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Romanian engineering group Simtel sees operating revenues increase 91% in Q1 2026

20 May 2026

Romanian tech group AROBS reports 12% increase in net profit in Q1

20 May 2026

Romanian Police place rapper Wiz Khalifa on wanted persons list after drug conviction

20 May 2026

Romanian travel agency Christian Tour launches IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 May 2026

Guided tours, workshops and music planned at Bucharest’s Văcărești Natural Park anniversary event

20 May 2026

MetaVivaldi concert to bring classical and rock music together at Bucharest’s Athenaeum

20 May 2026

PwC: Romania ranked among most attractive markets in the region for international investors

20 May 2026

Survey: More than half of Romanian employees dissatisfied with salaries, open to changing jobs

20 May 2026

EBRD announces new leadership for Romania and Southeast Europe

20 May 2026

Romanians spend 17% more at malls than two years ago, study finds

20 May 2026

Fitch expects Romania to contain macroeconomic damage inflicted by political crisis

18 May 2026

Environment

Business Views

Bogdan Purcherea, Envipco: “Romania’s DRS is already performing like a far more mature system”

19 May 2026

Defense

Romanian F-16 shoots down drone over Estonia during NATO air policing mission

20 May 2026

Romanian Culture Ministry congratulates filmmaker Cristian Mungiu as ‘Fjord’ draws strong Cannes reaction

20 May 2026

Central bank assures Romania far from debt default risk

Daily news highlights

19 May 2026

Sculpture by Romania’s Constantin Brâncuși sold for record sum at Christie's auction

20 May 2026

Romanians abroad

Two Romanian women missing after building collapse in Germany

19 May 2026

Half of Romanians believe PSD-AUR no-confidence motion will worsen things, survey says

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

19 May 2026

Simona Halep becomes brand ambassador for Romanian airline AnimaWings

20 May 2026

Romanian Police place rapper Wiz Khalifa on wanted persons list after drug conviction

19 May 2026

Head of Republic of Moldova’s state television resigns following Eurovision jury score scandal

Politics

20 May 2026

Moldovan president Maia Sandu receives European Order of Merit

Video

19 May 2026

Half of Romanians believe PSD-AUR no-confidence motion will worsen things, survey says

19 May 2026

Romanian Senate passes far-right proposal forcing NGOs to declare all sources of funding

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

18 May 2026

Survey: Voting intentions for Romanian Social Democrats fall following no-confidence motion

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20 May 2026

Romanian engineering group Simtel sees operating revenues increase 91% in Q1 2026

20 May 2026

Romanian tech group AROBS reports 12% increase in net profit in Q1

20 May 2026

Romanian travel agency Christian Tour launches IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange on May 21-28

19 May 2026

Investimental: 60% of BVB’s benchmark BET index made up of energy and utilities companies

19 May 2026

Fondul Proprietatea contributes EUR 11 mln to prevent dilution of stake in Constanta Port

19 May 2026

Fitch upgrades Banca Transilvania rating above Romania’s sovereign grade

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

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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

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23 January 2026

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

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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

Energy

Business Views

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

07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

25 February 2026

80 years later, 14,000 donors, one theater: Interview with Grivița 53 founder Chris Simion-Mercurian

Interview

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

17 March 2026

‘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

19 May 2026

Central Romania: Cluj Business Campus enters new stage of development with EUR 500,000 investment

19 May 2026

CTP extends partnership with LEROY MERLIN Romania to 48,500 sqm at Europe’s largest industrial park

News from Companies

18 May 2026

Housing in Bucharest increasingly unaffordable as prices for new apartments jump 25% in a year

15 May 2026

North Bucharest Investments Wins “Best of the Best” at HOF Awards 2026

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14 May 2026

Colliers: Bucharest office market grew in Q1 2026, but still below pre-pandemic levels

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11 May 2026

FOMO - The Festival Of Modern Owners | May 20–24, 2026 | Bucharest, Romania

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07 May 2026

Where History Meets Business Excellence:Inside the Meetings & Events World of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

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06 May 2026

Healthcare

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Cornel Varvara awarded in Bucharest by Prof. Dr. Bob Djavan for his involvement in healthcare

05 May 2026

Energy

Battery storage is reshaping solar investments in Romania. Here’s how YESS Power sees the shift

28 April 2026

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

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27 April 2026

US court rules new sanction against Romania in Micula case

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Startup

14 May 2026

Startup

Romanian startup DesignVerse raises USD 5.5 million to scale operations in Europe, U.S.

12 May 2026

Tech

Romanian e-learning company Ascendia joins Google for Startups Scale Tier with LIVRESQ platform

12 May 2026

Startup

Romanian future-of-work startup Pluria attracts USD 2 mln in funding round led by Sparking Capital

07 May 2026

Defense

Romanian BraveX Aero develops jet-powered drone, seeks funding for expansion

07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

30 April 2026

Tech

Romanian Early Game Ventures invests USD 600,000 in startup bringing AI into video games

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30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

21 April 2026

European Heritage Awards: Restoration of Bánffy Castle in Romania’s Răscruci among 2026 winners

20 April 2026

Travel

Arta Chalet: How this retreat took shape in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region

17 April 2026

Cuisine

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A Culinary Encounter: Michelin-starred Chef Michele De Blasio Arrives at Cucina for ONE Night Only

15 April 2026

Cinema

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Joyful Holidays with Boromir Easter Brioche, the Romanian Pasca

Events

20 May 2026

Guided tours, workshops and music planned at Bucharest’s Văcărești Natural Park anniversary event

20 May 2026

MetaVivaldi concert to bring classical and rock music together at Bucharest’s Athenaeum

20 May 2026

World Press Photo 2026 opens in Bucharest

19 May 2026

Head of Republic of Moldova’s state television resigns following Eurovision jury score scandal

19 May 2026

Cinema

Radu Jude’s latest film to have Romanian premiere at Transilvania IFF

18 May 2026

Habitat for Humanity's CEO Build event gathers 100 company leaders to construct homes for those in need

Culture

20 May 2026

American actor Eric Roberts comes to Romania for teen-focused film project

20 May 2026

Romanian Culture Ministry congratulates filmmaker Cristian Mungiu as ‘Fjord’ draws strong Cannes reaction

20 May 2026

World Press Photo 2026 opens in Bucharest

19 May 2026

Libris at 35: From Eliade to Gabor Maté- 35 Years of Change in Romanians’ Reading Habits Reading Between the Lines: Books as the most honest portrait of romanian society

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19 May 2026

Head of Republic of Moldova’s state television resigns following Eurovision jury score scandal

Sports

19 May 2026

Simona Halep becomes brand ambassador for Romanian airline AnimaWings

18 May 2026

Coach Camelia Voinea temporarily suspended by Romanian Gymnastics Federation

11 May 2026

Romanian women’s table tennis team claims historic bronze medal at World Championships

08 May 2026

Romanian gymnast Ana Maria Bărbosu hit with provisional suspension

06 May 2026

Romanian president honours Steaua’s 1986 European champions on 40th anniversary

20 May 2026

Fitch expects Romania to contain macroeconomic damage inflicted by political crisis

18 May 2026

Environment

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Bogdan Purcherea, Envipco: “Romania’s DRS is already performing like a far more mature system”

19 May 2026

Defense

Romanian F-16 shoots down drone over Estonia during NATO air policing mission

20 May 2026

Romanian Culture Ministry congratulates filmmaker Cristian Mungiu as ‘Fjord’ draws strong Cannes reaction

20 May 2026

Central bank assures Romania far from debt default risk

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20 May 2026

World Press Photo 2026 opens in Bucharest

20 May 2026

Romanian engineering group Simtel sees operating revenues increase 91% in Q1 2026

20 May 2026

Romanian tech group AROBS reports 12% increase in net profit in Q1

20 May 2026

Romanian Police place rapper Wiz Khalifa on wanted persons list after drug conviction

20 May 2026

Romanian travel agency Christian Tour launches IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

20 May 2026

Guided tours, workshops and music planned at Bucharest’s Văcărești Natural Park anniversary event

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

19 May 2026

Sculpture by Romania’s Constantin Brâncuși sold for record sum at Christie's auction

20 May 2026

Romanians abroad

Two Romanian women missing after building collapse in Germany

19 May 2026

Half of Romanians believe PSD-AUR no-confidence motion will worsen things, survey says

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

19 May 2026

Simona Halep becomes brand ambassador for Romanian airline AnimaWings

20 May 2026

Romanian Police place rapper Wiz Khalifa on wanted persons list after drug conviction

19 May 2026

Head of Republic of Moldova’s state television resigns following Eurovision jury score scandal

Politics

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

Romanian Senate passes far-right proposal forcing NGOs to declare all sources of funding

14 May 2026

Bucharest Nine summit: Leaders back ‘NATO 3.0’ strategy in joint statement, call Russia the alliance’s main long-term threat

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

19 May 2026

Half of Romanians believe PSD-AUR no-confidence motion will worsen things, survey says

18 May 2026

Survey: Voting intentions for Romanian Social Democrats fall following no-confidence motion

Expat Life

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

Romanian Senate passes far-right proposal forcing NGOs to declare all sources of funding

14 May 2026

Bucharest Nine summit: Leaders back ‘NATO 3.0’ strategy in joint statement, call Russia the alliance’s main long-term threat

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

19 May 2026

Half of Romanians believe PSD-AUR no-confidence motion will worsen things, survey says

18 May 2026

Survey: Voting intentions for Romanian Social Democrats fall following no-confidence motion

Daily news highlights

19 May 2026

Sculpture by Romania’s Constantin Brâncuși sold for record sum at Christie's auction

20 May 2026

Romanians abroad

Two Romanian women missing after building collapse in Germany

19 May 2026

Half of Romanians believe PSD-AUR no-confidence motion will worsen things, survey says

19 May 2026

USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

19 May 2026

PM consultations to continue in Romania until “solid pro-Western majority” emerges, president says

19 May 2026

Simona Halep becomes brand ambassador for Romanian airline AnimaWings

20 May 2026

Romanian Police place rapper Wiz Khalifa on wanted persons list after drug conviction

19 May 2026

Head of Republic of Moldova’s state television resigns following Eurovision jury score scandal

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19 May 2026

Investimental: 60% of Bucharest Exchange’s benchmark BET index made up of energy and utilities companies

19 May 2026

Fondul Proprietatea contributes EUR 11 mln to prevent dilution of stake in Constanta Port

19 May 2026

Fitch upgrades Banca Transilvania rating above Romania’s sovereign grade

18 May 2026

Romanian tech group IT Genetics to start trading on Bucharest Stock Exchange’s AeRO Market

18 May 2026

Romanian Patria Bank ends Q1 with 12% profit increase to RON 11.3 million

18 May 2026

Romanian cold cuts producer Cris-Tim reports 53% net profit increase in Q1

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USR and PNL propose “European Romania Year” and decade-long plan for euro adoption by 2037

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Fitch expects Romania to contain macroeconomic damage inflicted by political crisis

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Central bank assures Romania far from debt default risk

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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

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

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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

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STRABAG to build and move headquarters to SPEEDWELL’s QUEENS District in Bucharest

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Housing in Bucharest increasingly unaffordable as prices for new apartments jump 25% in a year

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