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Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour: Classic film fest hosts local edition in Bucharest, Cluj, Timișoara

30 January 2026

European Commission refers Romania to EU court over failure to close and rehabilitate landfills

30 January 2026

New Mercure hotel opens in central Bucharest

30 January 2026

PwC: Romanian-owned firms dominate Moldova, Dobrogea and Oltenia regions

30 January 2026

Transport

Bucharest adds 22 trolleybuses with battery autonomy as public transport upgrade continues

30 January 2026

Global platform dedicated to helping owners find lost pets launches in Romania

30 January 2026

European Aquatics: Romanian Constantin Popovici voted best men’s high diver of 2025

30 January 2026

Romanian education unions prepare move towards general strike

30 January 2026

Social Democrats block Bucharest mayor's plans for public transport ticket price hike

30 January 2026

Romania's PM briefs foreign institutional investors on further steps

30 January 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu’s Olympic bronze medal put back in dispute

29 January 2026

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Shaping Romania's Future - Supported by the British School of Bucharest

30 January 2026

'What if they learned to listen to music?' Young audiences meet classical music in project touring schools in Romania

28 January 2026

Bucharest Becomes Regional Hub for EdTech Strategy: AIDUCATION’26

News from Companies

30 January 2026

Romania's PM briefs foreign institutional investors on further steps

Daily news highlights

29 January 2026

Defense

Romania and Germany sign defence cooperation agreement

29 January 2026

US Carlyle Group agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets, including those in Romania

29 January 2026

Turkish Otokar to take over Romanian military vehicles producer Automecanica for EUR 85 mln

29 January 2026

International tour led by Charlie Ottley to promote Romania in major world capitals

29 January 2026

Romanian cats again in the spotlight after winning major international competition

30 January 2026

Romanian education unions prepare move towards general strike

30 January 2026

30 January 2026

Social Democrats block Bucharest mayor's plans for public transport ticket price hike

Politics

30 January 2026

Social Democrats block Bucharest mayor's plans for public transport ticket price hike

30 January 2026

Romania's PM briefs foreign institutional investors on further steps

30 January 2026

Romanian president says he "excludes" scenario of transatlantic rift

29 January 2026

Romania's former president Traian Băsescu wins legal battle for state allowance

29 January 2026

Romania’s associate member status in the OECD Development Assistance Committee marked with Paris ceremony

29 January 2026

Romanian PM sees minority cabinet as a solution of last resort

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29 January 2026

Romanian state lists first 2026 Fidelis bonds on the Bucharest Stock Exchange

29 January 2026

Quest Global Romania joins AROBS Group as part of equity-based transaction

29 January 2026

Nine Romanian equity funds beat BET index in 2025

29 January 2026

Romania’s Pillar II pension funds achieved mixed results over past five years

28 January 2026

Hidroelectrica teams up with EdF, local investor for pumped hydropower projects in Romania

27 January 2026

Fondul Proprietatea shareholders want Deloitte to evaluate Bucharest Airports Company

News from Companies

23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

News from Companies

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

News from Companies

15 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

News from Companies

11 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments accelerates by almost 15% in November, outperforming the national market trend

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10 December 2025

DRS in Romania: from implementation to a European benchmark for the circular economy

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10 December 2025

Romanian Companies Increasingly Exposed to Non-Payment Risk: Aon's Solutions for a Volatile Business Environment

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20 January 2026

Leading the shift to efficient cities: Veolia’s roadmap in Romania

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14 January 2026

Gabriel Tironeac, VP of Innovation, ASSIST Software: AI and robotics only deliver value when built around the client

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13 January 2026

Benjamin Turquin, BRD Asigurări de Viață: Life insurance is moving to become a key part of financial planning in Romania

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08 January 2026

Voices of Romania: Building Leaders in Romania, Andra Ghibuțiu, CEO Beyond Business School

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18 December 2025

At Verita, preparing for the future means learning to think for yourself, says Head of Secondary Ashley Peek

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15 December 2025

From language to integration: How ROLANG School teaches Romanian to the world

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Real Estate

30 January 2026

New Mercure hotel opens in central Bucharest

29 January 2026

Romania’s land market finished 2025 strong and is set for “active caution” phase, Colliers report says

29 January 2026

ElectroPutere Mall Craiova becomes third-largest shopping center outside Bucharest after EUR 22 mln expansion

28 January 2026

Skanska sells Equilibrium 2 office building in Bucharest to Magyar Posta Takarék Fund

27 January 2026

IULIUS to start work on EUR 28 mln Family Market Tomești retail project near Iași

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29 January 2026

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27 January 2026

iDSBU – Education, Responsibility and Dialogue in a Changing European Context

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26 January 2026

ROLANG organizes the 13th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

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22 January 2026

CSR

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Educația ca moștenire: Cornel Varvara investește în generațiile viitoare, în țările unde își desfăsoară activitatea

19 January 2026

New Year Reception at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest – education that gives meaning to continuity

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16 January 2026

How can unified cybersecurity help Romanian companies grow?

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Startup

30 January 2026

Global platform dedicated to helping owners find lost pets launches in Romania

16 January 2026

Registrations open for Romania Startup Awards 2026, including startups from Moldova

14 January 2026

Romanian startup .lumen signs agreement with US giant Arrow Electronics

08 January 2026

Romanian .lumen wins accessibility award at CES 2026

15 December 2025

Romanian AI startup Runware attracts USD 50 mln Series A funding

12 December 2025

Romanian startup .lumen attracts new investment from EIT Urban Mobility to scale AI glasses for the blind

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23 January 2026

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05 January 2026

Romania’s Banat region vies for 2028 European Region of Gastronomy title

23 December 2025

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18 December 2025

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15 December 2025

Culture & History

Christmas in Romania: traditions and festive foods

Events

30 January 2026

Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour: Classic film fest hosts local edition in Bucharest, Cluj, Timișoara

29 January 2026

Romanian cats again in the spotlight after winning major international competition

29 January 2026

Lisa Simone to headline Jazz in the Park 2026 in Cluj-Napoca

29 January 2026

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29 January 2026

Weekend calendar: Apollo 111 cinema opening, concerts, Gerar Half Marathon

28 January 2026

Healthcare

Blood donation campaign to take place at Bucharest City Hall next week

Culture

30 January 2026

Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour: Classic film fest hosts local edition in Bucharest, Cluj, Timișoara

30 January 2026

Shaping Romania's Future - Supported by the British School of Bucharest

'What if they learned to listen to music?' Young audiences meet classical music in project touring schools in Romania

29 January 2026

Lisa Simone to headline Jazz in the Park 2026 in Cluj-Napoca

29 January 2026

International tour led by Charlie Ottley to promote Romania in major world capitals

29 January 2026

Weekend calendar: Apollo 111 cinema opening, concerts, Gerar Half Marathon

Sports

30 January 2026

European Aquatics: Romanian Constantin Popovici voted best men’s high diver of 2025

30 January 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu’s Olympic bronze medal put back in dispute

27 January 2026

Romanian coach Cristian Chivu to carry torch for Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

23 January 2026

Romania to be represented by 29 athletes at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

21 January 2026

Simona Halep returns to Cluj-Napoca as honorary ambassador of Transylvania Open

30 January 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu’s Olympic bronze medal put back in dispute

29 January 2026

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Shaping Romania's Future - Supported by the British School of Bucharest

30 January 2026

'What if they learned to listen to music?' Young audiences meet classical music in project touring schools in Romania

28 January 2026

Bucharest Becomes Regional Hub for EdTech Strategy: AIDUCATION’26

News from Companies

30 January 2026

Romania's PM briefs foreign institutional investors on further steps

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29 January 2026

Weekend calendar: Apollo 111 cinema opening, concerts, Gerar Half Marathon

30 January 2026

Il Cinema Ritrovato on Tour: Classic film fest hosts local edition in Bucharest, Cluj, Timișoara

30 January 2026

European Commission refers Romania to EU court over failure to close and rehabilitate landfills

30 January 2026

New Mercure hotel opens in central Bucharest

30 January 2026

PwC: Romanian-owned firms dominate Moldova, Dobrogea and Oltenia regions

30 January 2026

Transport

Bucharest adds 22 trolleybuses with battery autonomy as public transport upgrade continues

Latest Press Releases

23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

15 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

11 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments accelerates by almost 15% in November, outperforming the national market trend

10 December 2025

DRS in Romania: from implementation to a European benchmark for the circular economy

10 December 2025

Romanian Companies Increasingly Exposed to Non-Payment Risk: Aon's Solutions for a Volatile Business Environment

Daily news highlights

29 January 2026

Defense

Romania and Germany sign defence cooperation agreement

29 January 2026

US Carlyle Group agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets, including those in Romania

29 January 2026

Turkish Otokar to take over Romanian military vehicles producer Automecanica for EUR 85 mln

29 January 2026

International tour led by Charlie Ottley to promote Romania in major world capitals

29 January 2026

Romanian cats again in the spotlight after winning major international competition

30 January 2026

Romanian education unions prepare move towards general strike

30 January 2026

30 January 2026

Social Democrats block Bucharest mayor's plans for public transport ticket price hike

Politics

30 January 2026

Romania's PM briefs foreign institutional investors on further steps

29 January 2026

Romanian PM sees minority cabinet as a solution of last resort

29 January 2026

Romania's former president Traian Băsescu wins legal battle for state allowance

29 January 2026

Romanian PM, German chancellor reaffirm Ukraine support and deepen bilateral ties in Berlin

28 January 2026

European Commission still investigating TikTok’s interference in Romania’s cancelled 2024 elections

29 January 2026

Romania’s associate member status in the OECD Development Assistance Committee marked with Paris ceremony

Expat Life

30 January 2026

Romania's PM briefs foreign institutional investors on further steps

29 January 2026

Romanian PM sees minority cabinet as a solution of last resort

29 January 2026

Romania's former president Traian Băsescu wins legal battle for state allowance

29 January 2026

Romanian PM, German chancellor reaffirm Ukraine support and deepen bilateral ties in Berlin

28 January 2026

European Commission still investigating TikTok’s interference in Romania’s cancelled 2024 elections

29 January 2026

Romania’s associate member status in the OECD Development Assistance Committee marked with Paris ceremony

Daily news highlights

29 January 2026

Defense

Romania and Germany sign defence cooperation agreement

29 January 2026

US Carlyle Group agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets, including those in Romania

29 January 2026

Turkish Otokar to take over Romanian military vehicles producer Automecanica for EUR 85 mln

29 January 2026

International tour led by Charlie Ottley to promote Romania in major world capitals

29 January 2026

Romanian cats again in the spotlight after winning major international competition

30 January 2026

Romanian education unions prepare move towards general strike

30 January 2026

30 January 2026

Social Democrats block Bucharest mayor's plans for public transport ticket price hike

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29 January 2026

Romanian state lists first 2026 Fidelis bonds on the Bucharest Stock Exchange

29 January 2026

Quest Global Romania joins AROBS Group as part of equity-based transaction

29 January 2026

Nine Romanian equity funds beat BET index in 2025

29 January 2026

Romania’s Pillar II pension funds achieved mixed results over past five years

28 January 2026

Hidroelectrica teams up with EdF, local investor for pumped hydropower projects in Romania

27 January 2026

Fondul Proprietatea shareholders want Deloitte to evaluate Bucharest Airports Company

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Leading the shift to efficient cities: Veolia’s roadmap in Romania

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14 January 2026

Gabriel Tironeac, VP of Innovation, ASSIST Software: AI and robotics only deliver value when built around the client

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13 January 2026

Benjamin Turquin, BRD Asigurări de Viață: Life insurance is moving to become a key part of financial planning in Romania

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08 January 2026

Voices of Romania: Building Leaders in Romania, Andra Ghibuțiu, CEO Beyond Business School

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18 December 2025

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30 January 2026

Romania's PM briefs foreign institutional investors on further steps

29 January 2026

Romanian PM sees minority cabinet as a solution of last resort

29 January 2026

Romania's former president Traian Băsescu wins legal battle for state allowance

29 January 2026

Romanian PM, German chancellor reaffirm Ukraine support and deepen bilateral ties in Berlin

28 January 2026

European Commission still investigating TikTok’s interference in Romania’s cancelled 2024 elections

29 January 2026

Romania’s associate member status in the OECD Development Assistance Committee marked with Paris ceremony

Business

29 January 2026

Nine Romanian equity funds beat BET index in 2025

29 January 2026

Romanian prime minister rules out progressive taxation as "too difficult"

29 January 2026

US Carlyle Group agrees to acquire Lukoil international assets, including those in Romania

29 January 2026

Romania’s land market finished 2025 strong and is set for “active caution” phase, Colliers report says

29 January 2026

Romanian state lists first 2026 Fidelis bonds on the Bucharest Stock Exchange

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Romania's PM briefs foreign institutional investors on further steps

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11 December 2025

New Year’s Day Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

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New Year’s Eve Dining Experience at Ginger Sushi Bar & Lounge

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How Christmas décor is reinventing itself in 2025: three interior design styles from Actuel, Auchan’s private-label range

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04 December 2025

Corinthia Bucharest turns December into theatre, with lights, music and a few festive secrets

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03 December 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Unveils “The Grand Countdown” — A Timeless New Year’s Eve Celebration

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23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

15 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

11 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments accelerates by almost 15% in November, outperforming the national market trend

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DRS in Romania: from implementation to a European benchmark for the circular economy

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22 January 2026

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28 January 2026

Skanska sells Equilibrium 2 office building in Bucharest to Magyar Posta Takarék Fund

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IULIUS to start work on EUR 28 mln Family Market Tomești retail project near Iași

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ElectroPutere Mall Craiova becomes third-largest shopping center outside Bucharest after EUR 22 mln expansion

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Romania’s land market finished 2025 strong and is set for “active caution” phase, Colliers report says

Romania’s land market closed 2025 with an estimated transaction volume broadly in line with 2024 levels, and deals...

27 January 2026

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GARBE Industrial and Fortress to develop 61,000 sqm logistics center in Bucharest

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