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Bucharest festival explores sustainable habits, urban future

17 April 2025

Eastern Romania: Largest shopping center in Moldova region opens its doors

17 April 2025

Hoinar.Odyssey: Bucharest classical music festival explores theme of travel for 2025 edition

17 April 2025

Central Romania: Braşov Jazz & Blues Festival announces first names in 2025 lineup

17 April 2025

Defense

Hanwha Aerospace teams up with Romanian, South Korean universities to boost defense R&D and talent development

17 April 2025

Gaep presents new paintings by Cătălin Pîslaru at Expo Chicago 2025

17 April 2025

Paris court releases fugitive Paul of Romania from house arrest, places him under judicial supervision

17 April 2025

Donation-funded children’s hospital in Bucharest treats over 3,500 patients in its first year

17 April 2025

Society

Poll: Majority of people in the Republic of Moldova see relations with Romania as good

17 April 2025

West Side Flower Fest returns to Bucharest park with literary-themed gardens and free events

17 April 2025

BBC: Romanian-born Tesla whistleblower scores legal victory against Elon Musk

15 April 2025

Faith and joy: Easter traditions in Romania

14 April 2025

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

17 April 2025

Recently recovered Dacian gold bracelet on display at Romania’s National History Museum

17 April 2025

Beyond bricks and mortar: Cătălin Chimir, founder of SENARIA, reveals the blueprint for smart development in Romania

Business Views

Daily news highlights

16 April 2025

US Congress delegation expressed support for Romania’s Visa Waiver inclusion, government says

17 April 2025

Romania’s automobile production down 11.2% y/y in Q1

17 April 2025

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia develop 550 MW PV parks on site of former coal mines in Romania

17 April 2025

Romania's competition body asks Vodafone, Digi to address concerns prompted by their planned Telekom takeover

16 April 2025

Romanians abroad

Roughly 24% of Romanians lived abroad in 2024, according to Alpha Bank analysis

16 April 2025

CONFIDEX Index: Companies in services, energy most optimistic amid unstable global context

17 April 2025

West Side Flower Fest returns to Bucharest park with literary-themed gardens and free events

16 April 2025

Four detained over violence at March protest supporting Călin Georgescu in Bucharest

Politics

16 April 2025

Far-right and reformist presidential candidates top voter preferences in Romania - IRSOP poll

16 April 2025

Romanian presidential candidate Nicușor Dan denounces veiled attack on social media

16 April 2025

Four detained over violence at March protest supporting Călin Georgescu in Bucharest

16 April 2025

US Congress delegation expressed support for Romania’s Visa Waiver inclusion, government says

16 April 2025

Romanian coalition's presidential candidate Crin Antonescu denies collaborating with communist-era political police

15 April 2025

Romania’s interim president discusses military presence, Visa Waiver with US Congress delegation

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17 April 2025

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia develop 550 MW PV parks on site of former coal mines in Romania

16 April 2025

Romania's Romcarbon gets EUR 7 mln grant to recycle more plastic

15 April 2025

Romanian tech company Bittnet Group sees 14x increase in market value during decade on BVB

15 April 2025

Romania’s IT integrator Arctic Stream promises nearly 7% dividend yield this year

15 April 2025

Romania's Romgaz seeks consultant to help it with planned takeover of fertilizers maker Azomureș

11 April 2025

Romania’s Banca Transilvania Group expands in Moldova with acquisition

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17 April 2025

Education

News from Companies

Anca Macovei Vlăsceanu, Founder of Mark Twain International School and CEO of Romania Education Alliance (REA), Named “Architect of Future Education”

17 April 2025

Every Can Counts chooses Zacke PR as its implementation partner in Romania

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15 April 2025

MKA Strategy Studio: A New Agency for the New Attention Economy

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15 April 2025

Discover new development opportunities in hospitality!

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15 April 2025

Quartier Ferdinand, developed by STC Partners, becomes the first ZEB pre-certified residential project in Bucharest

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15 April 2025

City Grill Group featured in the global top of digital creativity with "Șpriț de vară," a campaign created for Hanu’ lui Manuc

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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

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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

17 April 2025

Eastern Romania: Largest shopping center in Moldova regions opens its doors

17 April 2025

Beyond bricks and mortar: Cătălin Chimir, founder of SENARIA, reveals the blueprint for smart development in Romania

Business Views

17 April 2025

Romcim takes over two concrete stations in northeastern Romania

15 April 2025

Construction begins on EUR 18 mln Verita International School campus in Amber Forest suburb near Bucharest

15 April 2025

Quartier Ferdinand, developed by STC Partners, becomes the first ZEB pre-certified residential project in Bucharest

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09 April 2025

The expat challenge – cultural diferences or mental patterns?

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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

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27 March 2025

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

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25 March 2025

Travel

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

21 March 2025

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

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19 March 2025

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

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Startup

16 April 2025

Young Romanian entrepreneurs given free training under new EUR 100 mln Start-Up Nation scheme

15 April 2025

MKA Strategy Studio: A New Agency for the New Attention Economy

News from Companies

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

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17 April 2025

'An advantage for nature and local communities': Conservation Carpathia eyes vulture return, builds for ecotourism at planned national park in Romania's Făgăraş Mountains

15 April 2025

Faith and joy: Easter traditions in Romania

15 April 2025

City Grill Group featured in the global top of digital creativity with "Șpriț de vară," a campaign created for Hanu’ lui Manuc

News from Companies

10 April 2025

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

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04 April 2025

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

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02 April 2025

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

Events

17 April 2025

Bucharest festival explores sustainable habits, urban future

17 April 2025

Hoinar.Odyssey: Bucharest classical music festival explores theme of travel for 2025 edition

17 April 2025

Central Romania: Braşov Jazz & Blues Festival announces first names in 2025 lineup

17 April 2025

West Side Flower Fest returns to Bucharest park with literary-themed gardens and free events

16 April 2025

Award-winning films to premiere at 24th edition of Transylvania International Film Festival in Romania

16 April 2025

Spectacular nature series 'Europe' opens 2025 LYNX Festival in Brașov

Culture

17 April 2025

Hoinar.Odyssey: Bucharest classical music festival explores theme of travel for 2025 edition

17 April 2025

Central Romania: Braşov Jazz & Blues Festival announces first names in 2025 lineup

17 April 2025

Gaep presents new paintings by Cătălin Pîslaru at Expo Chicago 2025

17 April 2025

Recently recovered Dacian gold bracelet on display at Romania’s National History Museum

16 April 2025

Award-winning films to premiere at 24th edition of Transylvania International Film Festival in Romania

Sports

15 April 2025

Romania’s U19 national football team placed in Group A of European Football Championship

15 April 2025

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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

17 April 2025

BBC: Romanian-born Tesla whistleblower scores legal victory against Elon Musk

15 April 2025

Faith and joy: Easter traditions in Romania

14 April 2025

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

17 April 2025

Recently recovered Dacian gold bracelet on display at Romania’s National History Museum

17 April 2025

Beyond bricks and mortar: Cătălin Chimir, founder of SENARIA, reveals the blueprint for smart development in Romania

Business Views

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17 April 2025

Defense

Around 4,000 troops to take part in NATO’s Dacian Spring 2025 military exercise in Romania

17 April 2025

Bucharest festival explores sustainable habits, urban future

17 April 2025

Eastern Romania: Largest shopping center in Moldova region opens its doors

17 April 2025

Hoinar.Odyssey: Bucharest classical music festival explores theme of travel for 2025 edition

17 April 2025

Central Romania: Braşov Jazz & Blues Festival announces first names in 2025 lineup

17 April 2025

Defense

Hanwha Aerospace teams up with Romanian, South Korean universities to boost defense R&D and talent development

Latest Press Releases

17 April 2025

Education

Anca Macovei Vlăsceanu, Founder of Mark Twain International School and CEO of Romania Education Alliance (REA), Named “Architect of Future Education”

17 April 2025

Every Can Counts chooses Zacke PR as its implementation partner in Romania

15 April 2025

MKA Strategy Studio: A New Agency for the New Attention Economy

15 April 2025

Discover new development opportunities in hospitality!

15 April 2025

Quartier Ferdinand, developed by STC Partners, becomes the first ZEB pre-certified residential project in Bucharest

15 April 2025

City Grill Group featured in the global top of digital creativity with "Șpriț de vară," a campaign created for Hanu’ lui Manuc

Daily news highlights

16 April 2025

US Congress delegation expressed support for Romania’s Visa Waiver inclusion, government says

17 April 2025

Romania’s automobile production down 11.2% y/y in Q1

17 April 2025

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia develop 550 MW PV parks on site of former coal mines in Romania

17 April 2025

Romania's competition body asks Vodafone, Digi to address concerns prompted by their planned Telekom takeover

16 April 2025

Romanians abroad

Roughly 24% of Romanians lived abroad in 2024, according to Alpha Bank analysis

16 April 2025

CONFIDEX Index: Companies in services, energy most optimistic amid unstable global context

17 April 2025

West Side Flower Fest returns to Bucharest park with literary-themed gardens and free events

16 April 2025

Four detained over violence at March protest supporting Călin Georgescu in Bucharest

Politics

16 April 2025

US Congress delegation expressed support for Romania’s Visa Waiver inclusion, government says

07 April 2025

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

16 April 2025

Far-right and reformist presidential candidates top voter preferences in Romania - IRSOP poll

16 April 2025

Romanian presidential candidate Nicușor Dan denounces veiled attack on social media

16 April 2025

Four detained over violence at March protest supporting Călin Georgescu in Bucharest

15 April 2025

Romania's opposition party USR faces deep internal divide

Expat Life

16 April 2025

US Congress delegation expressed support for Romania’s Visa Waiver inclusion, government says

07 April 2025

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

16 April 2025

Far-right and reformist presidential candidates top voter preferences in Romania - IRSOP poll

16 April 2025

Romanian presidential candidate Nicușor Dan denounces veiled attack on social media

16 April 2025

Four detained over violence at March protest supporting Călin Georgescu in Bucharest

15 April 2025

Romania's opposition party USR faces deep internal divide

Daily news highlights

16 April 2025

US Congress delegation expressed support for Romania’s Visa Waiver inclusion, government says

17 April 2025

Romania’s automobile production down 11.2% y/y in Q1

17 April 2025

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia develop 550 MW PV parks on site of former coal mines in Romania

17 April 2025

Romania's competition body asks Vodafone, Digi to address concerns prompted by their planned Telekom takeover

16 April 2025

Romanians abroad

Roughly 24% of Romanians lived abroad in 2024, according to Alpha Bank analysis

16 April 2025

CONFIDEX Index: Companies in services, energy most optimistic amid unstable global context

17 April 2025

West Side Flower Fest returns to Bucharest park with literary-themed gardens and free events

16 April 2025

Four detained over violence at March protest supporting Călin Georgescu in Bucharest

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15 April 2025

Romanian tech group Bittnet sees 14x increase in market value during decade on BVB

17 April 2025

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia develop 550 MW PV parks on site of former coal mines in Romania

15 April 2025

Romania’s IT integrator Arctic Stream promises nearly 7% dividend yield this year

15 April 2025

Romania's Romgaz seeks consultant to help it with planned takeover of fertilizers maker Azomureș

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

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02 April 2025

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

31 March 2025

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

12 March 2025

Diversity

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28 February 2025

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Let's Talk Private Equity!

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

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16 April 2025

US Congress delegation expressed support for Romania’s Visa Waiver inclusion, government says

07 April 2025

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

16 April 2025

Far-right and reformist presidential candidates top voter preferences in Romania - IRSOP poll

16 April 2025

Romanian presidential candidate Nicușor Dan denounces veiled attack on social media

16 April 2025

Four detained over violence at March protest supporting Călin Georgescu in Bucharest

15 April 2025

Romania's opposition party USR faces deep internal divide

Business

16 April 2025

Gral Medical to open oncology hospital in Romania this year

16 April 2025

PE fund 7X Partners joins Romanian entrepreneur in building EUR 25 mln oncology hospital

16 April 2025

Chinese car company Chery to enter Romanian market in July

17 April 2025

Romania’s automobile production down 11.2% y/y in Q1

17 April 2025

Romania prepares for electricity oversupply during Easter period

17 April 2025

Romcim takes over two concrete stations in northeastern Romania

17 April 2025

OMV Petrom and CE Oltenia develop 550 MW PV parks on site of former coal mines in Romania

17 April 2025

Romania's competition body asks Vodafone, Digi to address concerns prompted by their planned Telekom takeover

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11 February 2025

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

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05 December 2024

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16 December 2024

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

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04 February 2025

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

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12 December 2024

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29 January 2025

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17 April 2025

Education

Anca Macovei Vlăsceanu, Founder of Mark Twain International School and CEO of Romania Education Alliance (REA), Named “Architect of Future Education”

17 April 2025

Every Can Counts chooses Zacke PR as its implementation partner in Romania

15 April 2025

MKA Strategy Studio: A New Agency for the New Attention Economy

15 April 2025

Discover new development opportunities in hospitality!

15 April 2025

Quartier Ferdinand, developed by STC Partners, becomes the first ZEB pre-certified residential project in Bucharest

15 April 2025

City Grill Group featured in the global top of digital creativity with "Șpriț de vară," a campaign created for Hanu’ lui Manuc

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01 April 2025

Macro Updates

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Real Estate

14 April 2025

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

10 April 2025

Real Estate

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

Developer Redport and businessman Dan Șucu, founder and shareholder of Mobexpert Group, are investing EUR 50 million in...

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...

15 April 2025

Real Estate

Hagag and Niro team up to refurbish office building in northern Bucharest

Real estate developer Hagag Development Europe signed a partnership with Romanian peer Niro Investment Group to...

11 April 2025

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Real estate developer WDP announces EUR 52 mln project near Bucharest

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