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EBRD revises estimates of Romanian economy down to 1.6% in 2025

13 May 2025

Administration

Cluj-Napoca becomes the first Romanian city to ban smoking in open public spaces

13 May 2025

Nearly two-thirds of entrepreneurs expect layoffs, Romanian Business Leaders survey shows

13 May 2025

Romanian referee to oversee UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan

13 May 2025

Over 70 museums across Romania join 2025 Night of Museums this weekend

13 May 2025

Romanian interim president awards medal to retiring handball legend Cristina Neagu

13 May 2025

Society

Romania’s famous Praid Salt Mine still closed due to flooding after heavy rains

13 May 2025

M&A

Romanian Competition Council approves Bimbo group’s acquisition of Karamolegos Bakery

13 May 2025

Erste estimates Romania's central bank sold EUR 6 bln to keep currency stable after presidential ballot

13 May 2025

Erste estimates Romania's central bank sold EUR 6 bln to keep currency stable after presidential ballot

08 May 2025

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09 May 2025

DiFine your Essence: Diana Iosu’s new event series is a call to inner clarity

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13 May 2025

George Simion and Nicușor Dan head into Romania’s presidential runoff with equal support, poll says

13 May 2025

Rethinking education: At the British School of Bucharest, the process of learning matters as much as the results

Daily news highlights

13 May 2025

Bucharest Tribunal hands Romgaz, OMV Petrom win over Greenpeace in Neptun Deep project

12 May 2025

Far-right leader George Simion thanks US for taking Romania out of the Visa Waiver scheme

12 May 2025

Seven former US ambassadors to Romania warn against dangers of a “pro-Putin president”

12 May 2025

Defense

Romania ramps up drone production, readies contract with Germany’s Rheinmetall for vehicles

12 May 2025

Romanian team secures seven medals at Asian Physics Olympiad 2025

12 May 2025

Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan announces support for Nicușor Dan in presidential runoff

12 May 2025

Iconic Constanța Casino reopens to the public during city celebration this month

12 May 2025

Hagag Development Europe brings Radisson RED to Romania with EUR 13 mln hotel project in Bucharest

Politics

13 May 2025

George Simion and Nicușor Dan head into Romania’s presidential runoff with equal support, poll says

13 May 2025

Romanian media watchdog reacts after far-right presidential hopeful posts controversial video targeting journalists

12 May 2025

Seven former US ambassadors to Romania warn against dangers of a “pro-Putin president”

12 May 2025

Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan announces support for Nicușor Dan in presidential runoff

12 May 2025

Society

New survey shows rising polarization, low trust in Romania’s democracy

12 May 2025

Update: Far-right leader George Simion thanks US for taking Romania out of the Visa Waiver scheme

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12 May 2025

One United Properties posts a consolidated turnover of EUR 70.7 mln and a gross profit of EUR 22.6 mln in Q1 2025

News from Companies

12 May 2025

NAGA introduces NAGA Earn, offering daily return on cash balance held on the platform

News from Companies

07 May 2025

M&A

2Performant finalizes acquisition of Profitshare Romania and Bulgaria

06 May 2025

Bucharest Stock Market nears 250,000 investors mark despite fluctuations

06 May 2025

Chimcomplex sues Romania's Govt. for incomplete state aid disbursement

05 May 2025

Bucharest Stock Exchange down after first round of presidential elections

News from Companies

13 May 2025

Heberger Romania announces the exclusive availability of the Combo apartment at Pipera Eins

News from Companies

13 May 2025

Finance

News from Companies

Garanti BBVA Romania secures EUR 50 mln from the EBRD and adds another EUR 85 mln to support green economy investments

12 May 2025

One United Properties posts a consolidated turnover of EUR 70.7 mln and a gross profit of EUR 22.6 mln in Q1 2025

News from Companies

12 May 2025

NAGA introduces NAGA Earn, offering daily return on cash balance held on the platform

News from Companies

09 May 2025

Olea - Middle’terranean breeze seasonality reopens with an elevated dining experience

News from Companies

09 May 2025

1664 Blanc brings refined French flair to Romania – with a twist “Oh là là” in every glass

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24 April 2025

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Business Views

17 April 2025

Beyond bricks and mortar: Cătălin Chimir, founder of SENARIA, reveals the blueprint for smart development in Romania

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24 April 2025

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11 April 2025

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17 April 2025

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17 April 2025

'An advantage for nature and communities': Conservation Carpathia eyes vulture return, builds for ecotourism at planned national park in Romania's Făgăraş Mountains

Real Estate

13 May 2025

Heberger Romania announces the exclusive availability of the Combo apartment at Pipera Eins

News from Companies

12 May 2025

Bog’Art to develop EUR 20 mln boutique residential complex in downtown Bucharest

12 May 2025

One United Properties posts a consolidated turnover of EUR 70.7 mln and a gross profit of EUR 22.6 mln in Q1 2025

News from Companies

12 May 2025

Hagag Development Europe brings Radisson RED to Romania with EUR 13 mln hotel project in Bucharest

09 May 2025

Belgian metal roofing producer plans EUR 15 mln expansion in Romania

Partner Content

13 May 2025

Rethinking education: At the British School of Bucharest, the process of learning matters as much as the results

09 May 2025

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07 May 2025

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22 April 2025

Tech

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Career opportunities in technology: Schwarz IT strengthens its team of specialists in Romania

17 April 2025

“They will notice when you walk in – not because you’re loud, but grounded” – Lin Holmquist, bringing ancient wisdom and modern science in Bucharest, at DiFine your Essence

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09 April 2025

The expat challenge – cultural diferences or mental patterns?

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Startup

07 May 2025

Agriculture

Report: Romania has 23% of EU agricultural workforce

06 May 2025

US-based healthcare startup founded by Romanian acquired by Function Health

30 April 2025

Romanian and female-founded AI startup based in London raises EUR 900,000 seed funding from GapMinder

29 April 2025

Romanian cashback startup CashClub launches crowdfunding campaign on SeedBlink

28 April 2025

Romanian-founded retail startup in UK receives USD 7.8 mln funding

16 April 2025

Young Romanian entrepreneurs given free training under new EUR 100 mln Start-Up Nation scheme

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Olea - Middle’terranean breeze seasonality reopens with an elevated dining experience

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09 May 2025

Lee Miller’s Romania: Works of trailblazing photographer go on display at King Charles III’s House in Viscri

22 April 2025

Cinema

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17 April 2025

'An advantage for nature and local communities': Conservation Carpathia eyes vulture return, builds for ecotourism at planned national park in Romania's Făgăraş Mountains

15 April 2025

Culture & History

Faith and joy: Easter traditions in Romania

15 April 2025

Cuisine

News from Companies

City Grill Group featured in the global top of digital creativity with "Șpriț de vară," a campaign created for Hanu’ lui Manuc

Events

13 May 2025

Romanian referee to oversee UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan

13 May 2025

Over 70 museums across Romania join 2025 Night of Museums this weekend

13 May 2025

Emmy and BAFTA-winning cinematographer Gavin Thurston, guest of Lynx Festival in Brașov

13 May 2025

Symbolism: Ignacio Uriarte solo show opens at Gaep

13 May 2025

Contemporary directors from Spain, Estonia, and Kazakhstan at this year's Transilvania International Film Festival

12 May 2025

Iconic Constanța Casino reopens to the public during city celebration this month

Culture

13 May 2025

Over 70 museums across Romania join 2025 Night of Museums this weekend

13 May 2025

Symbolism: Ignacio Uriarte solo show opens at Gaep

13 May 2025

Contemporary directors from Spain, Estonia, and Kazakhstan at this year's Transilvania International Film Festival

12 May 2025

Iconic Constanța Casino reopens to the public during city celebration this month

12 May 2025

Justice

Dutch investigators think Romanian gold treasure stolen from Drents museum was hidden by suspects

Sports

13 May 2025

Romanian referee to oversee UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan

13 May 2025

Romanian interim president awards medal to retiring handball legend Cristina Neagu

12 May 2025

Romania wins eight medals at Under-21 European Table Tennis Championships in Bratislava

08 May 2025

Dacia Sandriders team take part in off-road demonstration on Romania’s Transalpina road

07 May 2025

Second stage of Grand Chess Tour 2025 kicks off in Bucharest

13 May 2025

Erste estimates Romania's central bank sold EUR 6 bln to keep currency stable after presidential ballot

08 May 2025

The economic plans of Romanian presidential candidates Nicuşor Dan and George Simion

09 May 2025

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Partner Content

13 May 2025

George Simion and Nicușor Dan head into Romania’s presidential runoff with equal support, poll says

13 May 2025

Rethinking education: At the British School of Bucharest, the process of learning matters as much as the results

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13 May 2025

Romanian media watchdog reacts after far-right presidential hopeful posts controversial video targeting journalists

13 May 2025

Justice

Two Romanian citizens arrested in Switzerland for robbing houses in evacuated village

13 May 2025

EBRD revises estimates of Romanian economy down to 1.6% in 2025

13 May 2025

Administration

Cluj-Napoca becomes the first Romanian city to ban smoking in open public spaces

13 May 2025

Nearly two-thirds of entrepreneurs expect layoffs, Romanian Business Leaders survey shows

13 May 2025

Romanian referee to oversee UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan

Latest Press Releases

13 May 2025

Heberger Romania announces the exclusive availability of the Combo apartment at Pipera Eins

13 May 2025

Finance

Garanti BBVA Romania secures EUR 50 mln from the EBRD and adds another EUR 85 mln to support green economy investments

12 May 2025

One United Properties posts a consolidated turnover of EUR 70.7 mln and a gross profit of EUR 22.6 mln in Q1 2025

12 May 2025

NAGA introduces NAGA Earn, offering daily return on cash balance held on the platform

09 May 2025

Olea - Middle’terranean breeze seasonality reopens with an elevated dining experience

09 May 2025

1664 Blanc brings refined French flair to Romania – with a twist “Oh là là” in every glass

Daily news highlights

13 May 2025

Bucharest Tribunal hands Romgaz, OMV Petrom win over Greenpeace in Neptun Deep project

12 May 2025

Update: Far-right leader George Simion thanks US for taking Romania out of the Visa Waiver scheme

12 May 2025

Seven former US ambassadors to Romania warn against dangers of a “pro-Putin president”

12 May 2025

Defense

Romania ramps up drone production, readies contract with Germany’s Rheinmetall for vehicles

12 May 2025

Romanian team secures seven medals at Asian Physics Olympiad 2025

12 May 2025

Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan announces support for Nicușor Dan in presidential runoff

12 May 2025

Iconic Constanța Casino reopens to the public during city celebration this month

12 May 2025

Hagag Development Europe brings Radisson RED to Romania with EUR 13 mln hotel project in Bucharest

Politics

13 May 2025

George Simion and Nicușor Dan head into Romania’s presidential runoff with equal support, poll says

12 May 2025

Update: Far-right leader George Simion thanks US for taking Romania out of the Visa Waiver scheme

12 May 2025

Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan announces support for Nicușor Dan in presidential runoff

13 May 2025

Romanian media watchdog reacts after far-right presidential hopeful posts controversial video targeting journalists

12 May 2025

Seven former US ambassadors to Romania warn against dangers of a “pro-Putin president”

12 May 2025

Romanian far-right candidate Simion fails to get Hungary's endorsement for May 18 presidential ballot

Expat Life

13 May 2025

George Simion and Nicușor Dan head into Romania’s presidential runoff with equal support, poll says

12 May 2025

Update: Far-right leader George Simion thanks US for taking Romania out of the Visa Waiver scheme

12 May 2025

Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan announces support for Nicușor Dan in presidential runoff

13 May 2025

Romanian media watchdog reacts after far-right presidential hopeful posts controversial video targeting journalists

12 May 2025

Seven former US ambassadors to Romania warn against dangers of a “pro-Putin president”

12 May 2025

Romanian far-right candidate Simion fails to get Hungary's endorsement for May 18 presidential ballot

Daily news highlights

13 May 2025

Bucharest Tribunal hands Romgaz, OMV Petrom win over Greenpeace in Neptun Deep project

12 May 2025

Update: Far-right leader George Simion thanks US for taking Romania out of the Visa Waiver scheme

12 May 2025

Seven former US ambassadors to Romania warn against dangers of a “pro-Putin president”

12 May 2025

Defense

Romania ramps up drone production, readies contract with Germany’s Rheinmetall for vehicles

12 May 2025

Romanian team secures seven medals at Asian Physics Olympiad 2025

12 May 2025

Romania’s interim president Ilie Bolojan announces support for Nicușor Dan in presidential runoff

12 May 2025

Iconic Constanța Casino reopens to the public during city celebration this month

12 May 2025

Hagag Development Europe brings Radisson RED to Romania with EUR 13 mln hotel project in Bucharest

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06 May 2025

Bucharest Stock Market nears 250,000 investors mark despite fluctuations

05 May 2025

Romania’s Electrica borrows EUR 620 mln to invest in distribution and green production facilities

30 April 2025

Output of Romania's Hidroelectrica down 38% y/y in Q1

29 April 2025

Globinvest launches first ETF to track performance of BET-EF index on Bucharest Stock Exchange

29 April 2025

Bucharest Stock Exchange kicks off nominations for 2025 edition of BVB Arena

28 April 2025

ING, Unicredit finance Digi’s development of fiber optic networks in Europe with EUR 200 mln

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