Thursday, 17 September 2026 · Bucharest
President Nicușor Dan summoned parliamentary parties for consultations on Thursday, September 17, before appointing a new prime minister.
Radu Dumitrescu · 16 Sept · 2 min read
The executive will take over in November following the company’s transition from Romanian Software to the SD Worx brand.
The new hypermarket expands the retailer’s Romanian network beyond 200 locations while adding another major commercial development in Sibiu County.
Romania’s total external debt increased by EUR 6.4 billion in the first seven months of 2026, reaching EUR 234.9 billion (60% of GDP) at the end of July, according to data released by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).
Romania’s BET index, the local stock market benchmark, fell 1% in the September 15 trading session, despite a brief buying spurt in the final minute before the close. It plunged another 3% on September 16, bringing its decline to 13% from the record high reached on August 19.
Romania’s electricity production rose by 3.8% y/y to 30.3 TWh in January-July, driven by stronger green power output: hydro, solar plus wind surged by 19% y/y to account for 53% of total.
Romania Insider launches a new multi-part video series taking viewers inside Leroy Merlin Romania, one of the country's fastest-changing retailers. Episode 1 sits down with Ionuț Vasile, Head of Supply Chain, to open the doors on the logistics operation behind 25 stores, 3.7 billion lei in turnover, and a brand-new 48,500 sqm distribution centre.
Bucharest is celebrating its 567th anniversary with a program meant to transform the city into one large, open-air stage, while Timișoara hosts a Picasso exhibition.
Around 1,000 courtrooms and chambers in Romania have been equipped with a system that allows court hearings to be audio-recorded and automatically transcribed with the help of artificial intelligence, according to an announcement by the Justice Ministry on Tuesday, September 15.
Bucharest’s hotel market recorded a strong performance in H1 2026, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) in EUR increasing by 5% and 25.2% compared to H1 2025 and H1 2019 pre-pandemic levels.
The campus is being developed in two phases across a site of approximately 15,000 sqm.
BCR, the second-largest bank in Romania and part of the Erste Group, estimates a recession for Romania’s economy in 2026, with real GDP expected to contract by 0.7%, according to the bank’s latest report, which brings a downward revision from the previous forecast of -0.3%.
Fitch Ratings affirmed the BBB- rating of Romanian state-owned energy grid operator Electrica S.A. on Monday, September 14, citing its resilient business profile and the company’s transition from a network operator to a vertically integrated utility provider.
The 2026 tour comprises 13 concerts across nine counties in Romania.
Bucharest general mayor Ciprian Ciucu announced on Tuesday, September 15, that rehabilitation and modernization works will be carried out at the National Arena, which will host the Europa League final in 2028.
The Romanian Social Democratic Party, or PSD, the largest single political group in the Romanian Parliament, although not currently part of a majority alliance, advanced a bill to introduce mandatory school uniforms in pre-university education.
Romania Insider launches a new multi-part video series taking viewers inside Leroy Merlin Romania, one of the country's fastest-changing retailers. Episode 1 sits down with Ionuț Vasile, Head of Supply Chain, to open the doors on the logistics operation behind 25 stores, 3.7 billion lei in turnover, and a brand-new 48,500 sqm distribution centre.
Dylan Delhommois · 17 Sept · 2 min read
The newest episode of Voices of Romania, Romania Insider’s interview series, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and all major audio platforms. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Andra Ghibuțiu,…
Romania Insider · 8 Jan · 2 min read
The newest episode of Voices of Romania, Romania Insider’s interview series, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and all major audio platforms. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Serge Ioan…
Romania Insider · 4 Dec · 2 min read
On 20 September, Boulevard 73 at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest invites guests to discover a new Sunday ritual, created in partnership with Singureni Manor Polo Cup.
Romania Insider · 14 Sept · 2 min read
The internationally acclaimed immersive dining experience makes its Romanian debut
Romania Insider · 10 Sept · 2 min read
One of Romania's most established developer-contractor alliances comes together once again to advance a flagship investment that will shape the future of premium urban living in Bucharest
Romania Insider · 7 Sept · 3 min read
Regulation (EU) 2026/1386 on the screening of foreign direct investments (FDI), in force since 16 July 2026, repeals Regulation (EU) 2019/452 and reshapes the EU screening framework. It provides for an 18-month transitional period in which…
Romania Insider · 3 Sept · 5 min read
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The new hypermarket expands the retailer’s Romanian network beyond 200 locations while adding another major commercial development in Sibiu County.
Irina Marica · 17 Sept · 1 min read
Romania’s total external debt increased by EUR 6.4 billion in the first seven months of 2026, reaching EUR 234.9 billion (60% of GDP) at the end of July, according to data released by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).
iulian ernst · 17 Sept · 1 min read
Romania’s BET index, the local stock market benchmark, fell 1% in the September 15 trading session, despite a brief buying spurt in the final minute before the close. It plunged another 3% on September 16, bringing its decline to 13% from the record high reached on August 19.
iulian ernst · 17 Sept · 1 min read
The 5 km table brought 20,000 people together for a world record, but organizers say its lasting impact will be measured in support for young patients.
Irina Marica · 17 Sept · 2 min read
Bucharest is celebrating its 567th anniversary with a program meant to transform the city into one large, open-air stage, while Timișoara hosts a Picasso exhibition.
RI Newsroom · 17 Sept · 2 min read
The 2026 tour comprises 13 concerts across nine counties in Romania.
Simona Fodor · 16 Sept · 2 min read
Callum Armstrong and Anna Wentsch undertook a 3,000 km bicycle expedition tracing the length of the Danube, pedaling from its source in Germany all the way to its Delta.
Simona Fodor · 7 Sept · 10 min read
Within a few hours of the capital or less, visitors can discover traditional crafts, a landscape of mud volcanoes, a historic palace, and one of Romania's best-known mountain resorts. Here is a selection of five destinations to try as…
RI Newsroom · 29 Jul · 4 min read
Romanian citizens can travel to 178 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, placing the country’s passport in 11th place in the Henley Passport Index, which measures travel freedom.
Radu Dumitrescu · 24 Jul · 1 min read
RI Newsroom · 17 Sept · 2 min read
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