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Colliers: Construction activity in Romania grew by approximately 12% in H1 2026 on public investment

02 September 2026

Bucharest’s Mezanin Market announces fall season events

02 September 2026

George Enescu International Competition brings two chamber recitals to Sibiu

02 September 2026

Romanian utilities group Electrica registers 7.7% higher EBITDA in H1 2026

02 September 2026

Ipsos survey: Romanians see university education as an opportunity, but doubt return on investment

02 September 2026

Romania’s security chief Lucian Pahonțu again under fire over plagiarism allegations

02 September 2026

Alba Iulia to also host NASA Space Apps Challenge for first time

02 September 2026

Transport

Romanian Customs Authority launches new X-ray scanner at Constanța Port

02 September 2026

Justice

Romanian president says low trust in justice system means “we are all doing something wrong”

02 September 2026

Western Romania: Transylvania History Museum opens venue in Florești

02 September 2026

Romania expects RRF absorption rates of over 90% for grants and over 95% for loans

02 September 2026

Romanian PM discusses regional security in phone calls with NATO chief, Ukrainian counterpart

19 August 2026

Why some renewable energy projects never reach the grid

Expert Corner

31 August 2026

September in Bucharest: City celebration, video mapping, classical music, film events

27 August 2026

Cambridge School of Bucharest celebrates exceptional examination results across IBDP, IGCSE, AS and A Level

News from Companies

Daily news highlights

01 September 2026

Romania switches to new portal for medical services starting September 1

01 September 2026

Administration

Romania's first digital identity wallet to launch in January 2027

01 September 2026

Romanian Parliament begins new session with government vote among key priorities

02 September 2026

Romania’s PMI heralds possible bottoming-out in manufacturing amid years-long decline

01 September 2026

Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu rejects accusations of involvement in communist-era suppression

01 September 2026

Slovakia to send low-altitude radars to Romania, defense minister says

01 September 2026

Bucharest association launches app for people caring for stray cats

01 September 2026

Romanian-made watch enters major watchmaking competition Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Politics

02 September 2026

Romania’s security chief Lucian Pahonțu again under fire over plagiarism allegations

02 September 2026

Justice

Romanian president says low trust in justice system means “we are all doing something wrong”

02 September 2026

Romanian president receives Germany’s former chancellor Angela Merkel

02 September 2026

Romanian PM discusses regional security in phone calls with NATO chief, Ukrainian counterpart

01 September 2026

President says Romania seeks stronger US economic ties, backs EU integration of Moldova and Ukraine

01 September 2026

Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu rejects accusations of involvement in communist-era suppression

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02 September 2026

Romanian utilities group Electrica registers 7.7% higher EBITDA in H1 2026

02 September 2026

Electro-Alfa may replace restaurant operator Sphera in Bucharest Exchange’s main index BET

02 September 2026

Yields of Fidelis Romanian state bonds stay unchanged in September

01 September 2026

Italian branch of Bucharest Exchange-listed tech group Simtel announces first projects

01 September 2026

M&A

Romania's Romgaz completes Azomureş takeover and expects commissioning of Iernut power plant in early 2027

01 September 2026

Restaurant operator Sphera Franchise Group reports lower profitability in H1

News from Companies

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

News from Companies

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

News from Companies

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

News from Companies

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

News from Companies

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

News from Companies

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

News from Companies

Latest Interviews

24 July 2026

The long road to Everest: Romanian mountaineer shares his 2,200 km sea-to-sea journey and Seven Summits quest

Interview

23 July 2026

Can music help bring down a dictatorship? Documentary about rock scene in Romanian city where 1989 Revolution started explores the question

10 July 2026

Limitless Agency CEO Daniel Slavenie: "Romanian e-commerce is not declining, but it has become more selective and less forgiving"

Business Views

09 June 2026

Finance

Business Views

At €10M+, intuition becomes expensive: Insights from Capital Decisions co-founder Florin Pop

09 June 2026

Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim

05 June 2026

‘You have to hope and you have to mean it’ - Vlad Yaremchuk on how Ukraine’s Atlas Festival keeps going despite the war

Real Estate

02 September 2026

Colliers: Construction activity in Romania grew by approximately 12% in H1 2026 on public investment

01 September 2026

VGP acquires 294,000 sqm plot for new industrial park in Oradea

01 September 2026

Fewer residential construction permits issued in Romania this year

28 August 2026

CTP delivers 3,000 sqm of built-to-suit temperature-controlled warehousing in Bucharest

28 August 2026

One United Properties halts sale of Bucharest office building One Tower due to lack of bids

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19 August 2026

Beyond the classroom: How the Romanian American University in Bucharest is preparing students for the jobs of the future

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07 August 2026

Life

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The Spa Retreat Package – A Luxurious Escape at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest

06 August 2026

ISB Celebrates Another Outstanding Year of IB Diploma Results

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03 August 2026

Finance

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EXIM BUSINESS SMART: Banking services at ZERO cost for the first 6 months for micro-enterprises

30 July 2026

Two languages, more ways to understand the world: The benefits of bilingual education in Kindergarten

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29 July 2026

A global campus in the heart of Bucharest: Inside the Romanian-American University’s international community

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Startup

25 August 2026

Romanian tech executives launch Outcome1.AI to develop ‘Digital Employees’ for European SMEs

25 August 2026

First Romanian companies selected for SME Eco-Tech funding

24 August 2026

Agriculture

AgriStart launches in Romania to support early-stage agrifood startups

21 August 2026

Romanian startup launches tool to assess websites’ visibility in AI search

17 August 2026

Startup

Romanian woman raises GBP 500,000 for startup in UK

31 July 2026

Startup

Nscale to acquire Romanian co-founded AI startup Anyscale in reportedly USD 1.65 billion deal

Discover Romania

02 September 2026

Western Romania: Transylvania History Museum opens venue in Florești

02 September 2026

Central Romania: Târgu Mureș joins Art Nouveau networks

13 August 2026

Cinema

Romanian film review – A Long Movie Summer

04 August 2026

Exhibition on historic Saxon dress of southern Transylvania at fortified church in Cincșor

03 August 2026

Băile Govora: Romanian spa town’s architectural heritage under the spotlight at August events

03 August 2026

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Celebrates Dual International Nominations at the World Travel Awards and World MICE Awards 2026

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Events

02 September 2026

Bucharest’s Mezanin Market announces fall season events

02 September 2026

George Enescu International Competition brings two chamber recitals to Sibiu

02 September 2026

Alba Iulia to also host NASA Space Apps Challenge for first time

01 September 2026

Romanian-made watch enters major watchmaking competition Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

31 August 2026

Romanian athletes make history at World Rowing Championships with three gold medals

31 August 2026

September in Bucharest: City celebration, video mapping, classical music, film events

Culture

02 September 2026

George Enescu International Competition brings two chamber recitals to Sibiu

02 September 2026

Western Romania: Transylvania History Museum opens venue in Florești

02 September 2026

Central Romania: Târgu Mureș joins Art Nouveau networks

31 August 2026

Romanian Language Day celebrated simultaneously in Romania, Moldova and Ukraine

31 August 2026

September in Bucharest: City celebration, video mapping, classical music, film events

Sports

31 August 2026

Romanian athletes make history at World Rowing Championships with three gold medals

28 August 2026

Tour of Romania brings together 23 cycling teams from 16 countries

28 August 2026

Romanian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA head Gianni Infantino

27 August 2026

iMapp Bucharest 2026 to feature seven digital art shows, Nadia Comăneci tribute

26 August 2026

L’Étape Romania by Tour de France brings traffic restrictions to Bucharest this weekend

02 September 2026

Romania expects RRF absorption rates of over 90% for grants and over 95% for loans

02 September 2026

Romanian PM discusses regional security in phone calls with NATO chief, Ukrainian counterpart

19 August 2026

Why some renewable energy projects never reach the grid

Expert Corner

31 August 2026

September in Bucharest: City celebration, video mapping, classical music, film events

27 August 2026

Cambridge School of Bucharest celebrates exceptional examination results across IBDP, IGCSE, AS and A Level

News from Companies

Latest News

02 September 2026

Romania’s OVES Enterprise joins German STARK to develop AI-powered naval drones

02 September 2026

Colliers: Construction activity in Romania grew by approximately 12% in H1 2026 on public investment

02 September 2026

Bucharest’s Mezanin Market announces fall season events

02 September 2026

George Enescu International Competition brings two chamber recitals to Sibiu

02 September 2026

Romanian utilities group Electrica registers 7.7% higher EBITDA in H1 2026

02 September 2026

Ipsos survey: Romanians see university education as an opportunity, but doubt return on investment

Latest Press Releases

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

Daily news highlights

01 September 2026

Romania switches to new portal for medical services starting September 1

01 September 2026

Administration

Romania's first digital identity wallet to launch in January 2027

01 September 2026

Romanian Parliament begins new session with government vote among key priorities

02 September 2026

Romania’s PMI heralds possible bottoming-out in manufacturing amid years-long decline

01 September 2026

Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu rejects accusations of involvement in communist-era suppression

01 September 2026

Slovakia to send low-altitude radars to Romania, defense minister says

01 September 2026

Bucharest association launches app for people caring for stray cats

01 September 2026

Romanian-made watch enters major watchmaking competition Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Politics

02 September 2026

Romanian PM discusses regional security in phone calls with NATO chief, Ukrainian counterpart

01 September 2026

Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu rejects accusations of involvement in communist-era suppression

01 September 2026

Former Bucharest district mayor Clotilde Armand receives deferred one-year prison sentence, ruling not final

01 September 2026

President says Romania seeks stronger US economic ties, backs EU integration of Moldova and Ukraine

31 August 2026

Romanian president meets US Congress delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

01 September 2026

Hungarian party in Romania restates agreement with PNL and USR on prime minister candidate

Expat Life

02 September 2026

Romanian PM discusses regional security in phone calls with NATO chief, Ukrainian counterpart

01 September 2026

Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu rejects accusations of involvement in communist-era suppression

01 September 2026

Former Bucharest district mayor Clotilde Armand receives deferred one-year prison sentence, ruling not final

01 September 2026

President says Romania seeks stronger US economic ties, backs EU integration of Moldova and Ukraine

31 August 2026

Romanian president meets US Congress delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

01 September 2026

Hungarian party in Romania restates agreement with PNL and USR on prime minister candidate

Daily news highlights

01 September 2026

Romania switches to new portal for medical services starting September 1

01 September 2026

Administration

Romania's first digital identity wallet to launch in January 2027

01 September 2026

Romanian Parliament begins new session with government vote among key priorities

02 September 2026

Romania’s PMI heralds possible bottoming-out in manufacturing amid years-long decline

01 September 2026

Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu rejects accusations of involvement in communist-era suppression

01 September 2026

Slovakia to send low-altitude radars to Romania, defense minister says

01 September 2026

Bucharest association launches app for people caring for stray cats

01 September 2026

Romanian-made watch enters major watchmaking competition Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève

Capital Markets is powered by the Bucharest Stock Exchange

02 September 2026

Yields of Fidelis Romanian state bonds stay unchanged in September

02 September 2026

Electro-Alfa may replace restaurant operator Sphera in Bucharest Exchange’s main index BET

01 September 2026

M&A

Romania's Romgaz completes Azomureş takeover and expects commissioning of Iernut power plant in early 2027

01 September 2026

Restaurant operator Sphera Franchise Group reports lower profitability in H1

01 September 2026

Premier Energy reports 27% y/y rise in normalised EBITDA in H1

28 August 2026

Bucharest Stock Exchange-listed tech company AROBS posts 121% higher net profit in H1

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24 July 2026

The long road to Everest: Romanian mountaineer shares his 2,200 km sea-to-sea journey and Seven Summits quest

Interview

23 July 2026

Can music help bring down a dictatorship? Documentary about rock scene in Romanian city where 1989 Revolution started explores the question

10 July 2026

Limitless Agency CEO Daniel Slavenie: "Romanian e-commerce is not declining, but it has become more selective and less forgiving"

Business Views

09 June 2026

Finance

Business Views

At €10M+, intuition becomes expensive: Insights from Capital Decisions co-founder Florin Pop

09 June 2026

Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim

05 June 2026

‘You have to hope and you have to mean it’ - Vlad Yaremchuk on how Ukraine’s Atlas Festival keeps going despite the war

Politics

02 September 2026

Romanian PM discusses regional security in phone calls with NATO chief, Ukrainian counterpart

01 September 2026

Romanian security chief Lucian Pahonțu rejects accusations of involvement in communist-era suppression

01 September 2026

Former Bucharest district mayor Clotilde Armand receives deferred one-year prison sentence, ruling not final

01 September 2026

President says Romania seeks stronger US economic ties, backs EU integration of Moldova and Ukraine

31 August 2026

Romanian president meets US Congress delegation at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base

01 September 2026

Hungarian party in Romania restates agreement with PNL and USR on prime minister candidate

Business

01 September 2026

Italian branch of Bucharest Exchange-listed tech group Simtel announces first projects

02 September 2026

Romania’s PMI heralds possible bottoming-out in manufacturing amid years-long decline

02 September 2026

Yields of Fidelis Romanian state bonds stay unchanged in September

02 September 2026

Romania expects RRF absorption rates of over 90% for grants and over 95% for loans

02 September 2026

Transport

New car registrations in Romania fall by 10% y/y in January-August

02 September 2026

Electro-Alfa may replace restaurant operator Sphera in Bucharest Exchange’s main index BET

02 September 2026

Romania’s OVES Enterprise joins German STARK to develop AI-powered naval drones

02 September 2026

Discount cosmetics and household goods retailer Normal enters Romanian market

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12 December 2025

The Skills That Matter Most: How Emory University’s Cutting-Edge Curriculum Is Shaping the Future of Education and Why Verita Brought It to Romania

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11 December 2025

New Year’s Day Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

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10 December 2025

New Year’s Eve Dining Experience at Ginger Sushi Bar & Lounge

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05 December 2025

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How Christmas décor is reinventing itself in 2025: three interior design styles from Actuel, Auchan’s private-label range

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04 December 2025

Corinthia Bucharest turns December into theatre, with lights, music and a few festive secrets

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03 December 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Unveils “The Grand Countdown” — A Timeless New Year’s Eve Celebration

Latest Press Releases

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

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07 May 2026

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06 May 2026

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05 May 2026

International School of Bucharest Team Awarded Honourable Mention in the NASA Space Settlement Contest

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