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Sandbox Group launches cognitive training app in Romania, other countries

10 June 2026

Romanians spent record EUR 63 million at cinemas in 2025, analysis shows

10 June 2026

About 450 troops from seven countries join Sea Breeze 26.1 military exercise in Romania

10 June 2026

Property sales in Romania up 11.5% in February-April 2026 compared to previous three months

10 June 2026

Startup

Early Game Ventures invests EUR 1 mln in Romanian eCommerce data startup Naratix

10 June 2026

Romania to take over rotating presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process

10 June 2026

Three Romanian referees to take part in World Cup 2026

10 June 2026

Bucharest exhibition spotlights investigations of Romania’s Communist-era political police Securitate

10 June 2026

Romania signs deal for 12 Airbus multirole helicopters under SAFE programme

10 June 2026

Romanian PM-designate rejects rumours about abandoning bid to form government

09 June 2026

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

Business Views

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

10 June 2026

Romania signs deal for 12 Airbus multirole helicopters under SAFE programme

10 June 2026

DTR ENERGY IS POWERING ROMANIA'S FUTURE: GREEN ENERGY INVESTMENTS DONE RIGHT

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Daily news highlights

09 June 2026

Three tourists injured by bear on Romania’s famous Transfăgărășan mountain road in one day

09 June 2026

New in town

First lululemon store in Romania opens at Bucharest shopping mall

09 June 2026

Bucharest's main airport “Henri Coandă” to be first in Romania with coordinated landings, takeoffs

09 June 2026

Far-right politician Călin Georgescu calls on Romanian Parliament to suspend president

09 June 2026

Romanian-founded software provider Databricks in talks for new funding round

09 June 2026

Romanian Forecasting Commission cuts projected GDP growth to 0.1%, ups inflation

09 June 2026

Romanian sports commentator Ilie Dobre sets new world record for longest goal call without breathing

09 June 2026

Entertainment

Documentary series to explore Romania's wine heritage through seven regional episodes

Politics

10 June 2026

Romania to take over rotating presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process

10 June 2026

Romanian PM-designate rejects rumours about abandoning bid to form government

10 June 2026

Romanian president raises Galați drone incident in call with António Costa before EU meeting

09 June 2026

Far-right politician Călin Georgescu calls on Romanian Parliament to suspend president

08 June 2026

Extremist Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă compliments Vladimir Putin during Russia trip

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08 June 2026

Update: Romanian prime minister-designate begins consultations with parties on forming new government

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10 June 2026

Romania cuts coupons on retail government bonds, but adds 10-year maturity for local currency

09 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz unlikely to restart fertiliser plant before Q2 2027

08 June 2026

BVB-listed construction materials manufacturer TeraPlast enters Spanish market

08 June 2026

Romanian integrated agrifood company DN AGRAR publishes 2025-2030 strategy

05 June 2026

Romanian broker Investimental sees IPO surge in US market driven by AI giants

05 June 2026

Romania’s Bittnet Systems plans EUR 15 mln, 10.6% coupon bond issue

News from Companies

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

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29 May 2026

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

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27 May 2026

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

News from Companies

27 May 2026

DailyCare expands its portfolio with Selahatin, the Swedish premium brand redefining oral care through fragrance and sensory experience

News from Companies

27 May 2026

ARVAL MOBILITY OBSERVATORY 2026 GLOBAL FLEET AND MOBILITY BAROMETER: Half of Romanian companies are considering introducing or increasing operational leasing, while 25% expect fleet growth over the next three years

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Latest Interviews

09 June 2026

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

Business Views

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

27 May 2026

Grid balancing: Delta Green co-founder Jan Hicl on the Czech startup’s activity and plans for Romania

07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

17 March 2026

‘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

10 June 2026

Property sales in Romania up 11.5% in Feb-Apr 2026 compared to previous three months

09 June 2026

Historic Rosenthal Building on Bucharest's Calea Victoriei to undergo RON 163 mln seismic retrofit

08 June 2026

Window manufacturer VELUX Romania bets on electrically-operated skylight windows

08 June 2026

BVB-listed construction materials manufacturer TeraPlast enters Spanish market

08 June 2026

Equans opens IT hub in Bucharest, plans to hire more than 150 specialists

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10 June 2026

DTR ENERGY IS POWERING ROMANIA'S FUTURE: GREEN ENERGY INVESTMENTS DONE RIGHT

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11 May 2026

FOMO - The Festival Of Modern Owners | May 20–24, 2026 | Bucharest, Romania

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07 May 2026

Where History Meets Business Excellence:Inside the Meetings & Events World of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

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06 May 2026

Cornel Varvara awarded in Bucharest by Prof. Dr. Bob Djavan for his involvement in healthcare

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05 May 2026

Battery storage is reshaping solar investments in Romania. Here’s how YESS Power sees the shift

28 April 2026

Education

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

Startup

10 June 2026

Startup

Early Game Ventures invests EUR 1 mln in Romanian eCommerce data startup Naratix

09 June 2026

Romanian-founded software provider Databricks in talks for new funding round

04 June 2026

Startup

Cybersecurity, drone and health-tech startups join Orange Fab accelerator in Romania

02 June 2026

Romanian entrepreneur Chris Ţurlică sells MaintainX to Autodesk for USD 3.6 bln

27 May 2026

Grid balancing: Delta Green co-founder Jan Hicl on the Czech startup’s activity and plans for Romania

27 May 2026

Romanians abroad

Romania launches EUR 100 mln program to support diaspora entrepreneurs investing back home

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08 June 2026

Culture & History

News from Companies

Manuc's Inn, 220 Years: Culinary heritage and continuity under the cantacuzino family crest

03 June 2026

Mountains on the Big Screen: "Mountain Wanderers," World Premiere at TIFF 2026

News from Companies

29 May 2026

Culture

European Heritage Awards: Restoration of Bánffy Castle in Romania’s Răscruci adds Public Choice Award

27 May 2026

Travel

Summer in Bucharest: Outdoor spots and experiences to explore

23 May 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins second Palme d’Or for Fjord

25 May 2026

Romanian Film Review – Current Favourites: From Comfort to Challenge

Events

10 June 2026

Three Romanian referees to take part in World Cup 2026

10 June 2026

Bucharest exhibition spotlights investigations of Romania’s Communist-era political police Securitate

09 June 2026

Balkan film and culture festival TAIFAS returns to Timișoara in October

09 June 2026

Culture

Brâncuşi. The Syndrome: Bucharest exhibition traces sculptor’s influence in Romanian art

08 June 2026

Blood donors can earn free entry to UNTOLD festival in Romania

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

Culture

10 June 2026

Romanians spent record EUR 63 million at cinemas in 2025, analysis shows

10 June 2026

Bucharest exhibition spotlights investigations of Romania’s Communist-era political police Securitate

09 June 2026

Balkan film and culture festival TAIFAS returns to Timișoara in October

09 June 2026

Culture

Brâncuşi. The Syndrome: Bucharest exhibition traces sculptor’s influence in Romanian art

09 June 2026

Historic Rosenthal Building on Bucharest's Calea Victoriei to undergo RON 163 mln seismic retrofit

Sports

10 June 2026

Three Romanian referees to take part in World Cup 2026

09 June 2026

Romanian sports commentator Ilie Dobre sets new world record for longest goal call without breathing

04 June 2026

Romania’s TAROM names new Boeing 737 MAX after football legend Mircea Lucescu

02 June 2026

Romanian president awards decoration to former athlete Nadia Comăneci

28 May 2026

Mayor signs Bucharest’s candidacy file to host 2028 Europa League final

10 June 2026

Romanian PM-designate rejects rumours about abandoning bid to form government

09 June 2026

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

Business Views

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

10 June 2026

Romania signs deal for 12 Airbus multirole helicopters under SAFE programme

10 June 2026

DTR ENERGY IS POWERING ROMANIA'S FUTURE: GREEN ENERGY INVESTMENTS DONE RIGHT

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10 June 2026

Romanian farmers and food processors get EUR 265 mln in Modernisation Fund support for solar projects

10 June 2026

Study: Three-quarters of Romanian employers give different salaries to employees in similar roles

10 June 2026

Sandbox Group launches cognitive training app in Romania, other countries

10 June 2026

Romanians spent record EUR 63 million at cinemas in 2025, analysis shows

10 June 2026

About 450 troops from seven countries join Sea Breeze 26.1 military exercise in Romania

10 June 2026

Property sales in Romania up 11.5% in February-April 2026 compared to previous three months

Latest Press Releases

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

27 May 2026

DailyCare expands its portfolio with Selahatin, the Swedish premium brand redefining oral care through fragrance and sensory experience

27 May 2026

Daily news highlights

09 June 2026

Three tourists injured by bears on Romania’s famous Transfăgărășan mountain road in one day

09 June 2026

New in town

First lululemon store in Romania opens at Bucharest shopping mall

09 June 2026

Bucharest's main airport to be first in Romania with coordinated landings, takeoffs

09 June 2026

Far-right politician Călin Georgescu calls on Romanian Parliament to suspend president

09 June 2026

Romanian-founded software provider Databricks in talks for new funding round

09 June 2026

Romanian Forecasting Commission cuts projected 2026 GDP growth to 0.1%, ups inflation

09 June 2026

Romanian sports commentator Ilie Dobre sets new world record for longest goal call without breathing

09 June 2026

Entertainment

Documentary series to explore Romania's wine heritage through seven regional episodes

Politics

10 June 2026

Romanian PM-designate rejects rumours about abandoning bid to form government

09 June 2026

Far-right politician Călin Georgescu calls on Romanian Parliament to suspend president

04 June 2026

Ukraine to send counter-drone experts to Romania and Baltic states, Zelensky says

03 June 2026

Romanian airspace violation by Russian drone sparks OSCE extraordinary meeting

10 June 2026

Romanian president raises Galați drone incident in call with António Costa before EU meeting

08 June 2026

Extremist Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă compliments Vladimir Putin during Russia trip

Expat Life

10 June 2026

Romanian PM-designate rejects rumours about abandoning bid to form government

09 June 2026

Far-right politician Călin Georgescu calls on Romanian Parliament to suspend president

04 June 2026

Ukraine to send counter-drone experts to Romania and Baltic states, Zelensky says

03 June 2026

Romanian airspace violation by Russian drone sparks OSCE extraordinary meeting

10 June 2026

Romanian president raises Galați drone incident in call with António Costa before EU meeting

08 June 2026

Extremist Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă compliments Vladimir Putin during Russia trip

Daily news highlights

09 June 2026

Three tourists injured by bears on Romania’s famous Transfăgărășan mountain road in one day

09 June 2026

New in town

First lululemon store in Romania opens at Bucharest shopping mall

09 June 2026

Bucharest's main airport to be first in Romania with coordinated landings, takeoffs

09 June 2026

Far-right politician Călin Georgescu calls on Romanian Parliament to suspend president

09 June 2026

Romanian-founded software provider Databricks in talks for new funding round

09 June 2026

Romanian Forecasting Commission cuts projected 2026 GDP growth to 0.1%, ups inflation

09 June 2026

Romanian sports commentator Ilie Dobre sets new world record for longest goal call without breathing

09 June 2026

Entertainment

Documentary series to explore Romania's wine heritage through seven regional episodes

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10 June 2026

Romania cuts coupons on retail government bonds, but adds 10-year maturity for local currency

09 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz unlikely to restart fertiliser plant before Q2 2027

08 June 2026

Bucharest Exchange-listed construction materials manufacturer TeraPlast enters Spanish market

08 June 2026

Romanian integrated agrifood company DN AGRAR publishes 2025-2030 strategy

05 June 2026

Romanian broker Investimental sees IPO surge in US market driven by AI giants

05 June 2026

Romania’s Bittnet Systems plans EUR 15 mln, 10.6% coupon bond issue

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09 June 2026

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

Business Views

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

27 May 2026

Grid balancing: Delta Green co-founder Jan Hicl on the Czech startup’s activity and plans for Romania

07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

17 March 2026

‘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

Politics

10 June 2026

Romanian PM-designate rejects rumours about abandoning bid to form government

09 June 2026

Far-right politician Călin Georgescu calls on Romanian Parliament to suspend president

04 June 2026

Ukraine to send counter-drone experts to Romania and Baltic states, Zelensky says

03 June 2026

Romanian airspace violation by Russian drone sparks OSCE extraordinary meeting

10 June 2026

Romanian president raises Galați drone incident in call with António Costa before EU meeting

08 June 2026

Extremist Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă compliments Vladimir Putin during Russia trip

Business

09 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz unlikely to restart fertiliser plant before Q2 2027

09 June 2026

Romanian and Hungarian entrepreneurs invest EUR 10 mln to expand poultry operations in Transylvania

09 June 2026

Romania among top performers in Eastern Europe for mobile browsing quality in 2026

09 June 2026

Romanian-founded software provider Databricks in talks for new funding round

10 June 2026

Romania’s trade deficit shrinks by 10.6% y/y in 12 months to April

10 June 2026

Romania’s competition body to issue reasoning for record bank fines within four months

10 June 2026

Romania cuts coupons on retail government bonds, but adds 10-year maturity for local currency

10 June 2026

Romanian farmers and food processors get EUR 265 mln in Modernisation Fund support for solar projects

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12 December 2025

Education

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

Latest Press Releases

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

27 May 2026

DailyCare expands its portfolio with Selahatin, the Swedish premium brand redefining oral care through fragrance and sensory experience

27 May 2026

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FOMO - The Festival Of Modern Owners | May 20–24, 2026 | Bucharest, Romania

11 May 2026

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Where History Meets Business Excellence: Inside the Meetings & Events World of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

07 May 2026

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Cornel Varvara awarded in Bucharest by Prof. Dr. Bob Djavan for his involvement in healthcare

06 May 2026

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Battery storage is reshaping solar investments in Romania. Here’s how YESS Power sees the shift

05 May 2026

Education

28 April 2026

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

Justice

27 April 2026

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US court rules new sanction against Romania in Micula case

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03 June 2026

IMPACT begins construction of EUR 500 mln ARIA Verdi mixed-use project in Bucharest

02 June 2026

Real Estate

Price of apartments in all major cities in Romania slightly higher YoY, rental market lower

Apartment prices increased in all major cities in Romania in March 2026 versus March 2025, while the rental market has...

05 June 2026

Real Estate

Premium spirits distributor Negroni Trading expands operations with new lease at CTPark Bucharest West

Negroni Trading, a company specializing in the import and distribution of premium artisanal spirits and goods, has...

09 June 2026

Real Estate

Historic Rosenthal Building on Bucharest's Calea Victoriei to undergo RON 163 mln seismic retrofit

Rosenthal Building, a landmark interwar-era property on Bucharest's Calea Victoriei classified in the highest seismic...

04 June 2026

M&A

Joyson Safety puts Hunedoara automotive plant up for sale, consolidates operations in Arad

Automotive safety systems manufacturer Joyson Safety Systems has put its production facility in Ribița, Hunedoara county...

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25 May 2026