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PPC Group and Metlen to develop energy storage projects in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy

05 March 2026

Reţele Electrice Romania completes modernization works worth RON 22 mln in Constanța County

05 March 2026

Weekend calendar: Visuali Italiane, Nostalgia, Classix Festival and more

05 March 2026

Randstad Workmonitor: 82% of Romanians choose jobs based on salary, but stay for work-life balance

05 March 2026

Will matters: Shakespeare Festival in Romania’s Craiova prepares extensive program for 2026 edition

05 March 2026

Russia sentences Romanian citizen to 15 years in prison for espionage in favor of Ukraine

05 March 2026

PwC survey: Optimism of Romanian executives at 5-year low

05 March 2026

Romania sees record unemployment among young people

05 March 2026

Brand Finance Banking 500: Brand value of Romania’s Banca Transilvania’s tops USD 1 billion

05 March 2026

Moldova-born fintech Fagura secures Bravva Angels backing, opens EUR 1.5 million equity round

05 March 2026

Romanian Government attempts to pass 2026 budget next week, coalition still split on social aid

05 March 2026

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GEO No. 73/2025: Legal Framework for Strategic Investments in the Defence Industry

05 March 2026

Alexandra Căpitănescu to represent Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026

02 March 2026

EVERGENT Investments reports a net result of 387.39 million lei in 2025, up 43.5% compared to 2024, and a total return on EVER shares of 103%, nearly double that of BET-TR

News from Companies

05 March 2026

Randstad Workmonitor: 82% of Romanians choose jobs based on salary, but stay for work-life balance

Daily news highlights

04 March 2026

Romanian prosecutor leading EPPO receives Robert Blum Prize for Democracy, donates sum to Ukraine

04 March 2026

International hospitality brand Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

05 March 2026

Moldova-born fintech Fagura secures Bravva Angels backing, opens EUR 1.5 million equity round

04 March 2026

Romanian finance app Salt Bank announces new CEO

05 March 2026

Spirits and wine maker Alexandrion targets 54% export growth, further international expansion

04 March 2026

Adela Smeu to lead RetuRO as Romania’s deposit-return system enters third year

04 March 2026

West Side Flower Fest to return to Bucharest park in June

05 March 2026

Global Vision and Globalworth expand commercial real estate footprint with retail park in Romania’s Constanța

Politics

05 March 2026

Romanian Government attempts to pass 2026 budget next week, coalition still split on social aid

04 March 2026

Romania's foreign minister urges Middle East ceasefire as thousands seek repatriation

04 March 2026

New US ambassador says Washington and Bucharest will deepen security and energy cooperation

04 March 2026

Romanian ForMin says France invited Bucharest to join extended nuclear deterrence initiative

03 March 2026

Healthcare

Romanian Senate votes to exempt several categories from first unpaid sick day

03 March 2026

Update: Mihai Dimian appointed Romania’s new education minister

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04 March 2026

Premier Energy, Omnia Capital separate their joint renewable energy production and supply assets

04 March 2026

Cold cuts producer Cris-Tim may replace Purcari Wineries in Bucharest Exchange’s blue chips index BET

04 March 2026

Electro-Alfa debuts at Bucharest Exchange 18.6% above IPO valuation

03 March 2026

Report: BVB investors favored stability, pragmatic approach boosted by government bonds in 2025

02 March 2026

EVERGENT Investments reports a net result of 387.39 million lei in 2025, up 43.5% compared to 2024, and a total return on EVER shares of 103%, nearly double that of BET-TR

News from Companies

02 March 2026

Nuclearelectrica responds to PM’s scepticism over SMR financing: “Energy mix is not about lowest cost”

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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

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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

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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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13 January 2026

Benjamin Turquin, BRD Asigurări de Viață: Life insurance is moving to become a key part of financial planning in Romania

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08 January 2026

Voices of Romania: Building Leaders in Romania, Andra Ghibuțiu, CEO Beyond Business School

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25 February 2026

Culture

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80 years later, 14,000 donors, one theater: Interview with Grivița 53 founder Chris Simion-Mercurian

Real Estate

05 March 2026

Global Vision and Globalworth expand commercial real estate footprint with retail park in Romania’s Constanța

04 March 2026

International hospitality brand Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

03 March 2026

Colliers: New housing supply falls to eight-year low in Romania, demand still high

27 February 2026

CEC Bank grants EUR 36 mln financing to Veranda Mall in Bucharest

27 February 2026

Bucharest overtakes Cluj-Napoca as the city in Romania with the highest apartment prices

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02 March 2026

Cuisine

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The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

25 February 2026

ASSIST Software Positions Romania at the Center of Europe’s AI Cybersecurity Effort

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24 February 2026

Measuring Performance: Information Density or Knowledge Consolidation?

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16 February 2026

iDSBU: Education as Strategic Positioning in a Multilingual Landscape

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10 February 2026

Quiet as the new luxury: A residential community is redefining urban living in Bucharest

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06 February 2026

The Advantages of Launching a Business in Germany

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Startup

24 February 2026

Two Romanian entries in FT ranking of Europe’s leading start-up hubs

24 February 2026

Romanian startups raised EUR 103 mln funding in 2025, down 20% y/y

10 February 2026

EUR 37 million venture capital fund for companies in Romania’s West region

10 February 2026

Bucharest-based marketing agency Data Revolt expands partnership with AI startup Genezio

05 February 2026

Romania’s Kinderpedia raises EUR 2.2 mln to accelerate global growth of AI-powered education platform

05 February 2026

Vest Ventures debuts as western Romania’s first venture capital investment fund, with EUR 16 mln budget

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02 March 2026

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The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

26 February 2026

Culture

Western Romania: Church of Sântămăria Orlea on Europa Nostra list of most endangered heritage sites in Europe

25 February 2026

Travel

Chasing blossoms: Flower destinations and festivals to visit in Romania

20 February 2026

Cuisine

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Romania enters the global circuit of gastronomic excellence

04 February 2026

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23 January 2026

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Events

05 March 2026

Weekend calendar: Visuali Italiane, Nostalgia, Classix Festival and more

05 March 2026

Will matters: Shakespeare Festival in Romania’s Craiova prepares extensive program for 2026 edition

05 March 2026

Alexandra Căpitănescu to represent Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026

04 March 2026

Run for Life marathon in Bucharest to support 50 mothers in vulnerable situations

04 March 2026

West Side Flower Fest to return to Bucharest park in June

03 March 2026

Western Romania: International exhibition featuring 27 women photographers to open on March 8

Culture

05 March 2026

Cotor, Libris’ AI bookseller, is Romania’s first intelligent virtual bookseller and a filter in the multitude of book recommendations

News from Companies

05 March 2026

Weekend calendar: Visuali Italiane, Nostalgia, Classix Festival and more

05 March 2026

Will matters: Shakespeare Festival in Romania’s Craiova prepares extensive program for 2026 edition

03 March 2026

Western Romania: International exhibition featuring 27 women photographers to open on March 8

02 March 2026

Gopo Awards 2026: Jury announced for 124 Romanian productions awaiting nominations

Sports

26 February 2026

Romanian Parliament close to declaring 2027 as the “Ilie Năstase” Year

24 February 2026

Simona Halep’s former coach Darren Cahill to be special guest at her retirement event in Romania

23 February 2026

Sports

Full list of Romanian athletes’ results at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026

20 February 2026

Sports

Julia Sauter achieves Romania’s best Olympic performance in women’s figure skating

18 February 2026

Sports

Male bobsleigh team registers Romania’s best Winter Olympic Games results in 34 years

05 March 2026

Romanian Government attempts to pass 2026 budget next week, coalition still split on social aid

05 March 2026

Legal

Expert Corner

GEO No. 73/2025: Legal Framework for Strategic Investments in the Defence Industry

05 March 2026

Alexandra Căpitănescu to represent Romania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026

02 March 2026

EVERGENT Investments reports a net result of 387.39 million lei in 2025, up 43.5% compared to 2024, and a total return on EVER shares of 103%, nearly double that of BET-TR

News from Companies

05 March 2026

Randstad Workmonitor: 82% of Romanians choose jobs based on salary, but stay for work-life balance

Latest News

05 March 2026

Brand Finance Banking 500: Brand value of Romania’s Banca Transilvania’s tops USD 1 billion

05 March 2026

PPC Group and Metlen to develop energy storage projects in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy

05 March 2026

Reţele Electrice Romania completes modernization works worth RON 22 mln in Constanța County

05 March 2026

Weekend calendar: Visuali Italiane, Nostalgia, Classix Festival and more

05 March 2026

Randstad Workmonitor: 82% of Romanians choose jobs based on salary, but stay for work-life balance

05 March 2026

Will matters: Shakespeare Festival in Romania’s Craiova prepares extensive program for 2026 edition

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

04 March 2026

Romanian prosecutor leading EPPO receives Robert Blum Prize for Democracy, donates sum to Ukraine

04 March 2026

International hospitality brand Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

05 March 2026

Moldova-born fintech Fagura secures Bravva Angels backing, opens EUR 1.5 million equity round

04 March 2026

Romanian digital Salt Bank announces new CEO

05 March 2026

Spirits and wine maker Alexandrion targets 54% export growth, further international expansion

04 March 2026

Adela Smeu to lead RetuRO as Romania’s deposit-return system enters third year

04 March 2026

West Side Flower Fest to return to Bucharest park in June

05 March 2026

Global Vision and Globalworth expand commercial real estate footprint with retail park in Romania’s Constanța

Politics

03 March 2026

Update: Mihai Dimian appointed Romania’s new education minister

04 March 2026

Romanian ForMin says France invited Bucharest to join extended nuclear deterrence initiative

27 February 2026

Romania obtains 21st approval for OECD accession out of 25 necessary

27 February 2026

EC to decide by mid-March on EUR 3.5 bln disbursements for Romania under Resilience Facility

27 February 2026

Romanian PM's Liberal Party urges SocDem partner to decide on their role in the ruling coalition

27 February 2026

Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

Expat Life

03 March 2026

Update: Mihai Dimian appointed Romania’s new education minister

04 March 2026

Romanian ForMin says France invited Bucharest to join extended nuclear deterrence initiative

27 February 2026

Romania obtains 21st approval for OECD accession out of 25 necessary

27 February 2026

EC to decide by mid-March on EUR 3.5 bln disbursements for Romania under Resilience Facility

27 February 2026

Romanian PM's Liberal Party urges SocDem partner to decide on their role in the ruling coalition

27 February 2026

Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

Daily news highlights

04 March 2026

Romanian prosecutor leading EPPO receives Robert Blum Prize for Democracy, donates sum to Ukraine

04 March 2026

International hospitality brand Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

05 March 2026

Moldova-born fintech Fagura secures Bravva Angels backing, opens EUR 1.5 million equity round

04 March 2026

Romanian digital Salt Bank announces new CEO

05 March 2026

Spirits and wine maker Alexandrion targets 54% export growth, further international expansion

04 March 2026

Adela Smeu to lead RetuRO as Romania’s deposit-return system enters third year

04 March 2026

West Side Flower Fest to return to Bucharest park in June

05 March 2026

Global Vision and Globalworth expand commercial real estate footprint with retail park in Romania’s Constanța

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04 March 2026

Electro-Alfa debuts at Bucharest Exchange 18.6% above IPO valuation

04 March 2026

Cold cuts producer Cris-Tim may replace Purcari Wineries in Bucharest Exchange’s blue chips index BET

03 March 2026

Report: Bucharest Exchange investors favored stability, pragmatic approach boosted by government bonds in 2025

02 March 2026

Romania’s Treasury attaches lower coupons to March bonds for households

26 February 2026

Romanian IT company Arctic Stream closes 2025 with 10% higher turnover

26 February 2026

Romanian government greenlights tax incentives for stock market investments

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20 January 2026

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Update: Mihai Dimian appointed Romania’s new education minister

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Romanian ForMin says France invited Bucharest to join extended nuclear deterrence initiative

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Romania obtains 21st approval for OECD accession out of 25 necessary

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EC to decide by mid-March on EUR 3.5 bln disbursements for Romania under Resilience Facility

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Romanian PM's Liberal Party urges SocDem partner to decide on their role in the ruling coalition

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Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

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04 March 2026

Adela Smeu to lead RetuRO as Romania’s deposit-return system enters third year

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International hospitality brand Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

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Spirits and wine maker Alexandrion targets 54% export growth, further international expansion

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Romanian Government attempts to pass 2026 budget next week, coalition still split on social aid

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Romania to sell Mangalia shipyards, Rheinmetall interested in cooperation

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Romanian employers continue to seek large numbers of unskilled workers

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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

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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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Global Vision and Globalworth expand commercial real estate footprint with retail park in Romania’s Constanța

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International hospitality brand Accor to open new Mercure hotel in Craiova

Accord, a major hospitality group active worldwide, has signed a franchise agreement with Romanian investor MKS PROD to...

27 February 2026

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CEC Bank grants EUR 36 mln financing to Veranda Mall in Bucharest

CEC Bank has extended a EUR 36 million financing facility to Veranda Obor SA, the owner of Veranda Mall in Bucharest, to...

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Bucharest overtakes Cluj-Napoca as the city in Romania with the highest apartment prices

Bucharest has overtaken Cluj-Napoca as the city with the highest prices for apartments in the country, ending the latter...

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Colliers: New housing supply falls to eight-year low in Romania, demand still high

New housing completions and the number of transactions in Romania declined by approximately 5% in 2025 compared with the...

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