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Romanian businessman to open 4-star hotel near famous Transfăgărășan road

30 July 2026

French court definitively rejects appeal filed by Paul of Romania against extradition

30 July 2026

First contingent of 40 Romanian firefighters stationed in Greece to help battle forest fires

30 July 2026

Colliers: Romania land market slows in H1, developers position for 2027-2028

30 July 2026

Developer Urban Spaces seeks EUR 1.3 mln for Bucharest build-to-rent project via Growceanu

30 July 2026

Romanian major bank BRD posts 2.5% increase in net profit in H1 2026

30 July 2026

KFC opens Drive Thru restaurant near Romania’s Bran after EUR 1 mln investment

30 July 2026

Romanian healthcare sector strike enters third day, PM condemns “disinformation”

30 July 2026

Romania’s men’s sabre team wins bronze medal at 2026 Senior World Fencing Championships

30 July 2026

Romanian healthcare sector strike enters third day, PM condemns “disinformation”

29 July 2026

Romania travel: Five day trips from Bucharest

30 July 2026

Two languages, more ways to understand the world: The benefits of bilingual education in Kindergarten

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29 July 2026

Russia, EU officials react after Romania shoots down three unauthorized drones

29 July 2026

A global campus in the heart of Bucharest: Inside the Romanian-American University’s international community

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Daily news highlights

29 July 2026

Heat wave to spread across Romania from July 30, peak expected in early August

30 July 2026

Romania shuts down both nuclear power reactors as Danube levels plunge, PM urges energy savings

29 July 2026

Defense

Bomb alert at Romania’s Black Sea Port of Constanța amid heightened security concerns

29 July 2026

Diehl Aviation opens production facility in Romania’s Craiova

29 July 2026

Music, film, local cuisine: Transylvanian Highlands host more than 20 events this August

29 July 2026

Romanian air traffic operator ROMATSA gets January 2027 hearing in Pfizer revenue freeze case

29 July 2026

Romania’s Untold opens public investment round on SeedBlink after raising over EUR 500,000 in pre-launch

29 July 2026

Video shows tourist unaware of bear approaching from behind on Romania's Transfăgărășan

Politics

30 July 2026

Romanian MPs extend deadline for home purchases eligible for 9% VAT after cyberattack

29 July 2026

Romanian Parliament passes SAFE, PNRR-related bills during extraordinary session

29 July 2026

Russia, EU officials react after Romania shoots down three unauthorized drones

29 July 2026

Romania’s SocDem opposition challenges government decisions on PNRR milestones

29 July 2026

Romanian PM to welcome Moldovan counterpart Vasile Tofan on first official visit to Bucharest

28 July 2026

Colombia to close embassy in Romania shortly after reopening it

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30 July 2026

Romanian major bank BRD posts 2.5% increase in net profit in H1 of 2026

30 July 2026

KFC opens first Drive Thru restaurant near Romania’s Bran after EUR 1 mln investment

30 July 2026

Romania shuts down both nuclear power reactors as Danube levels plunge, PM urges energy savings

29 July 2026

Jewellery retailer Teilor Group gets EUR 115 mln syndicated financing for development

29 July 2026

Nuclearelectrica and its private partner respond to Romanian government’s criticism of SMR project

28 July 2026

PwC: Bucharest Stock Exchange capitalization exceeded EUR 100 bln for first time in history in 2025

News from Companies

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

News from Companies

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

News from Companies

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

News from Companies

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

News from Companies

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

News from Companies

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

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Latest Interviews

24 July 2026

The long road to Everest: Romanian mountaineer shares his 2,200 km sea-to-sea journey and Seven Summits quest

Interview

23 July 2026

Can music help bring down a dictatorship? Documentary about rock scene in Romanian city where 1989 Revolution started explores the question

10 July 2026

Limitless Agency CEO Daniel Slavenie: "Romanian e-commerce is not declining, but it has become more selective and less forgiving"

Business Views

09 June 2026

At €10M+, intuition becomes expensive: Insights from Capital Decisions co-founder Florin Pop

Business Views

09 June 2026

Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim

05 June 2026

‘You have to hope and you have to mean it’ - Vlad Yaremchuk on how Ukraine’s Atlas Festival keeps going despite the war

Real Estate

30 July 2026

Romanian businessman to open 4-star hotel near famous Transfăgărășan road

30 July 2026

Colliers: Romania land market slows in H1, developers position for 2027-2028

30 July 2026

Developer Urban Spaces seeks EUR 1.3 mln for Bucharest build-to-rent project via Growceanu

30 July 2026

Romanian MPs extend deadline for home purchases eligible for 9% VAT after cyberattack

29 July 2026

Diehl Aviation opens production facility in Romania’s Craiova

Partner Content

30 July 2026

Two languages, more ways to understand the world: The benefits of bilingual education in Kindergarten

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29 July 2026

A global campus in the heart of Bucharest: Inside the Romanian-American University’s international community

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13 July 2026

From a good idea to success: moving confidently towards exports

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10 July 2026

Legal

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Washington Verdict: The European Commission and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Cannot Stop or Invalidate the Payment of Compensation Awarded Under International ICSID Arbitral Awards

09 July 2026

Legal

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OUG 32/2026: The Compliance Traps That Now Fine Romanian Employers Per Foreign Worker

08 July 2026

Romania Is Becoming Europe's Green-Energy Powerhouse - and the Smart Money Is Already Moving

News from Companies

Startup

23 July 2026

GapMinder, Fil Rouge Capital invest in Croatian healthtech startup Lasken AI

21 July 2026

Program to build angel investment capacity launches in Moldova, Romanian investors among backers

09 July 2026

BCR Seed Starter invests EUR 500,000 in Romanian software management startup Licenseware

01 July 2026

Tech

European social media platform eYou announces over 100,000 users, launches video

01 July 2026

GapMinder leads USD 3 million seed round in Slovenian AI software startup Codeplain

26 June 2026

Romanian-French consortium launches VC fund for startups, tech companies in country’s West region

Discover Romania

29 July 2026

Music, film, local cuisine: Transylvanian Highlands host more than 20 events this August

29 July 2026

Romania travel: Five day trips from Bucharest

24 July 2026

Cinema

Romanian director Alina Șerban’s debut film “I Matter” to premiere at Venice Film Festival

23 July 2026

Can music help bring down a dictatorship? Documentary about rock scene in Romanian city where 1989 Revolution started explores the question

20 July 2026

Nae Caranfil's Dolce far niente to screen in Romanian cinemas in restored 4K version

20 July 2026

Western Romania: Oradea City Hall Tower reopens to visitors

Events

30 July 2026

Weekend calendar: Armenian Street Festival, Beth Hart, The Script concerts in Timişoara, TIFF Sibiu

29 July 2026

Music, film, local cuisine: Transylvanian Highlands host more than 20 events this August

29 July 2026

‘Wild Delta' documentary to screen at Romanian festivals ahead of October cinema release

28 July 2026

Timișoara City Celebration expands accessibility with sign language concerts, inclusive spaces

28 July 2026

Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra Vienna to perform in Romania during Imperial Christmas Gala

28 July 2026

George Enescu Philharmonic’s 2026-2027 season brings Martha Argerich, Mikhail Pletnev, Vasily Petrenko, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Christian Tetzlaff to Bucharest

Culture

30 July 2026

Culture

Western Romania: Art Encounters Foundation eyes further international collaborations with revamped HQ opening

30 July 2026

Weekend calendar: Armenian Street Festival, Beth Hart, The Script concerts in Timişoara, TIFF Sibiu

29 July 2026

Music, film, local cuisine: Transylvanian Highlands host more than 20 events this August

28 July 2026

George Enescu Philharmonic’s 2026-2027 season brings Martha Argerich, Mikhail Pletnev, Vasily Petrenko, Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Christian Tetzlaff to Bucharest

27 July 2026

Six symphonic concerts to headline 2026 Enescu International Competition in Bucharest

Sports

30 July 2026

Romania’s men’s sabre team to compete for bronze medal at 2026 Senior World Fencing Championships

24 July 2026

The long road to Everest: Romanian mountaineer shares his 2,200 km sea-to-sea journey and Seven Summits quest

Interview

22 July 2026

Four Romanian female tennis players included in 2026 US Open Grand Slam tournament main draw

21 July 2026

People

Romanian designer behind costumes worn by Shakira's dancers at FIFA World Cup final

20 July 2026

Romania marks 50 years since Nadia Comăneci's perfect 10 with new gymnastics hall near Bucharest

30 July 2026

Romanian healthcare sector strike enters third day, PM condemns “disinformation”

29 July 2026

Romania travel: Five day trips from Bucharest

30 July 2026

Two languages, more ways to understand the world: The benefits of bilingual education in Kindergarten

Partner Content

29 July 2026

Russia, EU officials react after Romania shoots down three unauthorized drones

29 July 2026

A global campus in the heart of Bucharest: Inside the Romanian-American University’s international community

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Latest News

30 July 2026

Second auction for bankrupt Romanian shipyard Mangalia fails

30 July 2026

Agriculture

Number of insolvencies in Romanian agriculture increases 80% YoY in H1 2026

30 July 2026

Romanian businessman to open 4-star hotel near famous Transfăgărășan road

30 July 2026

French court definitively rejects appeal filed by Paul of Romania against extradition

30 July 2026

First contingent of 40 Romanian firefighters stationed in Greece to help battle forest fires

30 July 2026

Colliers: Romania land market slows in H1, developers position for 2027-2028

Latest Press Releases

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

Daily news highlights

29 July 2026

Heat wave to spread across Romania from July 30, peak expected in early August

30 July 2026

Update: Romania keeps one nuclear power reactor online despite low Danube levels

29 July 2026

Defense

Update: Bomb alert at Romania’s Black Sea Port of Constanța amid heightened security concerns

29 July 2026

Diehl Aviation opens production facility in Romania’s Craiova

29 July 2026

Music, film, local cuisine: Transylvanian Highlands host more than 20 events this August

29 July 2026

Romanian air traffic operator ROMATSA gets January 2027 hearing in Pfizer revenue freeze case

29 July 2026

Romania’s Untold opens public investment round on SeedBlink after raising over EUR 500,000 in pre-launch

29 July 2026

Video shows tourist unaware of bear approaching from behind on Romania's Transfăgărășan

Politics

29 July 2026

Romanian Parliament passes SAFE, PNRR-related bills during extraordinary session

29 July 2026

Russia, EU officials react after Romania shoots down three unauthorized drones

28 July 2026

Colombia to close embassy in Romania shortly after reopening it

23 July 2026

Reformist PAS still tops preferences in Republic of Moldova but majority oppose union with Romania

28 July 2026

Romania expels Russian diplomat and recalls ambassador after repeated drone incidents

27 July 2026

New poll shows Social Democrats ahead of Liberals, competing for second place in Romania

Expat Life

29 July 2026

Romanian Parliament passes SAFE, PNRR-related bills during extraordinary session

29 July 2026

Russia, EU officials react after Romania shoots down three unauthorized drones

28 July 2026

Colombia to close embassy in Romania shortly after reopening it

23 July 2026

Reformist PAS still tops preferences in Republic of Moldova but majority oppose union with Romania

28 July 2026

Romania expels Russian diplomat and recalls ambassador after repeated drone incidents

27 July 2026

New poll shows Social Democrats ahead of Liberals, competing for second place in Romania

Daily news highlights

29 July 2026

Heat wave to spread across Romania from July 30, peak expected in early August

30 July 2026

Update: Romania keeps one nuclear power reactor online despite low Danube levels

29 July 2026

Defense

Update: Bomb alert at Romania’s Black Sea Port of Constanța amid heightened security concerns

29 July 2026

Diehl Aviation opens production facility in Romania’s Craiova

29 July 2026

Music, film, local cuisine: Transylvanian Highlands host more than 20 events this August

29 July 2026

Romanian air traffic operator ROMATSA gets January 2027 hearing in Pfizer revenue freeze case

29 July 2026

Romania’s Untold opens public investment round on SeedBlink after raising over EUR 500,000 in pre-launch

29 July 2026

Video shows tourist unaware of bear approaching from behind on Romania's Transfăgărășan

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28 July 2026

PwC: Bucharest Stock Exchange capitalization exceeded EUR 100 bln for first time in history in 2025

29 July 2026

Jewellery retailer Teilor Group gets EUR 115 mln syndicated financing for development

27 July 2026

Car rental company Autonom lists bonds worth EUR 30 mln on Bucharest Stock Exchange

27 July 2026

Electro-Alfa begins work on RON 34.6 mln solar park in Iași

24 July 2026

Romanian manufacturer TeraPlast inaugurates polyethylene pipe factory in Spain

23 July 2026

US brokerage giant Interactive Brokers adds Bucharest Stock Exchange companies on its platform

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Latest Interviews

24 July 2026

The long road to Everest: Romanian mountaineer shares his 2,200 km sea-to-sea journey and Seven Summits quest

Interview

23 July 2026

Can music help bring down a dictatorship? Documentary about rock scene in Romanian city where 1989 Revolution started explores the question

10 July 2026

Limitless Agency CEO Daniel Slavenie: "Romanian e-commerce is not declining, but it has become more selective and less forgiving"

Business Views

09 June 2026

At €10M+, intuition becomes expensive: Insights from Capital Decisions co-founder Florin Pop

Business Views

09 June 2026

Not a byproduct of the day: Matthias Rauch on why nighttime economy and culture belong in urban planning and the example of Mannheim

05 June 2026

‘You have to hope and you have to mean it’ - Vlad Yaremchuk on how Ukraine’s Atlas Festival keeps going despite the war

Politics

29 July 2026

Romanian Parliament passes SAFE, PNRR-related bills during extraordinary session

29 July 2026

Russia, EU officials react after Romania shoots down three unauthorized drones

28 July 2026

Colombia to close embassy in Romania shortly after reopening it

23 July 2026

Reformist PAS still tops preferences in Republic of Moldova but majority oppose union with Romania

28 July 2026

Romania expels Russian diplomat and recalls ambassador after repeated drone incidents

27 July 2026

New poll shows Social Democrats ahead of Liberals, competing for second place in Romania

Business

29 July 2026

Jewellery retailer Teilor Group gets EUR 115 mln syndicated financing for development

29 July 2026

Orange Romania reports EUR 690 million turnover for first half of 2026, cybersecurity revenue up by more than 50%

29 July 2026

Romania’s Untold opens public investment round on SeedBlink after raising over EUR 500,000 in pre-launch

29 July 2026

Romanian air traffic operator ROMATSA gets January 2027 hearing in Pfizer revenue freeze case

29 July 2026

LPP Logistics opens 56,000 sqm distribution center near Bucharest

29 July 2026

Diehl Aviation opens production facility in Romania’s Craiova

30 July 2026

Update: Romania keeps one nuclear power reactor online despite low Danube levels

30 July 2026

Second auction for bankrupt Romanian shipyard Mangalia fails

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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

Latest Press Releases

25 June 2026

Auchan Romania publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 100 supply chains, nearly 4.5 million products saved from waste, and continuous investments in energy efficiency

11 June 2026

Electrica and the Atlantic Council signed a five-year strategic partnership in Washington D.C.

04 June 2026

World Environment Day: Romanians rank first globally in personal responsibility for recycling their drink packages, and they expect the same from producers

04 June 2026

NBI: Residential Market Gains Momentum, While Northern Bucharest Remains the Capital’s Leading Investment Hub

29 May 2026

The Central University Library “Carol I” hosted the National Public Health Conference

27 May 2026

The Tour of Romania 2026, Announced in Chișinău Alongside the Government of Moldova – A Historic Moment for Both Countries

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More Than a School Fair: Cambridge School of Bucharest Brings Together Hundreds for a Day of Music, Sport and Giving Back

12 June 2026

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Where History Meets Business Excellence: Inside the Meetings & Events World of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest

07 May 2026

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Cornel Varvara awarded in Bucharest by Prof. Dr. Bob Djavan for his involvement in healthcare

06 May 2026

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Battery storage is reshaping solar investments in Romania. Here’s how YESS Power sees the shift

05 May 2026

International School of Bucharest Team Awarded Honourable Mention in the NASA Space Settlement Contest

28 April 2026

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FOMO - The Festival Of Modern Owners | May 20–24, 2026 | Bucharest, Romania

11 May 2026

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Real Estate

28 July 2026

British investor Ghai Sant Ram acquires plot near Bucharest for new residential project

29 July 2026

Real Estate

LPP Logistics opens 56,000 sqm distribution center near Bucharest

LPP Logistics opened a new 56,000 sqm distribution center near Bucharest to support the Polish fashion group's...

29 July 2026

Real Estate

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Romania’s real estate investment market returns to growth despite slower start

Over the first seven months of 2026, the total investment volume in the Romanian real estate market has already exceeded...

28 July 2026

Real Estate

Romania confirms ransomware attack on cadastre agency, no timeline for full recovery

Romania's government has confirmed that the National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Advertising (ANCPI) was hit by...

27 July 2026

Real Estate

Mortgage-financed home purchases account for over half of Romania's residential transactions

More than half of Romania's residential property transactions are now financed through mortgage loans, with the share...

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15 June 2026

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