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Romanian director Alina Șerban’s debut film “I Matter” to premiere at Venice Film Festival

24 July 2026

Justice

Anti-corruption prosecutors detain three directors of state-owned Romanian defense companies

24 July 2026

Asia-born home improvement chain MR.DIY opens location at Bucharest’s Colosseum Mall

24 July 2026

EUR 80 million refinancing for Bucharest underground telecommunications network operator Netcity

24 July 2026

Romanian manufacturer TeraPlast inaugurates polyethylene pipe factory in Spain

24 July 2026

Otokar starts deliveries of Romanian-built Cobra II armored vehicles

24 July 2026

Romania wins one gold, seven silver medals at first Central European Olympiad in AI

24 July 2026

Romania to receive EUR 2.15 bln in NATO funding for fuel pipeline network expansion

24 July 2026

New in town

English-first private members’ club Nookyard opens in Bucharest

24 July 2026

Romanian passport ranked 11th globally, granting access to 178 visa-free destinations

24 July 2026

Update: F-16 downs drone in Romania's airspace for first time

24 July 2026

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

Interview

13 July 2026

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

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24 July 2026

Romanian passport ranked 11th globally, granting access to 178 visa-free destinations

23 July 2026

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

Daily news highlights

24 July 2026

Romania publishes draft law for Black Sea offshore wind concessions targeting 3 GW by 2035

24 July 2026

Otokar starts deliveries of Romanian-built Cobra II armored vehicles

24 July 2026

Romania’s public debt up marginally to 60.2% of GDP in April

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM backs mandatory publication of wealth statements

24 July 2026

PLG signs agreement to acquire Romanian ticketing platform iaBilet

23 July 2026

Romania among EU countries with highest fuel price increases

23 July 2026

Bucharest exhibitions: Pop art, photos by Cristian Mungiu at upcoming season of Art Safari

23 July 2026

Politics

24 July 2026

Romanian president receives Indian counterpart in historic visit

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM backs mandatory publication of wealth statements

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM expects Parliament to approve five PNRR laws next week

23 July 2026

Reformist PAS still tops preferences in Republic of Moldova but majority oppose union with Romania

23 July 2026

Romanian Parliament convened in extraordinary session to advance PNRR legislation

22 July 2026

Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan congratulates new Moldovan PM Vasile Tofan

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24 July 2026

Romanian manufacturer TeraPlast inaugurates polyethylene pipe factory in Spain

23 July 2026

US brokerage giant Interactive Brokers adds Bucharest Stock Exchange companies on its platform

23 July 2026

Agriculture

Romania’s TTS completes EUR 23 mln expansion of Constanta Port grain terminal

22 July 2026

Romania’s Autonom prepares EUR 30 mln bond listing on Bucharest Stock Exchange

22 July 2026

Romania’s Biofarm becomes part of Polish Polpharma

21 July 2026

Neptun Deep offshore production platform installed, PM says Romania set to lead EU gas production

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

Real Estate

24 July 2026

Asia-born home improvement chain MR.DIY opens location at Bucharest’s Colosseum Mall

24 July 2026

Romanian manufacturer TeraPlast inaugurates polyethylene pipe factory in Spain

23 July 2026

Commercial real estate lending rises 15% in Romania, report says

23 July 2026

Abu Dhabi-based proptech company eVoost AI enters Romanian market

23 July 2026

Retailer Penny reaches network of 468 stores in Romania

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13 July 2026

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

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10 July 2026

Legal

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Washington Verdict: The European Commission and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Cannot Stop or Invalidate the Payment of Compensation Awarded Under International ICSID Arbitral Awards

09 July 2026

Legal

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OUG 32/2026: The Compliance Traps That Now Fine Romanian Employers Per Foreign Worker

08 July 2026

Romania Is Becoming Europe's Green-Energy Powerhouse - and the Smart Money Is Already Moving

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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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Startup

23 July 2026

GapMinder, Fil Rouge Capital invest in Croatian healthtech startup Lasken AI

21 July 2026

Program to build angel investment capacity launches in Moldova, Romanian investors among backers

09 July 2026

BCR Seed Starter invests EUR 500,000 in Romanian software management startup Licenseware

01 July 2026

Tech

European social media platform eYou announces over 100,000 users, launches video

01 July 2026

GapMinder leads USD 3 million seed round in Slovenian AI software startup Codeplain

26 June 2026

Romanian-French consortium launches VC fund for startups, tech companies in country’s West region

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24 July 2026

Romanian director Alina Șerban’s debut film “I Matter” to premiere at Venice Film Festival

23 July 2026

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

20 July 2026

Nae Caranfil's Dolce far niente to screen in Romanian cinemas in restored 4K version

20 July 2026

Western Romania: Oradea City Hall Tower reopens to visitors

09 July 2026

Romania's Vânători Neamț Natural Park introduces treasure hunt experience for visitors

01 July 2026

After event-premieres, "Mountain Wanderers" sets off on a national caravan and reaches cinemas from September 11

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Events

23 July 2026

Bucharest exhibitions: Pop art, photos by Cristian Mungiu at upcoming season of Art Safari

23 July 2026

Five feature films, 26 shorts compete at Anonimul Festival in Romania’s Danube Delta

23 July 2026

Diversity

Western Romania: Oradea bans Pride March, organizers say it will go ahead anyway

23 July 2026

Weekend calendar: Dâmboviţa boat rides, SoNoRo Musikland, ARTmania, SEAStreet

23 July 2026

22 July 2026

Four Romanian female tennis players included in 2026 US Open Grand Slam tournament main draw

Culture

23 July 2026

Timisoara

Western Romania: Restored Iosefin Water Tower to open to the public for Timișoara City Celebration

23 July 2026

Bucharest exhibitions: Pop art, photos by Cristian Mungiu at upcoming season of Art Safari

23 July 2026

Five feature films, 26 shorts compete at Anonimul Festival in Romania’s Danube Delta

23 July 2026

Weekend calendar: Dâmboviţa boat rides, SoNoRo Musikland, ARTmania, SEAStreet

23 July 2026

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

Sports

24 July 2026

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

Interview

22 July 2026

Four Romanian female tennis players included in 2026 US Open Grand Slam tournament main draw

21 July 2026

People

Romanian designer behind costumes worn by Shakira's dancers at FIFA World Cup final

20 July 2026

Romania marks 50 years since Nadia Comăneci's perfect 10 with new gymnastics hall near Bucharest

15 July 2026

Romania among nine states urging EU to reduce funding for Olympic Committee after lifting Russia ban

24 July 2026

Update: F-16 downs drone in Romania's airspace for first time

24 July 2026

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

Interview

13 July 2026

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

Partner Content

24 July 2026

Romanian passport ranked 11th globally, granting access to 178 visa-free destinations

23 July 2026

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

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23 July 2026

Weekend calendar: Dâmboviţa boat rides, SoNoRo Musikland, ARTmania, SEAStreet

24 July 2026

Romanian director Alina Șerban’s debut film “I Matter” to premiere at Venice Film Festival

24 July 2026

Justice

Anti-corruption prosecutors detain three directors of state-owned Romanian defense companies

24 July 2026

Asia-born home improvement chain MR.DIY opens location at Bucharest’s Colosseum Mall

24 July 2026

EUR 80 million refinancing for Bucharest underground telecommunications network operator Netcity

24 July 2026

Romanian manufacturer TeraPlast inaugurates polyethylene pipe factory in Spain

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

24 July 2026

Romania publishes draft law for Black Sea offshore wind concessions targeting 3 GW by 2035

24 July 2026

Otokar starts deliveries of Romanian-built Cobra II armored vehicles

24 July 2026

Romania’s public debt up marginally to 60.2% of GDP in April

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM backs mandatory publication of wealth statements

24 July 2026

PLG signs agreement to acquire Romanian ticketing platform iaBilet

23 July 2026

Romania among EU countries with highest fuel price increases

23 July 2026

Bucharest exhibitions: Pop art, photos by Cristian Mungiu at upcoming season of Art Safari

23 July 2026

Politics

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM expects Parliament to approve five PNRR laws next week

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM backs mandatory publication of wealth statements

21 July 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates new UK prime minister Andy Burnham for appointment

23 July 2026

Reformist PAS still tops preferences in Republic of Moldova but majority oppose union with Romania

22 July 2026

Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan congratulates new Moldovan PM Vasile Tofan

21 July 2026

Romania’s acceptance into Visa Waiver program depends on Trump admin, interim foreign minister says

Expat Life

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM expects Parliament to approve five PNRR laws next week

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM backs mandatory publication of wealth statements

21 July 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates new UK prime minister Andy Burnham for appointment

23 July 2026

Reformist PAS still tops preferences in Republic of Moldova but majority oppose union with Romania

22 July 2026

Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan congratulates new Moldovan PM Vasile Tofan

21 July 2026

Romania’s acceptance into Visa Waiver program depends on Trump admin, interim foreign minister says

Daily news highlights

24 July 2026

Romania publishes draft law for Black Sea offshore wind concessions targeting 3 GW by 2035

24 July 2026

Otokar starts deliveries of Romanian-built Cobra II armored vehicles

24 July 2026

Romania’s public debt up marginally to 60.2% of GDP in April

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM backs mandatory publication of wealth statements

24 July 2026

PLG signs agreement to acquire Romanian ticketing platform iaBilet

23 July 2026

Romania among EU countries with highest fuel price increases

23 July 2026

Bucharest exhibitions: Pop art, photos by Cristian Mungiu at upcoming season of Art Safari

23 July 2026

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23 July 2026

US brokerage giant Interactive Brokers adds Bucharest Stock Exchange companies on its platform

22 July 2026

Romania’s Autonom prepares EUR 30 mln bond listing on Bucharest Stock Exchange

22 July 2026

Romania’s Biofarm becomes part of Polish Polpharma

21 July 2026

Neptun Deep offshore production platform installed, PM says Romania set to lead EU gas production

17 July 2026

Graffiti Plus becomes first communication agency listed on Bucharest Stock Exchange

17 July 2026

People

Bucharest Exchange-listed Premier Energy appoints Adrian Tănase as interim board member

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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

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

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

Politics

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM expects Parliament to approve five PNRR laws next week

24 July 2026

Romania's acting PM backs mandatory publication of wealth statements

21 July 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates new UK prime minister Andy Burnham for appointment

23 July 2026

Reformist PAS still tops preferences in Republic of Moldova but majority oppose union with Romania

22 July 2026

Romanian prime minister Ilie Bolojan congratulates new Moldovan PM Vasile Tofan

21 July 2026

Romania’s acceptance into Visa Waiver program depends on Trump admin, interim foreign minister says

Business

23 July 2026

Romania’s oil supplies at risk after Kazakhstan suspends shipments through Novorossiysk CPC terminal

23 July 2026

Romanian government replaces Tarom CEO on alleged unrealistic budget

23 July 2026

Agriculture

Romania’s TTS completes EUR 23 mln expansion of Constanta Port grain terminal

23 July 2026

Romanian households have EU's lowest debt burden

23 July 2026

US brokerage giant Interactive Brokers adds Bucharest Stock Exchange companies on its platform

24 July 2026

Romania’s public debt up marginally to 60.2% of GDP in April

24 July 2026

Romania's CFA macro confidence indicator rebounds but remains in contraction territory

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Romania publishes draft law for Black Sea offshore wind concessions targeting 3 GW by 2035

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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

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

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

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Abu Dhabi-based proptech company eVoost AI enters Romanian market

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Central Romania: tbi bank extends EUR 7.85 mln loan to REDESIGN’s Stejeriș project in Brașov

One of the medium-sized banks in Romania, tbi bank, announced that it provided developer REDESIGN with financing worth...

23 July 2026

Real Estate

Romania’s construction activity surges by 17.6% y/y in April-May

The construction works volume in Romania surged by 17.6% y/y in April-May, setting the stage for a robust annual advance...

23 July 2026

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Commercial real estate lending rises 15% in Romania, report says

Romania's commercial real estate sector accounted for 54% of all loans granted to non-financial companies at the end of...

20 July 2026

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Romania’s real estate market still reeling from major cyberattack against Land Registration Agency

Romania’s National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI) was targeted by a cyberattack that took the e-Terra...

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