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Weekend Sessions opens its 2026 season with jazz & swing at Bucharest Municipality Museum

28 May 2026

People

BVB-listed software developer Softbinator Technologies appoints new CEO, COO

28 May 2026

Romanian state-owned energy grid operator Transelectrica posts 27% profit increase in Q1 2026

28 May 2026

First edition of RESPAWN gaming event to take place in Bucharest in June

28 May 2026

Romanian tech group IT Genetics acquires weighing solutions provider Scale Expert

28 May 2026

YOXO Introduces Buy-Back, in Partnership with Recommerce®

28 May 2026

Romanian software provider Ascendia triples turnover in Q1 2026

28 May 2026

Defense

Romania signs two major SAFE-financed contracts for drones, A8 highway section

28 May 2026

Simtel completes one of Romania’s largest battery energy storage projects

28 May 2026

Royal Charity Concert to return in October to support young artists from Romania and Moldova

28 May 2026

Defense

Romania signs two major SAFE-financed contracts for drones, A8 highway section

28 May 2026

Brașov as a real alternative to Romania's major residential hubs: Insights from KRONBAU Euro Development Commercial Director Anton Sinkovskii

Business Views

27 May 2026

Summer in Bucharest: Outdoor spots and experiences to explore

27 May 2026

Grid balancing: Delta Green co-founder Jan Hicl on the Czech startup’s activity and plans for Romania

28 May 2026

Romania’s president reportedly postpones PM nomination amid adverse coalition arithmetic

Daily news highlights

28 May 2026

Romania to host world’s first quantum AI data center in Cluj county, Senate president says

27 May 2026

Tate brothers consider buying Continental Hotel in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

27 May 2026

Vodafone to merge with Telekom Mobile Communications Romania in June

27 May 2026

Society

Majority of fake news on Romanian TikTok generated by only 10 accounts, analysis shows

28 May 2026

Romanian Parliament bans sale of state’s shares in profitable enterprises until end-2027

28 May 2026

New in town

“Le Petit Chef” dining experience to debut at Bucharest’s Radisson Blu Hotel this summer

27 May 2026

Romania launches EUR 100 mln program to support diaspora entrepreneurs investing back home

27 May 2026

Organizers of Romania’s KAPITAL Festival cancel 2026 edition

Politics

28 May 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan to meet president Maia Sandu during visit to Moldova

28 May 2026

Romania’s draft Wage Law for public sector faces mounting criticism

28 May 2026

Romania’s USR rejects reports of government negotiations with Social Democrats

28 May 2026

Romania’s president reportedly postpones PM nomination amid adverse coalition arithmetic

28 May 2026

Romanian Parliament bans sale of state’s shares in profitable enterprises until end-2027

27 May 2026

Austrian interior minister Gerhard Karner visits Romania’s Port of Constanta

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28 May 2026

People

BVB-listed software developer Softbinator Technologies appoints new CEO, COO

28 May 2026

Romanian state-owned energy grid operator Transelectrica posts 27% profit increase in Q1 2026

28 May 2026

Romanian tech group IT Genetics acquires weighing solutions provider Scale Expert

28 May 2026

Romanian software provider Ascendia triples turnover in Q1 2026

28 May 2026

Simtel completes one of Romania’s largest battery energy storage projects

28 May 2026

Romanian restaurant chain City Grill mulls listing on Bucharest Stock Exchange

News from Companies

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

News from Companies

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

News from Companies

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

News from Companies

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

News from Companies

Latest Interviews

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

Business Views

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

25 February 2026

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

Interview

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

17 March 2026

‘We have always been huge believers in the growth of the country’ - Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital, on the private equity player’s presence in Romania

Real Estate

28 May 2026

Brașov as a real alternative to Romania's major residential hubs: Insights from KRONBAU Euro Development Commercial Director Anton Sinkovskii

Business Views

28 May 2026

Banca Transilvania opens dedicated mortgage centers in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca

27 May 2026

Romanian developer Impact Group closes Q1 2026 with revenues of RON 55.4 mln

27 May 2026

Tate brothers consider buying Continental Hotel in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

27 May 2026

Verde Magnesium rents land for EUR 10 mln production facility in western Romania

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11 May 2026

FOMO - The Festival Of Modern Owners | May 20–24, 2026 | Bucharest, Romania

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07 May 2026

Where History Meets Business Excellence:Inside the Meetings & Events World of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

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06 May 2026

Healthcare

Partner Content

Cornel Varvara awarded in Bucharest by Prof. Dr. Bob Djavan for his involvement in healthcare

05 May 2026

Battery storage is reshaping solar investments in Romania. Here’s how YESS Power sees the shift

28 April 2026

International School of Bucharest Team Awarded Honourable Mention in the NASA Space Settlement Contest

Partner Content

27 April 2026

Justice

Partner Content

US court rules new sanction against Romania in Micula case

Startup

27 May 2026

Grid balancing: Delta Green co-founder Jan Hicl on the Czech startup’s activity and plans for Romania

27 May 2026

Romania launches EUR 100 mln program to support diaspora entrepreneurs investing back home

27 May 2026

Startup

eYou surpasses 60,000 users three weeks after launch, posting strong retention and engagement metrics

14 May 2026

Startup

Romanian startup DesignVerse raises USD 5.5 million to scale operations in Europe, U.S.

12 May 2026

Romanian e-learning company Ascendia joins Google for Startups Scale Tier with LIVRESQ platform

12 May 2026

Startup

Romanian future-of-work startup Pluria attracts USD 2 mln in funding round led by Sparking Capital

Discover Romania

27 May 2026

Summer in Bucharest: Outdoor spots and experiences to explore

23 May 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins second Palme d’Or for Fjord

25 May 2026

Romanian Film Review – Current Favourites: From Comfort to Challenge

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

21 April 2026

European Heritage Awards: Restoration of Bánffy Castle in Romania’s Răscruci among 2026 winners

20 April 2026

Arta Chalet: How this retreat took shape in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region

Events

28 May 2026

Weekend Sessions opens its 2026 season with jazz & swing at Bucharest Municipality Museum

28 May 2026

First edition of RESPAWN gaming event to take place in Bucharest in June

28 May 2026

Royal Charity Concert to return in October to support young artists from Romania and Moldova

28 May 2026

Mayor signs Bucharest’s candidacy file to host 2028 Europa League final

28 May 2026

Namaste India Festival returns in June at the Bucharest Botanical Garden

28 May 2026

Weekend calendar: Bucharest Design Festival, KineDoc, Pentecost Fair

Culture

28 May 2026

Weekend Sessions opens its 2026 season with jazz & swing at Bucharest Municipality Museum

28 May 2026

Weekend calendar: Bucharest Design Festival, KineDoc, Pentecost Fair

26 May 2026

>History, Heritage and Packed HallsOver 1,500 Visitors at the Central University Library During Museum Night

News from Companies

25 May 2026

Romanian president, PM congratulate Cristian Mungiu after second Palme d’Or win at Cannes

23 May 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins second Palme d’Or for Fjord

Sports

28 May 2026

Mayor signs Bucharest’s candidacy file to host 2028 Europa League final

27 May 2026

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

News from Companies

27 May 2026

Romania’s central bank launches commemorative coins marking 50 years since Nadia Comăneci’s perfect 10

25 May 2026

Romania secures seven medals at 2026 European Rowing Under 19 Championships

25 May 2026

Transport

AnimaWings becomes official airline partner of Romania’s Olympic team

28 May 2026

Defense

Romania signs two major SAFE-financed contracts for drones, A8 highway section

28 May 2026

Brașov as a real alternative to Romania's major residential hubs: Insights from KRONBAU Euro Development Commercial Director Anton Sinkovskii

Business Views

27 May 2026

Summer in Bucharest: Outdoor spots and experiences to explore

27 May 2026

Grid balancing: Delta Green co-founder Jan Hicl on the Czech startup’s activity and plans for Romania

28 May 2026

Romania’s president reportedly postpones PM nomination amid adverse coalition arithmetic

Latest News

28 May 2026

Mayor signs Bucharest’s candidacy file to host 2028 Europa League final

28 May 2026

Weekend Sessions opens its 2026 season with jazz & swing at Bucharest Municipality Museum

28 May 2026

People

BVB-listed software developer Softbinator Technologies appoints new CEO, COO

28 May 2026

Romanian state-owned energy grid operator Transelectrica posts 27% profit increase in Q1 2026

28 May 2026

First edition of RESPAWN gaming event to take place in Bucharest in June

28 May 2026

Romanian tech group IT Genetics acquires weighing solutions provider Scale Expert

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

28 May 2026

Romania to host world’s first quantum AI data center in Cluj county, Senate president says

27 May 2026

Update: Tate brothers consider buying Continental Hotel in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

27 May 2026

Vodafone to merge with Telekom Mobile Communications Romania in June

27 May 2026

Society

Majority of fake news on Romanian TikTok generated by only 10 accounts, analysis shows

28 May 2026

Romanian Parliament bans sale of state’s shares in profitable enterprises until end-2027

28 May 2026

New in town

“Le Petit Chef” dining experience to debut at Bucharest’s Radisson Blu Hotel this summer

27 May 2026

Romania launches EUR 100 mln program to support diaspora entrepreneurs investing back home

27 May 2026

Organizers of Bucharest’s KAPITAL Festival cancel 2026 edition

Politics

28 May 2026

Romania’s president reportedly postpones PM nomination amid adverse coalition arithmetic

26 May 2026

“I have not met any Romanian disappointed with Donald Trump,” US ambassador says

28 May 2026

Romania’s draft Wage Law for public sector faces mounting criticism

26 May 2026

Romania’s interim culture minister resigns after controversy over leaked audio recording

28 May 2026

Romania’s USR rejects reports of government negotiations with Social Democrats

26 May 2026

Romania’s former president Traian Băsescu granted Moldovan citizenship by Maia Sandu

Expat Life

28 May 2026

Romania’s president reportedly postpones PM nomination amid adverse coalition arithmetic

26 May 2026

“I have not met any Romanian disappointed with Donald Trump,” US ambassador says

28 May 2026

Romania’s draft Wage Law for public sector faces mounting criticism

26 May 2026

Romania’s interim culture minister resigns after controversy over leaked audio recording

28 May 2026

Romania’s USR rejects reports of government negotiations with Social Democrats

26 May 2026

Romania’s former president Traian Băsescu granted Moldovan citizenship by Maia Sandu

Daily news highlights

28 May 2026

Romania to host world’s first quantum AI data center in Cluj county, Senate president says

27 May 2026

Update: Tate brothers consider buying Continental Hotel in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

27 May 2026

Vodafone to merge with Telekom Mobile Communications Romania in June

27 May 2026

Society

Majority of fake news on Romanian TikTok generated by only 10 accounts, analysis shows

28 May 2026

Romanian Parliament bans sale of state’s shares in profitable enterprises until end-2027

28 May 2026

New in town

“Le Petit Chef” dining experience to debut at Bucharest’s Radisson Blu Hotel this summer

27 May 2026

Romania launches EUR 100 mln program to support diaspora entrepreneurs investing back home

27 May 2026

Organizers of Bucharest’s KAPITAL Festival cancel 2026 edition

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26 May 2026

Board of Romanian pharmaceutical manufacturer Biofarm greenlights takeover by Polish buyer

27 May 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica plans 100 MW of floating PV parks and storage batteries on Olt River

26 May 2026

Romanian software company Softbinator posts 175% increase in net profit in Q1 2026

25 May 2026

Finance

Romania's Banca Transilvania reports robust Q1 results, despite challenging economic environment

22 May 2026

Romanian food service company Sphera Franchise Group reports increased sales in Q1 of 2026

22 May 2026

Romania’s EVERGENT Investments posts net result of RON 186.8 million in Q1 2026

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No Shortcuts: How Cambridge School of Bucharest Is Preparing Students for a World in Motion

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20 January 2026

Leading the shift to efficient cities: Veolia’s roadmap in Romania

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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

25 February 2026

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

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30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

17 March 2026

‘We have always been huge believers in the growth of the country’ - Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital, on the private equity player’s presence in Romania

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28 May 2026

Romania’s president reportedly postpones PM nomination amid adverse coalition arithmetic

26 May 2026

“I have not met any Romanian disappointed with Donald Trump,” US ambassador says

28 May 2026

Romania’s draft Wage Law for public sector faces mounting criticism

26 May 2026

Romania’s interim culture minister resigns after controversy over leaked audio recording

28 May 2026

Romania’s USR rejects reports of government negotiations with Social Democrats

26 May 2026

Romania’s former president Traian Băsescu granted Moldovan citizenship by Maia Sandu

Business

27 May 2026

Vodafone to merge with Telekom Mobile Communications Romania in June

28 May 2026

Romania to host world’s first quantum AI data center in Cluj county, Senate president says

28 May 2026

Banca Transilvania opens dedicated mortgage centers in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca

28 May 2026

Romanian Parliament bans sale of state’s shares in profitable enterprises until end-2027

28 May 2026

Austria’s Enery starts construction of one of Romania’s largest solar parks

28 May 2026

Greece’s Helleniq Renewables builds 96 MW wind farm in eastern Romania

28 May 2026

Transport

Romanians register 14% fewer new cars in January-April compared to last year

28 May 2026

Romania’s draft Wage Law for public sector faces mounting criticism

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12 December 2025

The Skills That Matter Most: How Emory University’s Cutting-Edge Curriculum Is Shaping the Future of Education and Why Verita Brought It to Romania

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11 December 2025

New Year’s Day Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

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10 December 2025

New Year’s Eve Dining Experience at Ginger Sushi Bar & Lounge

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05 December 2025

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How Christmas décor is reinventing itself in 2025: three interior design styles from Actuel, Auchan’s private-label range

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04 December 2025

Corinthia Bucharest turns December into theatre, with lights, music and a few festive secrets

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03 December 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Unveils “The Grand Countdown” — A Timeless New Year’s Eve Celebration

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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

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

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ROLANG organizes the 13th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

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22 January 2026

Expert Corner

Door To Romania – from European citizenships and residencies to business administrations and investment strategies

CSR

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28 May 2026

Banca Transilvania opens dedicated mortgage centers in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca

25 May 2026

Real Estate

Real estate investor MAS sells EUR 400 mln of shopping malls in Romania, Bulgaria

Johannesburg-listed real estate investor MAS (JSE: MSP) announced it reached a binding agreement to sell its six open...

26 May 2026

Real Estate

Romania’s Road Infrastructure Company wins lawsuit with Italian builder over Brăila bridge delays

Romania’s National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration scored a legal victory in Italy against builder...

27 May 2026

Cluj Napoca

Update: Tate brothers consider buying Continental Hotel in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

Update: Cluj-Napoca City Hall reportedly issued an official reaction on Wednesday, May 27, following reports that...

27 May 2026

Real Estate

Romanian developer Impact Group closes Q1 2026 with revenues of RON 55.4 mln

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