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Dubai-based multinational logistics company DP World initiates coastal restoration in Romania

23 March 2026

Deloitte: Romanian real estate developers most concerned with construction costs, acquisitions

23 March 2026

Macro

Romania sees large decline in retail sales in January 2026

23 March 2026

EuPlătesc licensed as payment institution by Romania’s central bank

23 March 2026

Transport

Romania’s Tarom among Europe’s most punctual airlines with over 82% on-time flights in 2025

23 March 2026

Living in Romania

Numbeo: Cost of living in Romania among lowest globally

23 March 2026

Justice

Romanian woman accused of allegedly trying to enter British naval base hosting nuclear submarines

23 March 2026

Man attacked by bear in central Romania

23 March 2026

United States reportedly sends sixth Stratotanker refueling aircraft to Romania

23 March 2026

Romanian government to declare fuel market crisis, introduce price control measures

23 March 2026

Romanian government to declare fuel market crisis, introduce price control measures

20 March 2026

Legal

Expert Corner

FDI screening: key changes to the applicable legislation

23 March 2026

OECD urges Romania to expand tax base despite political resistance

19 March 2026

How Children from International Families Learn to Grow Between Cultures – Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest

Partner Content

23 March 2026

Update: Romania joins initiative to open Hormuz Strait

Daily news highlights

23 March 2026

United States sends sixth Stratotanker refueling aircraft to Romania

23 March 2026

Wave of BESS projects in Romania driven by high yield expectations

23 March 2026

Romania's oppsition party AUR maintains lead at 35% despite slight decline in latest poll

23 March 2026

20 March 2026

Romanian actress Olivia Niță stars in new Amazon Prime miniseries

23 March 2026

All Romanian troops return from Iraq following NATO mission adjustment

20 March 2026

Romania issues over 1.5 million electronic ID cards in first year of rollout

23 March 2026

Bucharest’s Băneasa Forest takes first official step toward becoming protected natural park

Politics

23 March 2026

Romanian president received by King Philippe during Brussels visit

23 March 2026

Romania's opposition party AUR maintains lead at 35% despite slight decline in latest poll

23 March 2026

Romanian Social Democrats weigh coalition future amid internal consultations

23 March 2026

Update: Romania joins initiative to open Hormuz Strait

23 March 2026

23 March 2026

Romania’s first lady to attend global summit hosted by Melania Trump in Washington

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23 March 2026

Banca Transilvania launches ETF to track BET-TR index

19 March 2026

Romanian government lists new tranche of bonds on Bucharest Stock Exchange

19 March 2026

Three in race for managing assets of Romania’s Fondul Proprietatea

19 March 2026

First 20 MW module for OMV Petrom’s green H2 project facility commissioned

19 March 2026

Macro

Romania’s currency and yields under pressure amid Middle East developments, political volatility

18 March 2026

One United Properties buys 9,000 sqm plot for new residential project in Bucharest’s Floreasca area

News from Companies

05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

News from Companies

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

News from Companies

09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

News from Companies

04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

News from Companies

23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

News from Companies

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

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Latest Interviews

10 February 2026

No Shortcuts: How Cambridge School of Bucharest Is Preparing Students for a World in Motion

Business Views

20 January 2026

Leading the shift to efficient cities: Veolia’s roadmap in Romania

Business Views

14 January 2026

Gabriel Tironeac, VP of Innovation, ASSIST Software: AI and robotics only deliver value when built around the client

Business Views

13 January 2026

Benjamin Turquin, BRD Asigurări de Viață: Life insurance is moving to become a key part of financial planning in Romania

Business Views

08 January 2026

Voices of Romania: Building Leaders in Romania, Andra Ghibuțiu, CEO Beyond Business School

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17 March 2026

Interviews

‘We have always been huge believers in the growth of the country’ - Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital, on the private equity player’s presence in Romania

Real Estate

23 March 2026

Deloitte: Romanian real estate developers most concerned with construction costs, acquisitions

23 March 2026

Romania’s construction output shrinks by 2.3% y/y in January

20 March 2026

Trump Tower project in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca moves forward with approvals

20 March 2026

TISA Hotel Group invests over EUR 6 mln in spa hotel project in Romania’s Băile Olănești

18 March 2026

One United Properties buys 9,000 sqm plot for new residential project in Bucharest’s Floreasca area

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19 March 2026

How Children from International Families Learn to Grow Between Cultures – Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest

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11 March 2026

Experiență Michelin La Athénée Palace

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12 March 2026

Better for the environment, safer for people: How biotech cleaning solutions are a game changer

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02 March 2026

Cuisine

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The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

25 February 2026

ASSIST Software Positions Romania at the Center of Europe’s AI Cybersecurity Effort

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24 February 2026

Measuring Performance: Information Density or Knowledge Consolidation?

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Startup

19 March 2026

MerchantPro: Romania’s eCommerce market is set to reach €8.5 billion in 2026, under pressure from non-EU platforms, AI, and more cautious consumer behavior

News from Companies

19 March 2026

Bonapp and Carrefour announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the fight against food waste

17 March 2026

Startup

eYou raises €300,000 to build a Europe-first social media platform that fact-checks posts in real time

16 March 2026

M&A

Databricks buys AI evaluation startup Quotient founded by Romanian Iulia Neagu

16 March 2026

Startup

Restaurant tech startup Choice secures USD 7.1 mln funding, eyes expansion in Romania

11 March 2026

Startup

Social enterprise accelerator targets initiatives along Romania’s Via Transilvanica trail

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09 March 2026

Cinema

Romanian Film Review – Berlinale Impressions & Expressions

02 March 2026

Cuisine

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The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

26 February 2026

Culture

Western Romania: Church of Sântămăria Orlea on Europa Nostra list of most endangered heritage sites in Europe

25 February 2026

Travel

Chasing blossoms: Flower destinations and festivals to visit in Romania

20 February 2026

Cuisine

News from Companies

Romania enters the global circuit of gastronomic excellence

04 February 2026

Cinema

Romanian Film Review – A Firey & Fabulous February

Events

23 March 2026

Romania’s largest communication festival brings together industry leaders in Bucharest

News from Companies

20 March 2026

International hotel chains and investment funds gather in Bucharest for Hospitality Business Forum 2026

News from Companies

20 March 2026

Golden ‘Helmet of Heroes’ to be sold at auction in Bucharest

20 March 2026

Chișinău to host Bucharest Opera Orchestra concert celebrating Day of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania

20 March 2026

Zara Larsson to perform for first time in Romania at UNTOLD 2026

19 March 2026

One World Romania: Documentary film festival readies edition focused on limits

Culture

20 March 2026

Romanian actress Olivia Niță stars in new Amazon Prime miniseries

20 March 2026

Golden ‘Helmet of Heroes’ to be sold at auction in Bucharest

20 March 2026

Chișinău to host Bucharest Opera Orchestra concert celebrating Day of the Union of Bessarabia with Romania

19 March 2026

One World Romania: Documentary film festival readies edition focused on limits

19 March 2026

Weekend calendar: French Film Festival, COFFeEAST, SofistiCAT, Bookfest Timişoara

Sports

19 March 2026

Swimathon Bucharest opens registrations for swimmer-fundraisers for 35 causes in the community

19 March 2026

People

Răzvan Burleanu re-elected as president of Romanian Football Federation

16 March 2026

Sand Marathon returns to Constanța beach with 11th edition in May

13 March 2026

Sports

Romanian Ana Maria Puiu wins bronze at European U23 Senior Wrestling Championships

13 March 2026

Sports

Romanian table tennis player Bobi Simion wins silver at ITTF World Para Challenger 2026

23 March 2026

Romanian government to declare fuel market crisis, introduce price control measures

20 March 2026

Legal

Expert Corner

FDI screening: key changes to the applicable legislation

23 March 2026

OECD urges Romania to expand tax base despite political resistance

19 March 2026

How Children from International Families Learn to Grow Between Cultures – Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest

Partner Content

23 March 2026

Update: Romania joins initiative to open Hormuz Strait

Latest News

23 March 2026

Romania’s first lady to attend global summit hosted by Melania Trump in Washington

23 March 2026

Dubai-based multinational logistics company DP World initiates coastal restoration in Romania

23 March 2026

Deloitte: Romanian real estate developers most concerned with construction costs, acquisitions

23 March 2026

Macro

Romania sees large decline in retail sales in January 2026

23 March 2026

EuPlătesc licensed as payment institution by Romania’s central bank

23 March 2026

Transport

Romania’s Tarom among Europe’s most punctual airlines with over 82% on-time flights in 2025

Latest Press Releases

05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

23 January 2026

The Celebration of the Élysée Treaty at the Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest (iDSBU) – 63 Years of the Power of Dialogue

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

Daily news highlights

23 March 2026

United States reportedly sends sixth Stratotanker refueling aircraft to Romania

23 March 2026

Wave of BESS projects in Romania driven by high yield expectations

23 March 2026

Romania's opposition party AUR maintains lead at 35% despite slight decline in latest poll

23 March 2026

20 March 2026

Romanian actress Olivia Niță stars in new Amazon Prime miniseries

23 March 2026

All Romanian troops return from Iraq following NATO mission adjustment

20 March 2026

Romania issues over 1.5 million electronic ID cards in first year of rollout

23 March 2026

Bucharest’s Băneasa Forest takes first official step toward becoming protected natural park

Politics

23 March 2026

Romania’s first lady to attend global summit hosted by Melania Trump in Washington

23 March 2026

23 March 2026

Update: Romania joins initiative to open Hormuz Strait

23 March 2026

Romanian Social Democrats weigh coalition future amid internal consultations

23 March 2026

Romania's opposition party AUR maintains lead at 35% despite slight decline in latest poll

20 March 2026

Europe must remain focused on Ukraine despite Iran situation, Romanian president says

Expat Life

23 March 2026

Romania’s first lady to attend global summit hosted by Melania Trump in Washington

23 March 2026

23 March 2026

Update: Romania joins initiative to open Hormuz Strait

23 March 2026

Romanian Social Democrats weigh coalition future amid internal consultations

23 March 2026

Romania's opposition party AUR maintains lead at 35% despite slight decline in latest poll

20 March 2026

Europe must remain focused on Ukraine despite Iran situation, Romanian president says

Daily news highlights

23 March 2026

United States reportedly sends sixth Stratotanker refueling aircraft to Romania

23 March 2026

Wave of BESS projects in Romania driven by high yield expectations

23 March 2026

Romania's opposition party AUR maintains lead at 35% despite slight decline in latest poll

23 March 2026

20 March 2026

Romanian actress Olivia Niță stars in new Amazon Prime miniseries

23 March 2026

All Romanian troops return from Iraq following NATO mission adjustment

20 March 2026

Romania issues over 1.5 million electronic ID cards in first year of rollout

23 March 2026

Bucharest’s Băneasa Forest takes first official step toward becoming protected natural park

Capital Markets is powered by the Bucharest Stock Exchange

23 March 2026

Banca Transilvania launches ETF to track BET-TR index

19 March 2026

Romanian government lists new tranche of bonds on Bucharest Stock Exchange

19 March 2026

Three in race for managing assets of Romania’s Fondul Proprietatea

19 March 2026

First 20 MW module for OMV Petrom’s green H2 project facility commissioned

18 March 2026

One United Properties buys 9,000 sqm plot for new residential project in Bucharest’s Floreasca area

17 March 2026

Romania’s households allocate third of Fidelis state bond placements to 10-year EUR issue in March

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Romanian Social Democrats weigh coalition future amid internal consultations

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Romania's opposition party AUR maintains lead at 35% despite slight decline in latest poll

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Europe must remain focused on Ukraine despite Iran situation, Romanian president says

Business

20 March 2026

Romania’s Banca Transilvania reportedly in talks for record EUR 400 mln financing for Pavǎl Holding

20 March 2026

Agriculture

Cocereal projects 4.6% drop in Romania’s grain crop this year

23 March 2026

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OECD urges Romania to expand tax base despite political resistance

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Romania’s construction output shrinks by 2.3% y/y in January

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Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

09 February 2026

From €1,615/sqm in Northern Bucharest: Victoria Homes, the Market Opportunity Presented by North Bucharest Investments

04 February 2026

Ananda Group reports a turnover of over 265,690,000 lei in 2025 and announces the development of over 2,500 apartments in the south of the Capital

23 January 2026

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TISA Hotel Group invests over EUR 6 mln in spa hotel project in Romania’s Băile Olănești

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Real Estate

Banca Transilvania provides developer Globalworth with EUR 40 mln for Bucharest office building

Romania’s leading bank, Banca Transilvania, provided developer Globalworth with financing of almost EUR 40 million for...

23 March 2026

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Romania’s construction output shrinks by 2.3% y/y in January

Romania’s construction activity posted 2.3% y/y contraction and, on a seasonally-adjusted basis, 4.6% m/m decline...

20 March 2026

Real Estate

'Trump Tower' project in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca moves forward with approvals

The “Trump Tower” project’s second stage of development received the necessary approvals under the Zonal Urban Plan of...

18 March 2026

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One United Properties buys 9,000 sqm plot for new residential project in Bucharest’s Floreasca area

Leading developer One United Properties (BVB: ONE) is preparing a new residential development in Bucharest’s Floreasca...

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