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Hundreds of museums across Romania to participate in Night of Museums this month

14 May 2026

Nicușor Dan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold meeting in Romania to discuss defense, EU integration

14 May 2026

Western Romania: Museum for children to open in Timișoara this weekend

14 May 2026

Turkish bus and defense manufacturer Otokar unveils first Cobra II armored vehicle made in Romania

14 May 2026

Bucharest to start modernizing intersections and pedestrian crossings with smart traffic lights

14 May 2026

Wizz Air to resume Bucharest–Tel Aviv flights earlier than planned

14 May 2026

Romanian Red Cross kicks off nationwide program to install defibrillators in public venues

14 May 2026

Romanian drone company BraveX Aero signs defense partnership with France’s ARESIA-Ozoir at BSDA 2026

14 May 2026

Weekend calendar: Cinepolitica, Portuguese language film fest, Bucharest Organ Fest, Autor jewelry fair, Romanian Creative Week

14 May 2026

Bucharest municipality and Metrorex join forces to expand subway network in western part of the city

14 May 2026

Bucharest Nine summit: Leaders back ‘NATO 3.0’ strategy in joint statement, call Russia the alliance’s main long-term threat

08 May 2026

Open Days at Cambridge School of Bucharest for Years 2, 3 and 4

News from Companies

13 May 2026

Romania’s annual inflation jumps to 10.7% in April

14 May 2026

Romania secures nearly EUR 600 mln in new EEA and Norway Grants funding period

14 May 2026

Nicușor Dan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold meeting in Romania to discuss defense, EU integration

Daily news highlights

13 May 2026

Romania’s economy contracts 1.7% YoY and 0.2% QoQ in Q1 2026

13 May 2026

Romanian tram manufacturer Astra Vagoane Călători to produce railcars for NATO

13 May 2026

POLITICO: Romania, other Eastern European states willing to host US troops in case of withdrawal from Germany

13 May 2026

Contract signed for Romania’s new 849-bed Cluj Regional Emergency Hospital

13 May 2026

Environment

Romania’s Dino Parc Râșnov expands with officially certified Forest Museum

13 May 2026

Romanian-Spanish drone maker Orbotix inaugurates factory near Brașov

13 May 2026

Survey: Emmanuel Macron, Maia Sandu and Donald Trump top Romanians’ trust ranking of world leaders

13 May 2026

Moldova qualifies for Eurovision 2026 final, Romania prepares for second semi-final

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Politics

14 May 2026

Nicușor Dan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold meeting in Romania to discuss defense, EU integration

14 May 2026

Bucharest Nine summit: Leaders back ‘NATO 3.0’ strategy in joint statement, call Russia the alliance’s main long-term threat

13 May 2026

Romanian president advocates for increased defense spending during B9 Summit

13 May 2026

Survey: Emmanuel Macron, Maia Sandu and Donald Trump top Romanians’ trust ranking of world leaders

13 May 2026

Romanian president holds working meeting with NATO chief, Polish leader ahead of B9 Summit in Bucharest

12 May 2026

Former Bucharest District 5 mayor Marian Vanghelie, 30 others sent to trial for corruption

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13 May 2026

Higher inflation outlook damps demand for Romanian retail state bonds

12 May 2026

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

11 May 2026

New in town

Sphera Franchise Group to bring wagamama restaurants to Romania

11 May 2026

Romanian government seeks suspension of Hidroelectrica supervisory board head amid corruption probe

08 May 2026

Finance

Romania’s borrowing costs signal investor patience amid political crisis

07 May 2026

Finance

Romania’s Treasury cuts yields under latest Fidelis retail bond issue

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

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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

13 May 2026

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Low supply across Romania’s retail market in Q1, strong pipeline for rest of 2026

13 May 2026

STRABAG to build and move headquarters to SPEEDWELL’s QUEENS District in Bucharest

12 May 2026

North Bucharest Investments Receives Regional Nomination at the HOF Awards and Strengthens Industry Presence at CEDER 2026

News from Companies

12 May 2026

Real estate developer Plaza Centers rejects ICSID ruling, demands compensation from Romania

12 May 2026

Colliers: Rising taxes, wages push office service charges higher in 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

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

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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

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27 April 2026

US court rules new sanction against Romania in Micula case

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Startup

14 May 2026

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

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

07 May 2026

Romanian BraveX Aero develops jet-powered drone, seeks funding for expansion

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

30 April 2026

Romanian Early Game Ventures invests USD 600,000 in startup bringing AI into video games

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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

21 April 2026

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

20 April 2026

Travel

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

17 April 2026

Cuisine

News from Companies

A Culinary Encounter: Michelin-starred Chef Michele De Blasio Arrives at Cucina for ONE Night Only

15 April 2026

Cinema

Romanian Film Review – Sorella di Clausura & Gipsy Queen

07 April 2026

Cuisine

News from Companies

Joyful Holidays with Boromir Easter Brioche, the Romanian Pasca

Events

14 May 2026

Hundreds of museums across Romania to participate in Night of Museums 2026 on May 23

14 May 2026

Western Romania: Museum for children to open in Timișoara this weekend

14 May 2026

Weekend calendar: Cinepolitica, Portuguese language film fest, Bucharest Organ Fest, Autor jewelry fair, Romanian Creative Week

13 May 2026

Moldova qualifies for Eurovision 2026 final, Romania prepares for second semi-final

Video

12 May 2026

North Bucharest Investments Receives Regional Nomination at the HOF Awards and Strengthens Industry Presence at CEDER 2026

News from Companies

12 May 2026

Smallest Art Fair in Town: Bucharest event holds fourth edition this week

Culture

14 May 2026

Hundreds of museums across Romania to participate in Night of Museums 2026 on May 23

14 May 2026

Weekend calendar: Cinepolitica, Portuguese language film fest, Bucharest Organ Fest, Autor jewelry fair, Romanian Creative Week

12 May 2026

Smallest Art Fair in Town: Bucharest event holds fourth edition this week

11 May 2026

Brussels’ famous Manneken Pis statue marks Romanian Traditional Costume Day

08 May 2026

Transilvania IFF partners with Film Independent for Holocaust awareness screening series

Sports

11 May 2026

Romanian women’s table tennis team claims historic bronze medal at World Championships

08 May 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu hit with provisional suspension

06 May 2026

Romanian president honours Steaua’s 1986 European champions on 40th anniversary

05 May 2026

Romania’s men, women’s teams among top 16 at 2026 World Team Table Tennis Championships

04 May 2026

Inter Milan wins Italy’s Serie A title with Romanian Cristian Chivu as coach

14 May 2026

Bucharest Nine summit: Leaders back ‘NATO 3.0’ strategy in joint statement, call Russia the alliance’s main long-term threat

08 May 2026

Open Days at Cambridge School of Bucharest for Years 2, 3 and 4

News from Companies

13 May 2026

Romania’s annual inflation jumps to 10.7% in April

14 May 2026

Romania secures nearly EUR 600 mln in new EEA and Norway Grants funding period

14 May 2026

Nicușor Dan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold meeting in Romania to discuss defense, EU integration

Latest News

14 May 2026

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

14 May 2026

Hundreds of museums across Romania to participate in Night of Museums this month

14 May 2026

Nicușor Dan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold meeting in Romania to discuss defense, EU integration

14 May 2026

Western Romania: Museum for children to open in Timișoara this weekend

14 May 2026

Turkish bus and defense manufacturer Otokar unveils first Cobra II armored vehicle made in Romania

14 May 2026

Bucharest to start modernizing intersections and pedestrian crossings with smart traffic lights

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

13 May 2026

Romania’s economy contracts 1.7% YoY and 0.2% QoQ in Q1 2026

13 May 2026

Romanian tram manufacturer Astra Vagoane Călători to produce railcars for NATO

13 May 2026

Politico: Romania, other Eastern European states willing to host US troops in case of withdrawal from Germany

13 May 2026

Contract signed for Romania’s new 849-bed Cluj Regional Emergency Hospital

13 May 2026

Environment

Romania’s Dino Parc Râșnov expands with officially certified Forest Museum

13 May 2026

Romanian-Spanish drone maker Orbotix inaugurates factory near Brașov

13 May 2026

Survey: Emmanuel Macron, Maia Sandu and Donald Trump top Romanians’ trust ranking of world leaders

Video

13 May 2026

Moldova qualifies for Eurovision 2026 final, Romania prepares for second semi-final

Politics

14 May 2026

Bucharest Nine summit: Leaders back ‘NATO 3.0’ strategy in joint statement, call Russia the alliance’s main long-term threat

12 May 2026

Ukraine expands dual citizenship list to 29 countries, including Romania

12 May 2026

Extremist SOS Romania party begins collecting signatures to suspend president Nicușor Dan

12 May 2026

Former Bucharest District 5 mayor Marian Vanghelie, 30 others sent to trial for corruption

13 May 2026

Survey: Emmanuel Macron, Maia Sandu and Donald Trump top Romanians’ trust ranking of world leaders

12 May 2026

Update: Romanian president reportedly weighs several government scenarios ahead of official talks with political parties

Expat Life

14 May 2026

Bucharest Nine summit: Leaders back ‘NATO 3.0’ strategy in joint statement, call Russia the alliance’s main long-term threat

12 May 2026

Ukraine expands dual citizenship list to 29 countries, including Romania

12 May 2026

Extremist SOS Romania party begins collecting signatures to suspend president Nicușor Dan

12 May 2026

Former Bucharest District 5 mayor Marian Vanghelie, 30 others sent to trial for corruption

13 May 2026

Survey: Emmanuel Macron, Maia Sandu and Donald Trump top Romanians’ trust ranking of world leaders

12 May 2026

Update: Romanian president reportedly weighs several government scenarios ahead of official talks with political parties

Daily news highlights

13 May 2026

Romania’s economy contracts 1.7% YoY and 0.2% QoQ in Q1 2026

13 May 2026

Romanian tram manufacturer Astra Vagoane Călători to produce railcars for NATO

13 May 2026

Politico: Romania, other Eastern European states willing to host US troops in case of withdrawal from Germany

13 May 2026

Contract signed for Romania’s new 849-bed Cluj Regional Emergency Hospital

13 May 2026

Environment

Romania’s Dino Parc Râșnov expands with officially certified Forest Museum

13 May 2026

Romanian-Spanish drone maker Orbotix inaugurates factory near Brașov

13 May 2026

Survey: Emmanuel Macron, Maia Sandu and Donald Trump top Romanians’ trust ranking of world leaders

Video

13 May 2026

Moldova qualifies for Eurovision 2026 final, Romania prepares for second semi-final

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12 May 2026

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

13 May 2026

Higher inflation outlook damps demand for Romanian retail state bonds

11 May 2026

New in town

Sphera Franchise Group to bring wagamama restaurants to Romania

05 May 2026

Romania’s Neptun Deep strategic gas project reaches pipelaying stage, signalling major progress

30 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania announces cash dividends payout, new board of directors

28 April 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica to disburse part of retained earnings as special dividend

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

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‘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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Bucharest Nine summit: Leaders back ‘NATO 3.0’ strategy in joint statement, call Russia the alliance’s main long-term threat

12 May 2026

Ukraine expands dual citizenship list to 29 countries, including Romania

12 May 2026

Extremist SOS Romania party begins collecting signatures to suspend president Nicușor Dan

12 May 2026

Former Bucharest District 5 mayor Marian Vanghelie, 30 others sent to trial for corruption

13 May 2026

Survey: Emmanuel Macron, Maia Sandu and Donald Trump top Romanians’ trust ranking of world leaders

12 May 2026

Update: Romanian president reportedly weighs several government scenarios ahead of official talks with political parties

Business

13 May 2026

Hagag Energy appoints Adrian Romanescu to lead natural gas distribution operations in Romania

14 May 2026

Penny Romania reports 12% turnover growth in 2025, eyes network of 1,000 stores by 2035

14 May 2026

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

14 May 2026

Romania secures nearly EUR 600 mln in new EEA and Norway Grants funding period

14 May 2026

Average real wages in Romania shrink for third consecutive quarter, by 5.2% y/y in Q1

14 May 2026

Romania’s industrial output shrinks by 2.8% q/q in Q1

14 May 2026

Renault scales back Dacia operations in Romania amid shift of new models and profit abroad

14 May 2026

Bucharest municipality and Metrorex join forces to expand subway network in western part of the city

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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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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

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03 December 2025

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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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13 May 2026

STRABAG to build and move headquarters to SPEEDWELL’s QUEENS District in Bucharest

12 May 2026

Real Estate

Real estate developer Plaza Centers rejects ICSID ruling, demands compensation from Romania

Real estate developer Plaza Centers (LON: PLAZ) announced on Monday, May 11, that it had filed a compensation request...

12 May 2026

Administration

First phase of Bucharest’s central Unirii Square reconstruction completed

The first phase of the large-scale reconstruction of the Unirii Square underground slab structure has been completed...

13 May 2026

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Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Low supply across Romania’s retail market in Q1, strong pipeline for rest of 2026

Romania’s retail market went through a contrasting first quarter in 2026 amid macroeconomic troubles, but the high...

12 May 2026

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Colliers: Rising taxes, wages push office service charges higher in Romania

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