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Romanian former president Ion Iliescu suffering from lung cancer, doctors say

16 June 2025

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Romania among EU countries with highest rates of violence against women in relationships, study shows

16 June 2025

EBRD backs Burger King expansion in Romania and the region with EUR 40 mln

16 June 2025

Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania reaches Şimian Island

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16 June 2025

Bucharest’s Neversea Kapital festival announces two special guests

16 June 2025

Romanian flag carrier Tarom extends suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman

16 June 2025

Survey: Romanian tourists choose local destinations

16 June 2025

Romania’s Electromontaj enters insurance market through ABC Asigurări

16 June 2025

Romania ClimAccelerator opens registrations to green startups

16 June 2025

Western Romania: EU-funded year-round thermal pool planned for town of Pecica

16 June 2025

Technocrat prime minister scenario emerges amid political deadlock in Romania

16 June 2025

Romania’s CA deficit up 46% y/y to 9.4% of GDP in year to April

03 June 2025

WFH4Life and resilience in IT sector: Lessons from Innobyte, the Romanian eCommerce software veteran

Expert Corner

16 June 2025

Net FDI to Romania down 17% y/y to 1.5% of GDP in year to April

11 June 2025

British School of Bucharest launches EAL Online School: Personalised English language support for Students worldwide

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Daily news highlights

13 June 2025

Third of Romanians do not engage in any type of physical activity, study shows

16 June 2025

Romanian former president Ion Iliescu suffering from lung cancer, doctors say

16 June 2025

Romanian flag carrier Tarom extends suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman

16 June 2025

Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania reaches Şimian Island

Photo gallery

16 June 2025

Human rights NGO urges Romanian president Nicușor Dan to clarify disinformation policy and protect free speech

16 June 2025

Bucharest’s Neversea Kapital festival announces two special guests

13 June 2025

Ro-Mania: Berlin festival showcases Romanian cinema

16 June 2025

Western Romania: EU-funded year-round thermal pool planned for town of Pecica

Politics

16 June 2025

President Dan and Liberal leader Bolojan top confidence poll in Romania

16 June 2025

Technocrat prime minister scenario emerges amid political deadlock in Romania

13 June 2025

Romania’s former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu remains under judicial supervision

13 June 2025

Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz wins race to head Romania’s reformist party USR

13 June 2025

Romanian president Nicușor Dan lays wreaths at monuments dedicated to the 1990 Mineriad

13 June 2025

Limited progress on fiscal plan amid political deadlock in Romania

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06 June 2025

Healthcare

Romania's Antibiotice wins major UK public contract for injectable antibiotics

05 June 2025

Romanian agribusiness brand Agroland tripled business in 4 years since IPO

05 June 2025

Energy

Court suspends environmental permit for Hidroelectrica's Răstolița project

04 June 2025

Bucharest Exchange-listed Arobs approves majority acquisition of US software company

29 May 2025

Romanian investment fund market weathered electoral period well, fund administrators say

29 May 2025

Large Romanian energy construction group prepares IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

News from Companies

03 June 2025

Inter Computer Romania marks one year on the local market: projects with 4 banks and a new target of EUR 5 mln for 2025

News from Companies

03 June 2025

Every Can Counts analysis: Romania’s aluminium can recycling rate more than doubles compared to 2022, hitting 74% in 2025

News from Companies

29 May 2025

Auchan becomes the official partner of the largest barbecue festival in Europe: GRILLFEST BBQ ARENA 2025 powered by Auchan

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29 May 2025

LIFE IS HARD: Solid financial performance in Q1 2025 and confirmation of the group’s scalable growth strategy

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29 May 2025

Neo Art Connect (NAC) - 3rd Edition: Art, Science, and Community at the Dimitrie Leonida National Technical Museum

News from Companies

26 May 2025

AI, automation and loyalty-building among the new generation – the main themes of dotCommerce by MerchantPro, on June 12, 2025, in Bucharest

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24 April 2025

It’s about the city, not just the buildings: Beatrice Dumitrașcu on One United’s brand and mission

Business Views

17 April 2025

Beyond bricks and mortar: Cătălin Chimir, founder of SENARIA, reveals the blueprint for smart development in Romania

Business Views

24 April 2025

Auchan Retail Media: The new wave of advertising for brands, powered by data and innovation

Business Views

11 April 2025

Designing success: Elena Oancea’s vision for Goldbach Group growth

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17 April 2025

Life

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“They will notice when you walk in – not because you’re loud, but grounded” – Lin Holmquist, bringing ancient wisdom and modern science in Bucharest, at DiFine your Essence

17 April 2025

'An advantage for nature and communities': Conservation Carpathia eyes vulture return, builds for ecotourism at planned national park in Romania's Făgăraş Mountains

Real Estate

12 June 2025

Romania’s Symmetrica completes EUR 15 mln industrial center in Vrancea

12 June 2025

Iulius Group to invest EUR 28 mln in third Family Market project near Iași

11 June 2025

M Core strengthens Romanian presence with EUR 150 mln in retail investments over six months

11 June 2025

STRABAG inaugurates largest bitumen emulsion production plant in Romania

11 June 2025

Lion’s Head gets construction permit for first logistics park in Romania

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04 June 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel unveils an enchanting summer solstice celebration in the iconic JW Garden

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28 May 2025

Last chance to register for BVB Arena 2025! Why join the program?

22 May 2025

How to grow your money safely: Smart strategies for savvy investors

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14 May 2025

ParentEd: While Romanians argue about politics on social media and TV, children absorb all the chaos

13 May 2025

Rethinking education: At the British School of Bucharest, the process of learning matters as much as the results

29 May 2025

German quality meets Romanian lifestyle: Discovering premium living at Pipera Eins

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Startup

16 June 2025

Romania ClimAccelerator opens registrations to green startups

06 June 2025

Ten women entrepreneurs selected for European agrifood accelerator program in Romania

30 May 2025

Three innovative Romanian tech startups declared winners of CleanTech Hackathon

30 May 2025

Romania drops four positions in global ranking of startup ecosystems

30 May 2025

CO2 Angels, MindFood AI, Tecky, Faur.ai, and Fynalyze win big at Innovation Labs 2025 in Romania

29 May 2025

Biotech bootcamp in Romania aims to transform lab innovations into market-ready solutions

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16 June 2025

Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania reaches Şimian Island

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12 June 2025

Traditional crafts center in Romania’s Sibiu among winners of this year’s Europa Nostra Awards

07 June 2025

Cinema

Romanian film review – Various delights: American Independent FF & Alfred Hitchcock

06 June 2025

Romania’s high-altitude road Transalpina reopens to traffic between Rânca and Curpăt

05 June 2025

Romania’s famous mountain road Transfăgărășan reopens for summer traffic

05 June 2025

Marriott Cycling Challenge 10th edition - 11 hours of cycling for a noble cause

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Events

16 June 2025

Bucharest’s Neversea Kapital festival announces two special guests

13 June 2025

Ro-Mania: Berlin festival showcases Romanian cinema

12 June 2025

Students who score a perfect 10 on Romania’s Baccalaureate exam get free access to Untold festival

12 June 2025

A day of celebration and giving back – Cambridge School of Bucharest’s Summer Fair

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12 June 2025

Weekend calendar: Green Hours Jazz Fest, Bucharest Opera Festival, Athenaeum Summer Festival, Transilvania International Film Festival and more

11 June 2025

Radisson Blu Bucharest launches pop-up exhibition developed in partnership with Art Safari

Culture

13 June 2025

Sibiu’s Council Tower to undergo restoration with EUR 3.2 mln in EU funding

13 June 2025

Ro-Mania: Berlin festival showcases Romanian cinema

13 June 2025

Public access expanded at presidential Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest under new program

12 June 2025

Traditional crafts center in Romania’s Sibiu among winners of this year’s Europa Nostra Awards

12 June 2025

Weekend calendar: Green Hours Jazz Fest, Bucharest Opera Festival, Athenaeum Summer Festival, Transilvania International Film Festival and more

Sports

16 June 2025

Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania reaches Şimian Island

Photo gallery

13 June 2025

Third of Romanians do not engage in any type of physical activity, study shows

11 June 2025

Romania declares 2026 the Year of Nadia Comăneci to honor Olympic legend

11 June 2025

Romania bests Cyprus in 2026 World Cup qualifiers

10 June 2025

Romanian Cristian Chivu appointed Inter Milan head coach, signs contract until 2027

16 June 2025

Technocrat prime minister scenario emerges amid political deadlock in Romania

16 June 2025

Romania’s CA deficit up 46% y/y to 9.4% of GDP in year to April

03 June 2025

WFH4Life and resilience in IT sector: Lessons from Innobyte, the Romanian eCommerce software veteran

Expert Corner

16 June 2025

Net FDI to Romania down 17% y/y to 1.5% of GDP in year to April

11 June 2025

British School of Bucharest launches EAL Online School: Personalised English language support for Students worldwide

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16 June 2025

Diversity

Romania among EU countries with highest rates of violence against women in relationships, study shows

16 June 2025

Romanian former president Ion Iliescu suffering from lung cancer, doctors say

16 June 2025

Diversity

Romania among EU countries with highest rates of violence against women in relationships, study shows

16 June 2025

EBRD backs Burger King expansion in Romania and the region with EUR 40 mln

16 June 2025

Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania reaches Şimian Island

16 June 2025

Bucharest’s Neversea Kapital festival announces two special guests

Latest Press Releases

03 June 2025

Inter Computer Romania marks one year on the local market: projects with 4 banks and a new target of EUR 5 mln for 2025

03 June 2025

Every Can Counts analysis: Romania’s aluminium can recycling rate more than doubles compared to 2022, hitting 74% in 2025

29 May 2025

Auchan becomes the official partner of the largest barbecue festival in Europe: GRILLFEST BBQ ARENA 2025 powered by Auchan

29 May 2025

LIFE IS HARD: Solid financial performance in Q1 2025 and confirmation of the group’s scalable growth strategy

29 May 2025

Neo Art Connect (NAC) - 3rd Edition: Art, Science, and Community at the Dimitrie Leonida National Technical Museum

26 May 2025

AI, automation and loyalty-building among the new generation – the main themes of dotCommerce by MerchantPro, on June 12, 2025, in Bucharest

Daily news highlights

13 June 2025

Third of Romanians do not engage in any type of physical activity, study shows

16 June 2025

Romanian former president Ion Iliescu suffering from lung cancer, doctors say

16 June 2025

Romanian flag carrier Tarom extends suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman

Photo gallery

16 June 2025

Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania reaches Şimian Island

16 June 2025

Human rights NGO urges Romanian president Nicușor Dan to clarify disinformation policy and protect free speech

16 June 2025

Bucharest’s Neversea Kapital festival announces two special guests

13 June 2025

Ro-Mania: Berlin festival showcases Romanian cinema

16 June 2025

Western Romania: EU-funded year-round thermal pool planned for town of Pecica

Politics

13 June 2025

Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz wins race to head Romania’s reformist party USR

11 June 2025

Romanian president Nicușor Dan visits Chișinău in first official trip, pledges support for Moldova's EU path

12 June 2025

Romania's Constitutional Court explains reasons behind scrapping bill on politicians' wealth disclosure

12 June 2025

Romanian president Nicușor Dan in trilateral meeting in Odessa with Volodymyr Zelensky, Maia Sandu

10 June 2025

Association founded by Romanian far-right former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu dissolved

10 June 2025

Former Romanian health minister gets 42-month final jail sentence for bribe taking

Expat Life

13 June 2025

Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz wins race to head Romania’s reformist party USR

11 June 2025

Romanian president Nicușor Dan visits Chișinău in first official trip, pledges support for Moldova's EU path

12 June 2025

Romania's Constitutional Court explains reasons behind scrapping bill on politicians' wealth disclosure

12 June 2025

Romanian president Nicușor Dan in trilateral meeting in Odessa with Volodymyr Zelensky, Maia Sandu

10 June 2025

Association founded by Romanian far-right former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu dissolved

10 June 2025

Former Romanian health minister gets 42-month final jail sentence for bribe taking

Daily news highlights

13 June 2025

Third of Romanians do not engage in any type of physical activity, study shows

16 June 2025

Romanian former president Ion Iliescu suffering from lung cancer, doctors say

16 June 2025

Romanian flag carrier Tarom extends suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman

Photo gallery

16 June 2025

Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania reaches Şimian Island

16 June 2025

Human rights NGO urges Romanian president Nicușor Dan to clarify disinformation policy and protect free speech

16 June 2025

Bucharest’s Neversea Kapital festival announces two special guests

13 June 2025

Ro-Mania: Berlin festival showcases Romanian cinema

16 June 2025

Western Romania: EU-funded year-round thermal pool planned for town of Pecica

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05 June 2025

Romanian agribusiness brand Agroland tripled business in 4 years since IPO

06 June 2025

Healthcare

Romania's Antibiotice wins major UK public contract for injectable antibiotics

04 June 2025

Bucharest Exchange-listed Arobs approves majority acquisition of US software company

29 May 2025

Large Romanian energy construction group prepares IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

28 May 2025

Romania’s BET index climbs to its highest level in almost nine months after election thrills

28 May 2025

Electrica’s shares jump 4.5% as the Romanian energy group posts 53% higher profit in Q1 2025

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17 April 2025

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24 April 2025

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17 April 2025

'An advantage for nature and communities': Conservation Carpathia eyes vulture return, builds for ecotourism at planned national park in Romania's Făgăraş Mountains

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Timișoara mayor Dominic Fritz wins race to head Romania’s reformist party USR

11 June 2025

Romanian president Nicușor Dan visits Chișinău in first official trip, pledges support for Moldova's EU path

12 June 2025

Romania's Constitutional Court explains reasons behind scrapping bill on politicians' wealth disclosure

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Romanian president Nicușor Dan in trilateral meeting in Odessa with Volodymyr Zelensky, Maia Sandu

10 June 2025

Association founded by Romanian far-right former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu dissolved

10 June 2025

Former Romanian health minister gets 42-month final jail sentence for bribe taking

Business

13 June 2025

Sameday to emerge as Romania’s leading courier after taking over Cargus

13 June 2025

Bulgarian insurer DallBogg exits Romanian market amid compliance issues

13 June 2025

Wage share in Romania peaks at 45.6% y/y in 12 months to March 2025

16 June 2025

Romania’s CA deficit up 46% y/y to 9.4% of GDP in year to April

16 June 2025

Net FDI to Romania down 17% y/y to 1.5% of GDP in year to April

16 June 2025

Real appreciation of Romanian leu inflates nominal GDP and fuels external deficits

16 June 2025

Romania's external debt up EUR 16.5 bln, mainly on Govt. borrowing, in year to April

16 June 2025

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16 December 2024

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InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest welcomes Freddy Schenk as Director of Operations: Revolutionizing guest experiences with strategic upgrades

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04 February 2025

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12 December 2024

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29 January 2025

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03 June 2025

Inter Computer Romania marks one year on the local market: projects with 4 banks and a new target of EUR 5 mln for 2025

03 June 2025

Every Can Counts analysis: Romania’s aluminium can recycling rate more than doubles compared to 2022, hitting 74% in 2025

29 May 2025

Auchan becomes the official partner of the largest barbecue festival in Europe: GRILLFEST BBQ ARENA 2025 powered by Auchan

29 May 2025

LIFE IS HARD: Solid financial performance in Q1 2025 and confirmation of the group’s scalable growth strategy

29 May 2025

Neo Art Connect (NAC) - 3rd Edition: Art, Science, and Community at the Dimitrie Leonida National Technical Museum

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11 June 2025

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12 June 2025

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Iulius Group to invest EUR 28 mln in third Family Market project near Iași

Iulius Group announced plans to develop a third proximity retail center under the Family Market brand in Tomești commune...

11 June 2025

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Lion’s Head gets construction permit for first logistics park in Romania

Lion’s Head Investments has secured the construction permit for its first logistics park in Romania, set to rise in...

11 June 2025

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M Core strengthens Romanian presence with EUR 150 mln in retail investments over six months

Leading retail park owner M Core has invested more than EUR 150 million in the Romanian market over the past six months...

11 June 2025

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STRABAG inaugurates largest bitumen emulsion production plant in Romania

European construction group STRABAG announced the inauguration of the largest bitumen emulsion production facility in...

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'An advantage for nature and communities': Conservation Carpathia eyes vulture return, builds for ecotourism at planned national park in Romania's Făgăraş Mountains

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