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Romania secures seven medals at 2026 European Rowing Under 19 Championships

25 May 2026

Leisure

Bucharest among top budget-friendly destinations recommended by British Post Office

25 May 2026

Over half of Romanians would oppose dismissing president Nicușor Dan, survey says

25 May 2026

Romania’s deposit-return system reaches 10 billion returned packaging milestone

25 May 2026

AnimaWings becomes official airline partner of Romania’s Olympic team

25 May 2026

Over 10,500 reports of missing children recorded in Romania in past year, Save the Children warns

25 May 2026

Agriculture

Romania sends over 4,000 sheep to Algeria via cargo planes

25 May 2026

Wizz Air removes six routes from airports in Romania

25 May 2026

Fans of anti-war Belarusian rapper Max Korzh fill National Arena in sold-out Bucharest concert

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25 May 2026

Germany’s Vincent Keymer wins Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 tournament

25 May 2026

Romanian president, PM congratulate Cristian Mungiu after second Palme d’Or win at Cannes

22 May 2026

Three out of ten Romanians did not have any routine medical check-up in 2025. Another two out of ten only attended the mandatory occupational health check-up How are medical subscriptions

News from Companies

25 May 2026

Romania’s government speeds up 5,300 projects financed under RRF

25 May 2026

Romanian Senate backs bill requiring euro invoices to use central bank exchange rate

25 May 2026

IBM-backed education centre in Iași to invest EUR 100 mln in quantum computer

Daily news highlights

22 May 2026

Romania-US social security agreement to enter into force on September 1

25 May 2026

Ukraine’s DTEK begins commercial operations at 126 MW PV park in Romania

22 May 2026

Moldova’s low-cost Flyone Airlines cancels nearly all routes from Bucharest’s Otopeni Airport

25 May 2026

Fans of anti-war Belarusian rapper Max Korzh fill National Arena in sold-out Bucharest concert

Video

22 May 2026

EC forecast: fiscal consolidation to silence economic growth in Romania this year

25 May 2026

Bear captured on surveillance video entering hotel in Romania’s Poiana Brașov

Video

22 May 2026

Romanian government approves declassification of diplomatic archives covering post-communist transition years

22 May 2026

Romania’s CFR Călători launches summer “Sun Trains” program to Black Sea coast

Politics

25 May 2026

Over half of Romanians would oppose dismissing president Nicușor Dan, survey says

25 May 2026

Romania’s government speeds up 5,300 projects financed under RRF

22 May 2026

Romania criticizes Israel for “public humiliation” of activists part of Gaza relief flotilla

22 May 2026

Survey: Four in ten Romanians opt for early elections, a quarter of voters oppose pro-Western orientation

22 May 2026

Romanian government approves declassification of diplomatic archives covering post-communist transition years

21 May 2026

Justice

European Prosecutor’s Office says Romanian mayor caught red-handed while receiving bribe

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25 May 2026

Finance

Romania's Banca Transilvania reports robust Q1 results, despite challenging economic environment

22 May 2026

Romanian food service company Sphera Franchise Group reports increased sales in Q1 of 2026

22 May 2026

Romania’s EVERGENT Investments posts net result of RON 186.8 million in Q1 2026

22 May 2026

Romanian Banca Transilvania extends EUR 67 mln loan to Antibiotice for critical drugs project

22 May 2026

Romania's Hidroelectrica refurbishes 335 MW hydropower plant under EUR 188 mln project

21 May 2026

BVB-listed FMCG distributor Aquila expands operations in Eastern Romania with Bacău center

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

News from Companies

10 February 2026

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

News from Companies

09 February 2026

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

News from Companies

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

News from Companies

23 January 2026

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

News from Companies

20 January 2026

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

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Latest Interviews

10 February 2026

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

Business Views

20 January 2026

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

Business Views

07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

25 February 2026

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

Interview

30 April 2026

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

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

25 May 2026

Real estate investor MAS sells EUR 400 mln of shopping malls in Romania, Bulgaria

25 May 2026

Romania’s construction output posts 8.2% y/y growth in Q1

22 May 2026

Arcadis Romania relocates office to Business Garden Bucharest

21 May 2026

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Pre-lease transactions gain momentum on Bucharest office market

21 May 2026

CPI Property Group secures EUR 100 mln financing for Bucharest’s Sun Plaza mall

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11 May 2026

FOMO - The Festival Of Modern Owners | May 20–24, 2026 | Bucharest, Romania

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07 May 2026

Where History Meets Business Excellence:Inside the Meetings & Events World of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

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06 May 2026

Cornel Varvara awarded in Bucharest by Prof. Dr. Bob Djavan for his involvement in healthcare

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05 May 2026

Battery storage is reshaping solar investments in Romania. Here’s how YESS Power sees the shift

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

Startup

14 May 2026

Startup

Romanian startup DesignVerse raises USD 5.5 million to scale operations in Europe, U.S.

12 May 2026

Romanian e-learning company Ascendia joins Google for Startups Scale Tier with LIVRESQ platform

12 May 2026

Startup

Romanian future-of-work startup Pluria attracts USD 2 mln in funding round led by Sparking Capital

07 May 2026

Romanian BraveX Aero develops jet-powered drone, seeks funding for expansion

07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

30 April 2026

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

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23 May 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins second Palme d’Or for Fjord

25 May 2026

Romanian Film Review – Current Favourites: From Comfort to Challenge

30 April 2026

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

21 April 2026

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

Events

25 May 2026

Fans of anti-war Belarusian rapper Max Korzh fill National Arena in sold-out Bucharest concert

Video

25 May 2026

Germany’s Vincent Keymer wins Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 tournament

22 May 2026

143 years since the birth of scientist Dimitrie Leonida and Night of Museums celebrated on May 23rd at the National Technical Museum

News from Companies

22 May 2026

Tara Menon to attend Bucharest launch event for Romanian edition of debut novel ‘Under Water’

21 May 2026

Haferland Week 2026 to celebrate Saxon culture in Romania in August

21 May 2026

EUROPAfest 2026 to bring artists from 14 countries to Bucharest

Culture

25 May 2026

Romanian president, PM congratulate Cristian Mungiu after second Palme d’Or win at Cannes

23 May 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins second Palme d’Or for Fjord

25 May 2026

Romanian Film Review – Current Favourites: From Comfort to Challenge

22 May 2026

Tara Menon to attend Bucharest launch event for Romanian edition of debut novel ‘Under Water’

21 May 2026

Haferland Week 2026 to celebrate Saxon culture in Romania in August

Sports

25 May 2026

Romania secures seven medals at 2026 European Rowing Under 19 Championships

25 May 2026

AnimaWings becomes official airline partner of Romania’s Olympic team

19 May 2026

Simona Halep becomes brand ambassador for Romanian airline AnimaWings

18 May 2026

Coach Camelia Voinea temporarily suspended by Romanian Gymnastics Federation

11 May 2026

Romanian women’s table tennis team claims historic bronze medal at World Championships

25 May 2026

Romanian president, PM congratulate Cristian Mungiu after second Palme d’Or win at Cannes

22 May 2026

Three out of ten Romanians did not have any routine medical check-up in 2025. Another two out of ten only attended the mandatory occupational health check-up How are medical subscriptions

News from Companies

25 May 2026

Romania’s government speeds up 5,300 projects financed under RRF

25 May 2026

Romanian Senate backs bill requiring euro invoices to use central bank exchange rate

25 May 2026

IBM-backed education centre in Iași to invest EUR 100 mln in quantum computer

Latest News

25 May 2026

Real estate investor MAS sells EUR 400 mln of shopping malls in Romania, Bulgaria

25 May 2026

Romania secures seven medals at 2026 European Rowing Under 19 Championships

25 May 2026

Leisure

Bucharest among top budget-friendly destinations recommended by British Post Office

25 May 2026

Over half of Romanians would oppose dismissing president Nicușor Dan, survey says

25 May 2026

Romania’s deposit-return system reaches 10 billion returned packaging milestone

25 May 2026

AnimaWings becomes official airline partner of Romania’s Olympic team

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

22 May 2026

Romania-US social security agreement to enter into force on September 1

25 May 2026

Ukraine’s DTEK begins commercial operations at 126 MW PV park in Romania

22 May 2026

Moldova’s low-cost Flyone Airlines cancels nearly all routes from Bucharest’s Otopeni Airport

Video

25 May 2026

Fans of anti-war Belarusian rapper Max Korzh fill National Arena in sold-out Bucharest concert

22 May 2026

EC forecast: fiscal consolidation to silence economic growth in Romania this year

Video

25 May 2026

Bear captured on surveillance video entering hotel in Romania’s Poiana Brașov

22 May 2026

Romanian government approves declassification of diplomatic archives covering post-communist transition years

22 May 2026

Romania’s CFR Călători launches summer “Sun Trains” program to Black Sea coast

Politics

22 May 2026

Romanian government approves declassification of diplomatic archives covering post-communist transition years

19 May 2026

Update: Romanian Senate passes far-right proposal forcing NGOs to declare all sources of funding

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

20 May 2026

Moldovan president Maia Sandu receives European Order of Merit

21 May 2026

Social Democrats challenge bill on Romania’s EUR 17 bln SAFE financing scheme for defence sector

Expat Life

22 May 2026

Romanian government approves declassification of diplomatic archives covering post-communist transition years

19 May 2026

Update: Romanian Senate passes far-right proposal forcing NGOs to declare all sources of funding

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

20 May 2026

Moldovan president Maia Sandu receives European Order of Merit

21 May 2026

Social Democrats challenge bill on Romania’s EUR 17 bln SAFE financing scheme for defence sector

Daily news highlights

22 May 2026

Romania-US social security agreement to enter into force on September 1

25 May 2026

Ukraine’s DTEK begins commercial operations at 126 MW PV park in Romania

22 May 2026

Moldova’s low-cost Flyone Airlines cancels nearly all routes from Bucharest’s Otopeni Airport

Video

25 May 2026

Fans of anti-war Belarusian rapper Max Korzh fill National Arena in sold-out Bucharest concert

22 May 2026

EC forecast: fiscal consolidation to silence economic growth in Romania this year

Video

25 May 2026

Bear captured on surveillance video entering hotel in Romania’s Poiana Brașov

22 May 2026

Romanian government approves declassification of diplomatic archives covering post-communist transition years

22 May 2026

Romania’s CFR Călători launches summer “Sun Trains” program to Black Sea coast

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25 May 2026

Finance

Romania's Banca Transilvania reports robust Q1 results, despite challenging economic environment

22 May 2026

Romanian food service company Sphera Franchise Group reports increased sales in Q1 of 2026

22 May 2026

Romania’s EVERGENT Investments posts net result of RON 186.8 million in Q1 2026

21 May 2026

BVB-listed FMCG distributor Aquila expands operations in Eastern Romania with Bacău center

20 May 2026

Romanian engineering group Simtel sees operating revenues increase 91% in Q1 2026

20 May 2026

Romanian travel agency Christian Tour launches IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

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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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07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

25 February 2026

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

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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

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

Politics

22 May 2026

Romanian government approves declassification of diplomatic archives covering post-communist transition years

19 May 2026

Update: Romanian Senate passes far-right proposal forcing NGOs to declare all sources of funding

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

20 May 2026

Moldovan president Maia Sandu receives European Order of Merit

21 May 2026

Social Democrats challenge bill on Romania’s EUR 17 bln SAFE financing scheme for defence sector

Business

25 May 2026

Romania’s construction output posts 8.2% y/y growth in Q1

25 May 2026

Real estate investor MAS sells EUR 400 mln of shopping malls in Romania, Bulgaria

25 May 2026

Ukraine’s DTEK begins commercial operations at 126 MW PV park in Romania

25 May 2026

Finance

Romania's Banca Transilvania reports robust Q1 results, despite challenging economic environment

25 May 2026

Romanian competition body slaps EUR 1.3 mln fines on medical imaging companies

25 May 2026

Romanian Senate backs bill requiring euro invoices to use central bank exchange rate

25 May 2026

Romania’s government speeds up 5,300 projects financed under RRF

25 May 2026

IBM-backed education centre in Iași to invest EUR 100 mln in quantum computer

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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

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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

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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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Door To Romania – from European citizenships and residencies to business administrations and investment strategies

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22 January 2026

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Education as a legacy: Cornel Varvara invests in future generations across the markets where he operates

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25 May 2026

Real estate investor MAS sells EUR 400 mln of shopping malls in Romania, Bulgaria

22 May 2026

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Arcadis Romania relocates office to Business Garden Bucharest

Arcadis Romania has chosen Business Garden Bucharest for its new office, signing a lease for 1,183 square meters in...

21 May 2026

Real Estate

CPI Property Group secures EUR 100 mln financing for Bucharest’s Sun Plaza mall

CPI Property Group has secured EUR 100 million in financing for Sun Plaza, one of the largest shopping centers in...

25 May 2026

Real Estate

Romania’s construction output posts 8.2% y/y growth in Q1

The output reported by Romanian construction companies increased by 8.2% y/y in the first quarter of the year (Q1)...

21 May 2026

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Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Pre-lease transactions gain momentum on Bucharest office market

The Bucharest office market has shown early signs of recovery, driven by a visible increase in pre-lease transactions...

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