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Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge announces its Summer Series in Bucharest

News from Companies

02 June 2026

Romania’s hydropower energy provider Hidroelectrica appoints new CEO, CFO

02 June 2026

Romanian entrepreneur Chris Ţurlică sells MaintainX to Autodesk for USD 3.6 bln

02 June 2026

Bucharest’s Balkanik Festival moves to Tei Park for 2026 edition

02 June 2026

Finance

Tuğçe Bora Kiliç appointed Chief Operations Officer at ING Bank Romania

02 June 2026

Price of apartments in all major cities in Romania slightly higher YoY, rental market lower

02 June 2026

Bookfest 2026: Bucharest book fair hosts German collective stand

02 June 2026

Tech

AI market in Romania could reach EUR 1.7 bln by 2031, analysis says

02 June 2026

Anticorruption prosecutors charge Romanian Army chief for complicity in abuse of office

02 June 2026

Romanian man reelected mayor in German city after beating far-right AfD candidate

02 June 2026

Technical investigation confirms Russian origin of drone that crashed into Galați apartment block, president says

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

02 June 2026

Anticorruption prosecutors charge Romanian Army chief for complicity in abuse of office

02 June 2026

Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or-winning film ‘Fjord’ to screen in special nationwide Romanian preview this month

Daily news highlights

02 June 2026

Rising tensions between Bucharest and Moscow after Russian drone incident in Galați

02 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz takes over fertilisers producer Azomureş for some EUR 69 mln

02 June 2026

Romanian president prepares to promote PM with diffuse support in Parliament

02 June 2026

Poll shows Romanians prefer early elections rather than a technocratic prime minister

29 May 2026

Romania’s CFR Călători resumes direct train services to Varna, Sofia and Istanbul

02 June 2026

Romania signs EUR 6 bln military endowment contracts with Rheinmetall

29 May 2026

Romanian developer IULIUS opens its first coworking space in Timișoara office hub

29 May 2026

Traffic reopens on Romania’s mountain road Transalpina after winter closure

Politics

02 June 2026

Romanian man reelected mayor in German city after beating far-right AfD candidate

02 June 2026

Survey: Majority of Romanians want closer ties with EU states, opinions divided on US

02 June 2026

Poll shows Romanians prefer early elections rather than a technocratic prime minister

02 June 2026

Romanian president prepares to promote PM with diffuse support in Parliament

02 June 2026

Rising tensions between Bucharest and Moscow after Russian drone incident in Galați

02 June 2026

Technical investigation confirms Russian origin of drone that crashed into Galați apartment block, president says

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02 June 2026

Romania’s hydropower energy provider Hidroelectrica appoints new CEO, CFO

02 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz takes over fertilisers producer Azomureş for some EUR 69 mln

29 May 2026

Capital markets

Romanian tour operator Christian Tour successfully closes IPO at RON 149 million

29 May 2026

Premier Energy Romania reports 12% revenue growth in Q1 2026

29 May 2026

Agriculture

Shares of Romanian agri group Șerban Holding 66% down y/y amid financial problems

29 May 2026

Romanian developer One United wins final court rulings over suspended Bucharest construction permit

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

27 May 2026

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

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

02 June 2026

Price of apartments in all major cities in Romania slightly higher YoY, rental market lower

29 May 2026

Bucharest leads Romania in old versus new apartment price gap, analysis shows

29 May 2026

Romanian developer IULIUS opens its first coworking space in Timișoara office hub

29 May 2026

Private school Little London to open campus in Bucharest project Nusco City

29 May 2026

Romanian developer One United wins final court rulings over suspended Bucharest construction permit

Partner Content

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

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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

US court rules new sanction against Romania in Micula case

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Startup

02 June 2026

Romanian entrepreneur Chris Ţurlică sells MaintainX to Autodesk for USD 3.6 bln

27 May 2026

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

27 May 2026

Romanians abroad

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

Tech

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

Discover Romania

29 May 2026

European Heritage Awards: Restoration of Bánffy Castle in Romania’s Răscruci adds Public Choice Award

27 May 2026

Summer in Bucharest: Outdoor spots and experiences to explore

23 May 2026

Cinema

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

25 May 2026

Cinema

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

Events

02 June 2026

Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge announces its Summer Series in Bucharest

News from Companies

02 June 2026

Bucharest’s Balkanik Festival moves to Tei Park for 2026 edition

02 June 2026

Bookfest 2026: Bucharest book fair hosts German collective stand

29 May 2026

Healthcare

News from Companies

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

29 May 2026

Romania returns to Madrid Book Fair with national stand and literary events

29 May 2026

European Heritage Awards: Restoration of Bánffy Castle in Romania’s Răscruci adds Public Choice Award

Culture

02 June 2026

Bookfest 2026: Bucharest book fair hosts German collective stand

02 June 2026

Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or-winning film ‘Fjord’ to screen in special nationwide Romanian preview this month

29 May 2026

Healthcare

News from Companies

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

29 May 2026

Romania returns to Madrid Book Fair with national stand and literary events

29 May 2026

European Heritage Awards: Restoration of Bánffy Castle in Romania’s Răscruci adds Public Choice Award

Sports

02 June 2026

Romanian president awards decoration to former athlete Nadia Comăneci

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

02 June 2026

Technical investigation confirms Russian origin of drone that crashed into Galați apartment block, president says

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

02 June 2026

Anticorruption prosecutors charge Romanian Army chief for complicity in abuse of office

02 June 2026

Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or-winning film ‘Fjord’ to screen in special nationwide Romanian preview this month

Latest News

02 June 2026

Romanian president awards top decoration to former athlete Nadia Comăneci

02 June 2026

Sass’ Restaurant & Lounge announces its Summer Series in Bucharest

02 June 2026

Romania’s hydropower energy provider Hidroelectrica appoints new CEO, CFO

02 June 2026

Romanian entrepreneur Chris Ţurlică sells MaintainX to Autodesk for USD 3.6 bln

02 June 2026

Bucharest’s Balkanik Festival moves to Tei Park for 2026 edition

02 June 2026

Finance

Tuğçe Bora Kiliç appointed Chief Operations Officer at ING Bank Romania

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

02 June 2026

Rising tensions between Bucharest and Moscow after Russian drone incident in Galați

02 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz takes over fertilisers producer Azomureş for some EUR 69 mln

02 June 2026

Romanian president prepares to promote PM with diffuse support in Parliament

02 June 2026

Poll shows Romanians prefer early elections rather than a technocratic prime minister

29 May 2026

Romania’s CFR Călători resumes direct train services to Varna, Sofia and Istanbul

02 June 2026

Romania signs EUR 6 bln military endowment contracts with Rheinmetall

29 May 2026

Romanian developer IULIUS opens its first coworking space in Timișoara office hub

29 May 2026

Traffic reopens on Romania’s mountain road Transalpina after winter closure

Politics

02 June 2026

Rising tensions between Bucharest and Moscow after Russian drone incident in Galați

02 June 2026

Romanian president prepares to promote PM with diffuse support in Parliament

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

02 June 2026

Poll shows Romanians prefer early elections rather than a technocratic prime minister

26 May 2026

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

Expat Life

02 June 2026

Rising tensions between Bucharest and Moscow after Russian drone incident in Galați

02 June 2026

Romanian president prepares to promote PM with diffuse support in Parliament

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

02 June 2026

Poll shows Romanians prefer early elections rather than a technocratic prime minister

26 May 2026

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

Daily news highlights

02 June 2026

Rising tensions between Bucharest and Moscow after Russian drone incident in Galați

02 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz takes over fertilisers producer Azomureş for some EUR 69 mln

02 June 2026

Romanian president prepares to promote PM with diffuse support in Parliament

02 June 2026

Poll shows Romanians prefer early elections rather than a technocratic prime minister

29 May 2026

Romania’s CFR Călători resumes direct train services to Varna, Sofia and Istanbul

02 June 2026

Romania signs EUR 6 bln military endowment contracts with Rheinmetall

29 May 2026

Romanian developer IULIUS opens its first coworking space in Timișoara office hub

29 May 2026

Traffic reopens on Romania’s mountain road Transalpina after winter closure

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29 May 2026

Capital markets

Romanian tour operator Christian Tour successfully closes IPO

02 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz takes over fertilisers producer Azomureş for some EUR 69 mln

29 May 2026

Premier Energy Romania reports 12% revenue growth in Q1 2026

28 May 2026

Romanian tech group IT Genetics acquires weighing solutions provider Scale Expert

28 May 2026

Tech

Romanian software provider Ascendia triples turnover in Q1 2026

28 May 2026

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

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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

27 May 2026

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

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

Politics

02 June 2026

Rising tensions between Bucharest and Moscow after Russian drone incident in Galați

02 June 2026

Romanian president prepares to promote PM with diffuse support in Parliament

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

02 June 2026

Poll shows Romanians prefer early elections rather than a technocratic prime minister

26 May 2026

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

Business

29 May 2026

Romania’s Chimcomplex gives up building new plant despite major state aid

29 May 2026

Romanian developer One United wins final court rulings over suspended Bucharest construction permit

29 May 2026

Agriculture

Shares of Romanian agri group Șerban Holding 66% down y/y amid financial problems

29 May 2026

Capital markets

Romanian tour operator Christian Tour successfully closes IPO

02 June 2026

Romania signs EUR 6 bln military endowment contracts with Rheinmetall

02 June 2026

Romania's Romgaz takes over fertilisers producer Azomureş for some EUR 69 mln

02 June 2026

Banca Transilvania cuts Romania’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.2%

02 June 2026

Romanian Post criticises its restructuring plan dictated by government

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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

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

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10 February 2026

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Quiet as the new luxury: A residential community is redefining urban living in Bucharest

10 February 2026

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04 February 2026

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

26 January 2026

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Legal

22 January 2026

Expert Corner

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

CSR

22 January 2026

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Education as a legacy: Cornel Varvara invests in future generations across the markets where he operates

Real Estate

29 May 2026

Romanian developer IULIUS opens its first coworking space in Timișoara office hub

28 May 2026

Real Estate

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

Banca Transilvania opened four specialized Mortgage Centers in Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca dedicated to home-buying...

29 May 2026

Real Estate

Bucharest leads Romania in old versus new apartment price gap, analysis shows

Among all cities in Romania, the capital has had the largest price difference between old and new apartments, with old...

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...

29 May 2026

Real Estate

Private school Little London to open campus in Bucharest project Nusco City

Little London International Academy, a private educational institution, announced it was expanding with a campus inside...

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25 May 2026

Cinema

Romanian Film Review – Current Favourites: From Comfort to Challenge

29 December 2025

Concerts in Romania in 2026: Metallica, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple & more

25 February 2026