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Romania’s acceptance into Visa Waiver program depends on Trump admin, interim foreign minister says

21 July 2026

European renewable energy company Aukera receives EUR 48.5 mln financing for BEES project in Romania

21 July 2026

Diversity

21 accessible beaches open for people with disabilities on Romania's Black Sea coast

21 July 2026

Romanian designer behind costumes worn by Shakira's dancers at FIFA World Cup final

21 July 2026

Romania's first indoor skydiving simulator to open near Timișoara this fall

21 July 2026

Romania opens first large voluntary waste collection center in Cluj-Napoca

21 July 2026

World-famous yogi Sadhguru to take the stage at Romania’s Untold festival

21 July 2026

French group Syclef takes over Romanian industrial refrigeration player Horeco

21 July 2026

President greenlights law establishing 2026 as Year of US in Romania

21 July 2026

Romanian drone maker BraveX Aero, Romaero expand UAV production capacity

21 July 2026

Gas tanker bound for Ukraine hit in Black Sea, catches fire outside Romania’s territorial waters

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader proposes crisis cell to serve as government substitute

13 July 2026

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

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21 July 2026

Neptun Deep offshore production platform installed, PM says Romania set to lead EU gas production

10 July 2026

The Romanian-American University, in partnership with OAMGMAMR, opens the debate on the future of the nursing profession and introduces its new School of Medical Sciences

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Daily news highlights

20 July 2026

EU’s Entry-Exit border control platform mistakenly identifies two identical twin sisters in Romania

20 July 2026

Doctors, nurses from hundreds of hospitals in Romania on strike due to new salary law

20 July 2026

Airbus, Thales to produce military equipment in Romania under EUR 1 bln defence contracts

21 July 2026

Bucharest mayor seeks insolvency protection for public transport operator STB

21 July 2026

Flooding disrupts traffic on Romania's DN1 again as heavy rain hits Prahova Valley

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20 July 2026

Romania’s real estate market still reeling from major cyberattack against Land Registration Agency

20 July 2026

Russell Crowe to perform first concerts in Romania in May 2027

Video

20 July 2026

Romania’s Enescu International Competition attracts record 819 entries from 55 countries for 2026 edition

Politics

21 July 2026

Romania’s acceptance into Visa Waiver program depends on Trump admin, interim foreign minister says

21 July 2026

President greenlights law establishing 2026 as Year of US in Romania

21 July 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates new UK prime minister Andy Burnham for appointment

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader proposes crisis cell to serve as government substitute

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader objects to two out of six PNRR laws

17 July 2026

Leader of Romania’s Social Democrats leaves door open to alliance with far right

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21 July 2026

Neptun Deep offshore production platform installed, PM says Romania set to lead EU gas production

17 July 2026

Graffiti Plus becomes first communication agency listed on Bucharest Stock Exchange

17 July 2026

Bucharest Exchange-listed Premier Energy appoints Adrian Tănase as interim board member

17 July 2026

KFC expands in Romania with first delivery and takeaway-only restaurant

16 July 2026

Romania's Digi Communications lists subsidiary on Spanish Stock Exchanges after successful IPO

16 July 2026

Romanian telco Digi completes IPO of Spanish subsidiary ahead of market debut

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25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

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11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

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04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

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04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

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29 May 2026

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

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27 May 2026

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

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10 July 2026

Limitless Agency CEO Daniel Slavenie: "Romanian e-commerce is not declining, but it has become more selective and less forgiving"

Business Views

09 June 2026

At €10M+, intuition becomes expensive: Insights from Capital Decisions co-founder Florin Pop

Business Views

09 June 2026

Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim

05 June 2026

‘You have to hope and you have to mean it’ - Vlad Yaremchuk on how Ukraine’s Atlas Festival keeps going despite the war

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

Real Estate

20 July 2026

Central Romania: tbi bank extends EUR 7.85 million loan to REDESIGN’s Stejeriș project in Brașov

20 July 2026

Romania’s real estate market still reeling from major cyberattack against Land Registration Agency

17 July 2026

IKEA opens second Plan and Order Point in Bucharest at Grand Arena Mall

17 July 2026

Broad political agreement on Romania’s new Urban Planning Code reportedly reached

16 July 2026

The Guardian: Over 200 Bucharest apartments vulnerable to earthquakes rented to tourists illegally

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13 July 2026

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

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10 July 2026

Legal

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Washington Verdict: The European Commission and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Cannot Stop or Invalidate the Payment of Compensation Awarded Under International ICSID Arbitral Awards

09 July 2026

Legal

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OUG 32/2026: The Compliance Traps That Now Fine Romanian Employers Per Foreign Worker

08 July 2026

Romania Is Becoming Europe's Green-Energy Powerhouse - and the Smart Money Is Already Moving

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10 June 2026

DTR ENERGY IS POWERING ROMANIA'S FUTURE: GREEN ENERGY INVESTMENTS DONE RIGHT

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11 May 2026

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

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Startup

21 July 2026

Program to build angel investment capacity launches in Moldova, Romanian investors among backers

09 July 2026

BCR Seed Starter invests EUR 500,000 in Romanian software management startup Licenseware

01 July 2026

Tech

European social media platform eYou announces over 100,000 users, launches video

01 July 2026

GapMinder leads USD 3 million seed round in Slovenian AI software startup Codeplain

26 June 2026

Romanian-French consortium launches VC fund for startups, tech companies in country’s West region

24 June 2026

Romanian investment fund Fortech Ventures changes name to Nucleo Ventures, launches EUR 34 mln fund

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20 July 2026

Nae Caranfil's Dolce far niente to screen in Romanian cinemas in restored 4K version

20 July 2026

Western Romania: Oradea City Hall Tower reopens to visitors

09 July 2026

Romania's Vânători Neamț Natural Park introduces treasure hunt experience for visitors

01 July 2026

Cinema

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After event-premieres, "Mountain Wanderers" sets off on a national caravan and reaches cinemas from September 11

26 June 2026

Culture

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, guest of Festival La Rochelle Cinema

23 June 2026

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Romania’s Transfăgărășan road ranked fourth best route for electric vehicles globally

Events

21 July 2026

Romanian designer behind costumes worn by Shakira's dancers at FIFA World Cup final

21 July 2026

World-famous yogi Sadhguru to take the stage at Romania’s Untold festival

20 July 2026

Nae Caranfil's Dolce far niente to screen in Romanian cinemas in restored 4K version

20 July 2026

Russell Crowe to perform first concerts in Romania in May 2027

Video

20 July 2026

Romania’s Enescu International Competition attracts record 819 entries from 55 countries for 2026 edition

20 July 2026

RePatriot announces first Romanian-language TEDx event in the diaspora, set for Brussels

Culture

20 July 2026

Nae Caranfil's Dolce far niente to screen in Romanian cinemas in restored 4K version

20 July 2026

Romania’s Enescu International Competition attracts record 819 entries from 55 countries for 2026 edition

16 July 2026

Weekend calendar: Romanian Aviation Day, Bucharest Town Charity Run, Electric Castle, Ceau, Cinema!

13 July 2026

Culture

Bucharest National Opera Orchestra awarded Medal of Italian Chamber of Deputies

13 July 2026

Romania events: Chamber music festival SoNoRo Musikland kicks off eighth edition in Transylvania

Sports

21 July 2026

Romanian designer behind costumes worn by Shakira's dancers at FIFA World Cup final

20 July 2026

Romania marks 50 years since Nadia Comăneci's perfect 10 with new gymnastics hall near Bucharest

15 July 2026

Romania among nine states urging EU to reduce funding for Olympic Committee after lifting Russia ban

15 July 2026

Romania secures silver at European Youth Table Tennis Championships held in Portugal

15 July 2026

L'Étape Romania by Tour de France returns to Bucharest this summer, registrations open

21 July 2026

Gas tanker bound for Ukraine hit in Black Sea, catches fire outside Romania’s territorial waters

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader proposes crisis cell to serve as government substitute

13 July 2026

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

Partner Content

21 July 2026

Neptun Deep offshore production platform installed, PM says Romania set to lead EU gas production

10 July 2026

The Romanian-American University, in partnership with OAMGMAMR, opens the debate on the future of the nursing profession and introduces its new School of Medical Sciences

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21 July 2026

Iasi

Iași becomes Romania’s first county to ban gambling halls

21 July 2026

Romania’s acceptance into Visa Waiver program depends on Trump admin, interim foreign minister says

21 July 2026

European renewable energy company Aukera receives EUR 48.5 mln financing for BEES project in Romania

21 July 2026

Diversity

21 accessible beaches open for people with disabilities on Romania's Black Sea coast

21 July 2026

Romanian designer behind costumes worn by Shakira's dancers at FIFA World Cup final

21 July 2026

Romania's first indoor skydiving simulator to open near Timișoara this fall

Latest Press Releases

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

29 May 2026

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

27 May 2026

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

Daily news highlights

20 July 2026

EU’s Entry-Exit border control system mistakenly identifies two identical twin sisters in Romania

20 July 2026

Doctors, nurses from hundreds of hospitals in Romania on strike due to new salary law

20 July 2026

Airbus, Thales to produce military equipment in Romania under EUR 1 bln defence contracts

21 July 2026

Bucharest mayor seeks insolvency protection for public transport operator STB

Video

21 July 2026

Flooding disrupts traffic on Romania's DN1 again as heavy rain hits Prahova Valley

20 July 2026

Romania’s real estate market still reeling from major cyberattack against Land Registration Agency

Video

20 July 2026

Russell Crowe to perform first concerts in Romania in May 2027

20 July 2026

Romania’s Enescu International Competition attracts record 819 entries from 55 countries for 2026 edition

Politics

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader proposes crisis cell to serve as government substitute

16 July 2026

Romanian president discusses drone warnings, Black Sea security with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader objects to two out of six PNRR laws

15 July 2026

EU Recovery Facility: The six bills that could cost Romania EUR 4.5 bln

17 July 2026

Justice

Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă and former husband indicted for deprivation of liberty

17 July 2026

US support has been crucial at key moments in Romania’s history, president Dan says

Expat Life

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader proposes crisis cell to serve as government substitute

16 July 2026

Romanian president discusses drone warnings, Black Sea security with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader objects to two out of six PNRR laws

15 July 2026

EU Recovery Facility: The six bills that could cost Romania EUR 4.5 bln

17 July 2026

Justice

Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă and former husband indicted for deprivation of liberty

17 July 2026

US support has been crucial at key moments in Romania’s history, president Dan says

Daily news highlights

20 July 2026

EU’s Entry-Exit border control system mistakenly identifies two identical twin sisters in Romania

20 July 2026

Doctors, nurses from hundreds of hospitals in Romania on strike due to new salary law

20 July 2026

Airbus, Thales to produce military equipment in Romania under EUR 1 bln defence contracts

21 July 2026

Bucharest mayor seeks insolvency protection for public transport operator STB

Video

21 July 2026

Flooding disrupts traffic on Romania's DN1 again as heavy rain hits Prahova Valley

20 July 2026

Romania’s real estate market still reeling from major cyberattack against Land Registration Agency

Video

20 July 2026

Russell Crowe to perform first concerts in Romania in May 2027

20 July 2026

Romania’s Enescu International Competition attracts record 819 entries from 55 countries for 2026 edition

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16 July 2026

Romania's Digi Communications lists subsidiary on Spanish Stock Exchanges after successful IPO

17 July 2026

Graffiti Plus becomes first communication agency listed on Bucharest Stock Exchange

17 July 2026

Bucharest Exchange-listed Premier Energy appoints Adrian Tănase as interim board member

14 July 2026

InterCapital: Romania’s stock market outperforms with 758% return for BET-TR index over 10 years

13 July 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties attracted RON 853.8 mln over 5 years since IPO

13 July 2026

Retail investors lose interest in Romania's Fidelis government bonds

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10 July 2026

Limitless Agency CEO Daniel Slavenie: "Romanian e-commerce is not declining, but it has become more selective and less forgiving"

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09 June 2026

At €10M+, intuition becomes expensive: Insights from Capital Decisions co-founder Florin Pop

Business Views

09 June 2026

Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim

05 June 2026

‘You have to hope and you have to mean it’ - Vlad Yaremchuk on how Ukraine’s Atlas Festival keeps going despite the war

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

Politics

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader proposes crisis cell to serve as government substitute

16 July 2026

Romanian president discusses drone warnings, Black Sea security with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

21 July 2026

Romanian SocDem leader objects to two out of six PNRR laws

15 July 2026

EU Recovery Facility: The six bills that could cost Romania EUR 4.5 bln

17 July 2026

Justice

Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă and former husband indicted for deprivation of liberty

17 July 2026

US support has been crucial at key moments in Romania’s history, president Dan says

Business

20 July 2026

Romania’s former ruling coalition close to agreeing on Wage Law for budgetary sector

20 July 2026

Airbus, Thales to produce military equipment in Romania under EUR 1 bln defence contracts

20 July 2026

Romania allocates EUR 250 mln from Modernisation Fund to smart meters and energy storage

20 July 2026

Central Romania: tbi bank extends EUR 7.85 mln loan to REDESIGN’s Stejeriș project in Brașov

21 July 2026

Romania’s battery storage project pipeline exceeds 9 GW

21 July 2026

Eurowind Energy begins construction of 138 MW of wind capacity in Romania

21 July 2026

Bucharest mayor seeks insolvency protection for public transport operator STB

21 July 2026

Strong demand under publicly funded car scrappage scheme in Romania

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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

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

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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

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25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

29 May 2026

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

27 May 2026

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

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07 May 2026

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

06 May 2026

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

05 May 2026

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

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

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20 July 2026

Romania’s real estate market still reeling from major cyberattack against Land Registration Agency

20 July 2026

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Central Romania: tbi bank extends EUR 7.85 mln loan to REDESIGN’s Stejeriș project in Brașov

One of the medium-sized banks in Romania, tbi bank, announced that it provided developer REDESIGN with financing worth...

15 July 2026

Real Estate

Bucharest apartment sales nearly recover after weak start to 2026, Colliers says

Bucharest's residential market recovered much of the ground lost earlier this year, with apartment transactions in the...

17 July 2026

Business

IKEA opens second Plan and Order Point in Bucharest at Grand Arena Mall

IKEA opened its second Plan and Order Point in Bucharest, together with a new Pick-up Point, at Grand Arena Mall in the...

14 July 2026

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Hilton Garden Inn opens first Hilton-branded hotel in Romania’s Brașov

The first Hilton hotel in the popular mountain city of Brașov opened on Tuesday, July 14, with the launch of the 156...

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