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Bucharest withdraws free parking facility for hybrid cars

02 April 2026

Romanian president gives patronage to Bucharest Design Festival 2026

02 April 2026

German retailer Lidl opens 400th store in Romania

02 April 2026

Developer Redport kicks off last phase of residential project in northern Bucharest

02 April 2026

Retailer Carrefour to bring pay-per-task system to Romania

02 April 2026

CONFIDEX: Caution becomes new normal for Romanian managers, currency risks overestimated

02 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Palm Sunday & Easter fairs, Lord of the Dance show, exhibitions

02 April 2026

Society

Romania registers 0.5% population decrease year-on-year in January 2026

02 April 2026

Update: Romania’s ancient golden helmet, two Dacian bracelets recovered over a year after Dutch museum heist

02 April 2026

Startup

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

02 April 2026

Update: Romania’s ancient golden helmet, two Dacian bracelets recovered over a year after Dutch museum heist

25 March 2026

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

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02 April 2026

US ambassador visits American troops at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

02 April 2026

Healthcare

Brussels court rules Romania should pay EUR 600 mln for canceled Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines

Daily news highlights

01 April 2026

Romania and Ukraine explore joint drone production under SAFE programme

01 April 2026

PPC Blue to install seven hyper-fast EV charging stations at Bucharest airport

02 April 2026

Romanian SocDem leader Sorin Grindeanu signals readiness for early premiership amid coalition tensions

02 April 2026

New Romania-United States Exchange Program to deepen diplomatic and cultural ties

01 April 2026

Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timișoara for Decathlon

01 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel

01 April 2026

World Bank extends USD 650 mln growth development policy loan to Romania

02 April 2026

Romania’s tax collection agency ANAF can’t find 200 automobiles it previously confiscated

Politics

02 April 2026

Romanian SocDem leader Sorin Grindeanu signals readiness for early premiership amid coalition tensions

02 April 2026

New Romania-United States Exchange Program to deepen diplomatic and cultural ties

02 April 2026

US ambassador visits American troops at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania

01 April 2026

Romanian president summons SocDem leader amid political turmoil

01 April 2026

Justice

Top public servant linked to Romanian SocDem leader probed for corruption

31 March 2026

Romanian president downplays ruling coalition tensions, rejects minority government scenario

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02 April 2026

Romania’s Sphera Franchise Group opens second Cioccolatitaliani unit in Italy

02 April 2026

OMV Petrom fails to find significant gas with second well in Bulgaria’s Han Asparuh perimeter

01 April 2026

Romania to up capital of Constanta Port by EUR 55 mln

31 March 2026

Dividends from Bucharest blue chips set to fall 18% year-on-year

30 March 2026

KFC expands in Moldova as Sphera Franchise Group opens first unit in Bălți

30 March 2026

Romania’s Black Sea Oil Terminal begins procedures to build bitumen terminal for Swiss partner

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

News from Companies

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

News from Companies

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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

Business Views

14 January 2026

Tech

Business Views

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

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

Interviews

‘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

02 April 2026

Developer Redport kicks off last phase of residential project in northern Bucharest

01 April 2026

People

Anca Nacu takes over as chief investment officer of NEPI Rockcastle

01 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel

01 April 2026

Analysis: Bucharest emerging as key luxury retail destination in CEE

30 March 2026

Bucharest City Hall plans full inventory of city-owned properties

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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

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

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19 March 2026

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

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11 March 2026

Experiență Michelin La Athénée Palace

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Startup

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

Tech

News from Companies

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

19 March 2026

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

17 March 2026

Startup

eYou raises €300,000 to build a Europe-first social media platform that fact-checks posts in real time

16 March 2026

M&A

Databricks buys AI evaluation startup Quotient founded by Romanian Iulia Neagu

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25 March 2026

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

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24 March 2026

After making films about nature and biodiversity, Cosmin Dumitrache explores the human side of things in his latest documentary, “Hoinari prin Munți.”

09 March 2026

Romanian Film Review – Berlinale Impressions & Expressions

02 March 2026

Cuisine

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The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

26 February 2026

Western Romania: Church of Sântămăria Orlea on Europa Nostra list of most endangered heritage sites in Europe

25 February 2026

Chasing blossoms: Flower destinations and festivals to visit in Romania

Events

02 April 2026

Romanian president gives patronage to Bucharest Design Festival 2026

02 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Palm Sunday & Easter fairs, Lord of the Dance, exhibitions

01 April 2026

Gopo 2026: Mihai Mincan’s Milk Teeth gathers most nominations at Romanian film awards

31 March 2026

Bucharest events: Films by João César Monteiro, Jonas Meka at Apollo111 Cinema

31 March 2026

Sibiu International Theatre Festival to host Ștefan Câlția exhibition at upcoming edition

30 March 2026

International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova returns with new edition in May

Culture

02 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Palm Sunday & Easter fairs, Lord of the Dance, exhibitions

02 April 2026

Romania’s famous Dacian helmet stolen from Dutch museum reportedly found

01 April 2026

Society

News from Companies

Save the Children Romania Continues Hospital Support in Reghin and Târgu Mureș, Backed by Donations from Libris Readers

01 April 2026

Gopo 2026: Mihai Mincan’s Milk Teeth gathers most nominations at Romanian film awards

31 March 2026

Bucharest events: Films by João César Monteiro, Jonas Meka at Apollo111 Cinema

Sports

01 April 2026

Sports

Romanian seaside to host international yachting competitions this May

01 April 2026

Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timișoara for Decathlon

30 March 2026

Sports

Romanian dancers take first place at WDSF GrandSlam in Blackpool

30 March 2026

Work starts on EUR 44 mln Semenic mountain resort project with 15 km of ski slopes planned

27 March 2026

Sports

omania miss out on World Cup again after 1-0 defeat to Turkey

02 April 2026

Update: Romania’s ancient golden helmet, two Dacian bracelets recovered over a year after Dutch museum heist

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

02 April 2026

US ambassador visits American troops at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

02 April 2026

Healthcare

Brussels court rules Romania should pay EUR 600 mln for canceled Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines

Latest News

02 April 2026

Environment

Romania’s Environment Ministry adopts abused cat to promote responsible pet adoption

02 April 2026

Bucharest withdraws free parking facility for hybrid cars

02 April 2026

Romanian president gives patronage to Bucharest Design Festival 2026

02 April 2026

German retailer Lidl opens 400th store in Romania

02 April 2026

Developer Redport kicks off last phase of residential project in northern Bucharest

02 April 2026

Retailer Carrefour to bring pay-per-task system to Romania

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

01 April 2026

Romania and Ukraine explore joint drone production under SAFE programme

01 April 2026

PPC Blue to install seven hyper-fast EV charging stations at Bucharest airport

02 April 2026

Romanian SocDem leader Sorin Grindeanu signals readiness for early premiership amid coalition tensions

02 April 2026

New Romania-United States Exchange Program to deepen diplomatic and cultural ties

01 April 2026

Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timișoara for Decathlon

01 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel

01 April 2026

World Bank extends USD 650 mln growth development policy loan to Romania

02 April 2026

Romania’s tax collection agency ANAF can’t find 200 automobiles it previously confiscated

Politics

02 April 2026

Romanian SocDem leader Sorin Grindeanu signals readiness for early premiership amid coalition tensions

02 April 2026

New Romania-United States Exchange Program to deepen diplomatic and cultural ties

02 April 2026

US ambassador visits American troops at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania

31 March 2026

Romanian president downplays ruling coalition tensions, rejects minority government scenario

31 March 2026

Romania’s PM Bolojan: a prime minister may step down, but problems will remain

31 March 2026

Romanian PM says parliament, not government responsible for High Court budget cuts

Expat Life

02 April 2026

Romanian SocDem leader Sorin Grindeanu signals readiness for early premiership amid coalition tensions

02 April 2026

New Romania-United States Exchange Program to deepen diplomatic and cultural ties

02 April 2026

US ambassador visits American troops at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania

31 March 2026

Romanian president downplays ruling coalition tensions, rejects minority government scenario

31 March 2026

Romania’s PM Bolojan: a prime minister may step down, but problems will remain

31 March 2026

Romanian PM says parliament, not government responsible for High Court budget cuts

Daily news highlights

01 April 2026

Romania and Ukraine explore joint drone production under SAFE programme

01 April 2026

PPC Blue to install seven hyper-fast EV charging stations at Bucharest airport

02 April 2026

Romanian SocDem leader Sorin Grindeanu signals readiness for early premiership amid coalition tensions

02 April 2026

New Romania-United States Exchange Program to deepen diplomatic and cultural ties

01 April 2026

Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timișoara for Decathlon

01 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel

01 April 2026

World Bank extends USD 650 mln growth development policy loan to Romania

02 April 2026

Romania’s tax collection agency ANAF can’t find 200 automobiles it previously confiscated

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31 March 2026

Dividends from Bucharest blue chips set to fall 18% year-on-year

30 March 2026

KFC expands in Moldova as Sphera Franchise Group opens first unit in Bălți

30 March 2026

UniCredit Romania floats 2031, 6.82% bonds at Bucharest Exchange

30 March 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica to distribute entire 2025 profit as dividends

30 March 2026

Romania’s largest refinery to resume operations after planned outage

27 March 2026

Romania’s software group Bittnet Systems considers EUR 5-15 mln bond issue

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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

Tech

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

25 February 2026

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

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02 April 2026

Romanian SocDem leader Sorin Grindeanu signals readiness for early premiership amid coalition tensions

02 April 2026

New Romania-United States Exchange Program to deepen diplomatic and cultural ties

02 April 2026

US ambassador visits American troops at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base in Romania

31 March 2026

Romanian president downplays ruling coalition tensions, rejects minority government scenario

31 March 2026

Romania’s PM Bolojan: a prime minister may step down, but problems will remain

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Romanian PM says parliament, not government responsible for High Court budget cuts

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01 April 2026

Romania extends commercial markup for basic food for another three months

01 April 2026

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01 April 2026

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01 April 2026

M&A

Affidea Romania enters hospital segment with Bucharest acquisitions

02 April 2026

Romania’s FinMin expects better sovereign rating outlook this autumn, pending budget execution

02 April 2026

Romania’s forex reserves up in March, on FX bond issues partly offset by forex market intervention

02 April 2026

OMV Petrom fails to find significant gas with second well in Bulgaria’s Han Asparuh perimeter

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Romania’s tax collection agency ANAF can’t find 200 automobiles it previously confiscated

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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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11 December 2025

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

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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

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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

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22 January 2026

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22 January 2026

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30 March 2026

Real Estate

Hotel in downtown Bucharest to close for renovation, rebranding

Europa Royale Bucharest hotel, located in the city’s Old Town, will temporarily close its doors beginning March 31 for...

01 April 2026

People

Anca Nacu takes over as chief investment officer of NEPI Rockcastle

Anca Nacu has been promoted to the position of Chief Investment Officer of real estate company NEPI Rockcastle, while...

01 April 2026

Finance

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel

Lender Banca Transilvania has provided a financing of over EUR 50 million for the Hampton by Hilton Venice Isola Nuova...

30 March 2026

Administration

Bucharest City Hall plans full inventory of city-owned properties

Bucharest City Hall has launched its first comprehensive inventory of municipal assets in more than three decades...

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