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Large-scale Romanian documentary about Danube Delta to premiere at LYNX Festival in Brașov

08 May 2026

American investor behind Elvis Presley estate reportedly takes majority stake in Romania’s Bran Castle operator

08 May 2026

Developer submits permit documents for new access road in Greenfield Băneasa in northern Bucharest

08 May 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu hit with provisional suspension

08 May 2026

Romanians feel more productive at work than their EU colleagues

08 May 2026

Romanian tissue paper producer Don Pedro invests EUR 15 mln to expand on foreign markets

08 May 2026

Romania’s Treasury head assures sovereign downgrade unlikely if fiscal consolidation continues

08 May 2026

Romania’s borrowing costs signal investor patience amid political crisis

08 May 2026

Romania’s Liberals and USR to coordinate political strategy after government collapse

08 May 2026

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JORJ Terrace & Bar Opens at InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

08 May 2026

Romania’s borrowing costs signal investor patience amid political crisis

08 May 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu hit with provisional suspension

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

Daily news highlights

07 May 2026

Romanian president reportedly sees no political normalisation before June

07 May 2026

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

07 May 2026

Bucharest to host NATO Annual Hybrid Symposium in October

07 May 2026

Survey says 7 in 10 Romanians would support union with Moldova

07 May 2026

S&P sees political instability as complicating Romania's fiscal consolidation beyond 2026

07 May 2026

Romania’s Romgaz agrees on takeover terms with fertilizers producer Azomures

07 May 2026

Pro-Europe march to take place in Bucharest this weekend

07 May 2026

Romanian students win six medals at Balkan Mathematical Olympiad in Greece

Politics

08 May 2026

Romania’s borrowing costs signal investor patience amid political crisis

08 May 2026

Romania’s Liberals and USR to coordinate political strategy after government collapse

07 May 2026

Bucharest to host NATO Annual Hybrid Symposium in October

07 May 2026

Romanian president reportedly sees no political normalisation before June

07 May 2026

Erste expects slow political normalisation in Romania to impair pace of reforms

07 May 2026

S&P sees political instability as complicating Romania's fiscal consolidation beyond 2026

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08 May 2026

Romania’s borrowing costs signal investor patience amid political crisis

07 May 2026

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

05 May 2026

Romanian Senate approves law banning listing of profitable state-owned companies for 2 years

05 May 2026

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

30 April 2026

EVERGENT Investments Invests in Romanian Commercial Aviation by Becoming a Shareholder of Anima Wings

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30 April 2026

Romania’s Sphera Franchise Group opens first Taco Bell in Republic of Moldova

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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

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10 February 2026

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

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09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

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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

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23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

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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

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

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14 January 2026

Gabriel Tironeac, VP of Innovation, ASSIST Software: AI and robotics only deliver value when built around the client

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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

08 May 2026

Developer submits permit documents for new access road in Greenfield Băneasa in northern Bucharest

08 May 2026

Hotel Alexandrion Experience in Romania’s Sinaia opens wellness center after EUR 1.5 million investment

07 May 2026

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Industrial and logistics stock in Romania to reach 8.5 million sq. m by year-end

06 May 2026

Froo Romania relocates to Hermes Business Campus in Bucharest

06 May 2026

Bucharest’s District 3 accounts for over a quarter of new homes, report says

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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

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27 April 2026

Justice

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US court rules new sanction against Romania in Micula case

17 April 2026

From Play to Performance: How the International School of Bucharest Primary School Builds Confident, Capable Learners

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Startup

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

23 April 2026

Romania’s Techcelerator launches first deep tech, cybersecurity accelerator in Southeast Europe

08 April 2026

Startup

Nine Romanian startups selected for Vest Ventures accelerator

02 April 2026

Startup

Romanian entrepreneurs back AI startup focused on brand visibility in ChatGPT-era search

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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

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

15 April 2026

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Joyful Holidays with Boromir Easter Brioche, the Romanian Pasca

Events

08 May 2026

Large-scale Romanian documentary about Danube Delta to premiere at LYNX Festival in Brașov

08 May 2026

Bucharest hosts paella world championship semi-final this weekend

08 May 2026

Old Maps and New Art: Bucharest exhibition highlights historical items and contemporary art from Emilian Radu collection

07 May 2026

Republic of Moldova makes first official appearance at La Biennale di Venezia

07 May 2026

Weekend calendar: Bucharest Half Marathon, Bucharest Street Food Festival, Village Museum Days

06 May 2026

Major defense event to bring exhibitors from 36 countries to Bucharest next week

Culture

08 May 2026

Old Maps and New Art: Bucharest exhibition highlights historical items and contemporary art from Emilian Radu collection

07 May 2026

Republic of Moldova makes first official appearance at La Biennale di Venezia

07 May 2026

Weekend calendar: Bucharest Half Marathon, Bucharest Street Food Festival, Village Museum Days

06 May 2026

Gopo 2026: Radu Jude’s Kontinental '25 named Best Film at Romanian cinema awards

05 May 2026

Ancient warrior grave with gold and silver artifacts unearthed along Timișoara West Ring Road

Sports

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

29 April 2026

Famous gymnast Nadia Comăneci to give masterclass at Romania’s Sports Festival

08 May 2026

Romania’s Liberals and USR to coordinate political strategy after government collapse

08 May 2026

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News from Companies

JORJ Terrace & Bar Opens at InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

08 May 2026

Romania’s borrowing costs signal investor patience amid political crisis

08 May 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu hit with provisional suspension

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

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07 May 2026

Weekend calendar: Bucharest Half Marathon, Bucharest Street Food Festival, Village Museum Days

08 May 2026

Justice

Two Romanians accused of stealing bronze statuettes from French cemeteries

08 May 2026

Transport

Romania’s Cluj-Napoca awards tender for metropolitan train stations

08 May 2026

Large-scale Romanian documentary about Danube Delta to premiere at LYNX Festival in Brașov

08 May 2026

American investor behind Elvis Presley estate reportedly takes majority stake in Romania’s Bran Castle operator

08 May 2026

Developer submits permit documents for new access road in Greenfield Băneasa in northern Bucharest

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

07 May 2026

Romanian president reportedly sees no political normalisation before June

07 May 2026

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

07 May 2026

Bucharest to host NATO Annual Hybrid Symposium in October

07 May 2026

Survey says 7 in 10 Romanians would support union with Moldova

07 May 2026

S&P sees political instability as complicating Romania's fiscal consolidation beyond 2026

07 May 2026

Romania’s Romgaz agrees on takeover terms with fertilizers producer Azomures

07 May 2026

Pro-Europe march to take place in Bucharest this weekend

07 May 2026

Romanian students win six medals at Balkan Mathematical Olympiad in Greece

Politics

08 May 2026

Romania’s Liberals and USR to coordinate political strategy after government collapse

04 May 2026

Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry to declassify thousands of diplomatic files from the 1990s

07 May 2026

Bucharest to host NATO Annual Hybrid Symposium in October

06 May 2026

Romania’s Liberals decide to move into opposition after government falls

07 May 2026

Romanian president reportedly sees no political normalisation before June

06 May 2026

Visit of EP head Roberta Metsola to Romania cancelled due to political crisis

Expat Life

08 May 2026

Romania’s Liberals and USR to coordinate political strategy after government collapse

04 May 2026

Romanian Foreign Affairs Ministry to declassify thousands of diplomatic files from the 1990s

07 May 2026

Bucharest to host NATO Annual Hybrid Symposium in October

06 May 2026

Romania’s Liberals decide to move into opposition after government falls

07 May 2026

Romanian president reportedly sees no political normalisation before June

06 May 2026

Visit of EP head Roberta Metsola to Romania cancelled due to political crisis

Daily news highlights

07 May 2026

Romanian president reportedly sees no political normalisation before June

07 May 2026

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

07 May 2026

Bucharest to host NATO Annual Hybrid Symposium in October

07 May 2026

Survey says 7 in 10 Romanians would support union with Moldova

07 May 2026

S&P sees political instability as complicating Romania's fiscal consolidation beyond 2026

07 May 2026

Romania’s Romgaz agrees on takeover terms with fertilizers producer Azomures

07 May 2026

Pro-Europe march to take place in Bucharest this weekend

07 May 2026

Romanian students win six medals at Balkan Mathematical Olympiad in Greece

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07 May 2026

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

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 Electro-Alfa considers disbursing dividends from retained earnings

28 April 2026

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

23 April 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports EUR 60.4 mln in Q1 residential transactions

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Visit of EP head Roberta Metsola to Romania cancelled due to political crisis

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07 May 2026

EC encourages Romania to continue fiscal consolidation, implement RRF reforms

07 May 2026

SocGen sees short-term stabilisation, but no durable political normalisation in Romania

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Romania’s retail sales post third consecutive quarterly decline in Q1

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Romania’s borrowing costs signal investor patience amid political crisis

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Romania’s Treasury head assures sovereign downgrade unlikely if fiscal consolidation continues

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Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

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

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From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

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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

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Hotel Alexandrion Experience in Romania’s Sinaia opens wellness center after EUR 1.5 million investment

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Romania extends ‘New Home’ program into 2026 with RON 500 mln guarantee ceiling

The Romanian government approved on Monday, May 4, the continuation of the “New Home” (Noua Casǎ) housing program in...

07 May 2026

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Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Industrial and logistics stock in Romania to reach 8.5 mln sqm by year-end

The total stock of industrial & logistics spaces surpassed 8 million sq. m across Romania at the end of Q1, confirming...

06 May 2026

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Froo Romania relocates to Hermes Business Campus in Bucharest

Froo Romania, part of Poland-based Żabka Group, has relocated its offices to Hermes Business Campus in Bucharest in a...

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