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Protocol car used by Romania’s former president Klaus Iohannis up for auction

09 February 2026

Romanian production to open 2026 European Film Festival in Vienna

09 February 2026

Romanian construction company Concelex awarded EUR 49.8 mln contract in Cernavoda nuclear refurbishment project

09 February 2026

Romania submits bid to host 2028 or 2029 UEFA Europa League final in Bucharest

09 February 2026

Healthcare

Târgu Mureș severe burn center to become operational this year, health minister says

09 February 2026

Dog trainer awes audience of Romania’s Got Talent

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09 February 2026

Romanian table tennis player Bernadette Szocs secures silver at Europe Top-16 tournament

09 February 2026

Prosecutors send four Turkish citizens to trial for 2025 Bucharest Old Town shootings

09 February 2026

Romanian tennis: Sorana Cîrstea crowned Transylvania Open champion in Cluj-Napoca

09 February 2026

Romania’s foreign minister begins two-day visit to London

09 February 2026

Romanian president invited to first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace

05 February 2026

A Love Journey, Belle Epoque style

News from Companies

09 February 2026

Macro

PNRR may boost Romania’s GDP by 1% this year, SAFE may add 1.4%-3.5% by 2030

28 January 2026

Bucharest Becomes Regional Hub for EdTech Strategy: AIDUCATION’26

News from Companies

09 February 2026

Dog trainer awes audience of Romania’s Got Talent

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Daily news highlights

06 February 2026

Romanian explorer registers largest female python ever found in Guiness World Records

09 February 2026

The Mail on Sunday: Jeffrey Epstein took Romanian model to dinner at Buckingham Palace

06 February 2026

Romania plans one-year special gas pricing regime after April 1 liberalisation

06 February 2026

Bucharest District 3 mayor Robert Negoiță placed under judicial control in corruption probe

06 February 2026

Wizz Air carries 14.5 million passengers in Romania in 2025 as local operations expand

09 February 2026

EUR 1.1 bln Cluj-Napoca beltway contract suspended as Bosnian contractor accuses stolen identity

06 February 2026

Bear cubs filmed playing on Poiana Brașov ski slope

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06 February 2026

Randstad Romania: Majority of employers plan salary increases in 2026, competition shifts to benefits

Politics

09 February 2026

Protocol car used by Romania’s former president Klaus Iohannis up for auction

09 February 2026

Romania’s foreign minister begins two-day visit to London

09 February 2026

Tension rises as Romanian Constitutional Court’s decision on magistrates’ pensions approaches

09 February 2026

Romanian president invited to first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace

06 February 2026

Former transport minister sent to trial over alleged bribery scheme in Romania

06 February 2026

Update: Bucharest District 3 mayor Robert Negoiță placed under judicial control in corruption probe

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09 February 2026

Romanian construction company Concelex selected for refurbishment of Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant

09 February 2026

Fitch rates Romania's Romgaz in line with sovereign – one notch above standalone credit profile

09 February 2026

Electro-Alfa IPO closes in advance amid strong demand at Bucharest Exchange

06 February 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports sales of EUR 174 mln in 2025, 18% increase in prices

05 February 2026

OMV Petrom’s 2025 profit down 27% y/y, company announces high dividend

04 February 2026

EBRD likely to join Electro-Alfa shareholder base after IPO

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

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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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15 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

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11 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments accelerates by almost 15% in November, outperforming the national market trend

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20 January 2026

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

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14 January 2026

Tech

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

13 January 2026

Finance

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

08 January 2026

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

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18 December 2025

At Verita, preparing for the future means learning to think for yourself, says Head of Secondary Ashley Peek

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15 December 2025

From language to integration: How ROLANG School teaches Romanian to the world

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Real Estate

09 February 2026

Romanian construction company Concelex selected for refurbishment of Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant

09 February 2026

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

News from Companies

09 February 2026

Dutch NewCold builds large frozen warehouse near Bucharest with EUR 73 mln loan from EBRD, BCR

06 February 2026

Colliers: Romania’s modern retail stock tops 5 million sqm in 2025, strong growth seen in 2026

06 February 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports sales of EUR 174 mln in 2025, 18% increase in prices

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04 February 2026

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29 January 2026

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27 January 2026

iDSBU – Education, Responsibility and Dialogue in a Changing European Context

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26 January 2026

ROLANG organizes the 13th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

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22 January 2026

CSR

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Educația ca moștenire: Cornel Varvara investește în generațiile viitoare, în țările unde își desfăsoară activitatea

Startup

05 February 2026

Romania’s Kinderpedia raises EUR 2.2 mln to accelerate global growth of AI-powered education platform

05 February 2026

Vest Ventures debuts as western Romania’s first venture capital investment fund, with EUR 16 mln budget

02 February 2026

Romanian startups register record financing in 2025, signaling shift in the sector

30 January 2026

Global platform dedicated to helping owners find lost pets launches in Romania

16 January 2026

Registrations open for Romania Startup Awards 2026, including startups from Moldova

14 January 2026

Tech

Romanian startup .lumen signs agreement with US giant Arrow Electronics

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04 February 2026

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23 January 2026

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05 January 2026

Administration

Romania’s Banat region vies for 2028 European Region of Gastronomy title

23 December 2025

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18 December 2025

Cuisine

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18 December 2025

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Events

09 February 2026

Protocol car used by Romania’s former president Klaus Iohannis up for auction at Artmark Auction House

09 February 2026

Romanian production to open 2026 European Film Festival in Vienna

09 February 2026

Romania submits bid to host 2028 or 2029 UEFA Europa League final in Bucharest

09 February 2026

Romanian table tennis player Bernadette Szocs secures silver at Europe Top-16 tournament

09 February 2026

Romanian tennis: Sorana Cîrstea crowned Transylvania Open champion in Cluj-Napoca

05 February 2026

First tickets up for sale for the Romania-Turkey match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Culture

09 February 2026

Romanian production to open 2026 European Film Festival in Vienna

05 February 2026

Culture

Romania’s Museum of Abandonment among winners of World Summit Awards 2025

05 February 2026

Weekend calendar: Valentine’s Mood fair, Dichisar Love Fest, concerts, exhibitions

03 February 2026

Registrations open for the 20th George Enescu International Competition in Romania

02 February 2026

Iași to host nine-concert Classix Festival 2026 this March

Sports

09 February 2026

Romania submits bid to host 2028 or 2029 UEFA Europa League final in Bucharest

09 February 2026

Romanian table tennis player Bernadette Szocs secures silver at Europe Top-16 tournament

09 February 2026

Romanian tennis: Sorana Cîrstea crowned Transylvania Open champion in Cluj-Napoca

06 February 2026

Romanian football star and Inter coach Cristi Chivu carries Olympic flame ahead of Winter Games

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05 February 2026

First tickets up for sale for the Romania-Turkey match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

09 February 2026

Romanian president invited to first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace

05 February 2026

A Love Journey, Belle Epoque style

News from Companies

09 February 2026

Macro

PNRR may boost Romania’s GDP by 1% this year, SAFE may add 1.4%-3.5% by 2030

28 January 2026

Bucharest Becomes Regional Hub for EdTech Strategy: AIDUCATION’26

News from Companies

09 February 2026

Dog trainer awes audience of Romania’s Got Talent

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09 February 2026

Romania submits bid to host 2028 or 2029 UEFA Europa League final in Bucharest

09 February 2026

Protocol car used by Romania’s former president Klaus Iohannis up for auction

09 February 2026

Romanian production to open 2026 European Film Festival in Vienna

09 February 2026

Romanian construction company Concelex awarded EUR 49.8 mln contract in Cernavoda nuclear refurbishment project

09 February 2026

Romania submits bid to host 2028 or 2029 UEFA Europa League final in Bucharest

09 February 2026

Healthcare

Târgu Mureș severe burn center to become operational this year, health minister says

Latest Press Releases

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

15 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

11 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments accelerates by almost 15% in November, outperforming the national market trend

Daily news highlights

06 February 2026

Romanian explorer registers longest wild snake ever measured in Guiness World Records

09 February 2026

The Mail on Sunday: Jeffrey Epstein took Romanian model to dinner at Buckingham Palace

06 February 2026

Romania plans one-year special gas pricing regime after April 1 liberalisation

06 February 2026

Update: Bucharest District 3 mayor Robert Negoiță placed under judicial control in corruption probe

06 February 2026

Wizz Air carries 14.5 million passengers in Romania in 2025 as local operations expand

09 February 2026

EUR 1.1 bln Cluj-Napoca beltway contract suspended as Bosnian contractor accuses stolen identity

Video

06 February 2026

Bear cubs filmed playing on Poiana Brașov ski slope

06 February 2026

Randstad Romania: Majority of employers plan salary increases in 2026, competition shifts to benefits

Politics

09 February 2026

Romanian president invited to first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace

05 February 2026

Romania’s PM announces imminent public administration law, outlines reform and economic recovery agenda

06 February 2026

Update: Bucharest District 3 mayor Robert Negoiță placed under judicial control in corruption probe

05 February 2026

Romania set to lose EUR 231 million in PNRR funds due to top court delays over magistrates’ pensions

05 February 2026

Republic of Moldova sends new ambassadors to Romania, other states

06 February 2026

Former transport minister sent to trial over alleged bribery scheme in Romania

Expat Life

09 February 2026

Romanian president invited to first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace

05 February 2026

Romania’s PM announces imminent public administration law, outlines reform and economic recovery agenda

06 February 2026

Update: Bucharest District 3 mayor Robert Negoiță placed under judicial control in corruption probe

05 February 2026

Romania set to lose EUR 231 million in PNRR funds due to top court delays over magistrates’ pensions

05 February 2026

Republic of Moldova sends new ambassadors to Romania, other states

06 February 2026

Former transport minister sent to trial over alleged bribery scheme in Romania

Daily news highlights

06 February 2026

Romanian explorer registers longest wild snake ever measured in Guiness World Records

09 February 2026

The Mail on Sunday: Jeffrey Epstein took Romanian model to dinner at Buckingham Palace

06 February 2026

Romania plans one-year special gas pricing regime after April 1 liberalisation

06 February 2026

Update: Bucharest District 3 mayor Robert Negoiță placed under judicial control in corruption probe

06 February 2026

Wizz Air carries 14.5 million passengers in Romania in 2025 as local operations expand

09 February 2026

EUR 1.1 bln Cluj-Napoca beltway contract suspended as Bosnian contractor accuses stolen identity

Video

06 February 2026

Bear cubs filmed playing on Poiana Brașov ski slope

06 February 2026

Randstad Romania: Majority of employers plan salary increases in 2026, competition shifts to benefits

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09 February 2026

Electro-Alfa IPO closes in advance amid strong demand at Bucharest Exchange

09 February 2026

Fitch rates Romania's Romgaz in line with sovereign – one notch above standalone credit profile

06 February 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports sales of EUR 174 mln in 2025, 18% increase in prices

05 February 2026

OMV Petrom’s 2025 profit down 27% y/y, company announces high dividend

03 February 2026

M&A

BVB-listed winery Purcari files bid to take over smaller peer Serve Ceptura

02 February 2026

Romanian investor relations association marks major leap in the quality of communications on BVB

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20 January 2026

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

Business Views

14 January 2026

Tech

Business Views

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

13 January 2026

Finance

Business Views

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

08 January 2026

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

PODCAST

18 December 2025

At Verita, preparing for the future means learning to think for yourself, says Head of Secondary Ashley Peek

Business Views

15 December 2025

From language to integration: How ROLANG School teaches Romanian to the world

Business Views

Politics

09 February 2026

Romanian president invited to first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace

05 February 2026

Romania’s PM announces imminent public administration law, outlines reform and economic recovery agenda

06 February 2026

Update: Bucharest District 3 mayor Robert Negoiță placed under judicial control in corruption probe

05 February 2026

Romania set to lose EUR 231 million in PNRR funds due to top court delays over magistrates’ pensions

05 February 2026

Republic of Moldova sends new ambassadors to Romania, other states

06 February 2026

Former transport minister sent to trial over alleged bribery scheme in Romania

Business

06 February 2026

Romanian developer One United Properties reports sales of EUR 174 mln in 2025, 18% increase in prices

06 February 2026

Forvis Mazars C-suite barometer: Two-thirds of Romanian businesses increasing financial and human capital investment

06 February 2026

Colliers: Romania’s modern retail stock tops 5 million sqm in 2025, strong growth seen in 2026

09 February 2026

Macro

PNRR may boost Romania’s GDP by 1% this year, SAFE may add 1.4%-3.5% by 2030

09 February 2026

Electro-Alfa IPO closes in advance amid strong demand at Bucharest Exchange

09 February 2026

EUR 1.1 bln Cluj-Napoca beltway contract suspended as Bosnian contractor accuses stolen identity

09 February 2026

Fitch rates Romania's Romgaz in line with sovereign – one notch above standalone credit profile

09 February 2026

Dutch NewCold builds large frozen warehouse near Bucharest with EUR 73 mln loan from EBRD, BCR

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12 December 2025

The Skills That Matter Most: How Emory University’s Cutting-Edge Curriculum Is Shaping the Future of Education and Why Verita Brought It to Romania

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11 December 2025

New Year’s Day Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

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10 December 2025

New Year’s Eve Dining Experience at Ginger Sushi Bar & Lounge

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05 December 2025

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How Christmas décor is reinventing itself in 2025: three interior design styles from Actuel, Auchan’s private-label range

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04 December 2025

Corinthia Bucharest turns December into theatre, with lights, music and a few festive secrets

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03 December 2025

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Unveils “The Grand Countdown” — A Timeless New Year’s Eve Celebration

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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

15 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments Strengthens Its Presence in the northern area: Avangarde Harmony joins the company’s exclusive portfolio

11 December 2025

North Bucharest Investments accelerates by almost 15% in November, outperforming the national market trend

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26 January 2026

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22 January 2026

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Door To Romania – from European citizenships and residencies to business administrations and investment strategies

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22 January 2026

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12 January 2026

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21 December 2025

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06 February 2026

Colliers: Romania’s modern retail stock tops 5 million sqm in 2025, strong growth seen in 2026

05 February 2026

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Romania posts record industrial and logistics leasing in 2025 as total stock nears 8 million sqm

Demand for industrial and logistics space in Romania rose sharply in 2025, reaching 1.275 million sqm, up 51% year-on...

06 February 2026

Real Estate

Romanian developer One United Properties reports sales of EUR 174 mln in 2025, 18% increase in prices

One United Properties (BVB: ONE) recorded total residential sales and pre-sales of EUR 174.1 million in 2025...

03 February 2026

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Housing prices in Romania indicate long-term growth trend, report says

Romania’s real estate market recorded a quarterly increase of 2.3% in the last quarter, marking a notable acceleration...

30 January 2026

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New Mercure hotel opens in central Bucharest

Mercure Hotels & Resorts has opened Mercure Bucharest Cantemir, a new hotel located in central Bucharest, within walking...

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29 December 2025

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