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EC opens in-depth investigation into Romanian state aid for nuclear reactor refurbishment

17 April 2026

Healthcare

Billboards against C-sections on display in Bucharest spark criticism

17 April 2026

Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

17 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

17 April 2026

Romanian business group Concordia warns of possible recession in H1 2026

17 April 2026

M&A

Romanian integrated steel mill Liberty Galati on sale for lower price after first failed attempt

17 April 2026

Romanian PM unveils SOE restructuring plan, including potential stock market listings

17 April 2026

Romania’s Football Federation chief to begin talks with Gheorghe Hagi for national team coach role

17 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

15 April 2026

Ready for Tomorrow (Even If Tomorrow Isn’t Ready Yet)

Business Views

17 April 2026

Romanian PM unveils SOE restructuring plan, including potential stock market listings

17 April 2026

Society

Romania’s population could shrink by nearly a quarter by 2100, Eurostat says

17 April 2026

Romania’s Football Federation chief to begin talks with Gheorghe Hagi for national team coach role

Daily news highlights

16 April 2026

Recovered Dacian treasures to be displayed again in Bucharest after return from the Netherlands

16 April 2026

Romanian PM speaks by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar, invites him to Bucharest

16 April 2026

Environment

Romanian secular forests in Vânători Neamț park included on Earth FM platform

16 April 2026

Romania currently looking for consortium leader for Black Sea AI Gigafactory project

16 April 2026

Transport

Underground passage planned at Henri Coandă Airport to ease traffic towards Bucharest

16 April 2026

Latest films by Radu Jude, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche screened at Transilvania International Film Festival

16 April 2026

Administration

Western Romania: Timișoara City Hall launches program to rehabilitate civil protection shelters

16 April 2026

Concelex wins contract to restore and seismic-retrofit landmark Dacia România Palace in central Bucharest

Politics

17 April 2026

Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

17 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

16 April 2026

Justice

Head of Romanian Constitutional Court explains decision to annul 2024 presidential elections

16 April 2026

INSCOP poll shows Social Democrats gaining momentum in Romania

16 April 2026

Romanian PM speaks by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar, invites him to Bucharest

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16 April 2026

Christian Tour announces plans for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

16 April 2026

Romania’s Banca Transilvania raises EUR 1 bln with bond placed on international market

15 April 2026

Exim Bank US close to resume financing for Romania’s nuke power plant expansion

14 April 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica plans BESS capacities of 3,000 MWh

09 April 2026

Romanian nuclear energy producer Nuclearelectrica launches feasibility study tender to double production of fuel

09 April 2026

Bucharest Exchange-listed AROBS completes process to integrate group entities into single structure

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

14 January 2026

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

Business Views

25 February 2026

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

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08 January 2026

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

PODCAST

17 March 2026

Interviews

‘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

16 April 2026

Reinsurer SCOR Romania to move into Vastint development in Bucharest

16 April 2026

Concelex wins contract to restore and seismic-retrofit landmark Dacia România Palace in central Bucharest

15 April 2026

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest among most affordable CEE markets for office fit-outs

14 April 2026

AFI Europe reportedly weighs EUR 315 mln retail parks acquisition amid strong Romania pipeline

14 April 2026

ICSID dismisses Plaza Centers’ EUR 385 mln claims against Romania on jurisdictional grounds

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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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25 March 2026

Travel

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Easter turns into a mini-holiday. Ana Hotels offers seaside and mountain experiences for the holiday season

19 March 2026

How Children from International Families Learn to Grow Between Cultures – Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest

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Startup

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

News from Companies

19 March 2026

Bonapp and Carrefour announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the fight against food waste

17 March 2026

Startup

eYou raises €300,000 to build a Europe-first social media platform that fact-checks posts in real time

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15 April 2026

Romanian Film Review – Sorella di Clausura & Gipsy Queen

07 April 2026

Cuisine

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Joyful Holidays with Boromir Easter Brioche, the Romanian Pasca

06 April 2026

Language

Season special: Easter greetings in Romanian

25 March 2026

Travel

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Easter turns into a mini-holiday. Ana Hotels offers seaside and mountain experiences for the holiday season

24 March 2026

After making films about nature and biodiversity, Cosmin Dumitrache explores the human side of things in his latest documentary, “Hoinari prin Munți.”

09 March 2026

Romanian Film Review – Berlinale Impressions & Expressions

Events

17 April 2026

Entertainment

Bucharest City Hall launches free “Open Doors” weekend tours for the public

16 April 2026

Latest films by Radu Jude, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche screened at Transilvania International Film Festival

16 April 2026

European Film Festival kicks off anniversary edition, reaches 13 cities in Romania

16 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Film O’Clock International Festival, Alpin Film Festival Caravan, Hanami

16 April 2026

Serge Celebidachi’s The Yellow Tie to open Romanian Film Festival in Spain

15 April 2026

World’s best chess players to take part in Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 in May

Culture

16 April 2026

Latest films by Radu Jude, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche screened at Transilvania International Film Festival

16 April 2026

European Film Festival kicks off anniversary edition, reaches 13 cities in Romania

16 April 2026

Recovered Dacian treasures to be displayed again in Bucharest after return from the Netherlands

16 April 2026

Bucharest’s Theodor Pallady Museum reopens after revamping works

16 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Film O’Clock International Festival, Alpin Film Festival Caravan, Hanami

Sports

17 April 2026

Romania’s Football Federation chief to begin talks with Gheorghe Hagi for national team coach role

15 April 2026

Free public access to Mircea Lucescu collection at Bucharest Football Museum

15 April 2026

Romanian Film Review – Sorella di Clausura & Gipsy Queen

14 April 2026

Romania’s national women’s handball team included in group B of 2026 European Championship

08 April 2026

Football world mourns legendary Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu

17 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

15 April 2026

Ready for Tomorrow (Even If Tomorrow Isn’t Ready Yet)

Business Views

17 April 2026

Romanian PM unveils SOE restructuring plan, including potential stock market listings

17 April 2026

Society

Romania’s population could shrink by nearly a quarter by 2100, Eurostat says

17 April 2026

Romania’s Football Federation chief to begin talks with Gheorghe Hagi for national team coach role

Latest News

16 April 2026

Weekend calendar: Film O’Clock International Festival, Alpin Film Festival Caravan, Hanami

17 April 2026

Entertainment

Bucharest City Hall launches free “Open Doors” weekend tours for the public

17 April 2026

EC opens in-depth investigation into Romanian state aid for nuclear reactor refurbishment

17 April 2026

Healthcare

Billboards against C-sections on display in Bucharest spark criticism

17 April 2026

Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

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

16 April 2026

Recovered Dacian treasures to be displayed again in Bucharest after return from the Netherlands

16 April 2026

Romanian PM speaks by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar, invites him to Bucharest

16 April 2026

Environment

Nature sounds: Romanian secular forests in Vânători Neamț Park included on Earth FM platform

16 April 2026

Romania looking for consortium leader for Black Sea AI Gigafactory project

16 April 2026

Transport

Underground passage planned at Henri Coandă Airport to ease traffic towards Bucharest

16 April 2026

Latest films by Radu Jude, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche screened at Transilvania International Film Festival

16 April 2026

Administration

Western Romania: Timișoara City Hall launches program to rehabilitate civil protection shelters

16 April 2026

Concelex wins contract to restore and seismic-retrofit landmark Dacia România Palace in central Bucharest

Politics

17 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

16 April 2026

Romanian PM speaks by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar, invites him to Bucharest

17 April 2026

Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

14 April 2026

Romania’s UDMR seeks ties with new Hungarian government after election shift

16 April 2026

INSCOP poll shows Social Democrats gaining momentum in Romania

Expat Life

17 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

16 April 2026

Romanian PM speaks by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar, invites him to Bucharest

17 April 2026

Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

14 April 2026

Romania’s UDMR seeks ties with new Hungarian government after election shift

16 April 2026

INSCOP poll shows Social Democrats gaining momentum in Romania

Daily news highlights

16 April 2026

Recovered Dacian treasures to be displayed again in Bucharest after return from the Netherlands

16 April 2026

Romanian PM speaks by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar, invites him to Bucharest

16 April 2026

Environment

Nature sounds: Romanian secular forests in Vânători Neamț Park included on Earth FM platform

16 April 2026

Romania looking for consortium leader for Black Sea AI Gigafactory project

16 April 2026

Transport

Underground passage planned at Henri Coandă Airport to ease traffic towards Bucharest

16 April 2026

Latest films by Radu Jude, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche screened at Transilvania International Film Festival

16 April 2026

Administration

Western Romania: Timișoara City Hall launches program to rehabilitate civil protection shelters

16 April 2026

Concelex wins contract to restore and seismic-retrofit landmark Dacia România Palace in central Bucharest

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16 April 2026

Christian Tour announces plans for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

16 April 2026

Romania’s Banca Transilvania raises EUR 1 bln with bond placed on international market

14 April 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica plans BESS capacities of 3,000 MWh

09 April 2026

Romanian nuclear energy producer Nuclearelectrica launches feasibility study tender to double production of fuel

09 April 2026

Bucharest Exchange-listed AROBS completes process to integrate group entities into single structure

06 April 2026

M&A

Bucharest Exchange-listed Purcari announces second acquisition this year

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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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Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

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Romanian PM speaks by phone with Hungary’s Péter Magyar, invites him to Bucharest

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Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

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Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

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Romania’s UDMR seeks ties with new Hungarian government after election shift

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INSCOP poll shows Social Democrats gaining momentum in Romania

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16 April 2026

Romania’s industrial activity keeps shrinking in February, despite resilient food production

16 April 2026

Romania’s net wage down real 5% y/y in February

16 April 2026

Romania’s current account deficit narrows in January-February, external debt rises

16 April 2026

Reinsurer SCOR Romania to move into Vastint development in Bucharest

16 April 2026

Romanian Economy Ministry publishes draft law simplifying insolvency process for individuals

17 April 2026

Romanian PM unveils SOE restructuring plan, including potential stock market listings

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Romanian integrated steel mill Liberty Galati on sale for lower price after first failed attempt

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Romanian business group Concordia warns of possible recession in H1 2026

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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

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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

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

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16 April 2026

Concelex wins contract to restore and seismic-retrofit landmark Dacia România Palace in central Bucharest

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AFI Europe reportedly weighs EUR 315 mln retail parks acquisition amid strong Romania pipeline

Israeli developer AFI Europe is expanding both organically and through potential acquisitions in Romania, its key market...

14 April 2026

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ICSID dismisses Plaza Centers’ EUR 385 mln claims against Romania on jurisdictional grounds

Plaza Centers, listed on the London (LON: PLAZ), Warsaw, and Tel Aviv, announced that the International Centre for the...

15 April 2026

Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest among most affordable CEE markets for office fit-outs

The average total office fit-out costs in Bucharest slightly increased in 2025 to EUR 1,077 per sq. m, according to data...

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Reinsurer SCOR Romania to move into Vastint development in Bucharest

SCOR, a leading global reinsurer headquartered in Paris, announced that it will move its local headquarters to the...

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