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Update: Romanian director Radu Jude’s latest project to premiere at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

14 April 2026

Trial begins in Netherlands over theft of Romanian Dacian treasures from Drents Museum

14 April 2026

Inflation in Romania climbs to 9.9% in March after months of decline

14 April 2026

People

Madrid Institute of Gypsy Culture recognition for Romanian actress Alina Șerban

14 April 2026

Romania ranks first in Europe at 2026 European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad

14 April 2026

Upcoming Ștefan Câlția exhibition in Sibiu highlights artist's recurring themes

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

Eurostat data: Romanians work longer hours than EU average but salaries are among the lowest

14 April 2026

Entertainment

Western Romania: Bear Cave in Arad County’s Moneasa resort opens to tourists

14 April 2026

Inflation in Romania climbs to 9.9% in March after months of decline

25 March 2026

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

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14 April 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates Péter Magyar on Hungarian election victory

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

Trial begins in Netherlands over theft of Romanian Dacian treasures from Drents Museum

Daily news highlights

09 April 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu’s latest film selected in Cannes festival competition

09 April 2026

Romania ranked among top European countries in employee engagement

14 April 2026

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

EPPO opens probe into Romania’s RRF-funded electric school bus procurement

09 April 2026

Romania’s SRI helped FBI to disrupt GRU-led global spy network stealing military data, president says

09 April 2026

Central Romania: Local authorities launch tender to restore Râșnov Fortress

Politics

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates Péter Magyar on Hungarian election victory

09 April 2026

Romania’s opposition party AUR rules out backing minority government

09 April 2026

Romania’s president appoints head prosecutors nominated by SocDem Justice Minister

08 April 2026

08 April 2026

Romania’s Justice Minister overrides CSM reviews, maintains controversial candidates for top prosecutors seats

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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

08 April 2026

Capital markets

Romanian Bittnet Group launches new bond issue, share buyback program

07 April 2026

Finance

Romania ups yields for retail bonds denominated in euros

06 April 2026

M&A

Bucharest Exchange-listed Purcari announces second acquisition this year

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

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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

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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

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

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‘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

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

08 April 2026

Northern Bucharest Expands: The A0 – Otopeni Terminal 2 Connection Reshapes the Area’s Residential Map

News from Companies

07 April 2026

Consulting firm BearingPoint moves Bucharest office to Timpuri Noi Square

07 April 2026

Lagardère Travel Retail renews lease for Bucharest headquarters at Globalworth Campus

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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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11 March 2026

Experiență Michelin La Athénée Palace

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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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07 April 2026

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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

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Events

14 April 2026

Romanian director Radu Jude’s latest project to premiere at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

14 April 2026

Upcoming Ștefan Câlția exhibition in Sibiu highlights artist's recurring themes

14 April 2026

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

09 April 2026

Miart 2026: Bucharest gallery Gaep brings group presentation to Milan international art fair

09 April 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu’s latest film selected in Cannes festival competition

08 April 2026

Music, theater, literature: Bucharest festival Hoinar returns this May

Culture

14 April 2026

Romanian director Radu Jude’s latest project to premiere at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

14 April 2026

Trial begins in Netherlands over theft of Romanian Dacian treasures from Drents Museum

14 April 2026

Upcoming Ștefan Câlția exhibition in Sibiu highlights artist's recurring themes

09 April 2026

Miart 2026: Bucharest gallery Gaep brings group presentation to Milan international art fair

09 April 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu’s latest film selected in Cannes festival competition

Sports

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

08 April 2026

Romania’s former national football team coach Mircea Lucescu passes away

06 April 2026

Romania’s former national football team coach Mircea Lucescu hospitalized in critical condition

03 April 2026

Romanian group Superbet expands into Greek sports betting market

14 April 2026

Inflation in Romania climbs to 9.9% in March after months of decline

25 March 2026

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

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14 April 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates Péter Magyar on Hungarian election victory

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

Trial begins in Netherlands over theft of Romanian Dacian treasures from Drents Museum

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14 April 2026

Transport

Public transport to become more expensive in Bucharest

14 April 2026

Defense

Survey: Over half of Romanians agree with providing logistical support to US in Iran war

14 April 2026

Update: Romanian director Radu Jude’s latest project to premiere at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

14 April 2026

Trial begins in Netherlands over theft of Romanian Dacian treasures from Drents Museum

14 April 2026

Inflation in Romania climbs to 9.9% in March after months of decline

14 April 2026

People

Madrid Institute of Gypsy Culture recognition for Romanian actress Alina Șerban

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

09 April 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu’s latest film selected in Cannes festival competition

09 April 2026

Romania ranked among top European countries in employee engagement

14 April 2026

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

EPPO opens probe into Romania’s RRF-funded electric school bus procurement

09 April 2026

Romania’s SRI helped FBI to disrupt GRU-led global spy network stealing military data, president says

09 April 2026

Central Romania: Local authorities launch tender to restore Râșnov Fortress

Politics

14 April 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates Péter Magyar on Hungarian election victory

06 April 2026

Donald Trump reportedly thanks Romania for B9 Summit invite, may send Marco Rubio instead

09 April 2026

Romania’s president appoints head prosecutors nominated by SocDem Justice Minister

09 April 2026

Romania’s opposition party AUR rules out backing minority government

14 April 2026

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

08 April 2026

Expat Life

14 April 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates Péter Magyar on Hungarian election victory

06 April 2026

Donald Trump reportedly thanks Romania for B9 Summit invite, may send Marco Rubio instead

09 April 2026

Romania’s president appoints head prosecutors nominated by SocDem Justice Minister

09 April 2026

Romania’s opposition party AUR rules out backing minority government

14 April 2026

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

08 April 2026

Daily news highlights

09 April 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu’s latest film selected in Cannes festival competition

09 April 2026

Romania ranked among top European countries in employee engagement

14 April 2026

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

EPPO opens probe into Romania’s RRF-funded electric school bus procurement

09 April 2026

Romania’s SRI helped FBI to disrupt GRU-led global spy network stealing military data, president says

09 April 2026

Central Romania: Local authorities launch tender to restore Râșnov Fortress

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09 April 2026

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

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

06 April 2026

M&A

Bucharest Exchange-listed Purcari announces second acquisition this year

06 April 2026

Finance

Romania rises yields of state bonds sold to households in April

31 March 2026

Capital markets

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

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14 April 2026

Romanian president Nicușor Dan congratulates Péter Magyar on Hungarian election victory

06 April 2026

Donald Trump reportedly thanks Romania for B9 Summit invite, may send Marco Rubio instead

09 April 2026

Romania’s president appoints head prosecutors nominated by SocDem Justice Minister

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Romania’s opposition party AUR rules out backing minority government

14 April 2026

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

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09 April 2026

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

09 April 2026

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Romania’s Oltenia Energy Complex starts mass layoffs

14 April 2026

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

14 April 2026

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

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

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Public transport to become more expensive in Bucharest

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

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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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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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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

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22 January 2026

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

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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...

07 April 2026

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Consulting firm BearingPoint moves Bucharest office to Timpuri Noi Square

BearingPoint has relocated its Bucharest office to Timpuri Noi Square, one of the capital’s major office developments...

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Continental Forum Oradea hotel reopens after EUR 4 million renovation

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