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Gopo Awards 2026: Jury announced for 124 Romanian films awaiting nominations

02 March 2026

Romanian energy minister expects fuel prices to slightly increase after Middle East conflict

02 March 2026

Falcon Defence announces EUR 253 mln contracts, new production platform in Romania

02 March 2026

Business

Froo surpasses 190 stores in Romania with expansion into Brașov, Craiova and Ploiești

02 March 2026

Report: Three out of four Romanians monitor expenses, half through banking apps

02 March 2026

People

Microsoft appoints Gabriela Popescu as Country Manager for Romania, Moldova and CIS

02 March 2026

Healthcare

Romania to provide 19 free tests for newborns starting in 2026

02 March 2026

Orange testing satellite connectivity in Romania

02 March 2026

Numerous flights from Romania to the Middle East cancelled after Iran strikes

02 March 2026

Seaside festival brings Yeat back to Romania for 2026 edition

02 March 2026

Romania backs US and Israel in Middle East escalation, calls for de-escalation and civilian protection

02 March 2026

The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

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27 February 2026

Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

02 March 2026

EVERGENT Investments reports a net result of 387.39 million lei in 2025, up 43.5% compared to 2024, and a total return on EVER shares of 103%, nearly double that of BET-TR

News from Companies

25 February 2026

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

Interview

Daily news highlights

02 March 2026

Numerous flights from Romania to the Middle East cancelled after Iran strikes

02 March 2026

EC reviews Romania’s request to delay coal plant closures at CE Oltenia

27 February 2026

Greenvolt secures EUR 348 mln to build 253 MW wind project in Romania

27 February 2026

Bucharest overtakes Cluj-Napoca as the city in Romania with the highest apartment prices

27 February 2026

Analysis: Flower sales in Romania to exceed EUR 40 mln in March 1-8 period

27 February 2026

Romanian Court of Appeal upholds nine-month prison sentence for Wiz Khalifa

27 February 2026

Administration

More Romanian mayors pledge gambling-free cities, final say rests with local councils

27 February 2026

French Film Festival marks 30th edition with over 30 films screened in Bucharest, 15 other Romanian cities

Politics

02 March 2026

Romania backs US and Israel in Middle East escalation, calls for de-escalation and civilian protection

27 February 2026

Romania obtains 21st approval for OECD accession out of 25 necessary

27 February 2026

Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

27 February 2026

Romanian PM's Liberal Party urges SocDem partner to decide on their role in the ruling coalition

27 February 2026

EC to decide by mid-March on EUR 3.5 bln disbursements for Romania under Resilience Facility

26 February 2026

Donald Trump to reportedly be invited to Bucharest for B9 Summit

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02 March 2026

EVERGENT Investments reports a net result of 387.39 million lei in 2025, up 43.5% compared to 2024, and a total return on EVER shares of 103%, nearly double that of BET-TR

News from Companies

02 March 2026

Nuclearelectrica responds to PM’s scepticism over SMR financing: “Energy mix is not about lowest cost”

02 March 2026

Romania’s Treasury attaches lower coupons to March bonds for households

27 February 2026

Healthcare

Romanian private healthcare network MedLife reports increase in turnover, operational volumes in 2025

27 February 2026

Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania registers 16% increase in net profit in 2025

27 February 2026

Romanian utilities and infrastructure company Premier Energy sees net profit soar 327% in 2025

News from Companies

10 February 2026

Two Cambridge School of Bucharest students secure places at the University of Cambridge

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

News from Companies

23 January 2026

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

News from Companies

20 January 2026

Train yourself in ESG: Join CES ESG Institute – Romania’s First Private Corporate ESG Program

News from Companies

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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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

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

Business Views

14 January 2026

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

Business Views

13 January 2026

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

Business Views

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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Real Estate

27 February 2026

CEC Bank grants EUR 36 mln financing to Veranda Mall in Bucharest

27 February 2026

Bucharest overtakes Cluj-Napoca as the city in Romania with the highest apartment prices

26 February 2026

NEPI Rockcastle reports sales of its Romanian shopping mall tenants were lowest in the region in 2025

25 February 2026

Report: Romanians pay among the lowest taxes associated with a mortgage in Europe

25 February 2026

Beta Architecture Biennial announces sixth edition in Timișoara

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02 March 2026

The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

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25 February 2026

ASSIST Software Positions Romania at the Center of Europe’s AI Cybersecurity Effort

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24 February 2026

Measuring Performance: Information Density or Knowledge Consolidation?

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16 February 2026

iDSBU: Education as Strategic Positioning in a Multilingual Landscape

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10 February 2026

Quiet as the new luxury: A residential community is redefining urban living in Bucharest

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06 February 2026

Business

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The Advantages of Launching a Business in Germany

Startup

24 February 2026

Two Romanian entries in FT ranking of Europe’s leading start-up hubs

24 February 2026

Romanian startups raised EUR 103 mln funding in 2025, down 20% y/y

10 February 2026

EUR 37 million venture capital fund for companies in Romania’s West region

10 February 2026

Bucharest-based marketing agency Data Revolt expands partnership with AI startup Genezio

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

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02 March 2026

The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

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26 February 2026

Western Romania: Church of Sântămăria Orlea on Europa Nostra list of most endangered heritage sites in Europe

25 February 2026

Travel

Chasing blossoms: Flower destinations and festivals to visit in Romania

20 February 2026

Romania enters the global circuit of gastronomic excellence

News from Companies

04 February 2026

Cinema

Romanian Film Review – A Firey & Fabulous February

23 January 2026

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Events

02 March 2026

Gopo Awards 2026: Jury announced for 124 Romanian productions awaiting nominations

02 March 2026

Seaside festival brings Yeat back to Romania for 2026 edition

02 March 2026

Romanian Easter egg art exhibition to open at Vianden Castle Museum in Luxembourg

26 February 2026

Entertainment

Romanian street cat wins European Feline Championship held in Austria

26 February 2026

Haddaway to cook for 500 dogs at Speranța Shelter event near Bucharest

26 February 2026

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu to headline The Economist Romania Government Roundtable this spring

Culture

02 March 2026

Gopo Awards 2026: Jury announced for 124 Romanian productions awaiting nominations

02 March 2026

Romanian Easter egg art exhibition to open at Vianden Castle Museum in Luxembourg

27 February 2026

French Film Festival marks 30th edition with over 30 films screened in Bucharest, 15 other Romanian cities

26 February 2026

Western Romania: Church of Sântămăria Orlea on Europa Nostra list of most endangered heritage sites in Europe

26 February 2026

Weekend calendar: Mărțișor fairs, Japanese animation film fest, concerts, exhibitions

Sports

26 February 2026

People

Romanian Parliament close to declaring 2027 as the “Ilie Năstase” Year

24 February 2026

Simona Halep’s former coach Darren Cahill to be special guest at her retirement event in Romania

23 February 2026

Sports

Full list of Romanian athletes’ results at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games 2026

20 February 2026

Sports

Julia Sauter achieves Romania’s best Olympic performance in women’s figure skating

18 February 2026

Sports

Male bobsleigh team registers Romania’s best Winter Olympic Games results in 34 years

02 March 2026

Romania backs US and Israel in Middle East escalation, calls for de-escalation and civilian protection

02 March 2026

The New Boromir DuoFino Cozonac and Croissant with Two Cream Fillings

Partner Content

27 February 2026

Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

02 March 2026

EVERGENT Investments reports a net result of 387.39 million lei in 2025, up 43.5% compared to 2024, and a total return on EVER shares of 103%, nearly double that of BET-TR

News from Companies

25 February 2026

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

Interview

Latest News

02 March 2026

Romanian Easter egg art exhibition to open at Vianden Castle Museum in Luxembourg

02 March 2026

Gopo Awards 2026: Jury announced for 124 Romanian films awaiting nominations

02 March 2026

Romanian energy minister expects fuel prices to slightly increase after Middle East conflict

02 March 2026

Falcon Defence announces EUR 253 mln contracts, new production platform in Romania

02 March 2026

Business

Froo surpasses 190 stores in Romania with expansion into Brașov, Craiova and Ploiești

02 March 2026

Report: Three out of four Romanians monitor expenses, half through banking apps

Latest Press Releases

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

15 December 2025

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

Daily news highlights

02 March 2026

Numerous flights from Romania to the Middle East cancelled after Iran strikes

02 March 2026

EC reviews Romania’s request to delay coal plant closures at CE Oltenia

27 February 2026

Greenvolt secures EUR 348 mln to build 253 MW wind project in Romania

27 February 2026

Bucharest overtakes Cluj-Napoca as the city in Romania with the highest apartment prices

27 February 2026

Analysis: Flower sales in Romania to exceed EUR 40 mln in March 1-8 period

27 February 2026

Romanian Court of Appeal upholds nine-month prison sentence for Wiz Khalifa

27 February 2026

Administration

More Romanian mayors pledge gambling-free cities, final say rests with local councils

27 February 2026

French Film Festival marks 30th edition with over 30 films screened in Bucharest, 15 other Romanian cities

Politics

02 March 2026

Romania backs US and Israel in Middle East escalation, calls for de-escalation and civilian protection

26 February 2026

Donald Trump to reportedly be invited to Bucharest for B9 Summit

27 February 2026

Romania obtains 21st approval for OECD accession out of 25 necessary

27 February 2026

EC to decide by mid-March on EUR 3.5 bln disbursements for Romania under Resilience Facility

27 February 2026

Romanian PM's Liberal Party urges SocDem partner to decide on their role in the ruling coalition

27 February 2026

Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

Expat Life

02 March 2026

Romania backs US and Israel in Middle East escalation, calls for de-escalation and civilian protection

26 February 2026

Donald Trump to reportedly be invited to Bucharest for B9 Summit

27 February 2026

Romania obtains 21st approval for OECD accession out of 25 necessary

27 February 2026

EC to decide by mid-March on EUR 3.5 bln disbursements for Romania under Resilience Facility

27 February 2026

Romanian PM's Liberal Party urges SocDem partner to decide on their role in the ruling coalition

27 February 2026

Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

Daily news highlights

02 March 2026

Numerous flights from Romania to the Middle East cancelled after Iran strikes

02 March 2026

EC reviews Romania’s request to delay coal plant closures at CE Oltenia

27 February 2026

Greenvolt secures EUR 348 mln to build 253 MW wind project in Romania

27 February 2026

Bucharest overtakes Cluj-Napoca as the city in Romania with the highest apartment prices

27 February 2026

Analysis: Flower sales in Romania to exceed EUR 40 mln in March 1-8 period

27 February 2026

Romanian Court of Appeal upholds nine-month prison sentence for Wiz Khalifa

27 February 2026

Administration

More Romanian mayors pledge gambling-free cities, final say rests with local councils

27 February 2026

French Film Festival marks 30th edition with over 30 films screened in Bucharest, 15 other Romanian cities

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27 February 2026

Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania registers 16% increase in net profit in 2025

02 March 2026

Romania’s Treasury attaches lower coupons to March bonds for households

26 February 2026

Romanian tech group Simtel reports RON 600 mln in revenues in 2025

26 February 2026

Romanian IT company Arctic Stream closes 2025 with 10% higher turnover

26 February 2026

Romanian government greenlights tax incentives for stock market investments

26 February 2026

UniCredit Bank Romania places RON 600 mln of five-year bonds on Bucharest Exchange

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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

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

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13 January 2026

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

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Romania backs US and Israel in Middle East escalation, calls for de-escalation and civilian protection

26 February 2026

Donald Trump to reportedly be invited to Bucharest for B9 Summit

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Romania obtains 21st approval for OECD accession out of 25 necessary

27 February 2026

EC to decide by mid-March on EUR 3.5 bln disbursements for Romania under Resilience Facility

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Romanian PM's Liberal Party urges SocDem partner to decide on their role in the ruling coalition

27 February 2026

Romanian president promulgates law reforming magistrates’ pensions

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27 February 2026

Greenvolt secures EUR 348 mln to build 253 MW wind project in Romania

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CEC Bank grants EUR 36 mln financing to Veranda Mall in Bucharest

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Romanian utilities and infrastructure company Premier Energy sees net profit soar 327% in 2025

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Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania registers 16% increase in net profit in 2025

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Romanian private healthcare network MedLife reports increase in turnover, operational volumes in 2025

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EC reviews Romania’s request to delay coal plant closures at CE Oltenia

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Romania’s Treasury attaches lower coupons to March bonds for households

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

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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

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

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Bucharest overtakes Cluj-Napoca as the city in Romania with the highest apartment prices

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Residential complex Cosmopolis sells 570 homes in 2025, rivaling major Romanian cities

Cosmopolis, the largest integrated residential complex in Romania, located north of Bucharest, sold 570 homes in 2025...

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CEC Bank grants EUR 36 mln financing to Veranda Mall in Bucharest

CEC Bank has extended a EUR 36 million financing facility to Veranda Obor SA, the owner of Veranda Mall in Bucharest, to...

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NEPI Rockcastle reports sales of its Romanian shopping mall tenants were lowest in the region in 2025

Tenant sales of NEPI Rockcastle shopping centres in Romania grew by only 2.1% in 2025 on a comparable basis – the lowest...

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Report: Romanians pay among the lowest taxes associated with a mortgage in Europe

Home buyers in Bucharest pay among the lowest taxes and associated costs in Europe when purchasing a home through a...

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