Tuesday, 15 September 2026 · Bucharest
Romania’s president Nicusor Dan has reportedly summoned the parliamentary parties for consultations on Wednesday, September 16, and reportedly plans to announce the new prime minister designate before he leaves the country for a US visit one week later.
iulian ernst · 15 Sept · 2 min read
During an interview on Monday, September 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan said that the Recorder investigation into SPP chief Lucian Pahonțu’s alleged involvement in the repression during the 1989 Revolution was 'tendentious and unserious,' and that the allegations had not been substantiated.
The agreement advances the company’s largest investment programme in three decades.
At the same time, parents feel that the responsibility for getting children involved in sports activities now falls exclusively on families.
Romanian president Nicusor Dan said the main risk of the country being downgraded to non-investment grade, or “junk”, comes from political uncertainty rather than the state of public finances, as he called for a new government to be formed and said early elections could no longer be ruled out.
Greek group GEK TERNA is expanding its presence in Romania by starting a new project for PPC Renewables, with an initial budget of EUR 144.6 million, according to the Greek press.
The DIY retail market, dominated by local chain Dedeman, continues to gain momentum, with major retailers planning investments worth tens of millions of euros.
Almost 10,800 housing units were completed in the Bucharest-Ilfov region in the first half of 2026, up 53.6% compared with the same period last year, according to SVN Romania, commenting on data published by the statistics office INS.
Romania’s Fiscal Council has urged the authorities, in an ad-hoc note, to identify a legally viable alternative solution that would allow the adoption of a budget revision, even a partial one, given that the current interim government cannot issue emergency ordinances.
The festival will take place at the Ion Vidu Art High School.
The Bucharest Metropolitan Circus is set to participate for the first time in the “Salieri Circus Award” International Festival, a world-class competition and a unique cultural phenomenon, recognized for its fusion of contemporary circus art, high-caliber theater and symphonic music.
From decision automation to touch-simulating gloves, the event will examine how emerging technologies are reshaping the business world.
Internal documents presented by Romania’s National Council for the Study of the Securitate Archives on Monday, September 14, provided a detailed picture of the repressive apparatus of the communist regime for the first time since the 1989 Revolution.
The work of the six artists is being presented in Romania for the first time.
A new food delivery platform, Zbrrr, has been launched in Timișoara, Western Romania, following an investment of more than EUR 1 million and two years of development.
The American musician also won the audience award and a prize for the best performance of the competition’s commissioned work.
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,…
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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.
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The internationally acclaimed immersive dining experience makes its Romanian debut
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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…
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The Back to School season becomes more affordable with Exim Banca Romaneasca. The bank is launching a new promotional campaign that increases the number of interest-free installments available for Smart Shopping Cards: Smart Credit Card,…
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The two service areas bring fuel, electric charging, and expanded roadside facilities to a previously unserved section of the A3.
Irina Marica · 15 Sept · 1 min read
The agreement advances the company’s largest investment programme in three decades.
Irina Marica · 15 Sept · 1 min read
Two separate studies published this week confirm a strong trend towards economic pessimism among consumers in Romania.
Radu Dumitrescu · 15 Sept · 3 min read
Romanian viewers can now access Apple’s original films and series directly through a local subscription.
Irina Marica · 15 Sept · 1 min read
The festival will take place at the Ion Vidu Art High School.
Simona Fodor · 14 Sept · 1 min read
The Bucharest Metropolitan Circus is set to participate for the first time in the “Salieri Circus Award” International Festival, a world-class competition and a unique cultural phenomenon, recognized for its fusion of contemporary circus art, high-caliber theater and symphonic music.
Radu Dumitrescu · 14 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
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