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Romanian Language Day celebrated simultaneously in Romania, Moldova and Ukraine

31 August 2026

Social Democrat leader Sorin Grindeanu says party ready to form Romania’s next government

31 August 2026

Romanian billionaire Daniel Dines publishes book about AI written with help of AI

31 August 2026

Romanian authorities inaugurate new PNRR-funded medical centers in Cluj-Napoca, Târgu Mureș

31 August 2026

Romania’s budget deficit nearly halves to 2.34% of GDP in January-July 2026

31 August 2026

BCR, Erste provide EUR 132 mln financing for Scatec wind farm in Romania

31 August 2026

Cluj-Napoca mayor decorated with highest distinction given by Moldovan Parliament

31 August 2026

Romania deploys new team of firefighters to Greece

31 August 2026

Romania tops list of EU countries with highest proportion of young people out of work or education

31 August 2026

USR leader Dominic Fritz set to lose Timișoara mayor mandate by end-September under new integrity law

31 August 2026

Romanian president meets US Congress delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

31 August 2026

Romania cuts excise duty on diesel by 25% for two weeks

19 August 2026

Why some renewable energy projects never reach the grid

Expert Corner

31 August 2026

September in Bucharest: City celebration, video mapping, classical music, film events

27 August 2026

Cambridge School of Bucharest celebrates exceptional examination results across IBDP, IGCSE, AS and A Level

News from Companies

Daily news highlights

31 August 2026

Romania prolongs state of crisis in energy sector for another month

28 August 2026

Transport

New 47 km A7 motorway section ready to open in eastern Romania

28 August 2026

Society

Romania’s population drop slowed by migration but still ongoing

28 August 2026

Journalistic investigation raises questions about Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu’s pre-1989 past

28 August 2026

Romanian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head Gianni Infantino

31 August 2026

Romania’s far-right AUR calls for faster route to early elections in case of political deadlock

28 August 2026

Tour of Romania brings together 23 cycling teams from 16 countries

28 August 2026

NASA Space Apps Challenge opens registration for Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca events

Politics

31 August 2026

Social Democrat leader Sorin Grindeanu says party ready to form Romania’s next government

31 August 2026

Cluj-Napoca mayor decorated with highest distinction given by Moldovan Parliament

31 August 2026

USR leader Dominic Fritz set to lose Timișoara mayor mandate by end-September under new integrity law

31 August 2026

Romania’s far-right AUR calls for faster route to early elections in case of political deadlock

31 August 2026

Romania’s Liberal Party opts for reformist alliance’s PM candidate or early elections

31 August 2026

Romanian president and Social Democrats reportedly resume attempts to build new ruling majority

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28 August 2026

Bucharest Stock Exchange-listed tech company AROBS posts 121% higher net profit

28 August 2026

Romanian digital education infrastructure provider Ascendia posts 50% higher net profit

28 August 2026

Bucharest Stock Exchange receives ASF approval for new Multilateral Trading System Code

27 August 2026

Romanian IT company Arctic Stream posts EUR 1.32 mln consolidated net profit in H1 2026

27 August 2026

Winemaker Purcari reports lower sales and profit in H1

26 August 2026

Romanian tour developer Christian Tour registers 15% higher net profit in H1 2026

News from Companies

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

News from Companies

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

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04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

News from Companies

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

News from Companies

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

News from Companies

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

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24 July 2026

The long road to Everest: Romanian mountaineer shares his 2,200 km sea-to-sea journey and Seven Summits quest

Interview

23 July 2026

Can music help bring down a dictatorship? Documentary about rock scene in Romanian city where 1989 Revolution started explores the question

10 July 2026

Limitless Agency CEO Daniel Slavenie: "Romanian e-commerce is not declining, but it has become more selective and less forgiving"

Business Views

09 June 2026

Finance

Business Views

At €10M+, intuition becomes expensive: Insights from Capital Decisions co-founder Florin Pop

09 June 2026

Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim

05 June 2026

‘You have to hope and you have to mean it’ - Vlad Yaremchuk on how Ukraine’s Atlas Festival keeps going despite the war

Real Estate

28 August 2026

CTP delivers 3,000 sqm of built-to-suit temperature-controlled warehousing in Bucharest

28 August 2026

One United Properties halts sale of Bucharest office building One Tower due to lack of bids

27 August 2026

Cordia Analysis: Bucharest gaining attention of regional investors thanks to its affordability

27 August 2026

Global Vision acquires former Alpha Bank headquarters in Bucharest

26 August 2026

Romanian prosecutors expand criminal investigation in Nordis case

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19 August 2026

Beyond the classroom: How the Romanian American University in Bucharest is preparing students for the jobs of the future

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07 August 2026

Life

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The Spa Retreat Package – A Luxurious Escape at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest

06 August 2026

ISB Celebrates Another Outstanding Year of IB Diploma Results

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03 August 2026

Finance

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EXIM BUSINESS SMART: Banking services at ZERO cost for the first 6 months for micro-enterprises

30 July 2026

Two languages, more ways to understand the world: The benefits of bilingual education in Kindergarten

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29 July 2026

A global campus in the heart of Bucharest: Inside the Romanian-American University’s international community

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Startup

25 August 2026

Romanian tech executives launch Outcome1.AI to develop ‘Digital Employees’ for European SMEs

25 August 2026

First Romanian companies selected for SME Eco-Tech funding

24 August 2026

Agriculture

AgriStart launches in Romania to support early-stage agrifood startups

21 August 2026

Romanian startup launches tool to assess websites’ visibility in AI search

17 August 2026

Startup

Romanian woman raises GBP 500,000 for startup in UK

31 July 2026

Startup

Nscale to acquire Romanian co-founded AI startup Anyscale in reportedly USD 1.65 billion deal

Discover Romania

13 August 2026

Cinema

Romanian film review – A Long Movie Summer

04 August 2026

Exhibition on historic Saxon dress of southern Transylvania at fortified church in Cincșor

03 August 2026

Băile Govora: Romanian spa town’s architectural heritage under the spotlight at August events

03 August 2026

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Celebrates Dual International Nominations at the World Travel Awards and World MICE Awards 2026

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29 July 2026

Music, film, local cuisine: Transylvanian Highlands host more than 20 events this August

29 July 2026

Travel

Romania travel: Five day trips from Bucharest

Events

31 August 2026

Romanian athletes make history at World Rowing Championships with three gold medals

31 August 2026

September in Bucharest: City celebration, video mapping, classical music, film events

28 August 2026

Mastering the Music Business brings over 100 speakers to Bucharest

28 August 2026

Tour of Romania brings together 23 cycling teams from 16 countries

28 August 2026

NASA Space Apps Challenge opens registration for Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca events

27 August 2026

iMapp Bucharest 2026 to feature seven digital art shows, Nadia Comăneci tribute

Culture

31 August 2026

Romanian Language Day celebrated simultaneously in Romania, Moldova and Ukraine

31 August 2026

September in Bucharest: City celebration, video mapping, classical music, film events

27 August 2026

New classical music festival brings 11 weekends of concerts to Constanța Casino

25 August 2026

Bucharest Poetry Festival to take place in September around “Slow Gun Poetry/Long-Range Poetry” theme

25 August 2026

Romanian Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes winner Fjord draws over 150,000 viewers after French release

Sports

31 August 2026

Romanian athletes make history at World Rowing Championships with three gold medals

28 August 2026

Tour of Romania brings together 23 cycling teams from 16 countries

28 August 2026

Romanian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head Gianni Infantino

27 August 2026

iMapp Bucharest 2026 to feature seven digital art shows, Nadia Comăneci tribute

26 August 2026

L’Étape Romania by Tour de France brings traffic restrictions to Bucharest this weekend

31 August 2026

Romanian president meets US Congress delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

31 August 2026

Romania cuts excise duty on diesel by 25% for two weeks

19 August 2026

Why some renewable energy projects never reach the grid

Expert Corner

31 August 2026

September in Bucharest: City celebration, video mapping, classical music, film events

27 August 2026

Cambridge School of Bucharest celebrates exceptional examination results across IBDP, IGCSE, AS and A Level

News from Companies

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31 August 2026

Romanian Language Day celebrated simultaneously in Romania, Moldova and Ukraine

31 August 2026

Romanian Language Day celebrated simultaneously in Romania, Moldova and Ukraine

31 August 2026

Social Democrat leader Sorin Grindeanu says party ready to form Romania’s next government

31 August 2026

Romanian billionaire Daniel Dines publishes book about AI written with help of AI

31 August 2026

Romanian authorities inaugurate new PNRR-funded medical centers in Cluj-Napoca, Târgu Mureș

31 August 2026

Romania’s budget deficit nearly halves to 2.34% of GDP in January-July 2026

Latest Press Releases

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

Daily news highlights

31 August 2026

Romania prolongs state of crisis in energy sector for another month

28 August 2026

Transport

New 47 km A7 motorway section ready to open in eastern Romania

28 August 2026

Society

Romania’s population drop slowed by migration but still ongoing

28 August 2026

Journalistic investigation raises questions about Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu’s pre-1989 past

28 August 2026

Romanian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head Gianni Infantino

31 August 2026

Romania’s far-right AUR calls for faster route to early elections in case of political deadlock

28 August 2026

Tour of Romania brings together 23 cycling teams from 16 countries

28 August 2026

NASA Space Apps Challenge opens registration for Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca events

Politics

31 August 2026

Romanian president meets US Congress delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

31 August 2026

Romania’s Liberal Party opts for reformist alliance’s PM candidate or early elections

31 August 2026

Romanian president and Social Democrats reportedly resume attempts to build new ruling majority

31 August 2026

Romania’s far-right AUR calls for faster route to early elections in case of political deadlock

28 August 2026

Journalistic investigation raises questions about Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu’s pre-1989 past

28 August 2026

Romania’s PM warns unfinished PNRR projects may have to return EU funds

Expat Life

31 August 2026

Romanian president meets US Congress delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

31 August 2026

Romania’s Liberal Party opts for reformist alliance’s PM candidate or early elections

31 August 2026

Romanian president and Social Democrats reportedly resume attempts to build new ruling majority

31 August 2026

Romania’s far-right AUR calls for faster route to early elections in case of political deadlock

28 August 2026

Journalistic investigation raises questions about Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu’s pre-1989 past

28 August 2026

Romania’s PM warns unfinished PNRR projects may have to return EU funds

Daily news highlights

31 August 2026

Romania prolongs state of crisis in energy sector for another month

28 August 2026

Transport

New 47 km A7 motorway section ready to open in eastern Romania

28 August 2026

Society

Romania’s population drop slowed by migration but still ongoing

28 August 2026

Journalistic investigation raises questions about Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu’s pre-1989 past

28 August 2026

Romanian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head Gianni Infantino

31 August 2026

Romania’s far-right AUR calls for faster route to early elections in case of political deadlock

28 August 2026

Tour of Romania brings together 23 cycling teams from 16 countries

28 August 2026

NASA Space Apps Challenge opens registration for Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca events

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28 August 2026

Bucharest Stock Exchange receives ASF approval for new Multilateral Trading System Code

28 August 2026

Bucharest Stock Exchange-listed tech company AROBS posts 121% higher net profit in H1

28 August 2026

Romanian digital education infrastructure provider Ascendia posts 50% higher net profit in H1

27 August 2026

Winemaker Purcari reports lower sales and profit in H1

26 August 2026

Romanian tour developer Christian Tour registers 15% higher net profit in H1 2026

26 August 2026

Cosmin Ghiță steps down as CEO of Romania’s nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica

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24 July 2026

The long road to Everest: Romanian mountaineer shares his 2,200 km sea-to-sea journey and Seven Summits quest

Interview

23 July 2026

Can music help bring down a dictatorship? Documentary about rock scene in Romanian city where 1989 Revolution started explores the question

10 July 2026

Limitless Agency CEO Daniel Slavenie: "Romanian e-commerce is not declining, but it has become more selective and less forgiving"

Business Views

09 June 2026

Finance

Business Views

At €10M+, intuition becomes expensive: Insights from Capital Decisions co-founder Florin Pop

09 June 2026

Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim

05 June 2026

‘You have to hope and you have to mean it’ - Vlad Yaremchuk on how Ukraine’s Atlas Festival keeps going despite the war

Politics

31 August 2026

Romanian president meets US Congress delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

31 August 2026

Romania’s Liberal Party opts for reformist alliance’s PM candidate or early elections

31 August 2026

Romanian president and Social Democrats reportedly resume attempts to build new ruling majority

31 August 2026

Romania’s far-right AUR calls for faster route to early elections in case of political deadlock

28 August 2026

Journalistic investigation raises questions about Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu’s pre-1989 past

28 August 2026

Romania’s PM warns unfinished PNRR projects may have to return EU funds

Business

28 August 2026

Romania’s PM warns unfinished PNRR projects may have to return EU funds

28 August 2026

Romania clears EUR 109 mln in grants for industrial energy efficiency

28 August 2026

YouGov sees no rebound in Romania’s FMCG sales after negative dynamics in H1

28 August 2026

CTP delivers 3,000 sqm of built-to-suit temperature-controlled warehousing in Bucharest

31 August 2026

Moody’s warns failed Wage Law will result in a loss of EU funds and increase fiscal risks

31 August 2026

Romania prolongs state of crisis in energy sector for another month

31 August 2026

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31 August 2026

Romania cuts excise duty on diesel by 25% for two weeks

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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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25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

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06 May 2026

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05 May 2026

International School of Bucharest Team Awarded Honourable Mention in the NASA Space Settlement Contest

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