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Romania will remain staunch NATO member, focus on defense investments, newly-elected president Nicușor Dan says

19 May 2025

Via Transilvanica: Brașov to become third entry point to long-distance trail crossing Romania

19 May 2025

European Commission cuts Romania’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 1.4%

19 May 2025

Romanian Culture Ministry launches EUR 24 mln project to digitize national heritage

19 May 2025

Who is Nicușor Dan, the new president vowing to keep Romania on its European path?

19 May 2025

Presidential elections 2025: How Romanians voted in the run-off

19 May 2025

Romania’s far-right leader George Simion concedes defeat, congratulates Nicușor Dan on presidential win

19 May 2025

Romania's cargo railway company CFR Marfa to pass EUR 300 mln assets to new set up company

19 May 2025

Major bicycle parts maker goes ahead with plans for Romanian factory

19 May 2025

Romania places non-binding bid for Moldova's sole maritime port Giurgiulesti

19 May 2025

Romania will remain staunch NATO member, focus on defense investments, newly-elected president Nicușor Dan says

19 May 2025

Presidential elections 2025: How Romanians voted in the run-off

15 May 2025

BVB Arena: Abund Berry or how to grow one hectare of blackberry plants into a EUR 12 million business

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19 May 2025

Who is Nicușor Dan, the new president vowing to keep Romania on its European path?

13 May 2025

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

Daily news highlights

19 May 2025

Romania’s far-right leader George Simion concedes defeat, congratulates Nicușor Dan on presidential win

19 May 2025

European leaders congratulate Bucharest’s pro-EU mayor Nicușor Dan on presidential election victory

16 May 2025

Politico: Trump admin took Romania’s cancelled elections into consideration regarding Visa Waiver

19 May 2025

Major bicycle parts maker goes ahead with plans for Romanian factory

16 May 2025

Modernization work begins at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport terminals in EUR 22 mln investment

19 May 2025

Romania places non-binding bid for Moldova's sole maritime port Giurgiulesti

16 May 2025

Diversity

SeeYou app connects visually impaired individuals with volunteer guides in Romania

16 May 2025

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest office market sees demand slowdown, but signs of recovery ahead

Politics

19 May 2025

Who is Nicușor Dan, the new president vowing to keep Romania on its European path?

19 May 2025

Presidential elections 2025: How Romanians voted in the run-off

19 May 2025

Romania’s far-right leader George Simion concedes defeat, congratulates Nicușor Dan on presidential win

19 May 2025

European leaders congratulate Bucharest’s pro-EU mayor Nicușor Dan on presidential election victory

18 May 2025

UPDATE - Romania presidential elections 2025: Romanians confirm pro-EU choice as Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan wins presidency

18 May 2025

Romania presidential elections 2025: Over one million extra voters registered in the country halfway through the voting process

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16 May 2025

Romanian investment management company lists new ETF to track BET index

15 May 2025

BVB Arena: Abund Berry or how to grow one hectare of blackberry plants into a EUR 12 million business

Company Profile

14 May 2025

Bucharest City Hall lists bond issue on the Bucharest Stock Exchange worth RON 555 million

14 May 2025

Romanian hydropower energy producer Hidroelectrica sees profits drop 56% in Q1 2025

12 May 2025

One United Properties posts a consolidated turnover of EUR 70.7 mln and a gross profit of EUR 22.6 mln in Q1 2025

News from Companies

12 May 2025

NAGA introduces NAGA Earn, offering daily return on cash balance held on the platform

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13 May 2025

Heberger Romania announces the exclusive availability of the Combo apartment at Pipera Eins

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13 May 2025

Finance

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Garanti BBVA Romania secures EUR 50 mln from the EBRD and adds another EUR 85 mln to support green economy investments

12 May 2025

One United Properties posts a consolidated turnover of EUR 70.7 mln and a gross profit of EUR 22.6 mln in Q1 2025

News from Companies

12 May 2025

NAGA introduces NAGA Earn, offering daily return on cash balance held on the platform

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09 May 2025

Olea - Middle’terranean breeze seasonality reopens with an elevated dining experience

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09 May 2025

1664 Blanc brings refined French flair to Romania – with a twist “Oh là là” in every glass

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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

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17 April 2025

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

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24 April 2025

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11 April 2025

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17 April 2025

“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

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17 April 2025

Environment

'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

16 May 2025

STIRIXIS Group designs the cinema of tomorrow for Village Cinemas, starting with The Mall Athens

News from Companies

16 May 2025

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest office market sees demand slowdown, but signs of recovery ahead

15 May 2025

Expanded Iulius Mall Suceava opens after EUR 40 million investment

14 May 2025

Novotel expands in Romania with new hotel in Timișoara set to open by 2027

14 May 2025

Marriott plans major expansion in Romania with five new hotels by 2028

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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

09 May 2025

DiFine your Essence: Diana Iosu’s new event series is a call to inner clarity

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07 May 2025

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22 April 2025

Tech

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17 April 2025

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Startup

15 May 2025

Five new Romanian startups selected for EBRD Star Venture program

07 May 2025

Agriculture

Report: Romania has 23% of EU agricultural workforce

06 May 2025

US-based healthcare startup founded by Romanian acquired by Function Health

30 April 2025

Romanian and female-founded AI startup based in London raises EUR 900,000 seed funding from GapMinder

29 April 2025

Romanian cashback startup CashClub launches crowdfunding campaign on SeedBlink

28 April 2025

Romanian-founded retail startup in UK receives USD 7.8 mln funding

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19 May 2025

Via Transilvanica: Brașov to become third entry point to long-distance trail crossing Romania

16 May 2025

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15 May 2025

Central Romania: Fortified church in Apold opens for program of live music, exhibitions, guided tours

09 May 2025

Olea - Middle’terranean breeze seasonality reopens with an elevated dining experience

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09 May 2025

Lee Miller’s Romania: Works of trailblazing photographer go on display at King Charles III’s House in Viscri

22 April 2025

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Events

16 May 2025

Romanian film review – European Film Festival 2025, A Selection: Lovers, Pranksters, and Ghosts

16 May 2025

Paris Hilton sends message to Romanian fans ahead of festival in Craiova

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15 May 2025

Bucharest’s Armenian neighborhood in the spotlight at event featuring jazz concerts, guided tours, and traditional gastronomy

15 May 2025

Documentary Mondays & Fiction Tuesdays return at Czech Center in Bucharest

15 May 2025

Namaste India festival brings Indian culture to Bucharest and Cluj-Naoca this summer

15 May 2025

Central Romania: Fortified church in Apold opens for program of live music, exhibitions, guided tours

Culture

19 May 2025

Romanian Culture Ministry launches EUR 24 mln project to digitize national heritage

16 May 2025

Romanian film review – European Film Festival 2025, A Selection: Lovers, Pranksters, and Ghosts

16 May 2025

Sebastian Stan, David Popovici urge Romanians to vote in presidential runoff

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15 May 2025

Bucharest’s Armenian neighborhood in the spotlight at event featuring jazz concerts, guided tours, and traditional gastronomy

15 May 2025

Attractive Romania tourism platform hits 280,000 active users in first year

Sports

16 May 2025

Sebastian Stan, David Popovici urge Romanians to vote in presidential runoff

Video

14 May 2025

Timișoara to host football-themed film festival in November

13 May 2025

Sports

Romanian referee to oversee UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan

13 May 2025

Sports

Romanian interim president awards medal to retiring handball legend Cristina Neagu

12 May 2025

Sports

Romania wins eight medals at Under-21 European Table Tennis Championships in Bratislava

19 May 2025

Romania will remain staunch NATO member, focus on defense investments, newly-elected president Nicușor Dan says

19 May 2025

Presidential elections 2025: How Romanians voted in the run-off

15 May 2025

BVB Arena: Abund Berry or how to grow one hectare of blackberry plants into a EUR 12 million business

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19 May 2025

Romania keeps monetary policy rate at 6.5%

19 May 2025

Romania will remain staunch NATO member, focus on defense investments, newly-elected president Nicușor Dan says

19 May 2025

Via Transilvanica: Brașov to become third entry point to long-distance trail crossing Romania

19 May 2025

European Commission cuts Romania’s 2025 economic growth forecast to 1.4%

19 May 2025

Romanian Culture Ministry launches EUR 24 mln project to digitize national heritage

19 May 2025

Who is Nicușor Dan, the new president vowing to keep Romania on its European path?

Latest Press Releases

13 May 2025

Heberger Romania announces the exclusive availability of the Combo apartment at Pipera Eins

13 May 2025

Finance

Garanti BBVA Romania secures EUR 50 mln from the EBRD and adds another EUR 85 mln to support green economy investments

12 May 2025

One United Properties posts a consolidated turnover of EUR 70.7 mln and a gross profit of EUR 22.6 mln in Q1 2025

12 May 2025

NAGA introduces NAGA Earn, offering daily return on cash balance held on the platform

09 May 2025

Olea - Middle`terranean breeze seasonality reopens with an elevated dining experience

09 May 2025

1664 Blanc brings refined French flair to Romania – with a twist “Oh là là” in every glass

Daily news highlights

19 May 2025

Romania’s far-right leader George Simion concedes defeat, congratulates Nicușor Dan on presidential win

19 May 2025

European leaders congratulate Bucharest’s pro-EU mayor Nicușor Dan on presidential election victory

16 May 2025

Politico: Trump admin took Romania’s cancelled elections into consideration regarding Visa Waiver

19 May 2025

Major bicycle parts maker goes ahead with plans for Romanian factory

16 May 2025

Modernization work begins at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport terminals in EUR 22 mln investment

19 May 2025

Romania places non-binding bid for Moldova's sole maritime port Giurgiulesti

16 May 2025

Diversity

SeeYou app connects visually impaired individuals with volunteer guides in Romania

16 May 2025

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest office market sees demand slowdown, but signs of recovery ahead

Politics

18 May 2025

UPDATE - Romania presidential elections 2025: Romanians confirm pro-EU choice as Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan wins presidency

19 May 2025

European leaders congratulate Bucharest’s pro-EU mayor Nicușor Dan on presidential election victory

16 May 2025

Romanian far-right presidential candidate George Simion embroiled in several scandals ahead of vote

17 May 2025

Update: Romanians abroad show up for the most important presidential elections in the last 30 years

14 May 2025

VP of Romanian far-right party AUR praises Ceaușescu, prompting legal warnings

16 May 2025

Justice

Bucharest Tribunal replaces judicial control with preventive arrest for Sinaia mayor

Expat Life

18 May 2025

UPDATE - Romania presidential elections 2025: Romanians confirm pro-EU choice as Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan wins presidency

19 May 2025

European leaders congratulate Bucharest’s pro-EU mayor Nicușor Dan on presidential election victory

16 May 2025

Romanian far-right presidential candidate George Simion embroiled in several scandals ahead of vote

17 May 2025

Update: Romanians abroad show up for the most important presidential elections in the last 30 years

14 May 2025

VP of Romanian far-right party AUR praises Ceaușescu, prompting legal warnings

16 May 2025

Justice

Bucharest Tribunal replaces judicial control with preventive arrest for Sinaia mayor

Daily news highlights

19 May 2025

Romania’s far-right leader George Simion concedes defeat, congratulates Nicușor Dan on presidential win

19 May 2025

European leaders congratulate Bucharest’s pro-EU mayor Nicușor Dan on presidential election victory

16 May 2025

Politico: Trump admin took Romania’s cancelled elections into consideration regarding Visa Waiver

19 May 2025

Major bicycle parts maker goes ahead with plans for Romanian factory

16 May 2025

Modernization work begins at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport terminals in EUR 22 mln investment

19 May 2025

Romania places non-binding bid for Moldova's sole maritime port Giurgiulesti

16 May 2025

Diversity

SeeYou app connects visually impaired individuals with volunteer guides in Romania

16 May 2025

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest office market sees demand slowdown, but signs of recovery ahead

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16 May 2025

Romanian investment management company lists new ETF to track BET index

14 May 2025

Bucharest City Hall lists bond issue on the Stock Exchange worth RON 555 million

14 May 2025

Romanian hydropower energy producer Hidroelectrica sees profits drop 56% in Q1 2025

06 May 2025

Bucharest Stock Market nears 250,000 investors mark despite fluctuations

05 May 2025

Romania’s Electrica borrows EUR 620 mln to invest in distribution and green production facilities

29 April 2025

Globinvest launches first ETF to track performance of BET-EF index on Bucharest Stock Exchange

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Garanti BBVA Romania secures EUR 50 mln from the EBRD and adds another EUR 85 mln to support green economy investments

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One United Properties posts a consolidated turnover of EUR 70.7 mln and a gross profit of EUR 22.6 mln in Q1 2025

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NAGA introduces NAGA Earn, offering daily return on cash balance held on the platform

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