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Iași-based FreeYa Mind Campus to bring IBM quantum computer to Romania

22 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

Bucharest airport begins parking upgrade works, access changes announced

22 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

Business Sentiment Index: Investor confidence stabilizes, concerns about Romania’s legislative predictability persist

22 April 2026

eJobs: 80% of Romanian employers say AI will not influence recruitment, but candidates need new skills

22 April 2026

Romanian PM says he will stay on after talks with president, Social Democrats consider opposition role

22 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

Colliers: Romanian logistics market adjusting amid uncertainties after record year

22 April 2026

Romanian PM says he will stay on after talks with president, Social Democrats consider opposition role

15 April 2026

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

Business Views

22 April 2026

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

20 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

Ancient golden helmet, two Dacian bracelets back on display in Bucharest after recovery from Dutch heist

Daily news highlights

21 April 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

21 April 2026

EUR 980 million sent to Romania from abroad via Revolut in Q1 2026

21 April 2026

Legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci receives Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award

21 April 2026

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

21 April 2026

Bucharest to receive EUR 266 mln EIB loan tranche to modernize tram network

21 April 2026

Administration

Free sterilization and microchipping for mixed-breed dogs in Bucharest

21 April 2026

UniCredit enters Romania’s top three banks by assets after Alpha Bank takeover

21 April 2026

Professional Recycle’s Târgu Mureș plant set to become Europe’s largest PET recycling unit

Politics

22 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

Romanian PM says he will stay on after talks with president, Social Democrats consider opposition role

22 April 2026

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

21 April 2026

21 April 2026

Romanian president calls coalition parties for talks after Social Democrats withdraw support for PM

21 April 2026

Update: Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

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21 April 2026

Macro

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

20 April 2026

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

17 April 2026

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

16 April 2026

Christian Tour announces plans for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

16 April 2026

Romania’s Banca Transilvania raises EUR 1 bln with bond placed on international market

15 April 2026

Exim Bank US close to resume financing for Romania’s nuke power plant expansion

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

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20 January 2026

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

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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

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

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

21 April 2026

North Bucharest Investments Expands Its Portfolio Through Partnership with Astorium Life

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21 April 2026

SPEEDWELL unveils EUR 135 mln lakeside villa project near Bucharest

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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

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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Startup

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

17 March 2026

Startup

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

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21 April 2026

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

20 April 2026

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

07 April 2026

Cuisine

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Joyful Holidays with Boromir Easter Brioche, the Romanian Pasca

06 April 2026

Language

Season special: Easter greetings in Romanian

Events

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

21 April 2026

Art & Design Market returns this weekend in Bucharest

20 April 2026

Bulgaria to be guest of honor at the Bookfest International Book Fair 2026 in Bucharest

20 April 2026

‘Open Streets’ returns to Bucharest with expanded pedestrian zones and cultural events

20 April 2026

Romanian Mihaela Cambei wins three medals at Weightlifting Championships in Georgia

Culture

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

22 April 2026

Ancient golden helmet, two Dacian bracelets back on display in Bucharest after recovery from Dutch heist

21 April 2026

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

20 April 2026

Bulgaria to be guest of honor at the Bookfest International Book Fair 2026 in Bucharest

Sports

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

20 April 2026

Romanian Mihaela Cambei wins three medals at Weightlifting Championships in Georgia

20 April 2026

New Dinamo Bucharest stadium to be named after Mircea Lucescu in tribute to Romanian football legend

17 April 2026

Romania’s women’s handball team to face Norway in group B of EHF 2026 European Championship

22 April 2026

Romanian PM says he will stay on after talks with president, Social Democrats consider opposition role

15 April 2026

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

Business Views

22 April 2026

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

20 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

Ancient golden helmet, two Dacian bracelets back on display in Bucharest after recovery from Dutch heist

Latest News

22 April 2026

M&A

Romanian minister announces Constanta port took over Moldova’s sole seaport Giurgiulesti

22 April 2026

Iași-based FreeYa Mind Campus to bring IBM quantum computer to Romania

22 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

Bucharest airport begins parking upgrade works, access changes announced

22 April 2026

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

22 April 2026

Business Sentiment Index: Investor confidence stabilizes, concerns about Romania’s legislative predictability persist

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

21 April 2026

Update: Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

21 April 2026

EUR 980 million sent to Romania from abroad via Revolut in Q1 2026

21 April 2026

Legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci receives Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award

21 April 2026

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

21 April 2026

Bucharest to receive EUR 266 mln EIB loan tranche to modernize tram network

21 April 2026

Administration

Free sterilization and microchipping for mixed-breed dogs in Bucharest

21 April 2026

UniCredit enters Romania’s top three banks by assets after Alpha Bank takeover

21 April 2026

Professional Recycle’s Târgu Mureș plant set to become Europe’s largest PET recycling unit

Politics

21 April 2026

21 April 2026

Update: Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

22 April 2026

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

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

20 April 2026

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

20 April 2026

President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role

Expat Life

21 April 2026

21 April 2026

Update: Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

22 April 2026

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

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

20 April 2026

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

20 April 2026

President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role

Daily news highlights

21 April 2026

Update: Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

21 April 2026

EUR 980 million sent to Romania from abroad via Revolut in Q1 2026

21 April 2026

Legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci receives Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award

21 April 2026

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

21 April 2026

Bucharest to receive EUR 266 mln EIB loan tranche to modernize tram network

21 April 2026

Administration

Free sterilization and microchipping for mixed-breed dogs in Bucharest

21 April 2026

UniCredit enters Romania’s top three banks by assets after Alpha Bank takeover

21 April 2026

Professional Recycle’s Târgu Mureș plant set to become Europe’s largest PET recycling unit

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17 April 2026

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

21 April 2026

Macro

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

16 April 2026

Christian Tour announces plans for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

16 April 2026

Romania’s Banca Transilvania raises EUR 1 bln with bond placed on international market

14 April 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica plans BESS capacities of 3,000 MWh

09 April 2026

Bucharest Exchange-listed AROBS completes process to integrate group entities into single structure

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10 February 2026

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

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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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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

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21 April 2026

21 April 2026

Update: Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

22 April 2026

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

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

20 April 2026

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

20 April 2026

President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role

Business

21 April 2026

UniCredit enters Romania’s top three banks by assets after Alpha Bank takeover

21 April 2026

Professional Recycle’s Târgu Mureș plant set to become Europe’s largest PET recycling unit

21 April 2026

SPEEDWELL unveils EUR 135 mln lakeside villa project near Bucharest

21 April 2026

ING Bank Romania reports 12% increase in loan portfolio, over 260,000 new clients in 2025

21 April 2026

EUR 980 million sent to Romania from abroad via Revolut in Q1 2026

22 April 2026

M&A

Romanian minister announces Constanta port took over Moldova’s sole seaport Giurgiulesti

22 April 2026

China’s Astronergy launches solar park and prepares storage project in Romania

22 April 2026

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

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12 December 2025

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

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

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10 December 2025

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

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05 December 2025

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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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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

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22 January 2026

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22 January 2026

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21 April 2026

SPEEDWELL unveils EUR 135 mln lakeside villa project near Bucharest

16 April 2026

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Concelex wins contract to restore and seismic-retrofit landmark Dacia România Palace in central Bucharest

Romanian construction company Concelex has been awarded a contract worth over RON 88 million to carry out seismic...

20 April 2026

Real Estate

Construction in Romania up 6.3% in January-February, 12% growth for residential projects

In the first two months of the year, the volume of construction works increased by 6.3% compared to the same period in...

15 April 2026

Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest among most affordable CEE markets for office fit-outs

The average total office fit-out costs in Bucharest slightly increased in 2025 to EUR 1,077 per sq. m, according to data...

16 April 2026

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Reinsurer SCOR Romania to move into Vastint development in Bucharest

SCOR, a leading global reinsurer headquartered in Paris, announced that it will move its local headquarters to the...

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