Monday, 7 September 2026 · Bucharest
President Nicușor Dan called for responsible, evidence-based education policies and stronger critical-thinking skills as students returned to classrooms on September 7. Interim prime minister Ilie Bolojan highlighted more than EUR 2.5 billion invested in schools and education infrastructure.
Irina Marica · 7 Sept · 2 min read
Romania’s Supreme Council for National Defence (CSAT) will discuss the country’s 2027-2036 military procurement plan, implementation of the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme and a review of the US military posture and deployment locations in Europe at a meeting convened by president Nicușor Dan on September 7.
French carmaker Renault is pressing the Romanian government to address high industrial electricity costs, with Dacia warning that the competitiveness of its Mioveni plant and future investment in Romania depend on a clearer framework from the authorities.
A similar operation took place on Thursday, September 3.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the extension of the Vertical Corridor and the inclusion of new members, namely the natural gas transmission system operators (TSOs) of Serbia (Transportgas Serbia LLV) and North Macedonia (NOMAGAS JSC Skopje), was signed, marking a new milestone in the extension of the Vertical Corridor towards the Western Balkans, announced Romania’s TSO Transgaz (BVB: TGN).
There is a risk of fiscal slippage in Romania towards the end of the year, particularly if a minority government led by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) is formed. In this scenario, the budget deficit in ESA terms could end the year closer to 6.0% of GDP than the 5.5% initially expected by JP Morgan, according to analysts at the US investment bank.
Only three of Romania’s 40 counties had per capita purchasing power more than 20% below the national average in 2025, according to NielsenIQ. The number of such counties was 20 one year earlier, highlighting a significant narrowing of the historically wide economic gap across Romania.
Romania’s seasonally adjusted retail sales volume index remained broadly unchanged in July for the seventh consecutive month, indicating that household consumption has essentially stabilised at the lower level reached after last year’s negative correction. The index was nevertheless 6.2% below its July 2025 level, according to data published by the National Statistics Office (INS).
Romanian payments and technology platform Netopia Payments is entering a new stage of development after it received the authorization of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) to expand its payment institution license to include money…
Romanian construction company Concelex announced it was strengthening its management team by bringing in two professionals with international backgrounds in strategy and transformation.
The Miko Castle in the village of Olteni, Covasna County, which has been restored with EU funding, is set to reopen its doors on Saturday, September 5, Agerpresreported.
Romanian organized crime prosecutors have apprehended a Swedish citizen wanted by authorities in his home country over his alleged involvement in a shooting targeting two people in Stockholm. The suspect had lived in Romania for…
Estée Lauder Romania has extended its lease at Bucharest’s SkyTower for a third time and relocated its headquarters to a newly fitted-out space on the building’s ninth floor. The beauty company has operated from the office tower since 2017.
Arobs Transilvania Software, one of the largest technology companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has sold its entire stake in Arobs Polska to WB Electronics.
Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice lifted the house arrest imposed on mercenary Horațiu Potra on Thursday, September 3, allowing him to remain free under judicial supervision while standing trial. The court granted Potra’s…
Romanian president Nicușor Dan made his first official visit to a meeting of the Supreme Council of Magistracy (CSM) on Thursday, September 3, but his 10-minute attendance produced little of the substantive debate on the judiciary he had…
The newest episode of Voices of Romania, Romania Insider’s interview series, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and all major audio platforms. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Andra Ghibuțiu,…
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The newest episode of Voices of Romania, Romania Insider’s interview series, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and all major audio platforms. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Serge Ioan…
Romania Insider · 4 Dec · 2 min read
Regulation (EU) 2026/1386 on the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI), in force since 16 July 2026, repeals Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and reshapes the EU screening framework. It provides for an 18-month transitional period in which…
Romania Insider · 3 Sept · 5 min read
The Back to School season becomes more affordable with Exim Banca Romaneasca. The bank is launching a new promotional campaign that increases the number of interest-free installments available for Smart Shopping Cards: Smart Credit Card,…
Romania Insider · 2 Sept · 2 min read
Our renewable energy market is in a new stage. The number of MW announced, the pace of new developments and the volume of capital entering the market alone no longer tell the full story. We see investors becoming more selective, financing…
Romania Insider · 19 Aug · 4 min read
North Bucharest Investments (NBI) is expanding its partnership with Astorium by adding Astorium Boutique to the company's portfolio. Located in the Theodor Pallady area, the project introduces a boutique residential concept centred on…
Romania Insider · 19 Aug · 4 min read
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French carmaker Renault is pressing the Romanian government to address high industrial electricity costs, with Dacia warning that the competitiveness of its Mioveni plant and future investment in Romania depend on a clearer framework from the authorities.
iulian ernst · 7 Sept · 2 min read
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the extension of the Vertical Corridor and the inclusion of new members, namely the natural gas transmission system operators (TSOs) of Serbia (Transportgas Serbia LLV) and North Macedonia (NOMAGAS JSC Skopje), was signed, marking a new milestone in the extension of the Vertical Corridor towards the Western Balkans, announced Romania’s TSO Transgaz (BVB: TGN).
iulian ernst · 7 Sept · 2 min read
There is a risk of fiscal slippage in Romania towards the end of the year, particularly if a minority government led by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) is formed. In this scenario, the budget deficit in ESA terms could end the year closer to 6.0% of GDP than the 5.5% initially expected by JP Morgan, according to analysts at the US investment bank.
iulian ernst · 7 Sept · 2 min read
British television producer Charlie Ottley, who moved permanently to Romania and obtained Romanian citizenship at the end of last year, announced on Thursday, September 3, that he plans to restore the original visitor center in Şirnea,…
Radu Dumitrescu · 3 Sept · 1 min read
Romania selected Cristian Mungiu’s Cannes-winning film Fjord as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Academy Awards. The selection committee chose the film unanimously, the Romanian Film Center (CNC) announced.
Irina Marica · 3 Sept · 2 min read
Those in Bucharest can choose from the varied events of the Open Streets program, a sports festival, and an event showcasing Asian cultures, while jazz takes over Sibiu.
RI Newsroom · 3 Sept · 2 min read
Within a few hours of the capital or less, visitors can discover traditional crafts, a landscape of mud volcanoes, a historic palace, and one of Romania's best-known mountain resorts. Here is a selection of five destinations to try as…
RI Newsroom · 29 Jul · 4 min read
Romanian citizens can travel to 178 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, placing the country’s passport in 11th place in the Henley Passport Index, which measures travel freedom.
Radu Dumitrescu · 24 Jul · 1 min read
The Oradea City Hall Tower, one of the city’s tourist attractions, has reopened to the public following the rehabilitation works on the building of the Oradea City Hall.
Simona Fodor · 20 Jul · 1 min read
Irina Marica · 28 Aug · 2 min read
Irina Marica · 26 Aug · 1 min read
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