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US Visa Waiver: Plane tickets linking Romania and the United States start at EUR 250

13 January 2025

Romania’s Social Democratic Party to draft territorial reorganization project

13 January 2025

Concerts, exhibitions, theater performances abroad mark Romania's culture day

13 January 2025

Călin Georgescu should be able to run in Romania's upcoming presidential elections, coalition candidate says

13 January 2025

Free sterilization campaign for dogs and cats restarts in Bucharest

13 January 2025

Romanian tennis player Jaqueline Cristian advances to Australian Open second round after tough win

13 January 2025

Romanian authorities widen Costinești beach, install new breakwaters

13 January 2025

Romania resumes activity at Consulate General in Los Angeles after wildfires

13 January 2025

Wizz Air launches new route from Cluj-Napoca to Castellón

13 January 2025

Bucharest’s National Arena hosts 43 events, generates EUR 1.2 mln revenues in 2024

13 January 2025

Major rally in Romania against annulment of presidential elections

10 January 2025

Romanians to travel visa-free to the US beginning this spring

13 January 2025

Report: UiPath brings Bucharest among major AI startup ecosystems

06 January 2025

2025 concerts in Romania: Justin Timberlake, Snow Patrol, André Rieu, Jonas Kaufmann and more

08 January 2025

BCR Romania Manufacturing PMI: Romanian manufacturing sector contracts at sharpest rate in 18-month survey history

Macro Updates

Daily news highlights

10 January 2025

Official data: 2024 was the hottest year on record in Romania

10 January 2025

Over 200 km of highways and express roads to open in Romania in 2025, PM says

10 January 2025

Călin Georgescu supporters rally in Bucharest demanding presidential election rerun

10 January 2025

Healthcare

Central Romania: Sibiu County Hospital receives robot to prepare cytostatic drugs, other equipment

10 January 2025

Romanian government approves extra day off for public sector employees in early May

10 January 2025

International Workplace Group opens new flexible workspace in Bucharest

10 January 2025

Bucharest to replace roughly 7,800 lighting fixtures to be energy-efficient

10 January 2025

Politico: Romania defies EU law by approving banned bee-killing pesticides

Politics

13 January 2025

Romania’s Social Democratic Party to draft territorial reorganization project

13 January 2025

Călin Georgescu should be able to run in Romania's upcoming presidential elections, coalition candidate says

13 January 2025

Romania resumes activity at Consulate General in Los Angeles after wildfires

13 January 2025

Major rally in Romania against annulment of presidential elections

10 January 2025

Romanians to travel visa-free to the US beginning this spring

10 January 2025

Călin Georgescu supporters rally in Bucharest demanding presidential election rerun

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10 January 2025

SevenX Ventures increases stake in Romanian farmland operator Holde Agri Invest

09 January 2025

Romania’s energy company Romgaz to become natgas supplier, aims for expansion abroad

09 January 2025

Romania reportedly seeks to return as majority shareholder at utility group Electrica

08 January 2025

Premier Energy buys 49MW ready-to-build solar park in eastern Romania

31 December 2024

Bucharest Stock Exchange flagship index gains 8.8% in 2024

30 December 2024

Romania’s Ministry of Finance raises EUR 3.3 bln from Bucharest Stock Exchange investors in 2024

News from Companies

09 January 2025

"Rock a New Era": Roborock revolutionizes smart home cleaning at CES 2025 with robotic arm equipped Saros Z70

News from Companies

09 January 2025

Floria continues expanding in shopping centers and, following an investment of EUR 70,000, opens a new franchise flower shop in Bucharest Mall

News from Companies

20 December 2024

Bucharest, an emerging tourism hub welcomed by One United Properties

News from Companies

20 December 2024

VTEX achieves the AWS Consumer Goods Competency

News from Companies

20 December 2024

Kormotech secures EUR 40 mln from EBRD to expand pet food production in Europe

News from Companies

20 December 2024

Construction, transport, and renewable energy - drivers of growth in Romania-Spain economic relations

News from Companies

Latest Interviews

06 December 2024

Gemma Webb, CEO of RetuRO, on the impact of DRS in its first year: Romanians have demonstrated their willingness to contribute to a cleaner and greener country, when supported by the necessary infrastructure

Business Views

04 December 2024

easySales: International presence in five CEE countries and over 1,000 eCommerce shops as clients

Business Views

30 October 2024

Francesco Giovane: The unique blend of technical expertise and adaptability makes Romania critical to Endava’s operations

Business Views

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

11 December 2024

Legal

Business Views

Innovating Law: How “Legal to Business” law firm bridges technology and regulation in Romania

Real Estate

10 January 2025

International Workplace Group opens new flexible workspace in Bucharest

09 January 2025

Colliers: With prices growing slower than incomes, Romania remains among CEE’s most affordable property markets

07 January 2025

Southern Romania: Hilton Garden Inn to open in Craiova next year

24 December 2024

Romania’s Hotel International Băile Felix to open under Accor’s Mercure brand

20 December 2024

Bucharest, an emerging tourism hub welcomed by One United Properties

News from Companies

Partner Content

20 December 2024

Experience unforgettable entertainment this New Year’s Eve at JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel

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16 December 2024

Expat Life

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InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest welcomes Freddy Schenk as Director of Operations: Revolutionizing guest experiences with strategic upgrades

12 December 2024

Work smarter, not harder. Why co-working spaces are the future of productivity

Partner Content

10 December 2024

Embracing AI in Education: Navigating EU regulations and the future of learning

05 December 2024

BrickLofts: The innovative, new place designed for modern living and working in the heart of Bucharest

News from Companies

27 November 2024

Travel

Partner Content

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

Startup

13 January 2025

Report: UiPath brings Bucharest among major AI startup ecosystems

19 December 2024

US software company co-founded by two Romanians reaches USD 62 billion valuation

12 December 2024

GapMinder leads EUR 1.2 mln round for Romanian AI-driven medical documentation startup Parol

10 December 2024

Romanian startup FieldOS secures EUR 500,000 from BCR Seed Starter

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

Discover Romania

03 January 2025

Travel

Romania featured in Vogue, CNN lists for best places to visit in 2025

30 December 2024

Cinema

Romanian film review: My Most Memorable of 2024

30 December 2024

Culture

Western Romania: Fourth refurbished cinema to open in Timișoara

19 December 2024

Culture

Video

Short documentary explores scientific discoveries behind Romania’s famous mud volcanoes

16 December 2024

Expat Life

Partner Content

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest welcomes Freddy Schenk as Director of Operations: Revolutionizing guest experiences with strategic upgrades

13 December 2024

Cinema

Romanian film review – Counting down to Christmas

Events

13 January 2025

Concerts, exhibitions, theater performances abroad mark Romania's national culture day

13 January 2025

Romanian tennis player Jaqueline Cristian advances to Australian Open second round after tough win

09 January 2025

Madrigal Choir opens 2025 with National Culture Day concert in Bucharest

09 January 2025

Top players in the world to participate in Romania’s Transylvania Open WTA 250

09 January 2025

Weekend calendar: Johann Strauss Festival, New Year concert, and more

08 January 2025

Dakar Rally: Dacia Sandriders down to two teams after French driver Sébastien Loeb involved in accident

Culture

13 January 2025

Concerts, exhibitions, theater performances abroad mark Romania's national culture day

09 January 2025

Madrigal Choir opens 2025 with National Culture Day concert in Bucharest

09 January 2025

Weekend calendar: Johann Strauss Festival, New Year concert, and more

06 January 2025

2025 concerts in Romania: Justin Timberlake, Snow Patrol, André Rieu, Jonas Kaufmann and more

06 January 2025

Conservation works to continue at Bucharest’s Hanul Solacolu

Sports

13 January 2025

Romanian tennis player Jaqueline Cristian advances to Australian Open second round after tough win

13 January 2025

Bucharest’s National Arena hosts 43 events, generates EUR 1.2 mln revenues in 2024

09 January 2025

Top players in the world to participate in Romania’s Transylvania Open WTA 250

08 January 2025

Romanian athletes Ana Maria Bărbosu and Lilia Cosman to study in US

08 January 2025

Dakar Rally: Dacia Sandriders down to two teams after French driver Sébastien Loeb involved in accident

13 January 2025

Major rally in Romania against annulment of presidential elections

10 January 2025

Romanians to travel visa-free to the US beginning this spring

13 January 2025

Report: UiPath brings Bucharest among major AI startup ecosystems

06 January 2025

2025 concerts in Romania: Justin Timberlake, Snow Patrol, André Rieu, Jonas Kaufmann and more

08 January 2025

BCR Romania Manufacturing PMI: Romanian manufacturing sector contracts at sharpest rate in 18-month survey history

Macro Updates

Latest News

13 January 2025

US Visa Waiver: Plane tickets linking Romania and the United States start at EUR 250

13 January 2025

US Visa Waiver: Plane tickets linking Romania and the United States start at EUR 250

13 January 2025

Romania’s Social Democratic Party to draft territorial reorganization project

13 January 2025

Concerts, exhibitions, theater performances abroad mark Romania's culture day

13 January 2025

Călin Georgescu should be able to run in Romania's upcoming presidential elections, coalition candidate says

13 January 2025

Free sterilization campaign for dogs and cats restarts in Bucharest

Latest Press Releases

09 January 2025

"Rock a New Era": Roborock revolutionizes smart home cleaning at CES 2025 with robotic arm equipped Saros Z70

09 January 2025

Floria continues expanding in shopping centers and, following an investment of EUR 70,000, opens a new franchise flower shop in Bucharest Mall

20 December 2024

Bucharest, an emerging tourism hub welcomed by One United Properties

20 December 2024

VTEX achieves the AWS Consumer Goods Competency

20 December 2024

Kormotech secures EUR 40 mln from EBRD to expand pet food production in Europe

20 December 2024

Construction, transport, and renewable energy - drivers of growth in Romania-Spain economic relations

Daily news highlights

10 January 2025

Official data: 2024 was the hottest year on record in Romania

10 January 2025

Over 200 km of highways and express roads to open in Romania in 2025, PM says

10 January 2025

Călin Georgescu supporters rally in Bucharest demanding presidential election rerun

10 January 2025

Healthcare

Sibiu County Hospital to receive EUR 1 mln robot to prepare cytostatic drugs, other equipment

10 January 2025

Romanian government approves extra day off for public sector employees in early May

10 January 2025

International Workplace Group opens new flexible workspace in Bucharest

10 January 2025

Bucharest to replace roughly 7,800 lighting fixtures to be energy-efficient

10 January 2025

Politico: Romania defies EU law by approving banned bee-killing pesticides

Politics

10 January 2025

Romanians to travel visa-free to the US beginning this spring

09 January 2025

Romania’s ruling coalition sets new dates for presidential elections, confirms candidate

06 January 2025

Romanian govt. must explain annulment of presidential elections, reformist opposition says

08 January 2025

Romania's former presidential candidate Georgescu approaches Constitutional Court with request to unblock elections

07 January 2025

Survey: Romanians’ trust in Russia falls to minimum, 11 times less than in EU

13 January 2025

Major rally in Romania against annulment of presidential elections

Expat Life

10 January 2025

Romanians to travel visa-free to the US beginning this spring

09 January 2025

Romania’s ruling coalition sets new dates for presidential elections, confirms candidate

06 January 2025

Romanian govt. must explain annulment of presidential elections, reformist opposition says

08 January 2025

Romania's former presidential candidate Georgescu approaches Constitutional Court with request to unblock elections

07 January 2025

Survey: Romanians’ trust in Russia falls to minimum, 11 times less than in EU

13 January 2025

Major rally in Romania against annulment of presidential elections

Daily news highlights

10 January 2025

Official data: 2024 was the hottest year on record in Romania

10 January 2025

Over 200 km of highways and express roads to open in Romania in 2025, PM says

10 January 2025

Călin Georgescu supporters rally in Bucharest demanding presidential election rerun

10 January 2025

Healthcare

Sibiu County Hospital to receive EUR 1 mln robot to prepare cytostatic drugs, other equipment

10 January 2025

Romanian government approves extra day off for public sector employees in early May

10 January 2025

International Workplace Group opens new flexible workspace in Bucharest

10 January 2025

Bucharest to replace roughly 7,800 lighting fixtures to be energy-efficient

10 January 2025

Politico: Romania defies EU law by approving banned bee-killing pesticides

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10 January 2025

SevenX Ventures increases stake in Romanian farmland operator Holde Agri Invest

09 January 2025

Romania’s energy company Romgaz to become natgas supplier, aims for expansion abroad

09 January 2025

Romania reportedly seeks to return as majority shareholder at utility group Electrica

31 December 2024

Bucharest Stock Exchange flagship index gains 8.8% in 2024

30 December 2024

Romania’s Ministry of Finance raises EUR 3.3 bln from Bucharest Stock Exchange investors in 2024

30 December 2024

UniCredit Bank lists new RON 750 mln bond issue on the Bucharest Stock Exchange

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04 December 2024

easySales: International presence in five CEE countries and over 1,000 eCommerce shops as clients

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30 October 2024

Francesco Giovane: The unique blend of technical expertise and adaptability makes Romania critical to Endava’s operations

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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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11 December 2024

Legal

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Innovating Law: How “Legal to Business” law firm bridges technology and regulation in Romania

Politics

10 January 2025

Romanians to travel visa-free to the US beginning this spring

09 January 2025

Romania’s ruling coalition sets new dates for presidential elections, confirms candidate

06 January 2025

Romanian govt. must explain annulment of presidential elections, reformist opposition says

08 January 2025

Romania's former presidential candidate Georgescu approaches Constitutional Court with request to unblock elections

07 January 2025

Survey: Romanians’ trust in Russia falls to minimum, 11 times less than in EU

13 January 2025

Major rally in Romania against annulment of presidential elections

Business

10 January 2025

EC rejects request from Romania and Moldova for temporary CO2 certificates waiver

10 January 2025

Turkish exporters seek to bypass Bulgaria and use Romania’s ports instead

10 January 2025

Romania to decide on phasing off energy price capping scheme by end-January

10 January 2025

International Workplace Group opens new flexible workspace in Bucharest

13 January 2025

Robust incomes push up Romania's retail sales by 8.6% y/y in November

13 January 2025

Private demand pushes up Romania’s trade gap by 17% y/y to 10% of GDP in 12 months to November

13 January 2025

M&A

Major Romanian news agency Mediafax taken over by local media mogul

13 January 2025

Report: UiPath brings Bucharest among major AI startup ecosystems

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26 July 2024

Indulge in the ultimate luxury: Live cooking stanchions at JW Marriott Bucharest’s legendary Sunday Brunch

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18 June 2024

Robin Hermann, STACKIT: "Europe's cloud market has huge potential"

News from Companies

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

News from Companies

29 July 2024

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

Partner Content

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

The British School of Bucharest presents: Sports Day - A festivity of skill, unity, and joy

Latest Press Releases

09 January 2025

"Rock a New Era": Roborock revolutionizes smart home cleaning at CES 2025 with robotic arm equipped Saros Z70

09 January 2025

Floria continues expanding in shopping centers and, following an investment of EUR 70,000, opens a new franchise flower shop in Bucharest Mall

20 December 2024

Bucharest, an emerging tourism hub welcomed by One United Properties

20 December 2024

VTEX achieves the AWS Consumer Goods Competency

20 December 2024

Kormotech secures EUR 40 mln from EBRD to expand pet food production in Europe

20 December 2024

Construction, transport, and renewable energy - drivers of growth in Romania-Spain economic relations

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Colliers: With prices growing slower than incomes, Romania remains among CEE’s most affordable property markets

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Romania’s Hotel International Băile Felix to open under Accor’s Mercure brand

Hotel International Băile Felix, in western Romania, will enter the Mercure brand after a franchise contract with French...

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International Workplace Group opens new flexible workspace in Bucharest

International Workplace Group, a provider of hybrid working solutions, recently announced the opening of a modern...

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Southern Romania: Hilton Garden Inn hotel to open in Craiova next year

A Hilton Garden Inn hotel is scheduled to open in Craiova, in southern Romania, in 2026, after local company Restaurant...

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Hyatt to open hotel in Bucharest mixed-use development Nusco City

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Discovery set to premiere locally produced show “Made in Romania”

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