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Romanian confectionery and pastry chain Dulcinella concludes rebranding, plans expansion

13 September 2024

Nearly 800 km of highways and express roads under construction in Romania, minister says

13 September 2024

Romanian handball star Cristina Neagu retires

13 September 2024

GoTech World 2024 brings over 120 speakers and 100 exhibitors to Bucharest in November

13 September 2024

‘Kneeling Oak’ in Romania’s Danube Delta to receive natural monument status

13 September 2024

Slow tourism routes to be set up in Romania’s Danube Delta

13 September 2024

Administration

Food bank in Bucharest’s District 6 to open in October

13 September 2024

Defense

Ukrainian wheat ship hit by Russian missile near Romanian waters

13 September 2024

Alexei Navalny’s memoir to also be published in Romania this fall

13 September 2024

Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă joins Conservative Party

13 September 2024

Vodafone-led consortium wins EUR 100 mln contract to build cloud for Romania's Govt.

13 September 2024

Defense

Ukrainian wheat ship hit by Russian missile near Romanian waters

12 September 2024

Major investment in Curtea de Argeș: Fuchs Condimente Romania doubles its capacity

News from Companies

13 September 2024

Slow tourism routes to be set up in Romania’s Danube Delta

12 September 2024

How to find peace, serenity and also be part of a community while living in an urban environment

Daily news highlights

13 September 2024

Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă joins Conservative Party

12 September 2024

Romanian woman running in upcoming elections for Austrian Parliament

12 September 2024

Forbes lists Romania among affordable European countries for American pensioners

12 September 2024

Air France & KLM announce promo tariffs for Bucharest flights to destinations in Europe, US, Canada and Asia

13 September 2024

‘Kneeling Oak’ in Romania’s Danube Delta to receive natural monument status

12 September 2024

Romanian authorities begin relocation of bears populating famous Transfăgărășan road

12 September 2024

Over 11,500 damaged solar panels replaced during PV park repowering project in Romania

12 September 2024

Aerial photos of Transylvanian fortified churches on display at King Charles III’s house in Viscri

Politics

13 September 2024

Alexei Navalny’s memoir to also be published in Romania this fall

13 September 2024

Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă joins Conservative Party

12 September 2024

Romanian woman running in upcoming elections for Austrian Parliament

11 September 2024

Former NATO deputy secretary general Mircea Geoană officially joins presidential race in Romania

10 September 2024

Romanian NATO deputy secretary general awarded medal for outstanding service

10 September 2024

Romanian lawmakers tackling EU Directive on minimum wage

Capital Markets powered by BSE

13 September 2024

BVB Arena: Chic Bijoux and the road from a jewelry stand to a EUR 2.5 mln online business

Company Profile

13 September 2024

JT Grup Oil announces dividend several months after its Bucharest Exchange IPO

12 September 2024

Romania’s Romgaz delists its GDRs traded in London

09 September 2024

M&A

Romanian affiliate marketing company 2Performant acquires Profitshare, partners with eMAG owner

09 September 2024

BVB Arena: Apidava, from a sweet hobby to a EUR 7 million a year international honey business

Company Profile

09 September 2024

Agriculture

Romania’s organic agricultural company Norofert enters Brazil

News from Companies

06 September 2024

Floria: Chrysanthemums and Roses, the most gifted flowers on the first day of school

News from Companies

06 September 2024

Zacke PR becomes the communication partner for Bringo, the national leader in ultra-fast grocery delivery services

News from Companies

05 September 2024

Café Athénée reopens with style, refinement, and exquisite flavors

News from Companies

04 September 2024

VTEX acquires Weni to enhance its composable and complete platform, delivering data-driven, AI-powered CX for enterprise brands and retailers

News from Companies

03 September 2024

UPfit.Cloud launches FitNet, the first platform to bring together players in the fitness industry

News from Companies

03 September 2024

Up Romania launches Up Play, the first gamification module in its mobile application – a premiere in the local employee benefits market

News from Companies

Latest Interviews

24 July 2024

Trends and challenges in Romania’s construction industry: Insights from MASTERBUILD CEO Stefan Vayna

Business Views

22 July 2024

Emmett King, co-founder Transylvania Angels Network: The Romanian ecosystem has more and better startups each year

19 July 2024

Dragos Darabut, Agista: We are looking to partner with founders who share our mindset and help them accelerate their business

Business Views

01 July 2024

Romanians abroad: ZeroBounce CEO Liviu Tănase on building a business in the U.S. and his entrepreneurial experience

27 August 2024

Jonas Schäfer, founder and GM of Valea Verde: We are committed to sustainable tourism and supporting local communities

Business Views

21 August 2024

Entrepreneur Dragos Anastasiu: In developing the Green Village project we emphasized preserving the Danube Delta's rich biodiversity

Business Views

Real Estate

13 September 2024

Romanian entrepreneurs buy Bucharest office building to turn it into medical clinic

12 September 2024

New housing units completed in Romania down 13% y/y in Q2

12 September 2024

How to find peace, serenity and also be part of a community while living in an urban environment

09 September 2024

CTP appoints Jovan Radosavljevic as new managing director for Romania

06 September 2024

Real estate company Build21 launches funding round through blockchain technology

Partner Content

12 September 2024

How to find peace, serenity and also be part of a community while living in an urban environment

22 August 2024

Via Transilvanica celebrated on Nasdaq Tower in Times Square

Partner Content

13 August 2024

Expat Life

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Experience exquisite dining and artistic ambiance at Olea, where every meal is an occasion

31 July 2024

PE investments in the construction sector reached EUR 55 mln in 2023 in CEE, an increase of 45% vs. 2022. The importance of capital for Romanian companies

Partner Content

26 July 2024

Indulge in the ultimate luxury: Live cooking stanchions at JW Marriott Bucharest’s legendary Sunday Brunch

Partner Content

04 July 2024

Legal

Expert Corner

PA Focus June's Fiscal Evolution: Revealing Sector-Specific Breakthroughs

Startup

11 September 2024

TechAngels Romania members invest more than EUR 1 million in first half of 2024

11 September 2024

Impact Hub Bucharest launches acceleration program dedicated to startups

11 September 2024

Romanian-British energy tech Ogre AI closes EUR 3 mln investment round

10 September 2024

International speakers, investors and entrepreneurs to attend How to Web conference in Bucharest next month

04 September 2024

Romanian young entrepreneurs launch hotel service to reduce request resolution time

03 September 2024

Early Game makes pre-seed investment in biotech startup founded by Romanian scientists

Discover Romania

13 September 2024

Slow tourism routes to be set up in Romania’s Danube Delta

12 September 2024

Forbes lists Romania among affordable European countries for American pensioners

05 September 2024

Café Athénée reopens with style, refinement, and exquisite flavors

News from Companies

02 September 2024

Cinema

Romanian film review – September Delights @Cinema Elvire Popescu

27 August 2024

Jonas Schäfer, founder and GM of Valea Verde: We are committed to sustainable tourism and supporting local communities

Business Views

21 August 2024

Entrepreneur Dragos Anastasiu: In developing the Green Village project we emphasized preserving the Danube Delta's rich biodiversity

Business Views

Events

13 September 2024

GoTech World 2024 brings over 120 speakers and 100 exhibitors to Bucharest in November

12 September 2024

International Center for Innovation in Education holds annual conference in Bucharest

12 September 2024

Bucharest events: Doru Drăgușin retrospective at Arcub

12 September 2024

Bucharest events: Damir Očko solo show to open at Gaep

12 September 2024

Aerial photos of Transylvanian fortified churches on display at King Charles III’s house in Viscri

12 September 2024

Weekend calendar: White Night of Romanian Film, Bucharest International Poetry Festival, Bucharest Music Film Festival, Timișoara Architecture Biennial, TIFF Sibiu and more

Culture

13 September 2024

Alexei Navalny’s memoir to also be published in Romania this fall

12 September 2024

Bucharest events: Doru Drăgușin retrospective at Arcub

12 September 2024

Bucharest events: Damir Očko solo show to open at Gaep

12 September 2024

Aerial photos of Transylvanian fortified churches on display at King Charles III’s house in Viscri

12 September 2024

Weekend calendar: White Night of Romanian Film, Bucharest International Poetry Festival, Bucharest Music Film Festival, Timișoara Architecture Biennial, TIFF Sibiu and more

Sports

13 September 2024

Romanian handball star Cristina Neagu retires

12 September 2024

Romanian Olympic and Paralympic athletes awarded medals by president in special ceremony

11 September 2024

Administration

Bucharest replaces turf at National Arena stadium, concert organizers foot the bill

10 September 2024

Velo Apuseni: Cluj County Council requests environmental permit for bike trails in Apuseni Mountains

10 September 2024

Romania scores second win in UEFA Nations League

13 September 2024

Vodafone-led consortium wins EUR 100 mln contract to build cloud for Romania's Govt.

13 September 2024

Defense

Ukrainian wheat ship hit by Russian missile near Romanian waters

12 September 2024

Major investment in Curtea de Argeș: Fuchs Condimente Romania doubles its capacity

News from Companies

13 September 2024

Slow tourism routes to be set up in Romania’s Danube Delta

12 September 2024

How to find peace, serenity and also be part of a community while living in an urban environment

Latest News

13 September 2024

Alexei Navalny’s memoir to also be published in Romania this fall

13 September 2024

Romanian confectionery and pastry chain Dulcinella concludes rebranding, plans expansion

13 September 2024

Nearly 800 km of highways and express roads under construction in Romania, minister says

13 September 2024

Romanian handball star Cristina Neagu retires

13 September 2024

GoTech World 2024 brings over 120 speakers and 100 exhibitors to Bucharest in November

13 September 2024

‘Kneeling Oak’ in Romania’s Danube Delta to receive natural monument status

Latest Press Releases

06 September 2024

Floria: Chrysanthemums and Roses, the most gifted flowers on the first day of school

06 September 2024

Zacke PR becomes the communication partner for Bringo, the national leader in ultra-fast grocery delivery services

05 September 2024

Café Athénée reopens with style, refinement, and exquisite flavors

04 September 2024

VTEX acquires Weni to enhance its composable and complete platform, delivering data-driven, AI-powered CX for enterprise brands and retailers

03 September 2024

UPfit.Cloud launches FitNet, the first platform to bring together players in the fitness industry

03 September 2024

Up Romania launches Up Play, the first gamification module in its mobile application – a premiere in the local employee benefits market

Daily news highlights

13 September 2024

Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă joins Conservative Party

12 September 2024

Romanian woman running in upcoming elections for Austrian Parliament

12 September 2024

Forbes lists Romania among affordable European countries for American pensioners

12 September 2024

Air France & KLM announce promo tariffs for Bucharest flights to destinations in Europe, US, Canada and Asia

13 September 2024

‘Kneeling Oak’ in Romania’s Danube Delta to receive natural monument status

12 September 2024

Romanian authorities begin relocation of bears from famous Transfăgărășan road

12 September 2024

Over 11,500 damaged solar panels replaced during PV park repowering project in Romania

12 September 2024

Aerial photos of Transylvanian fortified churches on display at King Charles III’s house in Viscri

Politics

13 September 2024

Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă joins Conservative Party

11 September 2024

Former NATO deputy secretary general Mircea Geoană officially joins presidential race in Romania

12 September 2024

Romanian woman running in upcoming elections for Austrian Parliament

09 September 2024

Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan expects 3rd Resilience Facility disbursement this autumn

09 September 2024

Romanian Senate head and presidential candidate Nicolae Ciucă launches book

10 September 2024

Romanian lawmakers tackling EU Directive on minimum wage

Expat Life

13 September 2024

Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă joins Conservative Party

11 September 2024

Former NATO deputy secretary general Mircea Geoană officially joins presidential race in Romania

12 September 2024

Romanian woman running in upcoming elections for Austrian Parliament

09 September 2024

Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan expects 3rd Resilience Facility disbursement this autumn

09 September 2024

Romanian Senate head and presidential candidate Nicolae Ciucă launches book

10 September 2024

Romanian lawmakers tackling EU Directive on minimum wage

Daily news highlights

13 September 2024

Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă joins Conservative Party

12 September 2024

Romanian woman running in upcoming elections for Austrian Parliament

12 September 2024

Forbes lists Romania among affordable European countries for American pensioners

12 September 2024

Air France & KLM announce promo tariffs for Bucharest flights to destinations in Europe, US, Canada and Asia

13 September 2024

‘Kneeling Oak’ in Romania’s Danube Delta to receive natural monument status

12 September 2024

Romanian authorities begin relocation of bears from famous Transfăgărășan road

12 September 2024

Over 11,500 damaged solar panels replaced during PV park repowering project in Romania

12 September 2024

Aerial photos of Transylvanian fortified churches on display at King Charles III’s house in Viscri

Capital Markets is powered by the Bucharest Stock Exchange

13 September 2024

JT Grup Oil announces dividend several months after its Bucharest Exchange IPO

12 September 2024

Romania’s Romgaz delists its GDRs traded in London

09 September 2024

M&A

Romanian affiliate marketing company 2Performant acquires Profitshare, partners with eMAG owner

09 September 2024

Agriculture

Romania’s organic agricultural company Norofert enters Brazil

05 September 2024

Fondul Proprietatea gets permit for buyback program at 70% above market price

04 September 2024

Romanian holding ROCA Industry envisages EUR 10 mln bond issue to finance new acquisitions

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24 July 2024

Trends and challenges in Romania’s construction industry: Insights from MASTERBUILD CEO Stefan Vayna

Business Views

22 July 2024

Emmett King, co-founder Transylvania Angels Network: The Romanian ecosystem has more and better startups each year

19 July 2024

Dragos Darabut, Agista: We are looking to partner with founders who share our mindset and help them accelerate their business

Business Views

01 July 2024

Romanians abroad: ZeroBounce CEO Liviu Tănase on building a business in the U.S. and his entrepreneurial experience

27 August 2024

Jonas Schäfer, founder and GM of Valea Verde: We are committed to sustainable tourism and supporting local communities

Business Views

21 August 2024

Entrepreneur Dragos Anastasiu: In developing the Green Village project we emphasized preserving the Danube Delta's rich biodiversity

Business Views

Politics

13 September 2024

Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dăncilă joins Conservative Party

11 September 2024

Former NATO deputy secretary general Mircea Geoană officially joins presidential race in Romania

12 September 2024

Romanian woman running in upcoming elections for Austrian Parliament

09 September 2024

Romanian MEP Siegfried Muresan expects 3rd Resilience Facility disbursement this autumn

09 September 2024

Romanian Senate head and presidential candidate Nicolae Ciucă launches book

10 September 2024

Romanian lawmakers tackling EU Directive on minimum wage

Business

13 September 2024

Net wage in Romania surges by real 8.9% y/y in July

13 September 2024

Households' consumption in Romania returns to pre-COVID levels

13 September 2024

Vodafone-led consortium wins EUR 100 mln contract to build cloud for Romania's Govt.

13 September 2024

Romania to ask EC to compensate disparities in regional electricity price

13 September 2024

Romania’s Govt. screens three projects for extending major investment grants

13 September 2024

Finance

Tax consultant believes Romania's tax amnesty may yield better-than-planned revenues

13 September 2024

Romanian entrepreneurs buy Bucharest office building to turn it into medical clinic

13 September 2024

JT Grup Oil announces dividend several months after its Bucharest Exchange IPO

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26 July 2024

Indulge in the ultimate luxury: Live cooking stanchions at JW Marriott Bucharest’s legendary Sunday Brunch

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18 June 2024

Robin Hermann, STACKIT: "Europe's cloud market has huge potential"

News from Companies

01 August 2024

Eden Capital Development officially launches Cortina Elysium, a high-end residential project located in the north of Bucharest and starts apartment sales

News from Companies

29 July 2024

Mark Twain International School appoints new Managing Director as the founders shift their focus to strategic development

Partner Content

10 June 2024

Liceul Teoretic “Școala Mea” Announces the Launch of the International Division for Years 10 to 13

Partner Content

22 May 2024

The British School of Bucharest presents: Sports Day - A festivity of skill, unity, and joy

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06 September 2024

Floria: Chrysanthemums and Roses, the most gifted flowers on the first day of school

06 September 2024

Zacke PR becomes the communication partner for Bringo, the national leader in ultra-fast grocery delivery services

05 September 2024

Café Athénée reopens with style, refinement, and exquisite flavors

04 September 2024

VTEX acquires Weni to enhance its composable and complete platform, delivering data-driven, AI-powered CX for enterprise brands and retailers

03 September 2024

UPfit.Cloud launches FitNet, the first platform to bring together players in the fitness industry

03 September 2024

Up Romania launches Up Play, the first gamification module in its mobile application – a premiere in the local employee benefits market

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Macro Updates

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Real Estate

12 September 2024

New housing units completed in Romania down 13% y/y in Q2

06 September 2024

Real Estate

Paval Holding and Apex Alliance take over one of Switzerland's largest hotels

Paval Holding, owned by the founders of DIY chain Dedeman, together with the hotel operator Apex Alliance, bought the 5...

06 September 2024

Real Estate

Prime Kapital and MAS RE preparing three more shopping malls in Romania

The real estate companies MAS PLC and Prime Kapital, which have an ongoing partnership for developing real estate...

13 September 2024

Real Estate

Romanian entrepreneurs buy Bucharest office building to turn it into medical clinic

Dorina and Dan Mutu, owners of the Annabella chain of stores and the Râureni canning factory, bought from Piraeus...

09 September 2024

Real Estate

CTP appoints Jovan Radosavljevic as new managing director for Romania

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26 July 2024

Nature

The 'living fossil' fish swimming back from near extinction in Romania - its only home on our planet

12 July 2024