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European social media network eYou surpasses 75,000 users six weeks after launch, opens platform to Bluesky users

17 June 2026

Construction begins on new access road for Bucharest's Greenfield Băneasa neighborhood

17 June 2026

Polish-Romanian Chamber of Commerce rep: Polish companies interested in Romanian market’s potential

17 June 2026

Major repairs on Bucharest's Basarab Overpass to begin this week, bringing traffic disruptions

17 June 2026

Average age of first-time homebuyers in Romania reaches 30.5 years

17 June 2026

Romanian-American University Launches the School of Architecture with an Integrated Bachelor's and Master's Program in English and a Dual Romanian-American Degree

News from Companies

17 June 2026

Bucharest municipality to seek EUR 350 mln EBRD loan for public transport investments

17 June 2026

Romanian tour operator Christian Tour to go public after EUR 30 mln IPO

17 June 2026

Aukera Energy completes first stage of major 500 MWh BESS project in Romania

17 June 2026

Romanian company completes modernisation of 19 electric locomotives under PNRR

17 June 2026

Support for second Romanian PM-designate Adrian Vestea turns increasingly uncertain

16 June 2026

Leroy Merlin Romania: RON 3.7 Billion Turnover in 2025, Up 9% Following Sustained Investments in Digitalization and Expansion

News from Companies

17 June 2026

Macro

wiiw sees investment boom in Romania against slower regional activity

17 June 2026

Romanian handball player Lorena Ostase nominated for EHF Excellence Awards 2026

10 June 2026

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

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Daily news highlights

16 June 2026

Romanian PM-designate Adrian Veștea refuses to step down despite pressure from own party

16 June 2026

Fifteen bids submitted for express road linking Bucharest’s main airport to A0 motorway

17 June 2026

Romanian company completes modernisation of 19 electric locomotives under PNRR

17 June 2026

Aukera Energy completes first stage of major 500 MWh BESS project in Romania

16 June 2026

SpaceX already invested nearly EUR 100 mln in Romania, ANCOM head says

16 June 2026

Another bear shot on Romania’s Transfăgărășan mountain road after attacking Swiss tourist

16 June 2026

King Charles III House in Viscri hosts new exhibition by Romanian sculptor Virgil Scripcariu

16 June 2026

Record 43,000 people attend nationwide Romanian preview of Cristian Mungiu's Fjord

Politics

17 June 2026

Support for second Romanian PM-designate Adrian Vestea turns increasingly uncertain

16 June 2026

Update: Romanian PM-designate Adrian Veștea refuses to step down despite pressure from own party

16 June 2026

Romania’s PM-designate Adrian Vestea fails to get his own party’s support

15 June 2026

Romania’s new PM-designate Adrian Veștea confident of securing parliamentary backing, plans to keep Bolojan's program

14 June 2026

Romanian president nominates Liberal Party VP as PM after Eugen Tomac gives up mandate

11 June 2026

Romanian Liberals refuse to back PM-designate Eugen Tomac's government

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17 June 2026

Construction begins on new access road for Bucharest's Greenfield Băneasa neighborhood

17 June 2026

Romanian tour operator Christian Tour to go public after EUR 30 mln IPO

16 June 2026

BVB-listed Electro-Alfa founds new engineering company for complex energy infrastructure

16 June 2026

OMV Petrom green-lights EUR 300 million solar and battery storage project in Bulgaria

11 June 2026

Romanian kebab chain Dristor Kebap preparing for first public investment round in its history

11 June 2026

M&A

BVB-listed Electro-Alfa International takes over railway electric equipment producer for EUR 5.1 mln

News from Companies

11 June 2026

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

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

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

News from Companies

27 May 2026

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

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09 June 2026

Finance

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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

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

Real Estate

17 June 2026

Construction begins on new access road for Bucharest's Greenfield Băneasa neighborhood

17 June 2026

Major repairs on Bucharest's Basarab Overpass to begin this week, bringing traffic disruptions

17 June 2026

Average age of first-time homebuyers in Romania reaches 30.5 years

17 June 2026

Romanian proptech startup VAUNT enters US market with first New York client

16 June 2026

Fifteen bids submitted for express road linking Bucharest’s main airport to A0 motorway

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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

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

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Startup

17 June 2026

European social media network eYou surpasses 75,000 users six weeks after launch, opens platform to Bluesky users

17 June 2026

Romanian proptech startup VAUNT enters US market with first New York client

11 June 2026

Ana Maria Andronic takes over as president of TechAngels after Marius Istrate takes on 3VC role

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

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15 June 2026

Romanian Film Review – The Charms of June

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

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

Events

15 June 2026

Auchan kicks off the Beer Fair with over 300 varieties from 25 countries, ahead of the World Cup

News from Companies

15 June 2026

Sânziene Fair to bring traditional crafts and folk culture to Bucharest's Peasant Museum

15 June 2026

Romanian Film Review – The Charms of June

12 June 2026

Israeli president to join 1941 Iași pogrom remembrance event in Romania

12 June 2026

More Than a School Fair: Cambridge School of Bucharest Brings Together Hundreds for a Day of Music, Sport and Giving Back

News from Companies

11 June 2026

Weekend calendar: Bucharest Pride, Bucharest Opera Festival, BurgerFest, Transilvania International Film Festival in Cluj

Culture

16 June 2026

King Charles III House in Viscri hosts new exhibition by Romanian sculptor Virgil Scripcariu

16 June 2026

Record 43,000 people attend nationwide Romanian preview of Cristian Mungiu's Fjord

15 June 2026

Israeli musician Asaf Avidan reportedly granted Romanian citizenship

15 June 2026

Sânziene Fair to bring traditional crafts and folk culture to Bucharest's Peasant Museum

15 June 2026

Variety: Romania woos international film, TV productions with revamped 30% cash rebate scheme

Sports

17 June 2026

Romanian handball player Lorena Ostase nominated for EHF Excellence Awards 2026

15 June 2026

Romania’s former tennis champion Simona Halep officially retires from professional sports

Video

12 June 2026

Cluj-Napoca awards honorary citizen title to tennis star Simona Halep

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

17 June 2026

Support for second Romanian PM-designate Adrian Vestea turns increasingly uncertain

16 June 2026

Leroy Merlin Romania: RON 3.7 Billion Turnover in 2025, Up 9% Following Sustained Investments in Digitalization and Expansion

News from Companies

17 June 2026

Macro

wiiw sees investment boom in Romania against slower regional activity

17 June 2026

Romanian handball player Lorena Ostase nominated for EHF Excellence Awards 2026

10 June 2026

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

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17 June 2026

Romanian proptech startup VAUNT enters US market with first New York client

17 June 2026

European social media network eYou surpasses 75,000 users six weeks after launch, opens platform to Bluesky users

17 June 2026

Construction begins on new access road for Bucharest's Greenfield Băneasa neighborhood

17 June 2026

Polish-Romanian Chamber of Commerce rep: Polish companies interested in Romanian market’s potential

17 June 2026

Major repairs on Bucharest's Basarab Overpass to begin this week, bringing traffic disruptions

17 June 2026

Average age of first-time homebuyers in Romania reaches 30.5 years

Latest Press Releases

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

27 May 2026

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

Daily news highlights

16 June 2026

Update: Romanian PM-designate Adrian Veștea refuses to step down despite pressure from own party

16 June 2026

Fifteen bids submitted for express road linking Bucharest’s main airport to A0 motorway

17 June 2026

Romanian company completes modernisation of 19 electric locomotives under PNRR

17 June 2026

Aukera Energy completes first stage of major 500 MWh BESS project in Romania

16 June 2026

SpaceX already invested nearly EUR 100 mln in Romania, ANCOM head says

16 June 2026

Another bear shot on Romania’s Transfăgărășan mountain road after attacking Swiss tourist

16 June 2026

King Charles III House in Viscri hosts new exhibition by Romanian sculptor Virgil Scripcariu

16 June 2026

Record 43,000 people attend nationwide Romanian preview of Cristian Mungiu's Fjord

Politics

17 June 2026

Support for second Romanian PM-designate Adrian Vestea turns increasingly uncertain

14 June 2026

Romanian president nominates Liberal Party VP as PM after Eugen Tomac gives up mandate

11 June 2026

Defense

President Nicușor Dan calls for stronger NATO presence in Romania after recent drone incidents

10 June 2026

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

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

17 June 2026

Support for second Romanian PM-designate Adrian Vestea turns increasingly uncertain

14 June 2026

Romanian president nominates Liberal Party VP as PM after Eugen Tomac gives up mandate

11 June 2026

Defense

President Nicușor Dan calls for stronger NATO presence in Romania after recent drone incidents

10 June 2026

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

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

16 June 2026

Update: Romanian PM-designate Adrian Veștea refuses to step down despite pressure from own party

16 June 2026

Fifteen bids submitted for express road linking Bucharest’s main airport to A0 motorway

17 June 2026

Romanian company completes modernisation of 19 electric locomotives under PNRR

17 June 2026

Aukera Energy completes first stage of major 500 MWh BESS project in Romania

16 June 2026

SpaceX already invested nearly EUR 100 mln in Romania, ANCOM head says

16 June 2026

Another bear shot on Romania’s Transfăgărășan mountain road after attacking Swiss tourist

16 June 2026

King Charles III House in Viscri hosts new exhibition by Romanian sculptor Virgil Scripcariu

16 June 2026

Record 43,000 people attend nationwide Romanian preview of Cristian Mungiu's Fjord

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16 June 2026

BVB-listed Electro-Alfa founds new engineering company for complex energy infrastructure

17 June 2026

Romanian tour operator Christian Tour to go public after EUR 30 mln IPO

16 June 2026

OMV Petrom green-lights EUR 300 million solar and battery storage project in Bulgaria

10 June 2026

Finance

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

M&A

Bucharest Exchange-listed construction materials manufacturer TeraPlast enters Spanish market

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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

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

Politics

17 June 2026

Support for second Romanian PM-designate Adrian Vestea turns increasingly uncertain

14 June 2026

Romanian president nominates Liberal Party VP as PM after Eugen Tomac gives up mandate

11 June 2026

Defense

President Nicușor Dan calls for stronger NATO presence in Romania after recent drone incidents

10 June 2026

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

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

16 June 2026

Symfonia Group unifies Romanian operations under local leadership

17 June 2026

Romanian proptech startup VAUNT enters US market with first New York client

17 June 2026

Macro

wiiw sees investment boom in Romania against slower regional activity

17 June 2026

Romanian company completes modernisation of 19 electric locomotives under PNRR

17 June 2026

Aukera Energy completes first stage of major 500 MWh BESS project in Romania

17 June 2026

Romanian tour operator Christian Tour to go public after EUR 30 mln IPO

17 June 2026

Bucharest municipality to seek EUR 350 mln EBRD loan for public transport investments

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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

Latest Press Releases

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

27 May 2026

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

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More Than a School Fair: Cambridge School of Bucharest Brings Together Hundreds for a Day of Music, Sport and Giving Back

12 June 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

Partner Content

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

05 May 2026

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

28 April 2026

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

11 May 2026

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Real Estate

17 June 2026

Romanian proptech startup VAUNT enters US market with first New York client

10 June 2026

Real Estate

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

Activity in the Romanian real estate market intensified over the past three months, with total property sales recording...

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...

12 June 2026

M&A

STRABAG to acquire Romanian railway infrastructure company BAWI Construction

STRABAG SE announced that it signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Romanian railway infrastructure...

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15 June 2026