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Weekend calendar: National Day parades, Romanian films, St Andrew fair, Christmas markets, and more

28 November 2024

“World Unseen” exhibition to open at Antipa Museum in Bucharest in December

28 November 2024

Snow Patrol among headliners for Romania’s Summer Well Festival 2025

28 November 2024

Western Romania: Timișoara’s historic building Casa cu Ax de Fier up for sale at EUR 5 mln

28 November 2024

Head of Romania’s telecommunications regulatory authority calls for immediate suspension of TikTok amid electoral scandal

28 November 2024

Turkish e-commerce company Trendyol opens first Romanian logistics center in Ilfov county

28 November 2024

Otokar signs EUR 857 mln contract to deliver Cobra II armored vehicles to Romania

28 November 2024

Romanian presidential candidates release record of electoral expenses, Călin Georgescu stands out

28 November 2024

Romania’s Constitutional Court issues unprecedented ruling to recount all votes cast in first round of the presidential elections

28 November 2024

Romanian PM, president announce full Schengen membership as of January 1 as certain

27 November 2024

Escape to the Danube Delta for the upcoming holiday season: Celebrate Christmas and New Year at Green Village Resort

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27 November 2024

Guest post: Romanian Democracy at a Crossroads - Facing the Challenge of Far-Right Authoritarianism

25 November 2024

Discover the Comprehensive Benefits of the British Curriculum and How It Is Applied at a Leading School in Romania

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Daily news highlights

28 November 2024

US State Department announces Romania meets visa waiver requirements

27 November 2024

Călin Georgescu’s first-round presidential win sparks pro-European demonstrations in Romania

27 November 2024

Over 100,000 Romanians turn to app to decide "Who do I vote for?”

27 November 2024

No pre-electoral alliance emerges in Romania ahead of crucial parliamentary ballot

27 November 2024

Main Bucharest Christmas market to open November 29

28 November 2024

28 November 2024

Otokar signs EUR 857 mln contract to deliver Cobra II armored vehicles to Romania

27 November 2024

Christmas tree charity auction raises funds for vulnerable Romanian children’s access to education at 24th edition

Politics

28 November 2024

Romania’s Constitutional Court issues unprecedented ruling to recount all votes cast in first round of the presidential elections

28 November 2024

Head of Romania’s telecommunications regulatory authority calls for immediate suspension of TikTok amid electoral scandal

28 November 2024

Romanian presidential candidates release record of electoral expenses, Călin Georgescu stands out

28 November 2024

US State Department announces Romania meets visa waiver requirements

28 November 2024

Romanian PM, president announce full Schengen membership as of January 1 as certain

27 November 2024

Romania elections 2024: National Defense Council meeting to analyze risks related to IT infrastructure used in electoral process

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28 November 2024

Romania's petroleum products trader JT Grup Oil reports 69% stronger profit in Jan-Sep

28 November 2024

Romanian real estate developer Forty Management launches EUR 5 mln bond at Bucharest Exchange

28 November 2024

Romania's Hidroelectrica contracts EUR 40 mln repair works at Danube power plant

26 November 2024

Romanian equity platform SeedBlink launches Secondaries section with pre-IPO tech companies

25 November 2024

Bucharest stock market down after first round of presidential elections as investors grapple with results

25 November 2024

Romanian car rental firm Autonom issues 5-yr EUR 30 mln bonds with 6.14% cupon

News from Companies

27 November 2024

European Digital Summit: AI drives online retail growth and profitability

News from Companies

22 November 2024

Pricing, security and website crashes - top Black Friday challenges retailers faced, according to Exorigo-Upos

News from Companies

22 November 2024

Healthcare

News from Companies

Medical premiere in Europe: the Infosan team performed a surgical intervention on the smallest eye, under the coordination of a professor and doctor from Belgium

21 November 2024

Anchor Grup’s newest real estate project, Select Residences, enters delivery phase with 75% of units sold

News from Companies

20 November 2024

Finance

News from Companies

APTIQ Global strengthens its Romanian team by integrating CC Tax into APTIQ Tax division

20 November 2024

Beyond Business School reveals the names of the 66 CEOs joining its weekend executive program

News from Companies

Latest Interviews

21 October 2024

Pioneering email marketing in Romania – a conversation with White Image co-founder Andrei Georgescu

Business Views

17 October 2024

Farlei Kothe, CEO of Stefanini NA, EMEA, and APAC: Romania and Moldova are Stefanini's most important Artificial Intelligence hub in Europe

Business Views

16 October 2024

Costică Mișaca, GM Taco Bell: We see further growth potential in urban areas in Romania where there is interest in Mexican cuisine

Business Views

24 September 2024

Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss: Our focus is on Central and Southeastern Europe, and Romania is the biggest market in the region

Business Views

14 October 2024

Interviews

#RODigitalAmbassador: The American who exchanged Nevada for Cluj-Napoca and became a TikTok sensation

08 November 2024

The archive showcasing a century of public and private life in Romania in analog photography

Real Estate

28 November 2024

Western Romania: Timișoara’s historic building Casa cu Ax de Fier up for sale at EUR 5 mln

28 November 2024

Turkish e-commerce company Trendyol opens first Romanian logistics center in Ilfov county

28 November 2024

Romanian real estate developer Forty Management launches EUR 5 mln bond at Bucharest Exchange

26 November 2024

NEPI Rockcastle takes over 50 MW solar park in Romania

22 November 2024

Genesis Property: 6 out of 10 employees in Romania returned to working full-time in the office

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27 November 2024

Escape to the Danube Delta for the upcoming holiday season: Celebrate Christmas and New Year at Green Village Resort!

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27 November 2024

The Companies of Schwarz Group: How one of the world's largest retailers addresses cybersecurity challenges

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25 November 2024

Discover the Comprehensive Benefits of the British Curriculum and How It Is Applied at a Leading School in Romania

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20 November 2024

Expat Life

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Enchanting Christmas Markets & Art of Holiday at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

12 November 2024

Business

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EU-GCC Trade cooperation: Elevating it to the next level

06 November 2024

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Startup

27 November 2024

The most innovative tech startups from Romania and the Republic of Moldova were awarded at the first edition of the Romania Startup Awards Gala

News from Companies

26 November 2024

Romanian equity platform SeedBlink launches Secondaries section with pre-IPO tech companies

22 November 2024

Fintech Fagura raises EUR 1 mln to boost financial ecosystem for freelancers and entrepreneurs in CEE

20 November 2024

Entrepreneurial potential is strong in Romania, but fear of failure and financing barriers persist - report

19 November 2024

BeeFast secures new funding of USD 450,000 for international expansion and the development of its SaaS instant delivery platform

News from Companies

15 November 2024

Deloitte: Romania’s Questo, Steepsoft AI and Ascendia among fastest-growing tech startups in Central Europe

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28 November 2024

Culture & History

Stories from readers: Romanian-born author explores Saint Andrew’s night superstitions in a special story

27 November 2024

Escape to the Danube Delta for the upcoming holiday season: Celebrate Christmas and New Year at Green Village Resort!

Partner Content

22 November 2024

Western Romania: Studio Cinema to reopen in Timișoara next month

20 November 2024

Expat Life

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Enchanting Christmas Markets & Art of Holiday at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

14 November 2024

Romania events: The calendar of 2024 Christmas markets

08 November 2024

The archive showcasing a century of public and private life in Romania in analog photography

Events

28 November 2024

Weekend calendar: National Day parades, Romanian films, St Andrew fair, Christmas markets, and more

28 November 2024

“World Unseen” exhibition to open at Natural History museum in Bucharest in December

28 November 2024

Snow Patrol among headliners for Romania’s Summer Well Festival 2025

27 November 2024

Main Bucharest Christmas market to open November 29

27 November 2024

Central European Film Festival holds 14th edition in Bucharest in December

27 November 2024

Christmas tree charity auction raises funds for vulnerable Romanian children’s access to education at 24th edition

Culture

28 November 2024

Weekend calendar: National Day parades, Romanian films, St Andrew fair, Christmas markets, and more

28 November 2024

“World Unseen” exhibition to open at Natural History museum in Bucharest in December

27 November 2024

Central European Film Festival holds 14th edition in Bucharest in December

22 November 2024

Western Romania: Studio Cinema to reopen in Timișoara next month

22 November 2024

Art Safari exhibition in Bucharest showcases Romanian Christmas traditions over generations

Sports

26 November 2024

21 November 2024

Nations League: UEFA awards Romania 3-0 win over Kosovo, but orders next home game behind closed doors

19 November 2024

Romania bests Cyprus 4-1 and consolidates leader position in UEFA Nations League group

18 November 2024

Romanian team wins Counter Strike 2 championship in Saudi Arabia

18 November 2024

Kosovo's Football Federation accuses Romanian fans of "racial discrimination" at match in Bucharest

28 November 2024

Romania’s Constitutional Court issues unprecedented ruling to recount all votes cast in first round of the presidential elections

28 November 2024

Romanian PM, president announce full Schengen membership as of January 1 as certain

27 November 2024

Escape to the Danube Delta for the upcoming holiday season: Celebrate Christmas and New Year at Green Village Resort

Partner Content

27 November 2024

Guest post: Romanian Democracy at a Crossroads - Facing the Challenge of Far-Right Authoritarianism

25 November 2024

Discover the Comprehensive Benefits of the British Curriculum and How It Is Applied at a Leading School in Romania

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Latest News

28 November 2024

Romania officially hikes minimum statutory wage to EUR 800 as of January 2025

28 November 2024

Romanian Consumer Protection Agency issues fines worth RON 500,000 to 40 electricity providers

28 November 2024

Romania’s Constitutional Court issues unprecedented ruling to recount all votes cast in first round of the presidential elections

28 November 2024

Weekend calendar: National Day parades, Romanian films, St Andrew fair, Christmas markets, and more

28 November 2024

“World Unseen” exhibition to open at Antipa Museum in Bucharest in December

28 November 2024

Snow Patrol among headliners for Romania’s Summer Well Festival 2025

Latest Press Releases

27 November 2024

European Digital Summit: AI drives online retail growth and profitability

22 November 2024

Pricing, security and website crashes - top Black Friday challenges retailers faced, according to Exorigo-Upos

22 November 2024

Healthcare

Medical premiere in Europe: the Infosan team performed a surgical intervention on the smallest eye, under the coordination of a professor and doctor from Belgium

21 November 2024

Anchor Grup’s newest real estate project, Select Residences, enters delivery phase with 75% of units sold

20 November 2024

Finance

APTIQ Global strengthens its Romanian team by integrating CC Tax into APTIQ Tax division

20 November 2024

Beyond Business School reveals the names of the 66 CEOs joining its weekend executive program

Daily news highlights

28 November 2024

US State Department announces Romania meets visa waiver requirements

27 November 2024

Călin Georgescu’s first-round presidential win sparks pro-European demonstrations in Romania

27 November 2024

Over 100,000 Romanians turn to app to decide "Who do I vote for?”

27 November 2024

No pre-electoral alliance emerges in Romania ahead of crucial parliamentary ballot

27 November 2024

Main Bucharest Christmas market to open November 29

28 November 2024

28 November 2024

Otokar signs EUR 857 mln contract to deliver Cobra II armored vehicles to Romania

27 November 2024

Christmas tree charity auction raises funds for vulnerable Romanian children’s access to education at 24th edition

Politics

27 November 2024

TikTok CEO summoned by European Parliament after surprising first-round presidential victory of Călin Georgescu in Romania

27 November 2024

No pre-electoral alliance emerges in Romania ahead of crucial parliamentary ballot

25 November 2024

Who is Elena Lasconi, the journalist turned mayor likely to beat PM Ciolacu for a place in the final round of Romania’s presidential elections?

25 November 2024

Who is Călin Georgescu, the surprise lead in Romania’s presidential elections?

28 November 2024

Romanian PM, president announce full Schengen membership as of January 1 as certain

28 November 2024

US State Department announces Romania meets visa waiver requirements

Expat Life

27 November 2024

TikTok CEO summoned by European Parliament after surprising first-round presidential victory of Călin Georgescu in Romania

27 November 2024

No pre-electoral alliance emerges in Romania ahead of crucial parliamentary ballot

25 November 2024

Who is Elena Lasconi, the journalist turned mayor likely to beat PM Ciolacu for a place in the final round of Romania’s presidential elections?

25 November 2024

Who is Călin Georgescu, the surprise lead in Romania’s presidential elections?

28 November 2024

Romanian PM, president announce full Schengen membership as of January 1 as certain

28 November 2024

US State Department announces Romania meets visa waiver requirements

Daily news highlights

28 November 2024

US State Department announces Romania meets visa waiver requirements

27 November 2024

Călin Georgescu’s first-round presidential win sparks pro-European demonstrations in Romania

27 November 2024

Over 100,000 Romanians turn to app to decide "Who do I vote for?”

27 November 2024

No pre-electoral alliance emerges in Romania ahead of crucial parliamentary ballot

27 November 2024

Main Bucharest Christmas market to open November 29

28 November 2024

28 November 2024

Otokar signs EUR 857 mln contract to deliver Cobra II armored vehicles to Romania

27 November 2024

Christmas tree charity auction raises funds for vulnerable Romanian children’s access to education at 24th edition

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28 November 2024

Romanian real estate developer Forty Management launches EUR 5 mln bond at Bucharest Exchange

28 November 2024

Romania's petroleum products trader JT Grup Oil reports 69% stronger profit in Jan-Sep

25 November 2024

Bucharest stock market down after first round of presidential elections as investors grapple with results

25 November 2024

Romanian car rental firm Autonom issues 5-yr EUR 30 mln bonds with 6.14% cupon

25 November 2024

UniCredit Bank Romania issues 5-yr RON 750 mln bond with 7.67% coupon

25 November 2024

Romanian state bank CEC raises EUR 300 mln with new FX bond

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21 October 2024

Pioneering email marketing in Romania – a conversation with White Image co-founder Andrei Georgescu

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17 October 2024

Farlei Kothe, CEO of Stefanini NA, EMEA, and APAC: Romania and Moldova are Stefanini's most important Artificial Intelligence hub in Europe

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16 October 2024

Costică Mișaca, GM Taco Bell: We see further growth potential in urban areas in Romania where there is interest in Mexican cuisine

Business Views

24 September 2024

Wolfram Senger-Weiss, CEO of Gebrüder Weiss: Our focus is on Central and Southeastern Europe, and Romania is the biggest market in the region

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14 October 2024

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#RODigitalAmbassador: The American who exchanged Nevada for Cluj-Napoca and became a TikTok sensation

08 November 2024

The archive showcasing a century of public and private life in Romania in analog photography

Politics

27 November 2024

TikTok CEO summoned by European Parliament after surprising first-round presidential victory of Călin Georgescu in Romania

27 November 2024

No pre-electoral alliance emerges in Romania ahead of crucial parliamentary ballot

25 November 2024

Who is Elena Lasconi, the journalist turned mayor likely to beat PM Ciolacu for a place in the final round of Romania’s presidential elections?

25 November 2024

Who is Călin Georgescu, the surprise lead in Romania’s presidential elections?

28 November 2024

Romanian PM, president announce full Schengen membership as of January 1 as certain

28 November 2024

US State Department announces Romania meets visa waiver requirements

Business

27 November 2024

Romania’s public deficit hits 6.2% of GDP in January-October on robust expenditures

27 November 2024

European Commission clears Romania’s 7-year fiscal consolidation plan

27 November 2024

Romanian central bank official warns of risks from political uncertainty

28 November 2024

Romania's Hidroelectrica contracts EUR 40 mln repair works at Danube power plant

28 November 2024

Romanian real estate developer Forty Management launches EUR 5 mln bond at Bucharest Exchange

28 November 2024

28 November 2024

Romania's petroleum products trader JT Grup Oil reports 69% stronger profit in Jan-Sep

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Romania officially hikes minimum statutory wage to EUR 800 as of January 2025

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26 July 2024

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18 June 2024

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01 August 2024

Eden Capital Development officially launches Cortina Elysium, a high-end residential project located in the north of Bucharest and starts apartment sales

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29 July 2024

Mark Twain International School appoints new Managing Director as the founders shift their focus to strategic development

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10 June 2024

Liceul Teoretic “Școala Mea” Announces the Launch of the International Division for Years 10 to 13

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22 May 2024

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27 November 2024

European Digital Summit: AI drives online retail growth and profitability

22 November 2024

Pricing, security and website crashes - top Black Friday challenges retailers faced, according to Exorigo-Upos

22 November 2024

Healthcare

Medical premiere in Europe: the Infosan team performed a surgical intervention on the smallest eye, under the coordination of a professor and doctor from Belgium

21 November 2024

Anchor Grup’s newest real estate project, Select Residences, enters delivery phase with 75% of units sold

20 November 2024

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APTIQ Global strengthens its Romanian team by integrating CC Tax into APTIQ Tax division

20 November 2024

Beyond Business School reveals the names of the 66 CEOs joining its weekend executive program

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27 November 2024

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Discover the Comprehensive Benefits of the British Curriculum and How It Is Applied at a Leading School in Romania

25 November 2024

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20 November 2024

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28 November 2024

Romanian real estate developer Forty Management launches EUR 5 mln bond at Bucharest Exchange

20 November 2024

Real Estate

SVN: Construction permits for residential buildings in Bucharest plummet by 45% over three years

The number of construction permits issued for residential buildings in Bucharest has significantly decreased, with the...

26 November 2024

Energy

NEPI Rockcastle takes over 50 MW solar park in Romania

Monsson Group has transferred full ownership of a 50 MW solar park in Chișinău-Criș, Arad County, to NEPI Rockcastle...

19 November 2024

Real Estate

Romanian real estate developer Nusco to issue EUR 5 mln bonds at Bucharest Exchange

The real estate developer Nusco Imobiliara, which is developing a major real estate project in the northern part of...

21 November 2024

Real Estate

Romania's construction works' contraction propped by public contracts in Q3

The construction works volume in Romania edged up by another 2.2% q/q in seasonally adjusted terms after the 13.5% q/q...

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