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Romanian seaside to host international yachting competitions this May

01 April 2026

Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timișoara for Decathlon

01 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel

01 April 2026

Romanian president summons SocDem leader amid political turmoil

01 April 2026

Top public servant linked to Romanian SocDem leader probed for corruption

01 April 2026

SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO

01 April 2026

Romania extends commercial markup for basic food for another three months

01 April 2026

Romania to up capital of Constanta Port by EUR 55 mln

01 April 2026

World Bank extends USD 650 mln growth development policy loan to Romania

01 April 2026

Romanian tax agency’s new auction platform attracts 14 million visits on first day

01 April 2026

Romania and Ukraine explore joint drone production under SAFE programme

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

01 April 2026

World Bank extends USD 650 mln growth development policy loan to Romania

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

01 April 2026

Romanian tax agency’s new auction platform attracts 14 million visits on first day

Daily news highlights

31 March 2026

Romanian Air Force deploys F-16 jets to Baltic region for NATO air policing mission

31 March 2026

Hanwha Aerospace Romania announces EUR 1.3 billion package for country’s defense sector

01 April 2026

SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO

31 March 2026

Romania faces tougher economic outlook in 2026 amid Middle East tensions, PM warns

01 April 2026

Environment

Bike-sharing network i'velo relaunches with 450 bikes available in Bucharest

01 April 2026

Analysis: Bucharest emerging as key luxury retail destination in CEE

31 March 2026

Romanian-built EMISAR satellite launched into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket

31 March 2026

Bucharest City Hall warns of fake QR codes on parking meters

Politics

01 April 2026

Romanian president summons SocDem leader amid political turmoil

01 April 2026

Top public servant linked to Romanian SocDem leader probed for corruption

31 March 2026

Romanian president downplays ruling coalition tensions, rejects minority government scenario

31 March 2026

Romania’s PM Bolojan: a prime minister may step down, but problems will remain

31 March 2026

Romanian PM says parliament, not government responsible for High Court budget cuts

30 March 2026

Romania’s High Court to sue government over insufficient budget

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01 April 2026

Romania to up capital of Constanta Port by EUR 55 mln

31 March 2026

Dividends from Bucharest blue chips set to fall 18% year-on-year

30 March 2026

KFC expands in Moldova as Sphera Franchise Group opens first unit in Bălți

30 March 2026

Romania’s Black Sea Oil Terminal begins procedures to build bitumen terminal for Swiss partner

30 March 2026

UniCredit Romania floats 2031, 6.82% bonds at Bucharest Exchange

30 March 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica to distribute entire 2025 profit as dividends

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

News from Companies

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

Interview

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

01 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel

01 April 2026

Analysis: Bucharest emerging as key luxury retail destination in CEE

30 March 2026

Bucharest City Hall plans full inventory of city-owned properties

30 March 2026

Hotel in downtown Bucharest to close for renovation, rebranding

27 March 2026

Western Romania: Sarmatian vestiges from 2nd century found on Timișoara Ring Road construction site

Partner Content

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

Partner Content

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

19 March 2026

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

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11 March 2026

Experiență Michelin La Athénée Palace

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Startup

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

16 March 2026

M&A

Databricks buys AI evaluation startup Quotient founded by Romanian Iulia Neagu

16 March 2026

Startup

Restaurant tech startup Choice secures USD 7.1 mln funding, eyes expansion in Romania

Discover Romania

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

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

02 March 2026

Cuisine

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The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

26 February 2026

Western Romania: Church of Sântămăria Orlea on Europa Nostra list of most endangered heritage sites in Europe

25 February 2026

Chasing blossoms: Flower destinations and festivals to visit in Romania

Events

01 April 2026

Gopo 2026: Mihai Mincan’s Milk Teeth gathers most nominations at Romanian film awards

31 March 2026

Bucharest events: Films by João César Monteiro, Jonas Meka at Apollo111 Cinema

31 March 2026

Sibiu International Theatre Festival to host Ștefan Câlția exhibition at upcoming edition

30 March 2026

International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova returns with new edition in May

30 March 2026

Classic for Kids brings concerts, workshops for children to seven counties in Romania

30 March 2026

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

Partner Content

Culture

01 April 2026

Gopo 2026: Mihai Mincan’s Milk Teeth gathers most nominations at Romanian film awards

31 March 2026

Bucharest events: Films by João César Monteiro, Jonas Meka at Apollo111 Cinema

31 March 2026

Sibiu International Theatre Festival to host Ștefan Câlția exhibition at upcoming edition

30 March 2026

International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova returns with new edition in May

30 March 2026

Bucharest’s Dimitrie Leonida Technical Museum reopens with interactive experiences, larger exhibition space

Sports

01 April 2026

Romanian seaside to host international yachting competitions this May

01 April 2026

Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timișoara for Decathlon

30 March 2026

Romanian dancers take first place at WDSF GrandSlam in Blackpool

30 March 2026

Work starts on EUR 44 mln Semenic mountain resort project with 15 km of ski slopes planned

27 March 2026

omania miss out on World Cup again after 1-0 defeat to Turkey

01 April 2026

Romania and Ukraine explore joint drone production under SAFE programme

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

01 April 2026

World Bank extends USD 650 mln growth development policy loan to Romania

25 March 2026

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

Partner Content

01 April 2026

Romanian tax agency’s new auction platform attracts 14 million visits on first day

Latest News

01 April 2026

Gopo 2026: Mihai Mincan’s Milk Teeth gathers most nominations at Romanian film awards

01 April 2026

Romanian seaside to host international yachting competitions this May

01 April 2026

Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timișoara for Decathlon

01 April 2026

Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel

01 April 2026

Romanian president summons SocDem leader amid political turmoil

01 April 2026

Top public servant linked to Romanian SocDem leader probed for corruption

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

31 March 2026

Romanian Air Force deploys F-16 jets to Baltic region for NATO air policing mission

31 March 2026

Hanwha Aerospace Romania announces EUR 1.3 billion package for country’s defense sector

01 April 2026

SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO

31 March 2026

Romania faces tougher economic outlook in 2026 amid Middle East tensions, PM warns

01 April 2026

Environment

Bike-sharing network i'Velo relaunches with 450 bikes available in Bucharest

01 April 2026

Analysis: Bucharest emerging as key luxury retail destination in CEE

31 March 2026

Romanian-built EMISAR satellite launched into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket

31 March 2026

Bucharest City Hall warns of fake QR codes on parking meters

Politics

31 March 2026

Romania’s PM Bolojan: a prime minister may step down, but problems will remain

30 March 2026

Society

New poll shows opposition party AUR at 33%, most Romanians unhappy with fuel crisis response

26 March 2026

Romania to reallocate EUR 2.8 billion in EU funds as part of Cohesion Policy revision

31 March 2026

Romanian president downplays ruling coalition tensions, rejects minority government scenario

26 March 2026

Bucharest mayor announces major restructuring, 700 positions to be eliminated

31 March 2026

Romanian PM says parliament, not government responsible for High Court budget cuts

Expat Life

31 March 2026

Romania’s PM Bolojan: a prime minister may step down, but problems will remain

30 March 2026

Society

New poll shows opposition party AUR at 33%, most Romanians unhappy with fuel crisis response

26 March 2026

Romania to reallocate EUR 2.8 billion in EU funds as part of Cohesion Policy revision

31 March 2026

Romanian president downplays ruling coalition tensions, rejects minority government scenario

26 March 2026

Bucharest mayor announces major restructuring, 700 positions to be eliminated

31 March 2026

Romanian PM says parliament, not government responsible for High Court budget cuts

Daily news highlights

31 March 2026

Romanian Air Force deploys F-16 jets to Baltic region for NATO air policing mission

31 March 2026

Hanwha Aerospace Romania announces EUR 1.3 billion package for country’s defense sector

01 April 2026

SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO

31 March 2026

Romania faces tougher economic outlook in 2026 amid Middle East tensions, PM warns

01 April 2026

Environment

Bike-sharing network i'Velo relaunches with 450 bikes available in Bucharest

01 April 2026

Analysis: Bucharest emerging as key luxury retail destination in CEE

31 March 2026

Romanian-built EMISAR satellite launched into orbit aboard SpaceX rocket

31 March 2026

Bucharest City Hall warns of fake QR codes on parking meters

Capital Markets is powered by the Bucharest Stock Exchange

31 March 2026

Dividends from Bucharest blue chips set to fall 18% year-on-year

30 March 2026

KFC expands in Moldova as Sphera Franchise Group opens first unit in Bălți

30 March 2026

UniCredit Romania floats 2031, 6.82% bonds at Bucharest Exchange

30 March 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica to distribute entire 2025 profit as dividends

30 March 2026

Romania’s largest refinery to resume operations after planned outage

27 March 2026

Romania’s software group Bittnet Systems considers EUR 5-15 mln bond issue

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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

Interview

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

Politics

31 March 2026

Romania’s PM Bolojan: a prime minister may step down, but problems will remain

30 March 2026

Society

New poll shows opposition party AUR at 33%, most Romanians unhappy with fuel crisis response

26 March 2026

Romania to reallocate EUR 2.8 billion in EU funds as part of Cohesion Policy revision

31 March 2026

Romanian president downplays ruling coalition tensions, rejects minority government scenario

26 March 2026

Bucharest mayor announces major restructuring, 700 positions to be eliminated

31 March 2026

Romanian PM says parliament, not government responsible for High Court budget cuts

Business

31 March 2026

Romanian train sets new average speed record of 125 km/h

31 March 2026

Inclusive job fair in Bucharest aims to connect vulnerable groups with employers

01 April 2026

Analysis: Bucharest emerging as key luxury retail destination in CEE

01 April 2026

Romanian tax agency’s new auction platform attracts 14 million visits on first day

01 April 2026

World Bank extends USD 650 mln growth development policy loan to Romania

01 April 2026

Romania to up capital of Constanta Port by EUR 55 mln

01 April 2026

Romania extends commercial markup for basic food for another three months

01 April 2026

SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO

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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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05 December 2025

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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

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

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10 February 2026

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Quiet as the new luxury: A residential community is redefining urban living in Bucharest

10 February 2026

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North Bucharest Investments | The Rise of a Premium Market: Delivered Projects, Selective Demand, Sophisticated Capital

04 February 2026

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ROLANG organizes the 13th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

26 January 2026

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Legal

22 January 2026

Expert Corner

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

CSR

22 January 2026

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

Real Estate

30 March 2026

Hotel in downtown Bucharest to close for renovation, rebranding

26 March 2026

Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Romania’s regional office stock lags Poland, but long-term potential remains

The modern office stock in Romania’s main regional cities, such as Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Iasi, and Brasov, currently...

01 April 2026

Real Estate

Analysis: Bucharest emerging as key luxury retail destination in CEE

Bucharest is emerging as a key luxury retail destination in Central and Eastern Europe, supported by rising purchasing...

25 March 2026

Real Estate

Construction starts on EUR 550 million RIVUS urban regeneration project in Cluj-Napoca

IULIUS and Atterbury Europe have started construction on RIVUS Cluj-Napoca, a EUR 550 million project set to become the...

30 March 2026

Administration

Bucharest City Hall plans full inventory of city-owned properties

Bucharest City Hall has launched its first comprehensive inventory of municipal assets in more than three decades...

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09 March 2026

Romanian Film Review – Berlinale Impressions & Expressions

24 March 2026

2026 Easter fairs in Romania: Cities, dates, and activities

25 February 2026