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Foreign minister, US ambassador co-chair Romanian-American Fulbright Commission board meeting

24 April 2026

Defense

Romanian cybersecurity teams defend against 8,000 simulated attacks within NATO Locked Shields 2026

24 April 2026

Eurostat: 40% of EU citizens lack basic digital skills, Romania ranks last

24 April 2026

Romania's David Popovici secures second gold medal at National Swimming Championship

24 April 2026

Romania hands over former intelligence services head suspected of spying back to Moldova

24 April 2026

Air travel: Romania plans unified platform with real-time travel updates, security info

24 April 2026

Romania adds 131 km of highways in 2025

24 April 2026

Vlad Nancă solo exhibition opens in Bucharest

24 April 2026

Law against femicide promulgated by Romanian president Nicușor Dan

24 April 2026

BMW Art Car by Alexander Calder on display at Bucharest art fair

24 April 2026

Romanian president signals follow-up consultations to address political crisis

15 April 2026

Ready for Tomorrow (Even If Tomorrow Isn’t Ready Yet)

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23 April 2026

Romania’s Liberal PM announces interim ministers after Social Democrats leave government

24 April 2026

Romania adds 131 km of highways in 2025

24 April 2026

Treasure of ancient silver coins, Dacian bracelets discovered in Romania’s Botoșani county

Daily news highlights

23 April 2026

Social Democrat ministers resign from government, deepening Romania’s political crisis

23 April 2026

Siemens to build carbon-neutral digital factory in Romania’s Sibiu

23 April 2026

Cycling race crosses borders as Tour of Romania starts in Moldova for first time

23 April 2026

Bucharest subway fares to increase from May 1

23 April 2026

75-year-old driver stopped after driving 22 km the wrong way on highway in Romania

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23 April 2026

EP Committee on Legal Affairs votes to lift immunity of controversial Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă

23 April 2026

Contract awarded for final section of Romania’s A8 motorway, including first link over Prut River

23 April 2026

Romania’s public deficit halves y/y to 1% of GDP in Q1

Politics

24 April 2026

Law against femicide promulgated by Romanian president Nicușor Dan

24 April 2026

Romanian president signals follow-up consultations to address political crisis

23 April 2026

Romania’s Liberal PM announces interim ministers after Social Democrats leave government

23 April 2026

Social Democrat ministers resign from government, deepening Romania’s political crisis

23 April 2026

EP Committee on Legal Affairs votes to lift immunity of controversial Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă

23 April 2026

President calls for calm and dialogue amid political crisis, says Romania remains a “functional state”

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23 April 2026

Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania lists ETF tracking BET-TR

23 April 2026

Vista Bank issues bonds worth EUR 17 mln on Bucharest Stock Exchange

23 April 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports EUR 60.4 mln in Q1 residential transactions

23 April 2026

Romanian hydropower energy producer Hidroelectrica receives financing for large battery storage project

23 April 2026

M&A

Romania's Romgaz reportedly makes offer to take over major fertiliser producer Azomures

23 April 2026

OMV Petrom and RNV Infrastructure begin development of 300 MW wind farms

News from Companies

05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

News from Companies

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

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09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

News from Companies

04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

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

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Latest Interviews

10 February 2026

No Shortcuts: How Cambridge School of Bucharest Is Preparing Students for a World in Motion

Business Views

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

Business Views

25 February 2026

80 years later, 14,000 donors, one theater: Interview with Grivița 53 founder Chris Simion-Mercurian

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08 January 2026

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

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17 March 2026

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‘We have always been huge believers in the growth of the country’ - Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital, on the private equity player’s presence in Romania

Real Estate

23 April 2026

Alesonor and Strabag Romania kick off construction on second phase of residential project in Tunari

23 April 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports EUR 60.4 mln in Q1 residential transactions

22 April 2026

Crosspoint: Bucharest leads Romania’s short-term rental market, Brașov rising regionally

22 April 2026

Colliers: Romanian logistics market adjusting amid uncertainties after record year

22 April 2026

InRento enters Romanian market with real estate financing platform

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17 April 2026

From Play to Performance: How the International School of Bucharest Primary School Builds Confident, Capable Learners

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31 March 2026

Odyssey Education announces the opening of the International Middle School at EFI Bucarest in September 2026: international excellence in the heart of the capital

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30 March 2026

Taste of Tradition, Spirit of Celebration: Easter Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest on April 12, 2026

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25 March 2026

Business and Economics at Cambridge School of Bucharest: Building Financial Confidence for Global Money Week

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25 March 2026

Travel

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Easter turns into a mini-holiday. Ana Hotels offers seaside and mountain experiences for the holiday season

19 March 2026

How Children from International Families Learn to Grow Between Cultures – Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest

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Startup

23 April 2026

Romania’s Techcelerator launches first deep tech, cybersecurity accelerator in Southeast Europe

08 April 2026

Startup

Nine Romanian startups selected for Vest Ventures accelerator

02 April 2026

Startup

Romanian entrepreneurs back AI startup focused on brand visibility in ChatGPT-era search

01 April 2026

SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO

19 March 2026

MerchantPro: Romania’s eCommerce market is set to reach €8.5 billion in 2026, under pressure from non-EU platforms, AI, and more cautious consumer behavior

News from Companies

19 March 2026

Bonapp and Carrefour announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the fight against food waste

Discover Romania

21 April 2026

European Heritage Awards: Restoration of Bánffy Castle in Romania’s Răscruci among 2026 winners

20 April 2026

Travel

Arta Chalet: How this retreat took shape in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region

17 April 2026

Cuisine

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A Culinary Encounter: Michelin-starred Chef Michele De Blasio Arrives at Cucina for ONE Night Only

15 April 2026

Cinema

Romanian Film Review – Sorella di Clausura & Gipsy Queen

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Joyful Holidays with Boromir Easter Brioche, the Romanian Pasca

06 April 2026

Language

Season special: Easter greetings in Romanian

Events

24 April 2026

Vlad Nancă solo exhibition opens in Bucharest

24 April 2026

BMW Art Car by Alexander Calder on display at Bucharest art fair

23 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Open Streets, Jazz in Church, RAD Art Fair, One World Romania

23 April 2026

Cycling race crosses borders as Tour of Romania starts in Moldova for first time

22 April 2026

Cluj-Napoca to host rare Marilyn Monroe exhibition as TIFF 2026 celebrates her 100th birthday

22 April 2026

Romania’s Galați to host special edition of European Night of Museums in May

Culture

24 April 2026

Vlad Nancă solo exhibition opens in Bucharest

24 April 2026

Treasure of ancient silver coins, Dacian bracelets discovered in Romania’s Botoșani county

23 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Open Streets, Jazz in Church, RAD Art Fair, One World Romania

22 April 2026

Cluj-Napoca to host rare Marilyn Monroe exhibition as TIFF 2026 celebrates her 100th birthday

22 April 2026

Romania’s Galați to host special edition of European Night of Museums in May

Sports

24 April 2026

David Popovici secures second gold medal at National Swimming Championship

23 April 2026

Romanian swimming star David Popovici wins gold medal at 2026 National Championships

23 April 2026

Cycling race crosses borders as Tour of Romania starts in Moldova for first time

21 April 2026

Legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci receives Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award

20 April 2026

Gheorghe Hagi to coach Romania’s national football team

24 April 2026

Romanian president signals follow-up consultations to address political crisis

15 April 2026

Ready for Tomorrow (Even If Tomorrow Isn’t Ready Yet)

Business Views

23 April 2026

Romania’s Liberal PM announces interim ministers after Social Democrats leave government

24 April 2026

Romania adds 131 km of highways in 2025

24 April 2026

Treasure of ancient silver coins, Dacian bracelets discovered in Romania’s Botoșani county

Latest News

23 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Open Streets, Jazz in Church, RAD Art Fair, One World Romania

24 April 2026

Foreign minister, US ambassador co-chair Romanian-American Fulbright Commission board meeting

24 April 2026

Defense

Romanian cybersecurity teams defend against 8,000 simulated attacks within NATO Locked Shields 2026

24 April 2026

Eurostat: 40% of EU citizens lack basic digital skills, Romania ranks last

24 April 2026

Romania's David Popovici secures second gold medal at National Swimming Championship

24 April 2026

Romania hands over former intelligence services head suspected of spying back to Moldova

Latest Press Releases

05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

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

Daily news highlights

23 April 2026

Social Democrat ministers resign from government, deepening Romania’s political crisis

23 April 2026

Siemens to build carbon-neutral digital factory in Romania’s Sibiu

23 April 2026

Cycling race crosses borders as Tour of Romania starts in Moldova for first time

23 April 2026

Bucharest subway fares to increase from May 1

Video

23 April 2026

75-year-old driver stopped after driving 22 km the wrong way on highway in Romania

23 April 2026

EP Committee on Legal Affairs votes to lift immunity of controversial Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă

23 April 2026

Contract awarded for final section of Romania’s A8 motorway, including first link over Prut River

23 April 2026

Romania’s public deficit halves y/y to 1% of GDP in Q1

Politics

23 April 2026

Social Democrat ministers resign from government, deepening Romania’s political crisis

23 April 2026

Romania’s Liberal PM announces interim ministers after Social Democrats leave government

22 April 2026

Romanian minister warns PSD leaving ruling coalition risks derailing EU-funded reforms

22 April 2026

Sixty Romanians running in London local council elections, most from populist Reform UK party

20 April 2026

Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies

24 April 2026

Romanian president signals follow-up consultations to address political crisis

Expat Life

23 April 2026

Social Democrat ministers resign from government, deepening Romania’s political crisis

23 April 2026

Romania’s Liberal PM announces interim ministers after Social Democrats leave government

22 April 2026

Romanian minister warns PSD leaving ruling coalition risks derailing EU-funded reforms

22 April 2026

Sixty Romanians running in London local council elections, most from populist Reform UK party

20 April 2026

Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies

24 April 2026

Romanian president signals follow-up consultations to address political crisis

Daily news highlights

23 April 2026

Social Democrat ministers resign from government, deepening Romania’s political crisis

23 April 2026

Siemens to build carbon-neutral digital factory in Romania’s Sibiu

23 April 2026

Cycling race crosses borders as Tour of Romania starts in Moldova for first time

23 April 2026

Bucharest subway fares to increase from May 1

Video

23 April 2026

75-year-old driver stopped after driving 22 km the wrong way on highway in Romania

23 April 2026

EP Committee on Legal Affairs votes to lift immunity of controversial Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă

23 April 2026

Contract awarded for final section of Romania’s A8 motorway, including first link over Prut River

23 April 2026

Romania’s public deficit halves y/y to 1% of GDP in Q1

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23 April 2026

Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania lists ETF tracking BET-TR

23 April 2026

Vista Bank issues bonds worth EUR 17 mln on Bucharest Stock Exchange

23 April 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports EUR 60.4 mln in Q1 residential transactions

23 April 2026

OMV Petrom and RNV Infrastructure begin development of 300 MW wind farms

21 April 2026

CFA Romania defends government’s plans to list more state-owned enterprises

17 April 2026

BVB-listed Premier Energy to expand Romanian footprint with EUR 700 mln Evryo Group acquisition

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No Shortcuts: How Cambridge School of Bucharest Is Preparing Students for a World in Motion

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

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

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25 February 2026

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23 April 2026

Social Democrat ministers resign from government, deepening Romania’s political crisis

23 April 2026

Romania’s Liberal PM announces interim ministers after Social Democrats leave government

22 April 2026

Romanian minister warns PSD leaving ruling coalition risks derailing EU-funded reforms

22 April 2026

Sixty Romanians running in London local council elections, most from populist Reform UK party

20 April 2026

Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies

24 April 2026

Romanian president signals follow-up consultations to address political crisis

Business

23 April 2026

Siemens to build carbon-neutral digital factory in Romania’s Sibiu

23 April 2026

Vista Bank issues bonds worth EUR 17 mln on Bucharest Stock Exchange

23 April 2026

Alesonor and Strabag Romania kick off construction on second phase of residential project in Tunari

23 April 2026

Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania lists ETF tracking BET-TR

23 April 2026

Romania’s Techcelerator launches first deep tech, cybersecurity accelerator in Southeast Europe

24 April 2026

Greek PPC seeks to triple power capacity installed in Romania by 2030

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Finance

Romanian central bank, business groups defend lenders on ROBOR manipulation claims

24 April 2026

Romania’s government drafts unitary wage bill for budgetary sector

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The Skills That Matter Most: How Emory University’s Cutting-Edge Curriculum Is Shaping the Future of Education and Why Verita Brought It to Romania

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

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Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

23 January 2026

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

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

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23 April 2026

Alesonor and Strabag Romania kick off construction on second phase of residential project in Tunari

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InRento enters Romanian market with real estate financing platform

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SPEEDWELL unveils EUR 135 mln lakeside villa project near Bucharest

SPEEDWELL, a premium real estate developer with Belgian roots, highly active in Romania and Poland, announced the launch...

22 April 2026

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Crosspoint: Bucharest leads Romania’s short-term rental market, Brașov rising regionally

Romania’s short-term rental market continued to grow strongly in 2025, according to an analysis conducted by Crosspoint...

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Romanian developer One United Properties reports EUR 60.4 mln in Q1 residential transactions

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