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Luca Niculescu confirmed as Romania’s new prime minister, ending five months of political uncertainty
The Niculescu government easily passed the threshold of 233 votes needed to be invested.
Radu Dumitrescu · 20 Oct · 1 min read
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Călin Georgescu questioned over alleged search for surveillance devices in his villa near Bucharest
The man who allegedly searched the villa for equipment installed by prosecutors is also being questioned by DIICOT.
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SAP Romania expands Timișoara office amid growth of local team
The new floor includes 14 meeting rooms of various sizes, a room dedicated to design thinking sessions, a Work Café, and relaxation areas, including a space for children.
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Colliers: Romania reaches 5 million sqm of retail space, room to grow in smaller cities
Romania’s accession to the European Union gave the market a major boost.
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Report: Bucharest flexible office market grows sixfold since 2015
Flexible workspaces now cover about 73,500 sqm across the Romanian capital, but their share of the overall office market remains below that of several regional peers.
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Diana Nicolaie named CEO of Romania’s Art Safari New Museum
The designer and visual artist succeeds Ioana Ciocan, who took over as the new culture minister.
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Seven in ten Romanians plan Black Friday purchases in 2026, study finds
Purchase intent has reached its highest level in four years, with most prospective shoppers planning to buy exclusively online.
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Caroli Foods opens solar park at Pitești plant in Romania
The EUR 1.3 million investment is expected to cover around 23% of the facility’s annual electricity consumption.
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Romanian intelligence service faces backlash after rare response to theory linking it to PSD
The SRI has been under the interim leadership of General Răzvan Ionescu since July 2023.
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Bravva Angels members invest over EUR 220,000 in startups over past three months
Bravva Angels members are currently assessing 11 new startups for potential investment, following their pitches and in-depth sessions with the teams.
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Keller Williams analysis: Romanian property sales fall 17.8%, but disruptions distort data
The analysis of land-registry figures argued that the headline decline does not necessarily indicate a market collapse.
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Ungheni bridge linking Romania and Moldova over Prut River reaches 56% completion
The EU-funded crossing will connect Romania’s A8 motorway with Moldova’s road network when completed in December 2027.
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US bank Goldman Sachs argues Romania’s economy would benefit from currency depreciation
The real effective exchange rate (REER) of the leu is still too strong in relation to the fundamentals of the local economy, and Romania needs a depreciation of the real effective exchange rate (nominal exchange rate adjusted for differential inflation and weighted over a basket of currencies) to correct the external imbalance, according to an analysis carried out by Goldman Sachs economists Basak Edizgil, Alessa Abraham and Kevin Daly.
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Romanian Business Leaders oppose proposal requiring lawyers for certain company contracts
The Romanian Business Leaders (RBL) association has asked the Senate to reject draft amendment B563/2026 to Law No. 51/1995, submitted on October 14, which would require companies to use lawyers for certain documents and contracts. The National Union of Bars of Romania (UNBR) responded on October 20, disputing RBL’s assessment of the proposal’s impact.
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Romania’s incoming PSD government wants thorough report on current financial situation
Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said that the party, now in control of the executive following the October 20 parliamentary vote, had given finance minister Alexandru Nazare, who has held the post since June 2025, two weeks to present Parliament with a comprehensive report on the country’s financial situation.
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Romania’s construction volume up 40% y/y in August
The construction volume index surged by 40.4% y/y in August, with record readings across all market segments, particularly residential buildings, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
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Andrei Manea (RPIA) on Romania's solar boom, energy prices and what comes next
Romania's photovoltaic sector has transformed dramatically over the past five years, but the story behind the numbers is more complicated than the headlines suggest.
Romania Insider · 30 Sept · 2 min read
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New Romania Insider video series: Ionuț Vasile on Leroy Merlin Romania's supply chain
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
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Voices of Romania: Building Leaders in Romania, Andra Ghibuțiu, CEO Beyond Business School
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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MerchantPro Compass: First Quarter of Dual Taxation on Non-EU Parcels Brings 13% More Orders to Local Online Stores. Fashion Rebounds from Stagnation to 17% Growth
First nine months of 2026: sales value up 8.5%, order volume up 6%. Performance across sectors ranges from +37% in Electronics, Gadgets & Accessories to -15% in Beauty, as online pharmacies (+23%) capture part of the demand.
Romania Insider · 20 Oct · 6 min read
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Healthcare in Bucharest: A Practical Guide for Expats on Doctors, Insurance and Medical Emergencies
Understanding Romania's healthcare system can be challenging for international residents. From public health insurance and specialist appointments to language barriers and emergency assistance, here is what expats living in Bucharest need to know.
Romania Insider · 20 Oct · 8 min read
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La Saison Lumière: Athénée Palace Lights Up Bucharest's Festive Season
From a tree-lighting evening on 3 December to a Belle Époque New Year's Eve gala, one of Bucharest's most historic hotels unveils a season built around light, heritage and celebration.
Romania Insider · 19 Oct · 4 min read
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Exim Banca Romaneasca Launches Private Banking Services
Exim Banca Romaneasca has launched its Private Banking Department, which provides personalized banking services, dedicated advisory support, and tailored wealth management solutions designed around the unique financial and investment goals of high-net-worth clients.
Romania Insider · 19 Oct · 2 min read
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SAP Romania expands Timișoara office amid growth of local team
The new floor includes 14 meeting rooms of various sizes, a room dedicated to design thinking sessions, a Work Café, and relaxation areas, including a space for children.
Radu Dumitrescu · 21 Oct · 2 min read
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Colliers: Romania reaches 5 million sqm of retail space, room to grow in smaller cities
Romania’s accession to the European Union gave the market a major boost.
Radu Dumitrescu · 21 Oct · 4 min read
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Board of Directors of Romania’s central bank ups inflation forecast for 2026
New economic data indicate a deterioration in the short-term inflation outlook compared with the estimates presented in August.
Radu Dumitrescu · 21 Oct · 3 min read
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Diana Nicolaie named CEO of Romania’s Art Safari New Museum
The designer and visual artist succeeds Ioana Ciocan, who took over as the new culture minister.
Irina Marica · 21 Oct · 1 min read
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Madrigal Choir announces 10-concert Christmas tour across Romania
The ensemble will perform in eight cities in December, joined by children from the Cantus Mundi national choral program.
Irina Marica · 20 Oct · 1 min read
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Climate Change Summit brings 2,100 participants to Bucharest, announces 2027 rebranding
Discussions at this edition of the Summit tackled the green transition, energy security, access to water and food, and Romania’s ability to respond to climate risks.
Radu Dumitrescu · 20 Oct · 4 min read
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Bucovina named world’s most underrated travel destination for 2027 by Time Out magazine
The region was visited by editor Grace Beard, who signalled her enjoyment by ironically asking “Bran Castle, who?” in the ranking.
Radu Dumitrescu · 16 Oct · 1 min read
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'If it's not sustainable, a path will become overgrown': Alin Ușeriu on the expansion and potential of Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail crossing Romania
Four years since the long-distance trail Via Transilvanica was inaugurated, work is underway to have it reach other historical regions of the country, and the kind of experiences it offers puts it in a strong position to attract an increasing number of tourists, Alin Ușeriu, the president of Tășuleasa Social, explains.
Simona Fodor · 12 Oct · 11 min read
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Flamingos filmed on Romania’s Lake Techirghiol
Several flamingos have been filmed on the shore of Lake Techirghiol in southeastern Romania, where sightings of the species have become increasingly common in recent years.
Irina Marica · 12 Oct · 1 min read
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Bravva Angels members invest over EUR 220,000 in startups over past three months
Simona Fodor · 21 Oct · 3 min read
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Madrigal Choir announces 10-concert Christmas tour across Romania
Irina Marica · 20 Oct · 1 min read
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