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TikTok launches Election Center ahead of Romania’s May presidential vote

25 April 2025

Romanian interim president meets with OSCE election observation mission

25 April 2025

Shareholders of Romanian oil giant OMV Petrom approve record dividends for 2025

25 April 2025

European Film Festival reaches ten cities in Romania for 29th edition

25 April 2025

Update: Russian security service says it arrested Romanian man for spying for Ukraine

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25 April 2025

Otokar and Automecanica form joint venture to produce COBRA II armored vehicles in Romania

25 April 2025

Report: Average wages in Romania tripled since EU accession, inequalities still linger

25 April 2025

Rompetrol Rafinare restarts petrochemical unit at Romanian Petromidia refinery with USD 1.5 mln investment

25 April 2025

National Museum of the Romanian Peasant reopens after consolidation, rehabilitation works

25 April 2025

Bucharest International Air Show returns in August for three-day edition

25 April 2025

Otokar and Automecanica form joint venture to produce COBRA II armored vehicles in Romania

17 April 2025

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

24 April 2025

Auchan Retail Media: The new wave of advertising for brands, powered by data and innovation

Business Views

25 April 2025

TikTok launches Election Center ahead of Romania’s May presidential vote

22 April 2025

Career opportunities in technology: Schwarz IT strengthens its team of specialists in Romania

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Daily news highlights

24 April 2025

Romania’s highway network reaches over 1,100 km after 140 km expansion in 2024

24 April 2025

Living in Romania

Bucharest residents can apply for new electronic ID cards

24 April 2025

Romanian prosecutors extend judicial control over former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu

25 April 2025

Neversea Kapital: Untold Universe brings major festival to Bucharest this July

25 April 2025

Romanian court questions 2024 presidential election annulment, authorities play down impact on May rerun

24 April 2025

Dutch Police search business premises in ongoing investigation into stolen Romanian gold artifacts

25 April 2025

Russian security service says it arrested Romanian man for spying for Ukraine

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25 April 2025

Report: Average wages in Romania tripled since EU accession, inequalities still linger

Politics

25 April 2025

TikTok launches Election Center ahead of Romania’s May presidential vote

25 April 2025

Romanian interim president meets with OSCE election observation mission

25 April 2025

Romanian electoral authority accuses Bucharest mayor of undeclared financing in presidential campaign

25 April 2025

Romanian court questions 2024 presidential election annulment, authorities play down impact on May rerun

24 April 2025

Romanian prosecutors extend judicial control over former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu

24 April 2025

Far-right candidate George Simion still leads polls for Romanian president, close battle for second

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25 April 2025

Shareholders of Romanian oil giant OMV Petrom approve record dividends for 2025

25 April 2025

Rompetrol Rafinare restarts petrochemical unit at Romanian Petromidia refinery with USD 1.5 mln investment

24 April 2025

OMV Petrom and Romgaz prepare for drilling new exploration well in Neptun Deep perimeter

24 April 2025

Romania's Hidroelectrica plans to purchase four PV projects with combined capacity of 360 MW

23 April 2025

Romanian BICO Industries plans EUR 7.5 mln fiberglass factory

22 April 2025

One United Properties reports residential sales and pre-sales of EUR 45.1 mln in the first quarter of 2025

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17 April 2025

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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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17 April 2025

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“They will notice when you walk in – not because you’re loud, but grounded” – Lin Holmquist, bringing ancient wisdom and modern science in Bucharest, at DiFine your Essence

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

17 April 2025

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

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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

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

Real Estate

25 April 2025

EUR 30 mln autoclaved concrete factory planned near Bucharest

25 April 2025

Romania's national postal operator leases 5,000 sqm at CTPark Bucharest for regional logistics hub

25 April 2025

Romanian government plans shorter deadlines for building permits

24 April 2025

It’s about the city, not just the buildings: Beatrice Dumitrașcu on One United’s brand and mission

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24 April 2025

Tchibo Brands Romania moves its office to Business Garden Bucharest

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22 April 2025

Career opportunities in technology: Schwarz IT strengthens its team of specialists in Romania

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17 April 2025

Life

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“They will notice when you walk in – not because you’re loud, but grounded” – Lin Holmquist, bringing ancient wisdom and modern science in Bucharest, at DiFine your Essence

09 April 2025

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31 March 2025

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27 March 2025

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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

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

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14 April 2025

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

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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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22 April 2025

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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

Culture & History

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

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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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Events

25 April 2025

European Film Festival reaches ten cities in Romania for 29th edition

25 April 2025

Bucharest International Air Show returns in August for three-day edition

25 April 2025

Bucharest Opera Festival returns for fourth edition in June

25 April 2025

Dacian silver treasure discovered in Mureș County to be exhibited at Night of Museums

25 April 2025

Neversea Kapital: Untold Universe brings major festival to Bucharest this July

24 April 2025

Romanian, Moldovan galleries at Art Brussels 2025

Culture

25 April 2025

European Film Festival reaches ten cities in Romania for 29th edition

25 April 2025

National Museum of the Romanian Peasant reopens after consolidation, rehabilitation works

25 April 2025

Bucharest Opera Festival returns for fourth edition in June

25 April 2025

Dacian silver treasure discovered in Mureș County to be exhibited at Night of Museums

24 April 2025

Romanian, Moldovan galleries at Art Brussels 2025

Sports

22 April 2025

Romania to host its first tournament organized by the International Padel Federation

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

25 April 2025

Otokar and Automecanica form joint venture to produce COBRA II armored vehicles in Romania

17 April 2025

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

24 April 2025

Auchan Retail Media: The new wave of advertising for brands, powered by data and innovation

Business Views

25 April 2025

TikTok launches Election Center ahead of Romania’s May presidential vote

22 April 2025

Career opportunities in technology: Schwarz IT strengthens its team of specialists in Romania

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24 April 2025

Weekend calendar: East European Comic Con, Bucharest International Half Marathon, Peasant Museum reopening, and more

25 April 2025

TikTok launches Election Center ahead of Romania’s May presidential vote

25 April 2025

Romanian interim president meets with OSCE election observation mission

25 April 2025

Shareholders of Romanian oil giant OMV Petrom approve record dividends for 2025

25 April 2025

European Film Festival reaches ten cities in Romania for 29th edition

25 April 2025

Update: Russian security service says it arrested Romanian man for spying for Ukraine

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

24 April 2025

Romania’s highway network reaches over 1,100 km after 140 km expansion in 2024

24 April 2025

Living in Romania

Bucharest residents can apply for new electronic ID cards

24 April 2025

Romanian prosecutors extend judicial control over former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu

25 April 2025

Neversea Kapital: Untold Universe brings major festival to Bucharest this July

25 April 2025

Romanian court questions 2024 presidential election annulment, authorities play down impact on May rerun

24 April 2025

Update: Dutch Police search business premises in ongoing investigation into stolen Romanian gold artifacts, two more suspects arrested

Video

25 April 2025

Update: Russian security service says it arrested Romanian man for spying for Ukraine

25 April 2025

Report: Average wages in Romania tripled since EU accession, inequalities still linger

Politics

25 April 2025

Romanian court questions 2024 presidential election annulment, authorities play down impact on May rerun

07 April 2025

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

25 April 2025

Romanian electoral authority accuses Bucharest mayor of undeclared financing in presidential campaign

24 April 2025

Far-right candidate George Simion still leads polls for Romanian president, close battle for second

24 April 2025

Romanian prosecutors extend judicial control over former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu

24 April 2025

Romanian prime minister doubles down on not sending soldiers to Ukraine

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25 April 2025

Romanian court questions 2024 presidential election annulment, authorities play down impact on May rerun

07 April 2025

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

25 April 2025

Romanian electoral authority accuses Bucharest mayor of undeclared financing in presidential campaign

24 April 2025

Far-right candidate George Simion still leads polls for Romanian president, close battle for second

24 April 2025

Romanian prosecutors extend judicial control over former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu

24 April 2025

Romanian prime minister doubles down on not sending soldiers to Ukraine

Daily news highlights

24 April 2025

Romania’s highway network reaches over 1,100 km after 140 km expansion in 2024

24 April 2025

Living in Romania

Bucharest residents can apply for new electronic ID cards

24 April 2025

Romanian prosecutors extend judicial control over former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu

25 April 2025

Neversea Kapital: Untold Universe brings major festival to Bucharest this July

25 April 2025

Romanian court questions 2024 presidential election annulment, authorities play down impact on May rerun

24 April 2025

Update: Dutch Police search business premises in ongoing investigation into stolen Romanian gold artifacts, two more suspects arrested

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25 April 2025

Update: Russian security service says it arrested Romanian man for spying for Ukraine

25 April 2025

Report: Average wages in Romania tripled since EU accession, inequalities still linger

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24 April 2025

Romania's Hidroelectrica plans to purchase four PV projects with combined capacity of 360 MW

22 April 2025

Bucharest municipality issues RON 555 mln bonds to refinance its debt

17 April 2025

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

15 April 2025

Romanian tech group Bittnet 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

M&A

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

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

17 April 2025

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

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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

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

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Romanian court questions 2024 presidential election annulment, authorities play down impact on May rerun

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

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Romanian electoral authority accuses Bucharest mayor of undeclared financing in presidential campaign

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Far-right candidate George Simion still leads polls for Romanian president, close battle for second

24 April 2025

Romanian prosecutors extend judicial control over former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu

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Romanian prime minister doubles down on not sending soldiers to Ukraine

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24 April 2025

Lufthansa launches flights on Oradea-Munich route this summer

24 April 2025

Bucharest to add 1,000 hotel rooms by 2027 as market performance improves

24 April 2025

Association of Business Service Leaders in Romania elects Adrian Baron as President of the Board

25 April 2025

Finance

Romania's Treasury awaits political and fiscal clarity before new FX bond

25 April 2025

Romanian snacks and coffee producer Alka enters coffee shop market with 'Plug-in' brand

25 April 2025

Romanian government plans shorter deadlines for building permits

25 April 2025

Romania's national postal operator leases 5,000 sqm at CTPark Bucharest for regional logistics hub

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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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Education

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

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Discover new development opportunities in hospitality!

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

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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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Romania’s construction works up 16.7% y/y in January-February on low base effects

The volume of construction works in Romania increased by 6.1% y/y in February and by 16.7% y/y in January-February...

17 April 2025

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

Mall Moldova, the largest shopping center in the Moldova region, officially opened on April 17 in Iași, covering 110,000...

25 April 2025

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Romania's national postal operator leases 5,000 sqm at CTPark Bucharest for regional logistics hub

The National Company Poşta Română (Romanian Post) has signed a temporary lease agreement for more than 5,000 square...

25 April 2025

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Romanian government plans shorter deadlines for building permits

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