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German citizen declared undesirable in Romania for terrorism-related activities

21 March 2025

Productions from Chile, Germany at upcoming international theater season in Bucharest

21 March 2025

Romania’s Softbinator Technologies appoints Gabriela Mechea as CEO, Daniel Ilinca to lead US sales operations

21 March 2025

Ukrainian-Romanian co-production Dad's Lullaby to have local premiere at One World Romania

21 March 2025

Romania’s Gopo Awards 2025: ‘The New Year That Never Came’ and ‘Moromeții 3’ lead nominations

21 March 2025

Bucharest Tech Week returns in June with large-scale exhibition, business summits

21 March 2025

Defense

Romania’s Supreme Defense Council to address national security, Ukraine conflict at upcoming meeting

21 March 2025

European joint acquisitions are an opportunity for Romania’s defense industry, interim president says

21 March 2025

Romania’s Cătălina Ponor honored at Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction ceremony in May

21 March 2025

Study: Value vouchers contributed over RON 32 bln to Romania's GDP in 2023

21 March 2025

Macro

Romania plans EUR 580 mln aid scheme for energy-intensive industrial producers

12 March 2025

Diversity

A rising star in Romanian professional esports: Iulia “Yushia” Boldor on taking on League of Legends tournaments

06 March 2025

Shaping Romania's Future - Supported by the British School of Bucharest

Why has Romania’s education ministry started a reform of high school instruction and what does it hope to achieve?

21 March 2025

No official communication on Visa Waiver timeline change, says Romania’s Foreign Ministry

20 March 2025

CNBC.com announces: Auchan Romania, the only retailer in Southeastern Europe included in "50 SDG Leaders" for its sustainability innovations

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20 March 2025

Living in Romania

World Happiness Report 2025: Finland tops the list again, Romania drops to 35th

20 March 2025

Romania ranks first in number of cases closed by European Court of Human Rights in 2024

20 March 2025

Three major candidates in the race for Romania's presidency

21 March 2025

Romania earmarks EUR 440 mln for new Start-Up Nation scheme

20 March 2025

Iconic BCR Palace in central Bucharest to become 5-star hotel

20 March 2025

Romanian Air Force carries out medical evacuation of Gaza civilians

20 March 2025

Wizz Air expands Chișinău operations with new aircraft and six routes

21 March 2025

Romania’s Cătălina Ponor honored at Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction ceremony in May

Politics

21 March 2025

Prominent MPs launch Trusted Tech Caucus in Romanian Parliament in Partnership with the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue

Partner Content

21 March 2025

Defense

Romania’s Supreme Defense Council to address national security, Ukraine conflict at upcoming meeting

21 March 2025

European joint acquisitions are an opportunity for Romania’s defense industry, interim president says

21 March 2025

No official communication on Visa Waiver timeline change, says Romania’s Foreign Ministry

20 March 2025

Leader of Romanian far-right Young People’s Party calls police on journalists, gets sanctioned instead

20 March 2025

Three major candidates in the race for Romania's presidency

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21 March 2025

Romania’s Softbinator Technologies appoints Gabriela Mechea as CEO, Daniel Ilinca to lead US sales operations

21 March 2025

Romanian tech company Simtel Team aims to issue EUR 30 mln corporate bonds

20 March 2025

M&A

Romanian healthcare network MedLife enters second foreign market with Moldova acquisition

20 March 2025

Romania's Govt. seeks to get RON 8 bln in dividends from state companies this year

20 March 2025

Energy

Romania's Hidroelectrica seeks to invest EUR 130 mln in non-hydro projects this year

19 March 2025

Romanian investment funds near one million investors, advise new entries to take long-term perspective

News from Companies

20 March 2025

CNBC.com announces: Auchan Romania, the only retailer in Southeastern Europe included in "50 SDG Leaders" for its sustainability innovations

News from Companies

20 March 2025

Carlsberg Group celebrates return to UEFA National Team Competitions, signing new long-term partnership

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20 March 2025

City Grill Group: The menu of the new generation. How young people choose restaurants and how much they spend on an outing

News from Companies

14 March 2025

Tiffin University Romania announces the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

News from Companies

13 March 2025

STIRIXIS Group: Awarded for the design of the best public space in the world and the best offices in Europe

News from Companies

13 March 2025

Beko calls for a united industrial policy in harmony with climate ambitions at Clean Industrial Deal event

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Latest Interviews

05 February 2025

How a Romanian-born startup wants to make slow travel the easy choice

30 January 2025

Naomi Springer, Head of EYFS at Cambridge School of Bucharest: Together, we strive to discover the ‘magic’ ingredients that will unlock each child's inner potential

Business Views

22 January 2025

Build a website in seconds: An interview with Romanian Andrei-Fredy Crăciun, co-founder of Loopple AI

19 November 2024

Scoops of luck and love: George Balan’s artisanal gelato business – from Romania to Nice and a global vision

11 December 2024

Innovating Law: How “Legal to Business” law firm bridges technology and regulation in Romania

Business Views

06 December 2024

Environment

Business Views

Gemma Webb, CEO of RetuRO, on the impact of DRS in its first year: Romanians have demonstrated their willingness to contribute to a cleaner and greener country, when supported by the necessary infrastructure

Real Estate

21 March 2025

Colliers: Office space deliveries plunge in Bucharest in 2024 on weak demand

21 March 2025

Courier company Sameday opens EUR 4 million logistics hub near Brasov

21 March 2025

Romania’s construction works up 30% y/y in January on low base

20 March 2025

Mall Moldova, largest shopping center outside Bucharest nears opening

20 March 2025

Iconic BCR Palace in central Bucharest to become 5-star hotel

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21 March 2025

Prominent MPs launch Trusted Tech Caucus in Romanian Parliament in Partnership with the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue

Partner Content

19 March 2025

New Trends, Rising Fractures, and Intensifying Competition: Insights from the Fifth annual The Economist Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable

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11 March 2025

Life

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Well-groomed makeup for work: Basic tips for a subtle look

06 March 2025

Cuisine

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Le Bistrot Français becomes the only restaurant in Romania with a menu signed by a chef with two Michelin stars

05 March 2025

ROLANG organizes the 12th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

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28 February 2025

A Global Affair, a Local Women’s Day Celebration: Afternoon Tea at Café Athenée, by InterContinental Athenée Palace

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Startup

21 March 2025

Romania earmarks EUR 440 mln for new Start-Up Nation scheme

19 March 2025

Slovak-Czech angel investor Gluon Syndicate commits EUR 100,000 to Romanian startup

18 March 2025

Czech VC Soulmate Ventures launches new EUR 50 mln fund for sustainable innovation startups

14 March 2025

GapMinder Fund II leads Early-Seed investment round in Romanian AI startup VoicePatrol

13 March 2025

Romanian startups can apply for EBRD's Star Venture programme

11 March 2025

European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches Romanian hub

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06 March 2025

Culture

European Union Prize for Literature 2025: Bogdan Crețu's novel Less Than Love is Romania's nomination

05 March 2025

ROLANG organizes the 12th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

Partner Content

28 February 2025

A Global Affair, a Local Women’s Day Celebration: Afternoon Tea at Café Athenée, by InterContinental Athenée Palace

Partner Content

27 February 2025

Culture & History

Stories from readers: Romanian-born author crafts a tale of myth and reality in ‘Threads of Mărțișor’

26 February 2025

Culture & History

Mărțișor: Discover the Romanian tradition of spring & most popular mărțișoare

20 February 2025

Culture & History

Dragobete: Celebrate love and say ‘I Love You’ the Romanian way

Events

21 March 2025

Productions from Chile, Germany at upcoming international theater season in Bucharest

21 March 2025

Ukrainian-Romanian co-production Dad's Lullaby to have local premiere at One World Romania

21 March 2025

Romania’s Gopo Awards 2025: ‘The New Year That Never Came’ and ‘Moromeții 3’ lead nominations

21 March 2025

Bucharest Tech Week returns in June with large-scale exhibition, business summits

20 March 2025

New Hope: Roman Tolici exhibition to open in Bucharest

20 March 2025

Sports Festival 2025: Superheroes Run to support Romania’s 1,400 km trail Via Transilvanica

Culture

21 March 2025

Productions from Chile, Germany at upcoming international theater season in Bucharest

21 March 2025

Ukrainian-Romanian co-production Dad's Lullaby to have local premiere at One World Romania

21 March 2025

Romania’s Gopo Awards 2025: ‘The New Year That Never Came’ and ‘Moromeții 3’ lead nominations

20 March 2025

New Hope: Roman Tolici exhibition to open in Bucharest

20 March 2025

Weekend calendar: French Film Festival, Bucharest Coffee Festival, concerts and more

Sports

21 March 2025

Romania’s Cătălina Ponor honored at Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction ceremony in May

21 March 2025

Top three Romanians to play in the English Premier League

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20 March 2025

Sports Festival 2025: Superheroes Run to support Romania’s 1,400 km trail Via Transilvanica

19 March 2025

Swimmer David Popovici and rower Simona Radiș named Romania’s Athletes of the Year 2024

11 March 2025

Football legend Gheorghe Hagi honored with Romania’s highest distinction

21 March 2025

Macro

Romania plans EUR 580 mln aid scheme for energy-intensive industrial producers

12 March 2025

Diversity

A rising star in Romanian professional esports: Iulia “Yushia” Boldor on taking on League of Legends tournaments

06 March 2025

Shaping Romania's Future - Supported by the British School of Bucharest

Why has Romania’s education ministry started a reform of high school instruction and what does it hope to achieve?

21 March 2025

No official communication on Visa Waiver timeline change, says Romania’s Foreign Ministry

20 March 2025

CNBC.com announces: Auchan Romania, the only retailer in Southeastern Europe included in "50 SDG Leaders" for its sustainability innovations

News from Companies

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20 March 2025

Weekend calendar: French Film Festival, Bucharest Coffee Festival, concerts and more

21 March 2025

German citizen declared undesirable in Romania for terrorism-related activities

21 March 2025

Productions from Chile, Germany at upcoming international theater season in Bucharest

21 March 2025

Romania’s Softbinator Technologies appoints Gabriela Mechea as CEO, Daniel Ilinca to lead US sales operations

21 March 2025

Ukrainian-Romanian co-production Dad's Lullaby to have local premiere at One World Romania

21 March 2025

Romania’s Gopo Awards 2025: ‘The New Year That Never Came’ and ‘Moromeții 3’ lead nominations

Latest Press Releases

20 March 2025

CNBC.com announces: Auchan Romania, the only retailer in Southeastern Europe included in "50 SDG Leaders" for its sustainability innovations

20 March 2025

Carlsberg Group celebrates return to UEFA National Team Competitions, signing new long-term partnership

20 March 2025

City Grill Group: The menu of the new generation. How young people choose restaurants and how much they spend on an outing

14 March 2025

Tiffin University Romania announces the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

13 March 2025

STIRIXIS Group: Awarded for the design of the best public space in the world and the best offices in Europe

13 March 2025

Beko calls for a united industrial policy in harmony with climate ambitions at Clean Industrial Deal event

Daily news highlights

20 March 2025

Living in Romania

World Happiness Report 2025: Finland tops the list again, Romania drops to 35th

20 March 2025

Romania ranks first in number of cases closed by European Court of Human Rights in 2024

20 March 2025

Three major candidates in the race for Romania's presidency

21 March 2025

Romania earmarks EUR 440 mln for new Start-Up Nation scheme

20 March 2025

Iconic BCR Palace in central Bucharest to become 5-star hotel

20 March 2025

Romanian Air Force carries out medical evacuation of Gaza civilians

20 March 2025

Wizz Air expands Chișinău operations with new aircraft and six routes

21 March 2025

Romania’s Cătălina Ponor honored at Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction ceremony in May

Politics

21 March 2025

No official communication on Visa Waiver timeline change, says Romania’s Foreign Ministry

18 March 2025

Former Romanian prime minister Dacian Cioloș appointed honorary advisor to interim president

19 March 2025

Romanian Presidential Administration declassifies cost of former president Iohannis’ flights abroad

20 March 2025

Three major candidates in the race for Romania's presidency

18 March 2025

Romanian far-right party leader Diana Șoșoacă banned from entering Ukraine for three years

19 March 2025

Venice Commission concludes Romania's annulment of presidential elections was problematic

Expat Life

21 March 2025

No official communication on Visa Waiver timeline change, says Romania’s Foreign Ministry

18 March 2025

Former Romanian prime minister Dacian Cioloș appointed honorary advisor to interim president

19 March 2025

Romanian Presidential Administration declassifies cost of former president Iohannis’ flights abroad

20 March 2025

Three major candidates in the race for Romania's presidency

18 March 2025

Romanian far-right party leader Diana Șoșoacă banned from entering Ukraine for three years

19 March 2025

Venice Commission concludes Romania's annulment of presidential elections was problematic

Daily news highlights

20 March 2025

Living in Romania

World Happiness Report 2025: Finland tops the list again, Romania drops to 35th

20 March 2025

Romania ranks first in number of cases closed by European Court of Human Rights in 2024

20 March 2025

Three major candidates in the race for Romania's presidency

21 March 2025

Romania earmarks EUR 440 mln for new Start-Up Nation scheme

20 March 2025

Iconic BCR Palace in central Bucharest to become 5-star hotel

20 March 2025

Romanian Air Force carries out medical evacuation of Gaza civilians

20 March 2025

Wizz Air expands Chișinău operations with new aircraft and six routes

21 March 2025

Romania’s Cătălina Ponor honored at Gymnastics Hall of Fame induction ceremony in May

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19 March 2025

Romanian investment funds near one million investors, advise new entries to take long-term perspective

20 March 2025

Energy

Romania's Hidroelectrica seeks to invest EUR 130 mln in non-hydro projects this year

19 March 2025

Cluj-Napoca airport considers issuing EUR 200-300 mln bonds to finance expansion

19 March 2025

Romanian farm stores chain Agroland lists 2028 bonds with 9.5% coupon

18 March 2025

InterCapital lists ETF tracking Slovenia’s main stock market index on Bucharest Stock Exchange

18 March 2025

Finance

Romanians buy RON 2.2 bln government bonds under March Fidelis issue

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05 February 2025

How a Romanian-born startup wants to make slow travel the easy choice

30 January 2025

Naomi Springer, Head of EYFS at Cambridge School of Bucharest: Together, we strive to discover the ‘magic’ ingredients that will unlock each child's inner potential

Business Views

22 January 2025

Build a website in seconds: An interview with Romanian Andrei-Fredy Crăciun, co-founder of Loopple AI

19 November 2024

Scoops of luck and love: George Balan’s artisanal gelato business – from Romania to Nice and a global vision

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Innovating Law: How “Legal to Business” law firm bridges technology and regulation in Romania

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06 December 2024

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21 March 2025

No official communication on Visa Waiver timeline change, says Romania’s Foreign Ministry

18 March 2025

Former Romanian prime minister Dacian Cioloș appointed honorary advisor to interim president

19 March 2025

Romanian Presidential Administration declassifies cost of former president Iohannis’ flights abroad

20 March 2025

Three major candidates in the race for Romania's presidency

18 March 2025

Romanian far-right party leader Diana Șoșoacă banned from entering Ukraine for three years

19 March 2025

Venice Commission concludes Romania's annulment of presidential elections was problematic

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20 March 2025

Romania's Govt. seeks to get RON 8 bln in dividends from state companies this year

20 March 2025

Iconic BCR Palace in central Bucharest to become 5-star hotel

21 March 2025

Macro

Romania plans EUR 580 mln aid scheme for energy-intensive industrial producers

21 March 2025

Romania earmarks EUR 440 mln for new Start-Up Nation scheme

21 March 2025

Romania’s construction works up 30% y/y in January on low base

21 March 2025

Energy

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21 March 2025

Courier company Sameday opens EUR 4 million logistics hub near Brasov

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Colliers: Office space deliveries plunge in Bucharest in 2024 on weak demand

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Culture

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05 December 2024

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16 December 2024

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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20 March 2025

CNBC.com announces: Auchan Romania, the only retailer in Southeastern Europe included in "50 SDG Leaders" for its sustainability innovations

20 March 2025

Carlsberg Group celebrates return to UEFA National Team Competitions, signing new long-term partnership

20 March 2025

City Grill Group: The menu of the new generation. How young people choose restaurants and how much they spend on an outing

14 March 2025

Tiffin University Romania announces the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

13 March 2025

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13 March 2025

Beko calls for a united industrial policy in harmony with climate ambitions at Clean Industrial Deal event

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06 March 2025

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Le Bistrot Français becomes the only restaurant in Romania with a menu signed by a chef with two Michelin stars

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Iconic BCR Palace in central Bucharest to become 5-star hotel

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Iași shopping center Mall Moldova nears opening

Mall Moldova, a project developed by Prime Kapital Development in partnership with MAS, will have its grand opening in...

21 March 2025

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Romania’s construction works up 30% y/y in January on low base

The volume of construction works in Romania marked an outstanding annual advance of over 30% y/y in January, driven by...

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Colliers: Office space deliveries plunge in Bucharest in 2024 on weak demand

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Courier company Sameday opens EUR 4 million logistics hub near Brasov

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