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Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest outperforms CEE in hotel revenue growth

30 April 2026

National Bank seeking institutional support for recovering Romanian treasure held in Moscow

30 April 2026

Four Romanians on board ship seized by Iran, Foreign Ministry says

30 April 2026

Romania’s Constitutional Court upholds prosumer law

30 April 2026

Romania’s Sphera Franchise Group opens first Taco Bell in Republic of Moldova

30 April 2026

TPC Concept: Employee productivity in Romania below EU average after modest growth

30 April 2026

Romanian currency hits record low of RON 5.14 per EUR amid political turmoil

30 April 2026

PPC secures EU funding to install 106 fast EV charging points in Romania and Greece

30 April 2026

Fifth of investors on Bucharest Stock Exchange exclusively bought Fidelis government bonds

30 April 2026

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, Romania ranked 49th out of 180

30 April 2026

Romanian PM says Liberals could stay in government after no-confidence motion, but not with PSD

27 April 2026

‘The law is not the constraint’ - Mihai Voicu, Partner at ONV LAW, on how Romanian companies should navigate AI, crypto and blockchain regulation

Business Views

30 April 2026

M&A

Turkish Otokar signs deal to acquire Romania’s Automecanica and its Mediaș manufacturing facility

30 April 2026

Healthcare

Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. visits Bucharest site of new pediatric psychiatry hospital

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

Daily news highlights

29 April 2026

Maia Sandu says reunification with Romania could speed up Moldova’s EU accession

30 April 2026

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, Romania ranked 49th out of 180

30 April 2026

May 1 & weekend calendar: Mici festival, Grillfest BBQ, and more

30 April 2026

Romanian currency hits record low of 5.14 per EUR amid political turmoil

29 April 2026

Romania’s Railway Reform Authority selects Siemens to deliver hydrogen-powered train fleet

30 April 2026

Romania’s interim transport minister announces plans to terminate contract of Bucharest subway director

29 April 2026

Famous gymnast Nadia Comăneci to give masterclass at Romania’s Sports Festival

29 April 2026

LYNX Festival in Brașov puts nature in the spotlight with documentaries and photography exhibitions

Politics

30 April 2026

Romanian PM says Liberals could stay in government after no-confidence motion, but not with PSD

29 April 2026

Romanian president meets with Austrian chancellor during Three Seas Initiative Summit

29 April 2026

Moldova exchanges Russian spy Alexandru Bălan for two Moldovan intelligence officers with Romanian support

29 April 2026

Maia Sandu says reunification with Romania could speed up Moldova’s EU accession

29 April 2026

Romanian president says PSD-AUR government "extremely unlikely" after no-confidence motion

28 April 2026

No-confidence motion against Liberal-led government is backed by over half of MPs, AUR leader says

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30 April 2026

EVERGENT Investments Invests in Romanian Commercial Aviation by Becoming a Shareholder of Anima Wings

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30 April 2026

Romania’s Sphera Franchise Group opens first Taco Bell in Republic of Moldova

30 April 2026

Fifth of investors on Bucharest Stock Exchange exclusively bought Fidelis government bonds

30 April 2026

EVERGENT Investments shareholders approved all proposals from the Board of Directors at the General Meetings

News from Companies

30 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania announces cash dividends payout, new board of directors

30 April 2026

OMV Petrom approves RON 3.6 bln dividends, RON 9 bln for investments in 2026

News from Companies

05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

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10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

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09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

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04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

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23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

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20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

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10 February 2026

No Shortcuts: How Cambridge School of Bucharest Is Preparing Students for a World in Motion

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20 January 2026

Leading the shift to efficient cities: Veolia’s roadmap in Romania

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14 January 2026

Gabriel Tironeac, VP of Innovation, ASSIST Software: AI and robotics only deliver value when built around the client

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25 February 2026

Culture

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80 years later, 14,000 donors, one theater: Interview with Grivița 53 founder Chris Simion-Mercurian

08 January 2026

Voices of Romania: Building Leaders in Romania, Andra Ghibuțiu, CEO Beyond Business School

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17 March 2026

‘We have always been huge believers in the growth of the country’ - Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital, on the private equity player’s presence in Romania

Real Estate

29 April 2026

Radisson Blu hotel to open in Sinaia mountain town in Romania

29 April 2026

Auto parts producer Iwis expands facility in Romania’s Oradea

29 April 2026

Brimerock Hospitality Investments enters Romania, ponders funding for hotel close to Bucharest’s main airport

28 April 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties continues regional expansion in Iași through Evergent MoU

28 April 2026

Global AI enters Romania with new Bucharest office lease

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28 April 2026

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

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27 April 2026

Justice

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US court rules new sanction against Romania in Micula case

17 April 2026

From Play to Performance: How the International School of Bucharest Primary School Builds Confident, Capable Learners

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31 March 2026

Odyssey Education announces the opening of the International Middle School at EFI Bucarest in September 2026: international excellence in the heart of the capital

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30 March 2026

Taste of Tradition, Spirit of Celebration: Easter Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest on April 12, 2026

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25 March 2026

Business and Economics at Cambridge School of Bucharest: Building Financial Confidence for Global Money Week

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Startup

30 April 2026

Romanian Early Game Ventures invests USD 600,000 in startup bringing AI into video games

23 April 2026

Romania’s Techcelerator launches first deep tech, cybersecurity accelerator in Southeast Europe

08 April 2026

Startup

Nine Romanian startups selected for Vest Ventures accelerator

02 April 2026

Startup

Romanian entrepreneurs back AI startup focused on brand visibility in ChatGPT-era search

01 April 2026

SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO

19 March 2026

MerchantPro: Romania’s eCommerce market is set to reach €8.5 billion in 2026, under pressure from non-EU platforms, AI, and more cautious consumer behavior

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30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

21 April 2026

Culture

European Heritage Awards: Restoration of Bánffy Castle in Romania’s Răscruci among 2026 winners

20 April 2026

Travel

Arta Chalet: How this retreat took shape in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region

17 April 2026

Cuisine

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A Culinary Encounter: Michelin-starred Chef Michele De Blasio Arrives at Cucina for ONE Night Only

15 April 2026

Cinema

Romanian Film Review – Sorella di Clausura & Gipsy Queen

07 April 2026

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Joyful Holidays with Boromir Easter Brioche, the Romanian Pasca

Events

30 April 2026

May 1 & weekend calendar: Mici festival, Grillfest BBQ, and more

29 April 2026

Famous gymnast Nadia Comăneci to give masterclass at Romania’s Sports Festival

29 April 2026

LYNX Festival in Brașov puts nature in the spotlight with documentaries and photography exhibitions

29 April 2026

Cinema concerts return to Transilvania Film Festival 2026 in Cluj-Napoca

27 April 2026

Art Safari exhibitions open at Constanța Casino, Art Gallery for May 1 seaside holiday

27 April 2026

Clear purpose, authenticity, and building trust: How women execs forged their path

Culture

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

30 April 2026

Healthcare

Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. visits Bucharest site of new pediatric psychiatry hospital

29 April 2026

Cinema concerts return to Transilvania Film Festival 2026 in Cluj-Napoca

27 April 2026

Art Safari exhibitions open at Constanța Casino, Art Gallery for May 1 seaside holiday

24 April 2026

Vlad Nancă solo exhibition opens in Bucharest

Sports

29 April 2026

Famous gymnast Nadia Comăneci to give masterclass at Romania’s Sports Festival

29 April 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana-Maria Bărbosu on verge of suspension for failure to meet anti-doping agents

24 April 2026

David Popovici secures second gold medal at National Swimming Championship

23 April 2026

Romanian swimming star David Popovici wins gold medal at 2026 National Championships

23 April 2026

Cycling race crosses borders as Tour of Romania starts in Moldova for first time

30 April 2026

Romanian PM says Liberals could stay in government after no-confidence motion, but not with PSD

27 April 2026

‘The law is not the constraint’ - Mihai Voicu, Partner at ONV LAW, on how Romanian companies should navigate AI, crypto and blockchain regulation

Business Views

30 April 2026

M&A

Turkish Otokar signs deal to acquire Romania’s Automecanica and its Mediaș manufacturing facility

30 April 2026

Healthcare

Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. visits Bucharest site of new pediatric psychiatry hospital

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

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30 April 2026

Romanian Early Game Ventures invests USD 600,000 in startup bringing AI into video games

30 April 2026

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest outperforms CEE in hotel revenue growth

30 April 2026

National Bank seeking institutional support for recovering Romanian treasure held in Moscow

30 April 2026

Four Romanians on board ship seized by Iran, Foreign Ministry says

30 April 2026

Romania’s Constitutional Court upholds prosumer law

30 April 2026

Romania’s Sphera Franchise Group opens first Taco Bell in Republic of Moldova

Latest Press Releases

05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

Daily news highlights

29 April 2026

Maia Sandu says reunification with Romania could speed up Moldova’s EU accession

30 April 2026

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, Romania ranked 49th out of 180

30 April 2026

May 1 & weekend calendar: Mici festival, Grillfest BBQ, and more

30 April 2026

Romanian currency hits record low of RON 5.14 per EUR amid political turmoil

29 April 2026

Romania’s Railway Reform Authority selects Siemens to deliver hydrogen-powered train fleet

30 April 2026

Romania’s interim transport minister announces plans to terminate contract of Bucharest subway director

29 April 2026

Famous gymnast Nadia Comăneci to give masterclass at Romania’s Sports Festival

29 April 2026

LYNX Festival in Brașov puts nature in the spotlight with documentaries and photography exhibitions

Politics

29 April 2026

Romanian president says PSD-AUR government "extremely unlikely" after no-confidence motion

27 April 2026

Romania’s crumbling centrist coalition must pass 9 laws to secure EUR 10 bln in EU funds, PM says

27 April 2026

Romanian president expresses solidarity with US after White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

28 April 2026

European Parliament lifts Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă’s immunity, opening her to investigation

29 April 2026

Romanian president meets with Austrian chancellor during Three Seas Initiative Summit

29 April 2026

Maia Sandu says reunification with Romania could speed up Moldova’s EU accession

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29 April 2026

Romanian president says PSD-AUR government "extremely unlikely" after no-confidence motion

27 April 2026

Romania’s crumbling centrist coalition must pass 9 laws to secure EUR 10 bln in EU funds, PM says

27 April 2026

Romanian president expresses solidarity with US after White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

28 April 2026

European Parliament lifts Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă’s immunity, opening her to investigation

29 April 2026

Romanian president meets with Austrian chancellor during Three Seas Initiative Summit

29 April 2026

Maia Sandu says reunification with Romania could speed up Moldova’s EU accession

Daily news highlights

29 April 2026

Maia Sandu says reunification with Romania could speed up Moldova’s EU accession

30 April 2026

Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, Romania ranked 49th out of 180

30 April 2026

May 1 & weekend calendar: Mici festival, Grillfest BBQ, and more

30 April 2026

Romanian currency hits record low of RON 5.14 per EUR amid political turmoil

29 April 2026

Romania’s Railway Reform Authority selects Siemens to deliver hydrogen-powered train fleet

30 April 2026

Romania’s interim transport minister announces plans to terminate contract of Bucharest subway director

29 April 2026

Famous gymnast Nadia Comăneci to give masterclass at Romania’s Sports Festival

29 April 2026

LYNX Festival in Brașov puts nature in the spotlight with documentaries and photography exhibitions

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30 April 2026

OMV Petrom approves RON 3.6 bln dividends, RON 9 bln for investments in 2026

30 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania announces cash dividends payout, new board of directors

28 April 2026

Romania’s Electro-Alfa considers disbursing dividends from retained earnings

28 April 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica to disburse part of retained earnings as special dividend

23 April 2026

Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania lists ETF tracking BET-TR

23 April 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports EUR 60.4 mln in Q1 residential transactions

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No Shortcuts: How Cambridge School of Bucharest Is Preparing Students for a World in Motion

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20 January 2026

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14 January 2026

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25 February 2026

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80 years later, 14,000 donors, one theater: Interview with Grivița 53 founder Chris Simion-Mercurian

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17 March 2026

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Politics

29 April 2026

Romanian president says PSD-AUR government "extremely unlikely" after no-confidence motion

27 April 2026

Romania’s crumbling centrist coalition must pass 9 laws to secure EUR 10 bln in EU funds, PM says

27 April 2026

Romanian president expresses solidarity with US after White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

28 April 2026

European Parliament lifts Romanian MEP Diana Șoșoacă’s immunity, opening her to investigation

29 April 2026

Romanian president meets with Austrian chancellor during Three Seas Initiative Summit

29 April 2026

Maia Sandu says reunification with Romania could speed up Moldova’s EU accession

Business

30 April 2026

Romanian Early Game Ventures invests USD 600,000 in startup bringing AI into video games

30 April 2026

Danish retailer Normal to open first local unit in Bucharest mall

30 April 2026

Polish group Żabka reaches 204 Froo stores in Romania after 32 openings in Q1 2026

30 April 2026

OMV Petrom approves RON 3.6 bln dividends, RON 9 bln for investments in 2026

30 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania announces cash dividends payout, new board of directors

30 April 2026

Veterinary pharmacy chain Veterra reaches 200 units in Romania

30 April 2026

Romania’s interim transport minister announces plans to terminate contract of Bucharest subway director

30 April 2026

More than 500,000 unemployed in Romania in 2025, potential additional labor force exceeded 200,000

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12 December 2025

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

New Year’s Day Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

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10 December 2025

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

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How Christmas décor is reinventing itself in 2025: three interior design styles from Actuel, Auchan’s private-label range

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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

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Unveils “The Grand Countdown” — A Timeless New Year’s Eve Celebration

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05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

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22 January 2026

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22 January 2026

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29 April 2026

Radisson Blu hotel to open in Romanian mountain town of Sinaia

27 April 2026

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First integrated Versace Ceramics residential project in Romania attracts EUR 130 mln investment

Edition 1011 Featured by Versace Ceramics, the first integrated branded residences project developed in collaboration...

29 April 2026

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Brimerock Hospitality Investments enters Romania, ponders funding for hotel close to Bucharest’s main airport

Brimerock Hospitality Investments, a private equity RAIF focused on hospitality assets in Southeast Europe, has...

29 April 2026

Transport

Auto parts producer Iwis expands facility in Romania’s Oradea

German manufacturer Iwis has expanded its production facility in CTPark Oradea.

The 4,000 sqm extension was completed...

28 April 2026

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Romanian developer One United Properties continues regional expansion in Iași through Evergent MoU

One United Properties (BVB: ONE), a major developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate in Romania, signed...

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