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Romanian man sentenced to 20 years in prison in US for ransomware attacks

23 December 2024

New Romanian government issues ambitious governance program focused on reducing expenses

23 December 2024

EC disburses EUR 37 mln to Romania as part of its second Recovery Facility payment request

23 December 2024

Romanian trilogy Moromeții screened at Rotterdam International Film Festival 2025

23 December 2024

Romania issued EUR 1.3 bln in state aid between 2019-2023, most to foreign companies

23 December 2024

Abracadabra – Secrets of Magic interactive exhibition opens in Bucharest

23 December 2024

Romanian president, head of European Commission pay homage to Romanian Revolution

23 December 2024

Romania's prime minister Marcel Ciolacu appointed to form new government

23 December 2024

Romanian MPs elect new heads of upper and lower legislative chambers

23 December 2024

DRI and OMV Petrom sign major solar power purchase agreement in Romania

23 December 2024

Romania's prime minister Marcel Ciolacu appointed to form new government

18 December 2024

Winter in Bucharest: Events and activities for the festive season

20 December 2024

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

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23 December 2024

Update: Former Romanian Liberal leader confirmed as joint presidential candidate of coalition parties

10 December 2024

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

Daily news highlights

20 December 2024

Bucharest Court of Appeal orders restart of case against Andrew and Tristan Tate

20 December 2024

Majority of Romanians believe economic situation will worse, EY survey shows

20 December 2024

Romanian General Prosecutor seeks harsher punishments for incitement to violence, Legionnaire propaganda

20 December 2024

LuxVet Group acquires Bucharest veterinary clinic RegalVet

20 December 2024

CEC Bank lists EUR 300 million bond issue on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 December 2024

Romanian athlete becomes world vice-champion in bodybuilding

20 December 2024

ING Romania expects country's economy to reach 2.6% growth in 2025

20 December 2024

Erbașu-SOMET wins EUR 30 mln contract for high-power optics center near Bucharest

Politics

23 December 2024

New Romanian government issues ambitious governance program focused on reducing expenses

23 December 2024

Guest post: Lessons from the Electoral Year 2024 and where does Romania fit in the global context

23 December 2024

Romania's prime minister Marcel Ciolacu appointed to form new government

23 December 2024

Guest post: Democracy and the Romanian Presidential Elections

23 December 2024

Romanian MPs elect new heads of upper and lower legislative chambers

23 December 2024

Update: Former Romanian Liberal leader confirmed as joint presidential candidate of coalition parties

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23 December 2024

DRI and OMV Petrom sign major solar power purchase agreement in Romania

20 December 2024

CEC Bank lists EUR 300 million bond issue on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 December 2024

Salary of highest-paid CEO of a company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange is EUR 52,000 monthly

20 December 2024

Bucharest, an emerging tourism hub welcomed by One United Properties

News from Companies

19 December 2024

Finance

OTP Bank Romania to merge with Banca Transilvania by end-February 2025

19 December 2024

Romanian Nuclearelectrica signs EUR 1.9 bln contract for refurbishment of Cernavodă nuclear plant’s Unit 1

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

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

News from Companies

20 December 2024

Complice.ro: Creating Christmas memories with a 550 RON average budget

News from Companies

20 December 2024

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

News from Companies

19 December 2024

When Christmas is delivered at home: What Romanians order via BRINGO during the festive season

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Latest Interviews

06 December 2024

Environment

Business Views

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

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

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

Real Estate

20 December 2024

Bucharest, an emerging tourism hub welcomed by One United Properties

News from Companies

20 December 2024

M Core to buy seven strip-malls in Romania from MAS Re in EUR 49 mln deal

20 December 2024

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

19 December 2024

Western Romania: Tresor Le Palais opens as first Hilton-branded hotel in Timișoara

18 December 2024

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report reveals optimistic outlook for Romanian real estate market in 2025

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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

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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

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

22 November 2024

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

Discover Romania

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

12 December 2024

Entertainment

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

05 December 2024

Leisure

Romania's Transfagarasan Highway among world's top 20 best road trips

29 November 2024

New in town

News from Companies

Ecletico Villa, a new 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of Bucharest

Events

23 December 2024

Romanian trilogy Moromeții screened at Rotterdam International Film Festival 2025

23 December 2024

Abracadabra – Secrets of Magic interactive exhibition opens in Bucharest

23 December 2024

Bucharest events: Art Safari’s first 2025 edition to focus on Romanian and contemporary art

20 December 2024

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

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20 December 2024

Ceremonies marking 35 years since Romanian Revolution bring traffic restrictions in Bucharest

20 December 2024

Flight Festival: Timișoara event announces first names in 2025 lineup

Culture

23 December 2024

Romanian trilogy Moromeții screened at Rotterdam International Film Festival 2025

23 December 2024

Bucharest events: Art Safari’s first 2025 edition to focus on Romanian and contemporary art

19 December 2024

Culture

Video

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

19 December 2024

Weekend calendar: Carols, films, and Christmas markets

18 December 2024

Culture

Musicians Diana Jipa and Ștefan Doniga become first Romanians to perform in Antarctica

Sports

20 December 2024

Romanian athlete becomes world vice-champion in bodybuilding

19 December 2024

M&A

Romanian businessman Dan Şucu takes over Genoa football club for EUR 45 mln

18 December 2024

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep receives wild card for Australian Open

17 December 2024

European Aquatics Athlete of the Year Awards: David Popovici, two other Romanians among 2024 nominees

16 December 2024

Romania to host 2025 World Aquatic Junior Swimming Championship

23 December 2024

Romania's prime minister Marcel Ciolacu appointed to form new government

18 December 2024

Winter in Bucharest: Events and activities for the festive season

20 December 2024

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

Partner Content

23 December 2024

Update: Former Romanian Liberal leader confirmed as joint presidential candidate of coalition parties

10 December 2024

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

Latest News

23 December 2024

EC disburses EUR 37 mln to Romania as part of its second Recovery Facility payment request

23 December 2024

Romanian man sentenced to 20 years in prison in US for ransomware attacks

23 December 2024

New Romanian government issues ambitious governance program focused on reducing expenses

23 December 2024

EC disburses EUR 37 mln to Romania as part of its second Recovery Facility payment request

23 December 2024

Romanian trilogy Moromeții screened at Rotterdam International Film Festival 2025

23 December 2024

Romania issued EUR 1.3 bln in state aid between 2019-2023, most to foreign companies

Latest Press Releases

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

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

20 December 2024

Complice.ro: Creating Christmas memories with a 550 RON average budget

20 December 2024

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

19 December 2024

When Christmas is delivered at home: What Romanians order via BRINGO during the festive season

Daily news highlights

20 December 2024

Bucharest Court of Appeal orders restart of case against Andrew and Tristan Tate

20 December 2024

Majority of Romanians believe economic situation will worsen, EY survey shows

20 December 2024

Romanian General Prosecutor seeks harsher punishments for incitement to violence, Legionnaire propaganda

20 December 2024

LuxVet Group acquires Bucharest veterinary clinic RegalVet

20 December 2024

CEC Bank lists EUR 300 million bond issue on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 December 2024

Romanian athlete becomes world vice-champion in bodybuilding

20 December 2024

ING Romania expects country's economy to reach 2.6% growth in 2025

20 December 2024

Erbașu-SOMET wins EUR 30 mln contract for high-power optics center near Bucharest

Politics

23 December 2024

Update: Former Romanian Liberal leader confirmed as joint presidential candidate of coalition parties

12 December 2024

Official: Romania and Bulgaria become full Schengen members as of January 1, 2025

23 December 2024

Romania’s ruling coalition ready to agree on new government

19 December 2024

Romanian president says elections were annulled due to "subtle and complex" foreign intervention

16 December 2024

Romania elections: Bucharest mayor to run for president in 2025

19 December 2024

Romanian president urges political leaders to prioritize stability after Social Democrats withdraw from govt. negotiations

Expat Life

23 December 2024

Update: Former Romanian Liberal leader confirmed as joint presidential candidate of coalition parties

12 December 2024

Official: Romania and Bulgaria become full Schengen members as of January 1, 2025

23 December 2024

Romania’s ruling coalition ready to agree on new government

19 December 2024

Romanian president says elections were annulled due to "subtle and complex" foreign intervention

16 December 2024

Romania elections: Bucharest mayor to run for president in 2025

19 December 2024

Romanian president urges political leaders to prioritize stability after Social Democrats withdraw from govt. negotiations

Daily news highlights

20 December 2024

Bucharest Court of Appeal orders restart of case against Andrew and Tristan Tate

20 December 2024

Majority of Romanians believe economic situation will worsen, EY survey shows

20 December 2024

Romanian General Prosecutor seeks harsher punishments for incitement to violence, Legionnaire propaganda

20 December 2024

LuxVet Group acquires Bucharest veterinary clinic RegalVet

20 December 2024

CEC Bank lists EUR 300 million bond issue on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 December 2024

Romanian athlete becomes world vice-champion in bodybuilding

20 December 2024

ING Romania expects country's economy to reach 2.6% growth in 2025

20 December 2024

Erbașu-SOMET wins EUR 30 mln contract for high-power optics center near Bucharest

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20 December 2024

CEC Bank lists EUR 300 million bond issue on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 December 2024

Salary of highest-paid CEO of a company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange is EUR 52,000 monthly

19 December 2024

Finance

OTP Bank Romania to merge with Banca Transilvania by end-February 2025

18 December 2024

Study: Investors on Bucharest Stock Exchange became cautious in 2024

18 December 2024

Electrica’s DEER gets EUR 200 mln EIB loan to upgrade electricity distribution network in Romania

17 December 2024

Agriculture

Romanian organic agricultural company Norofert raises RON 7 mln through bond issue to fuel strategic growth

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06 December 2024

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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

23 December 2024

Update: Former Romanian Liberal leader confirmed as joint presidential candidate of coalition parties

12 December 2024

Official: Romania and Bulgaria become full Schengen members as of January 1, 2025

23 December 2024

Romania’s ruling coalition ready to agree on new government

19 December 2024

Romanian president says elections were annulled due to "subtle and complex" foreign intervention

16 December 2024

Romania elections: Bucharest mayor to run for president in 2025

19 December 2024

Romanian president urges political leaders to prioritize stability after Social Democrats withdraw from govt. negotiations

Business

20 December 2024

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

20 December 2024

Salary of highest-paid CEO of a company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange is EUR 52,000 monthly

20 December 2024

CEC Bank lists EUR 300 million bond issue on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 December 2024

LuxVet Group acquires Bucharest veterinary clinic RegalVet

23 December 2024

Finance

Romanian president challenges tax amnesty law in Constitutional Court

23 December 2024

Romania’s outgoing government inks fiscal corrective package

23 December 2024

Romanian government allows state companies to prevent hostile takeover

23 December 2024

Transgaz estimates Romania's natural gas consumption will double by 2028

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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

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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

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

20 December 2024

Complice.ro: Creating Christmas memories with a 550 RON average budget

20 December 2024

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

19 December 2024

When Christmas is delivered at home: What Romanians order via BRINGO during the festive season

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09 December 2024

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20 December 2024

M Core to buy seven strip malls in Romania from MAS Re in EUR 49 mln deal

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Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report reveals optimistic outlook for Romanian real estate market in 2025

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17 December 2024

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First K2 retail park in Romania opens in Râșnov, more in development under EUR 36 mln investment

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19 December 2024

Real Estate

Western Romania: Tresor Le Palais opens as first Hilton-branded hotel in Timișoara

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20 December 2024

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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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