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Romania, last among EU countries in The Economist’s annual Democracy Index

Romania is ranked last among European Union (EU) countries and 62nd in the world in terms of democracy, with a score of...

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19 January 2023

The Economist Impact Events presents the 3rd edition of the Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable, in Bucharest, on the 15th & 16th of March 2023

The Economist Impact Events and its exclusive representative for SE Europe, Hazlis & Rivas, in partnership with local

Latest News

03 February 2023

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2022 LEN Awards: Romania’s David Popovici, Constantin Popovici and Cătălin Preda among nominees

03 February 2023

Social

Three Romanian citizens dead, four injured after bus overturns in Slovenia

03 February 2023

Events

Romania’s Summer Well festival returns this summer with Florence + The Machine, Yungblud in the lineup

03 February 2023

Local firm Pedro Construct invests EUR 18 mln in new Bucharest office building

03 February 2023

ONV LAW: Foreign investments in Romanian companies exceeded EUR 50 bln in 2022, Netherlands was top investor

03 February 2023

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2022 LEN Awards: Romania’s David Popovici, Constantin Popovici and Cătălin Preda among nominees

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Latest Press Releases

02 February 2023

British Football School welcomes families with children aged 3-14 who want to play football and develop new skills in a team-oriented setting

01 February 2023

Policolor - Orgachim Group starts the extension of its paints factory in Bucharest by 1,000 sqm

01 February 2023

British-Romanian Chamber: 25 years of constant presence in Romania celebrated through a unique Gala Awards Event

30 January 2023

Turkish fintech company, Token Financial Technologies, enters the Romanian market through its Odero brand, with a EUR 7 mln investment

25 January 2023

Borderbridge global study: media-for-equity, the bridge round that builds unicorns

19 January 2023

The Economist Impact Events presents the 3rd edition of the Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable, in Bucharest, on the 15th & 16th of March 2023

Daily news highlights

02 February 2023

Railway company CFR launches tender for modernization of Bucharest’s main train station

02 February 2023

Justice

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan remain in prison after Bucharest court rejects appeal

02 February 2023

Culture

Berlinale announces 2023 competition jury, Romanian director Radu Jude among members

02 February 2023

Timisoara

2023 European Capital of Culture: Timisoara announces over 130 events for opening weekend

02 February 2023

Leisure

Google analysis: Turkey, the most sought-after holiday destination by Romanians

02 February 2023

Romanian tech company AROBS enters Polish market with SYDERAL Polska acquisition

02 February 2023

Social

Romanian Red Cross, UiPath automate reporting of vital support for Ukrainian refugees

02 February 2023

Timisoara: Romanian entrepreneur invests EUR 1 mln in organic sea buckthorn business

Politics

03 February 2023

Romanian President: Romgaz prolongs framework contract with Azeri company Socar

30 January 2023

Eco

EC calls on Romania, other EU states to reduce emissions of several air pollutants

01 February 2023

Romania receives praise in US Congress for aid given to Ukraine

30 January 2023

Education Laws prompt scandal in Romania even before being unveiled

31 January 2023

Romanian Social Democrat leader argues for higher capital taxation

30 January 2023

France expects to get more defence contracts in Romania

Expat Life

03 February 2023

Romanian President: Romgaz prolongs framework contract with Azeri company Socar

30 January 2023

Eco

EC calls on Romania, other EU states to reduce emissions of several air pollutants

01 February 2023

Romania receives praise in US Congress for aid given to Ukraine

30 January 2023

Education Laws prompt scandal in Romania even before being unveiled

31 January 2023

Romanian Social Democrat leader argues for higher capital taxation

30 January 2023

France expects to get more defence contracts in Romania

Daily news highlights

02 February 2023

Railway company CFR launches tender for modernization of Bucharest’s main train station

02 February 2023

Justice

Andrew Tate and brother Tristan remain in prison after Bucharest court rejects appeal

02 February 2023

Culture

Berlinale announces 2023 competition jury, Romanian director Radu Jude among members

02 February 2023

Timisoara

2023 European Capital of Culture: Timisoara announces over 130 events for opening weekend

02 February 2023

Leisure

Google analysis: Turkey, the most sought-after holiday destination by Romanians

02 February 2023

Romanian tech company AROBS enters Polish market with SYDERAL Polska acquisition

02 February 2023

Social

Romanian Red Cross, UiPath automate reporting of vital support for Ukrainian refugees

02 February 2023

Timisoara: Romanian entrepreneur invests EUR 1 mln in organic sea buckthorn business

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02 February 2023

Romanian companies not open to ESG, Global ESG Monitor says

03 February 2023

OMV Petrom reports record EUR 2 bln profit for 2022

31 January 2023

Seedblink, Goldring bridge crowdfunding and traditional equity markets in Romania

30 January 2023

OMV Petrom's solidarity contribution remains in limbo

27 January 2023

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Safetech Innovations shares to debut on Bucharest Stock Exchange’s main market in February

26 January 2023

Romanian construction materials producer Teraplast plans EUR 15 mln investments

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RI+

07 November 2022

From Los Angeles to Cluj: A Romanian actress and filmmaker’s work to change people’s lives for the better

25 October 2022

Tackling the need for skilling and reskilling: Non-profit Generation's plan to be present in Romania

Interview

28 September 2022

On the tennis court with Patrick Ciorcilă, the man behind Transylvania Open: "Quick reactions and backup plans are essential in any business"

Interview

21 September 2022

Back home: Dana Anghel returns from Paris to “reverv” her life and open a healthy restaurant in Bucharest

03 November 2022

Romanian film review – Teenage rebellion in times of repression: Metronom

26 October 2022

How to heal covert scars for half of your life: Top Romanian model about his secret to success

Politics

03 February 2023

Romanian President: Romgaz prolongs framework contract with Azeri company Socar

30 January 2023

Eco

EC calls on Romania, other EU states to reduce emissions of several air pollutants

01 February 2023

Romania receives praise in US Congress for aid given to Ukraine

30 January 2023

Education Laws prompt scandal in Romania even before being unveiled

31 January 2023

Romanian Social Democrat leader argues for higher capital taxation

30 January 2023

France expects to get more defence contracts in Romania

Business

02 February 2023

Timisoara: Romanian entrepreneur invests EUR 1 mln in organic sea buckthorn business

02 February 2023

Romanian tech company AROBS enters Polish market with SYDERAL Polska acquisition

02 February 2023

Railway company CFR launches tender for modernization of Bucharest’s main train station

03 February 2023

Macro

Romania ponders 1% turnover “solidarity” tax for large-sized companies

03 February 2023

OMV Petrom reports record EUR 2 bln profit for 2022

03 February 2023

Romanian entrepreneur invests EUR 10 mln in two bakeries

03 February 2023

Two major retail chains in Romania form alliance for consolidated procurement

03 February 2023

Romanian President: Romgaz prolongs framework contract with Azeri company Socar

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03 August 2022

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30 June 2022

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11 October 2022

Events

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19 April 2022

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Latest Press Releases

02 February 2023

British Football School welcomes families with children aged 3-14 who want to play football and develop new skills in a team-oriented setting

01 February 2023

Policolor - Orgachim Group starts the extension of its paints factory in Bucharest by 1,000 sqm

01 February 2023

British-Romanian Chamber: 25 years of constant presence in Romania celebrated through a unique Gala Awards Event

30 January 2023

Turkish fintech company, Token Financial Technologies, enters the Romanian market through its Odero brand, with a EUR 7 mln investment

25 January 2023

Borderbridge global study: media-for-equity, the bridge round that builds unicorns

19 January 2023

The Economist Impact Events presents the 3rd edition of the Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable, in Bucharest, on the 15th & 16th of March 2023

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Real Estate

02 February 2023

C&W Echinox: 15% of the office space in Bucharest is vacant

01 February 2023

Paval Holding awaits permission to take over new Romanian brickmaker

Ceramic block manufacturer Cemacon, 80% owned by the Pavăl Holding Group, took steps to take over brick maker Euro...

26 January 2023

ELI Parks starts two new projects in the northwest Bucharest logistics hub

ELI Parks continues the development of the logistics hub in the Buftea Chitila area, northwest of Bucharest, with two...

02 February 2023

Romania's eMAG builds largest logistics hub in CEE near Budapest

Romania's online retailer eMAG, with operations in Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary and a marketplace hosting 40,000...

27 January 2023