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Survey finds Romanians enter 2026 cautious, focused on spending control and savings

23 January 2026

Society

Family of British teenager lost in Romanian mountains says it has accepted the loss

23 January 2026

Romania to install 400 radar cameras to monitor traffic

23 January 2026

Culture

The Village on the Edge of the World. Writing and Surviving Ceaușescu's Romania: Work by Nobel laureate Herta Müller released in English translation

23 January 2026

Union with Romania would ensure peace for the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu says

23 January 2026

.lumen teams up with Orange to provide assistive mobility technology for the visually impaired in Romania

23 January 2026

Romania’s crowdfunding market up 140% y/y in 2025

23 January 2026

Romania's president remains cautious, but leaves door open for Board of Peace

23 January 2026

Penny says Romania remains strategic market, plans EUR 3 bln investments in 10 years

23 January 2026

Polish Zabka rises target for Froo chain in Romania from 4,000 to 7,600 units

23 January 2026

Romania's president remains cautious, but leaves door open for Board of Peace

20 January 2026

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

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23 January 2026

Romania to be represented by 29 athletes at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

22 January 2026

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

Expert Corner

21 January 2026

Romania marks 167 years since the “Small Union” of the Romanian Principalities on January 24

Daily news highlights

22 January 2026

After Trump’s Davos remarks, Romania’s foreign minister says history shows Europe would back the US

22 January 2026

Bucharest residents spent 7 days stuck in traffic in 2025, report says

22 January 2026

Romania plans 800 km high-speed railway valued at EUR 15 billion to connect with Hungary

22 January 2026

Romanian far-right leader George Simion cuts Greenland-shaped cake during US visit

23 January 2026

Romania’s government reviews reorganisation plan at steel mill Liberty Galati

23 January 2026

Polish Zabka rises target for Froo chain in Romania from 4,000 to 7,600 units

22 January 2026

Wiz Khalifa reportedly challenges nine-month prison sentence in Romania

22 January 2026

Council of Europe’s GRECO says progress made, but Romania must do more to prevent corruption among MPs

Politics

23 January 2026

Union with Romania would ensure peace for the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu says

23 January 2026

Romania's president remains cautious, but leaves door open for Board of Peace

23 January 2026

Romania’s government reviews reorganisation plan at steel mill Liberty Galati

22 January 2026

Leader of governing Social Democrats says Romania should pay to be on Trump’s Board of Peace

22 January 2026

Romanian far-right leader George Simion cuts Greenland-shaped cake during US visit

22 January 2026

Romanian prime minister touts lower budget deficit, new plans for economic recovery

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23 January 2026

Fondul Proprietatea shareholders seek independent valuation of Bucharest Airports stake

23 January 2026

Shares of Digi Communications surge by 7.5% on January 22 amid broad recovery at Bucharest Exchange

22 January 2026

Owners of Dedeman reduce stake in BVB-listed oil and gas transporter Conpet

21 January 2026

Romanian marketing agency GRAFFITI PLUS opens private placement round ahead of IPO

20 January 2026

Raiffeisen Bank Romania issues new of EUR 500 million bonds

16 January 2026

Romanian EPC and electrical equipment manufacturer Electro-Alfa announces IPO on BVB

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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15 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

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11 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments accelerates by almost 15% in November, outperforming the national market trend

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10 December 2025

Environment

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DRS in Romania: from implementation to a European benchmark for the circular economy

10 December 2025

Romanian Companies Increasingly Exposed to Non-Payment Risk: Aon's Solutions for a Volatile Business Environment

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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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13 January 2026

Benjamin Turquin, BRD Asigurări de Viață: Life insurance is moving to become a key part of financial planning in Romania

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08 January 2026

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

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18 December 2025

At Verita, preparing for the future means learning to think for yourself, says Head of Secondary Ashley Peek

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15 December 2025

From language to integration: How ROLANG School teaches Romanian to the world

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Real Estate

22 January 2026

Terranova Logistic Park in northern Bucharest changes owners

22 January 2026

Romania ranks third globally by home ownership index

21 January 2026

Romanian tax agency ANAF scores second court victory against former president Iohannis

20 January 2026

Construction in Romania up 8% YoY in Jan-Nov 2025

20 January 2026

Construction begins on Dinamo Bucharest's new stadium

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22 January 2026

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Educația ca moștenire: Cornel Varvara investește în generațiile viitoare, în țările unde își desfăsoară activitatea

19 January 2026

New Year Reception at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest – education that gives meaning to continuity

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16 January 2026

How can unified cybersecurity help Romanian companies grow?

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15 January 2026

North Bucharest Investments: Strong demand at the start of the year and shrinking supply of move-in-ready apartments in northern Bucharest

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12 January 2026

North Bucharest Investments closes 2025 with over EUR 320 million in sales and anticipates a 35% increase in transaction volume in 2026

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21 December 2025

Learning beyond the classroom: How co-curricular activities shape students at the British School of Bucharest

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Startup

16 January 2026

Startup

Registrations open for Romania Startup Awards 2026, including startups from Moldova

14 January 2026

Romanian startup .lumen signs agreement with US giant Arrow Electronics

08 January 2026

Romanian .lumen wins accessibility award at CES 2026

15 December 2025

Romanian AI startup Runware attracts USD 50 mln Series A funding

12 December 2025

Startup

Romanian startup .lumen attracts new investment from EIT Urban Mobility to scale AI glasses for the blind

04 December 2025

Food Angels Hub: Investors’ network launches in support of HoReCa, food industry businesses in Romania

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23 January 2026

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05 January 2026

Administration

Romania’s Banat region vies for 2028 European Region of Gastronomy title

23 December 2025

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18 December 2025

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18 December 2025

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15 December 2025

Christmas in Romania: traditions and festive foods

Events

23 January 2026

Romania to be represented by 29 athletes at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

22 January 2026

Weekend calendar: Memory of Holocaust Film Days, concerts, exhibitions

21 January 2026

Pulitzer winners, bestselling authors to take the stage at The Power of Storytelling in Bucharest

21 January 2026

Simona Halep returns to Cluj-Napoca as honorary ambassador of Transylvania Open

20 January 2026

ArtCircle Residence: Bucharest exhibition showcases artists from 22 countries

20 January 2026

2026 season at Museum of Art of Romania: El Greco, masterpieces from local collections

Culture

23 January 2026

Culture

The Village on the Edge of the World. Writing and Surviving Ceaușescu's Romania: Work by Nobel laureate Herta Müller released in English translation

23 January 2026

Romanian Film Review – Cold or Hot: Pick Your Movie Setting

22 January 2026

Romanian production selected in Premiers Plans d'Angers competition

22 January 2026

Weekend calendar: Memory of Holocaust Film Days, concerts, exhibitions

21 January 2026

Romania marks 167 years since the “Small Union” of the Romanian Principalities on January 24

Sports

23 January 2026

Romania to be represented by 29 athletes at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

21 January 2026

Simona Halep returns to Cluj-Napoca as honorary ambassador of Transylvania Open

20 January 2026

Construction begins on Dinamo Bucharest's new stadium

19 January 2026

Dacia Sandriders triumphs at 48th Dakar Rally

15 January 2026

Former champion Karolína Plíšková given wild card at Romania's 2026 Transylvania Open

23 January 2026

Romania's president remains cautious, but leaves door open for Board of Peace

20 January 2026

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

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23 January 2026

Romania to be represented by 29 athletes at Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

22 January 2026

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Expert Corner

21 January 2026

Romania marks 167 years since the “Small Union” of the Romanian Principalities on January 24

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22 January 2026

Weekend calendar: Memory of Holocaust Film Days, concerts, exhibitions

23 January 2026

Survey finds Romanians enter 2026 cautious, focused on spending control and savings

23 January 2026

Society

Family of British teenager lost in Romanian mountains says it has accepted the loss

23 January 2026

Romania to install 400 radar cameras to monitor traffic

23 January 2026

Culture

The Village on the Edge of the World. Writing and Surviving Ceaușescu's Romania: Work by Nobel laureate Herta Müller released in English translation

23 January 2026

Union with Romania would ensure peace for the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu says

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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

20 January 2026

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

15 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

11 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments accelerates by almost 15% in November, outperforming the national market trend

10 December 2025

Environment

DRS in Romania: from implementation to a European benchmark for the circular economy

10 December 2025

Romanian Companies Increasingly Exposed to Non-Payment Risk: Aon's Solutions for a Volatile Business Environment

Daily news highlights

22 January 2026

After Trump’s Davos remarks, Romania’s foreign minister says history shows Europe would back the US

22 January 2026

TomTom index: Bucharest residents spent over 7 days stuck in traffic in 2025

22 January 2026

Romania reportedly plans 800 km high-speed railway valued at EUR 15 billion

22 January 2026

Romanian far-right leader George Simion cuts Greenland-shaped cake during US visit

23 January 2026

Romania’s government reviews reorganisation plan at steel mill Liberty Galati

23 January 2026

Polish Zabka rises target for Froo chain in Romania from 4,000 to 7,600 units

22 January 2026

Wiz Khalifa reportedly challenges nine-month prison sentence in Romania

22 January 2026

Council of Europe’s GRECO says progress made, but Romania must do more to prevent corruption among MPs

Politics

23 January 2026

Romania's president remains cautious, but leaves door open for Board of Peace

22 January 2026

After Trump’s Davos remarks, Romania’s foreign minister says history shows Europe would back the US

22 January 2026

Romanian far-right leader George Simion cuts Greenland-shaped cake during US visit

22 January 2026

Romanian prime minister touts lower budget deficit, new plans for economic recovery

22 January 2026

Leader of governing Social Democrats says Romania should pay to be on Trump’s Board of Peace

22 January 2026

Council of Europe’s GRECO says progress made, but Romania must do more to prevent corruption among MPs

Expat Life

23 January 2026

Romania's president remains cautious, but leaves door open for Board of Peace

22 January 2026

After Trump’s Davos remarks, Romania’s foreign minister says history shows Europe would back the US

22 January 2026

Romanian far-right leader George Simion cuts Greenland-shaped cake during US visit

22 January 2026

Romanian prime minister touts lower budget deficit, new plans for economic recovery

22 January 2026

Leader of governing Social Democrats says Romania should pay to be on Trump’s Board of Peace

22 January 2026

Council of Europe’s GRECO says progress made, but Romania must do more to prevent corruption among MPs

Daily news highlights

22 January 2026

After Trump’s Davos remarks, Romania’s foreign minister says history shows Europe would back the US

22 January 2026

TomTom index: Bucharest residents spent over 7 days stuck in traffic in 2025

22 January 2026

Romania reportedly plans 800 km high-speed railway valued at EUR 15 billion

22 January 2026

Romanian far-right leader George Simion cuts Greenland-shaped cake during US visit

23 January 2026

Romania’s government reviews reorganisation plan at steel mill Liberty Galati

23 January 2026

Polish Zabka rises target for Froo chain in Romania from 4,000 to 7,600 units

22 January 2026

Wiz Khalifa reportedly challenges nine-month prison sentence in Romania

22 January 2026

Council of Europe’s GRECO says progress made, but Romania must do more to prevent corruption among MPs

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23 January 2026

Fondul Proprietatea shareholders seek independent valuation of Bucharest Airports stake

23 January 2026

Shares of Digi Communications surge by 7.5% on January 22 amid broad recovery at Bucharest Exchange

22 January 2026

Dedeman owners reduce stake in Bucharest Exchange-listed oil and gas transporter Conpet

21 January 2026

Romanian marketing agency GRAFFITI PLUS opens private placement round ahead of IPO

20 January 2026

Raiffeisen Bank Romania issues new EUR 500 million eurobonds

16 January 2026

Romanian EPC and electrical equipment manufacturer Electro-Alfa announces IPO on BVB

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Romania ranks third globally by home ownership index

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

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North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

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SVN: Romania’s housing market ends 2025 on weak note as VAT hike hits sales

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Construction works in Romania up 8% YoY in January-November 2025

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Park Properties partners with Romanian entrepreneur for SunLake Snagov high-end villas project

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Terranova Logistic Park in northern Bucharest changes owners

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