumitrașcu sends out the most important news from the Smart City industry, from Romania and abroad. Launched in 2016, the newsletter now has more than 14,000 subscribers: mayors, public decision-makers, company managers, journalists, researchers and people interested in the direction Romania is taking. The newsletter is written in Romanian.

  • Tenders & funding - EU funding calls, the Regional Operational Programme (POR), national programmes
  • Solutions & technologies - a clean selection, not PR
  • Events - what is happening, where, and with whom
  • Interviews & analysis - perspectives from mayors and experts
  • No spam - you can unsubscribe at any time, in a single click

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It arrives on Saturday.

Fill in the details below. You will receive your first newsletter on Saturday morning, in Romanian. You can unsubscribe at any time, in a single click. Your data stays with ARSC and is not passed on to anyone.

By filling in the form you subscribe to the ARSC newsletter and updates on Smart City, Smart Village, funding opportunities, events and the association's public appearances. You can unsubscribe at any time in a single click: every email contains an unsubscribe link.

What you will find in the newsletter.

Four categories, organised for a quick read on Saturday morning. No filler, no disguised advertorials. The editorial selection is made by the ARSC team.

01

Tenders & funding

Open EU funding calls, the Regional Operational Programme, Horizon Europe, Interreg, the Just Transition Fund, AFM. Open data, deadlines, official sources.

  • EU funds: calls and deadlines
  • POR 2021-2027: urban investment
  • Horizon Europe: Cluster 5 Smart Cities
  • EIT Urban Mobility: open calls
02

Solutions & technologies

A rigorous selection of real solutions implemented in communities in Romania and abroad. Mobility, digitalisation, energy, environment, health, education, security. With sources, with figures.

  • Short case studies
  • New technologies with local applications
  • Comparisons between public suppliers
  • Notable launches
03

Events

What is happening in the coming week: ARSC conferences, round tables, meetings in city halls, partner events, relevant international conferences. With the date, the place and who it is for.

  • ARSC calendar
  • International conferences
  • Regional round tables
  • Partner events
04

Interviews & analysis

First-hand perspectives from mayors, county council presidents, public managers and university researchers. Plus in-depth analysis of key topics: Functional Urban Areas, digital transformation, energy, mobility.

  • Editorial interviews
  • Quarterly summaries
  • Barometer analysis
  • ARSC public positions

Frequently asked questions.

What you need to know about the ARSC newsletter. If your question is not here, write to [email protected].

How often will I receive the newsletter?↓

As a rule, every Saturday morning. Exceptions are rare: public holidays, short breaks. Typical monthly volume: 4 issues.

How do I unsubscribe?↓

Every email has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. One click and you are removed from the list immediately. No confirmation, no phone call, no explanation needed.

Is my data shared with anyone?↓

No. The data stays on ARSC's own system. We do not sell, rent or pass the list on to anyone. Your address is used only to send the weekly newsletter and ARSC updates.

Can I publish an event or an offer in the newsletter?↓

The newsletter has editorial content, not advertising. For ARSC partners, visibility in the association's communications is part of the package: see the programmes for companies. For city halls, events go straight into the calendar.

Why should I subscribe?↓

Because it is the only newsletter dedicated to the Smart City sector in Romania, running for ten years, with an established community of more than 14,000 readers. Whatever your role (mayor, manager, researcher, journalist), it remains the most effective weekly source of information.

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The Smart City Romania network run by ARSC

Everything you want to know about the fastest-growing industry in Romania. The sites below are in Romanian.

arsc.ro · [email protected]