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News from Polska: Performing arts festival takes place in Bucharest in May

14 April 2025

Jennifer Lopez brings 'Up All Night Live' world tour to Bucharest on July 27

14 April 2025

Romania opens multi-sensory pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025

14 April 2025

Bonapp saves 500 tons of food in Romania, helping users cut nearly EUR 2 mln in costs

14 April 2025

Administration

Western Romania: Banloc Castle to be transformed into tourist complex

14 April 2025

Central Romania: Sibiu International Theater Festival announces program of 2025 edition, Bill Murray among guests

14 April 2025

Romanians abroad

Survey looks at philanthropic behavior of Romanians living abroad

14 April 2025

Romanian women's national handball team qualifies for 2025 World Championship final tournament

14 April 2025

Bucharest hosts CleanTech Hackathon for energy innovation in May

14 April 2025

Bucharest’s MINA museum debuts new immersive series showing wildlife in their natural habitats

14 April 2025

Romanian officials condemn deadly Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

14 April 2025

Romania's Electoral Bureau bars USR from campaigning for independent presidential candidate Nicușor Dan

14 April 2025

EPCs in Romania’s renewables sector bracing for grid capacity allocation in 2026, experts say

07 April 2025

Update - Romania's 2025 elections: Who is running for president?

11 April 2025

Designing success: Elena Oancea’s vision for Goldbach Group growth

Business Views

Daily news highlights

11 April 2025

Romania's brown bear population estimated at over 10,000 in new official study

11 April 2025

Presidential candidate and ex-PM Victor Ponta faces backlash after claiming he flooded Romanian villages to save Belgrade in 2014

14 April 2025

CURS poll shows ruling coalition’s candidate gaining ground ahead of May presidential elections in Romania

14 April 2025

Romania’s March 4.9% y/y inflation 0.26pp above central bank’s target

11 April 2025

Romania’s Banca Transilvania Group expands in Moldova with acquisition

11 April 2025

Romanian state acquires over 4,000 hectares of forest in Neamț county

11 April 2025

National Geographic names Bucharest “Europe’s next great food destination”

11 April 2025

Dacian silver treasure unearthed in Romania’s Mureș county

Politics

14 April 2025

US Congress delegation to visit Romania amid mounting tensions, presidential campaign

14 April 2025

Romania's Electoral Bureau bars USR from campaigning for independent presidential candidate Nicușor Dan

14 April 2025

CURS poll shows ruling coalition’s candidate gaining ground ahead of May presidential elections in Romania

14 April 2025

Romanian officials condemn deadly Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

11 April 2025

Coalition candidate raises largest amount of money for presidential elections in Romania

11 April 2025

Elena Lasconi accuses USR of 'political execution’ after informal vote to back Bucharest mayor in presidential elections

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11 April 2025

Romania’s Banca Transilvania Group expands in Moldova with acquisition

11 April 2025

Romania’s telco Digi tops up credit facility with additional EUR 200 mln for capex

10 April 2025

Bucharest’s growing appeal in hospitality, promoted by One United Properties

News from Companies

09 April 2025

Romania’s OMV Petrom sees hydrocarbon output dip by 3.8% y/y in Q1

09 April 2025

Bucharest Exchange recovers in one day half of the loss incurred since US tariffs shock

08 April 2025

Romania's Prime Batteries to build 72 MWh power storage facility for Hidroelectrica

News from Companies

07 April 2025

EPC Masterclass: RPIA (Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association) highlights the strategic role of EPCs in Renewable Energy through a Dedicated workshop at Romexpo, April 10

News from Companies

07 April 2025

One United Properties, named Superbrand in the category Business - Real Estate/Properties Development & Management

News from Companies

04 April 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel unveils exquisite Easter Brunch at JW Steakhouse

News from Companies

01 April 2025

Endava: AI set to drive 44% growth in digital services revenue by 2029

News from Companies

31 March 2025

One United Properties signs the acquisition of a 21-hectare land for the new One City District community

News from Companies

31 March 2025

One United Properties targets turnover of EUR 309.8 million and net profit of EUR 78.7 million in 2025

News from Companies

Latest Interviews

02 April 2025

Shaping Romania's Future - Supported by the British School of Bucharest

The Tots' Library: The volunteer-run project where Romanian children in the diaspora read in Romanian

31 March 2025

Interviews

First Romanian to reach mystical Lake Tele: Irina Papuc on her once-in-a-lifetime Congo adventure

12 March 2025

Diversity

A rising star in Romanian professional esports: Iulia “Yushia” Boldor on taking on League of Legends tournaments

26 March 2025

Legal

Business Views

19 Years of Business Law Innovation in Romania – A Conversation with Grecu Partners' Founder Elena Grecu

28 February 2025

A slice of Romanian arts, culture, and entertainment: Broadcaster Nikki Bedi on BBC’s upcoming Arts Hour on Tour program in Bucharest

19 February 2025

Let's Talk Private Equity!

Business Views

Navigating 2025: Rudi Vizental, CEO of ROCA Investments, shares his view on private equity, economic challenges and growth opportunities in Romania

Real Estate

14 April 2025

GELD Capital and REPACO to open three retail parks in Romania in 2025 under EUR 20 mln investment

14 April 2025

Sale of housing units in Bucharest and Ilfov down 4.3% y/y in Q1

11 April 2025

Designing success: Elena Oancea’s vision for Goldbach Group growth

Business Views

11 April 2025

Amber Forest achieves the first LEED v4.1 Communities: Plan and Design Platinum Certification in Europe

News from Companies

11 April 2025

Real estate developer WDP announces EUR 52 mln project near Bucharest

Partner Content

09 April 2025

The expat challenge – cultural diferences or mental patterns?

Partner Content

31 March 2025

Romania’s Deposit Return System: A Model of Best Practices at the European Level. RetuRO, Part of the European Dialogue for a Sustainable Future

Partner Content

27 March 2025

Transport

Partner Content

Life hacks for UAE travel: How a luxury car rental can transform your trip

25 March 2025

Enjoy an Unforgettable Easter at Ana Hotels – Relax and Indulge by the Sea or in the Heart of the Mountains

Partner Content

21 March 2025

Prominent MPs launch Trusted Tech Caucus in Romanian Parliament in Partnership with the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue

Partner Content

19 March 2025

Business

Partner Content

New Trends, Rising Fractures, and Intensifying Competition: Insights from the Fifth annual The Economist Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable

Startup

14 April 2025

Bonapp saves 500 tons of food in Romania, generating nearly EUR 2 mln in user savings

News from Companies

14 April 2025

Bonapp saves 500 tons of food in Romania, helping users cut nearly EUR 2 mln in costs

14 April 2025

Bucharest hosts CleanTech Hackathon for energy innovation in May

10 April 2025

Romanian startup Vaunt accepted into Catalyst NYC 2025 Accelerator

09 April 2025

Romanian startup TelePaws brings on new investor and eyes expansion to Italy, Spain, Middle East

04 April 2025

Romania to allow 16 to 18-year-olds to create and manage new type of company

Discover Romania

10 April 2025

Cuisine

News from Companies

Chef Dragoș Bercea, Head of Culinary Experiences at Zooma, the event center of City Grill Group, awarded “Best Event Chef 2025” at the Chefi de România Gala

04 April 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel unveils exquisite Easter Brunch at JW Steakhouse

News from Companies

02 April 2025

Culture & History

Southern Romania: Construction site unveils human settlements dating from Neolithic period

31 March 2025

Via Transilvanica: Long-distance trail crossing Romania expands Braşov segment

27 March 2025

Cinema

Romanian film review – How Much is the Cabbage? And Assorted Other Offerings..

25 March 2025

Enjoy an Unforgettable Easter at Ana Hotels – Relax and Indulge by the Sea or in the Heart of the Mountains

Partner Content

Events

14 April 2025

News from Polska: Performing arts festival takes place in Bucharest in May

14 April 2025

Jennifer Lopez brings 'Up All Night Live' world tour to Bucharest on July 27

14 April 2025

Romania opens multi-sensory pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025

14 April 2025

Central Romania: Sibiu International Theater Festival announces program of 2025 edition, Bill Murray among guests

14 April 2025

Romanian women's national handball team qualifies for 2025 World Championship final tournament

14 April 2025

Bucharest’s MINA museum debuts new immersive series showing wildlife in their natural habitats

Culture

14 April 2025

News from Polska: Performing arts festival takes place in Bucharest in May

14 April 2025

Administration

Western Romania: Banloc Castle to be transformed into tourist complex

14 April 2025

Central Romania: Sibiu International Theater Festival announces program of 2025 edition, Bill Murray among guests

11 April 2025

Romanian shepherd finds second prehistoric remains after finding one last year

11 April 2025

Frequenza Festival brings chamber music to life in Bucharest next month

Sports

14 April 2025

Romanian women's national handball team qualifies for 2025 World Championship final tournament

14 April 2025

Romanian weightlifter Mihaela Cambei claims three gold medals at European Weightlifting Championships

11 April 2025

Romania’s David Popovici secures gold medal in 200m freestyle event in Otopeni

09 April 2025

Romanian fencer Amalia Covaliu wins gold at World Championship in China

02 April 2025

Southern Romania: 10th edition of Sand Marathon to be held in May in Constanța

14 April 2025

Romanian officials condemn deadly Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

14 April 2025

Romania's Electoral Bureau bars USR from campaigning for independent presidential candidate Nicușor Dan

14 April 2025

EPCs in Romania’s renewables sector bracing for grid capacity allocation in 2026, experts say

07 April 2025

Update - Romania's 2025 elections: Who is running for president?

11 April 2025

Designing success: Elena Oancea’s vision for Goldbach Group growth

Business Views

Latest News

14 April 2025

Jennifer Lopez brings 'Up All Night Live' world tour to Bucharest on July 27

14 April 2025

News from Polska: Performing arts festival takes place in Bucharest in May

14 April 2025

Jennifer Lopez brings 'Up All Night Live' world tour to Bucharest on July 27

14 April 2025

Romania opens multi-sensory pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025

14 April 2025

Bonapp saves 500 tons of food in Romania, helping users cut nearly EUR 2 mln in costs

14 April 2025

Administration

Western Romania: Banloc Castle to be transformed into tourist complex

Latest Press Releases

07 April 2025

EPC Masterclass: RPIA (Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association) highlights the strategic role of EPCs in Renewable Energy through a Dedicated workshop at Romexpo, April 10

07 April 2025

One United Properties, named Superbrand in the category Business - Real Estate/Properties Development & Management

04 April 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel unveils exquisite Easter Brunch at JW Steakhouse

01 April 2025

Endava: AI set to drive 44% growth in digital services revenue by 2029

31 March 2025

One United Properties signs the acquisition of a 21-hectare land for the new One City District community

31 March 2025

One United Properties targets turnover of EUR 309.8 million and net profit of EUR 78.7 million in 2025

Daily news highlights

11 April 2025

Romania's brown bear population estimated at over 10,000 in new official study

11 April 2025

Presidential candidate and ex-PM Victor Ponta faces backlash after claiming he flooded Romanian villages to save Belgrade in 2014

14 April 2025

CURS poll shows ruling coalition’s candidate gaining ground ahead of May presidential elections in Romania

14 April 2025

Romania’s March 4.9% y/y inflation 0.26pp above central bank’s target

11 April 2025

Romania’s Banca Transilvania Group expands in Moldova with acquisition

11 April 2025

Romanian state acquires over 4,000 hectares of forest in Neamț county

11 April 2025

National Geographic names Bucharest “Europe’s next great food destination”

11 April 2025

Dacian silver treasure unearthed in Romania’s Mureș county

Politics

14 April 2025

Romania's Electoral Bureau bars USR from campaigning for independent presidential candidate Nicușor Dan

07 April 2025

Update - Romania's 2025 elections: Who is running for president?

14 April 2025

CURS poll shows ruling coalition’s candidate gaining ground ahead of May presidential elections in Romania

14 April 2025

Romanian officials condemn deadly Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

11 April 2025

Coalition candidate raises largest amount of money for presidential elections in Romania

11 April 2025

Presidential candidate and ex-PM Victor Ponta faces backlash after claiming he flooded Romanian villages to save Belgrade in 2014

Expat Life

14 April 2025

Romania's Electoral Bureau bars USR from campaigning for independent presidential candidate Nicușor Dan

07 April 2025

Update - Romania's 2025 elections: Who is running for president?

14 April 2025

CURS poll shows ruling coalition’s candidate gaining ground ahead of May presidential elections in Romania

14 April 2025

Romanian officials condemn deadly Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

11 April 2025

Coalition candidate raises largest amount of money for presidential elections in Romania

11 April 2025

Presidential candidate and ex-PM Victor Ponta faces backlash after claiming he flooded Romanian villages to save Belgrade in 2014

Daily news highlights

11 April 2025

Romania's brown bear population estimated at over 10,000 in new official study

11 April 2025

Presidential candidate and ex-PM Victor Ponta faces backlash after claiming he flooded Romanian villages to save Belgrade in 2014

14 April 2025

CURS poll shows ruling coalition’s candidate gaining ground ahead of May presidential elections in Romania

14 April 2025

Romania’s March 4.9% y/y inflation 0.26pp above central bank’s target

11 April 2025

Romania’s Banca Transilvania Group expands in Moldova with acquisition

11 April 2025

Romanian state acquires over 4,000 hectares of forest in Neamț county

11 April 2025

National Geographic names Bucharest “Europe’s next great food destination”

11 April 2025

Dacian silver treasure unearthed in Romania’s Mureș county

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11 April 2025

Romania’s Banca Transilvania Group expands in Moldova with acquisition

11 April 2025

Romania’s telco Digi tops up credit facility with additional EUR 200 mln for capex

09 April 2025

Romania’s OMV Petrom sees hydrocarbon output dip by 3.8% y/y in Q1

09 April 2025

Bucharest Exchange recovers in one day half of the loss incurred since US tariffs shock

04 April 2025

Romanian asset management company to launch new energy-financial ETF

02 April 2025

eVOTE launches eVotePRO platform at the Bucharest Stock Exchange

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Latest Interviews

02 April 2025

Shaping Romania's Future - Supported by the British School of Bucharest

The Tots' Library: The volunteer-run project where Romanian children in the diaspora read in Romanian

31 March 2025

Interviews

First Romanian to reach mystical Lake Tele: Irina Papuc on her once-in-a-lifetime Congo adventure

12 March 2025

Diversity

A rising star in Romanian professional esports: Iulia “Yushia” Boldor on taking on League of Legends tournaments

26 March 2025

Legal

Business Views

19 Years of Business Law Innovation in Romania – A Conversation with Grecu Partners' Founder Elena Grecu

28 February 2025

A slice of Romanian arts, culture, and entertainment: Broadcaster Nikki Bedi on BBC’s upcoming Arts Hour on Tour program in Bucharest

19 February 2025

Let's Talk Private Equity!

Business Views

Navigating 2025: Rudi Vizental, CEO of ROCA Investments, shares his view on private equity, economic challenges and growth opportunities in Romania

Politics

14 April 2025

Romania's Electoral Bureau bars USR from campaigning for independent presidential candidate Nicușor Dan

07 April 2025

Update - Romania's 2025 elections: Who is running for president?

14 April 2025

CURS poll shows ruling coalition’s candidate gaining ground ahead of May presidential elections in Romania

14 April 2025

Romanian officials condemn deadly Russian attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy

11 April 2025

Coalition candidate raises largest amount of money for presidential elections in Romania

11 April 2025

Presidential candidate and ex-PM Victor Ponta faces backlash after claiming he flooded Romanian villages to save Belgrade in 2014

Business

11 April 2025

Real estate developer WDP announces EUR 52 mln project near Bucharest

11 April 2025

Most Romanians think positively about foreign investors, study says

14 April 2025

Romania's wage rally eases to 4.7% y/y in February, further slowdown expected

14 April 2025

Romania’s March 4.9% y/y inflation 0.26pp above central bank’s target

14 April 2025

Romania’s CA deficit widens to 9% of GDP in 12 months to February

14 April 2025

Transport

Feasibility study for new Bucharest-South Airport expected at the end of 2026

14 April 2025

Sale of housing units in Bucharest and Ilfov down 4.3% y/y in Q1

14 April 2025

EY: slow start for Romania’s M&A market in Q1

Community highlights

News from Companies

11 February 2025

Shape the City with Art, a One United Properties and Galeria Galateca initiative to transform Bucharest through art

News from Companies

05 December 2024

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

Partner Content

16 December 2024

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

Partner Content

04 February 2025

Business

Time to Wake Up: Romania’s Competitiveness at Stake! Paneuropa launches public consultations for action plan derived from the Draghi Report recommendations

Partner Content

12 December 2024

Business

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

Partner Content

29 January 2025

Healthcare

Discover Nidor Care: The vision of medical wellnest excellence in Romania

Latest Press Releases

07 April 2025

EPC Masterclass: RPIA (Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association) highlights the strategic role of EPCs in Renewable Energy through a Dedicated workshop at Romexpo, April 10

07 April 2025

One United Properties, named Superbrand in the category Business - Real Estate/Properties Development & Management

04 April 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel unveils exquisite Easter Brunch at JW Steakhouse

01 April 2025

Endava: AI set to drive 44% growth in digital services revenue by 2029

31 March 2025

One United Properties signs the acquisition of a 21-hectare land for the new One City District community

31 March 2025

One United Properties targets turnover of EUR 309.8 million and net profit of EUR 78.7 million in 2025

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08 April 2025

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BCR Romania Manufacturing PMI®: Romanian manufacturing sector falls deeper into contraction territory in March

01 April 2025

Macro Updates

Romania’s Deposit Return System: A Model of Best Practices at the European Level. RetuRO, Part of the European Dialogue for a Sustainable Future

31 March 2025

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31 March 2025

Expert Corner

Enjoy an Unforgettable Easter at Ana Hotels – Relax and Indulge by the Sea or in the Heart of the Mountains

25 March 2025

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Real Estate

10 April 2025

Businessman Dan Șucu and Redport invest EUR 50 mln in new residential project in eastern Bucharest

08 April 2025

Real Estate

First Handwritten Collection hotel in Romania opens in downtown Bucharest

Handwritten Collection, a boutique hotel brand launched in 2023, announced the opening of its first location in Romania...

14 April 2025

Real Estate

Sale of housing units in Bucharest and Ilfov down 4.3% y/y in Q1

Over 13,200 houses and apartments were sold in Bucharest and its surroundings in the first three months of the year...

09 April 2025

Real Estate

Morgan Stanley reportedly considers EUR 100 mln exit from Bucharest’s America House

Morgan Stanley, together with David Hay, former Chief Executive Officer of AFI Europe, is reportedly exploring the sale...

11 April 2025

Real Estate

Real estate developer WDP announces EUR 52 mln project near Bucharest

Belgian logistics real estate developer WDP has announced a EUR 52 million investment in expanding its logistics...

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06 January 2025

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

31 January 2025