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SPEEDWELL unveils EUR 135 mln lakeside villa project near Bucharest

21 April 2026

Professional Recycle’s Târgu Mureș plant set to become Europe’s largest PET recycling unit

21 April 2026

Art & Design Market returns this weekend in Bucharest

21 April 2026

Bucharest to receive EUR 266 mln EIB loan tranche to modernize tram network

21 April 2026

Legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci receives Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award

21 April 2026

UniCredit enters Romania’s top three banks by assets after Alpha Bank takeover

21 April 2026

Romanian company comes up with second magnesium mine project in the country

21 April 2026

CFA Romania defends government’s plans to list more state-owned enterprises

21 April 2026

Romania’s FinMin talks with rating agencies, financial institutions in Washington

21 April 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

20 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats overwhelmingly vote to withdraw support for Liberal PM

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21 April 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

20 April 2026

Arta Chalet: How this retreat took shape in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region

20 April 2026

Gheorghe Hagi is the new coach of Romania’s national football team

Daily news highlights

20 April 2026

Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport to have new bus terminal

20 April 2026

Romania seeks to swap EUR 600 mln Pfizer debt for medicines

20 April 2026

Romania’s Banat recommended for European Region of Gastronomy 2028 title

20 April 2026

EU-backed tram-train project to connect Oradea with airport, surrounding areas

21 April 2026

CFA Romania defends government’s plans to list more state-owned enterprises

20 April 2026

New Dinamo Bucharest stadium to be named after Mircea Lucescu in tribute to Romanian football legend

20 April 2026

Bulgaria to be guest of honor at the Bookfest International Book Fair 2026 in Bucharest

20 April 2026

‘Open Streets’ returns to Bucharest with expanded pedestrian zones and cultural events

Politics

21 April 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

20 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats overwhelmingly vote to withdraw support for Liberal PM

20 April 2026

Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies

20 April 2026

President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role

20 April 2026

Political crisis emerges in Romania as Social Democrats attempt to overthrow PM Ilie Bolojan

17 April 2026

Justice

Romanian police open investigation after man claims to be raising funds to assasinate president

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21 April 2026

CFA Romania defends government’s plans to list more state-owned enterprises

20 April 2026

Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies

17 April 2026

BVB-listed Premier Energy to expand Romanian footprint with EUR 700 mln Evryo Group acquisition

16 April 2026

Christian Tour announces plans for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

16 April 2026

Romania’s Banca Transilvania raises EUR 1 bln with bond placed on international market

15 April 2026

Exim Bank US close to resume financing for Romania’s nuke power plant expansion

News from Companies

05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

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10 February 2026

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

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09 February 2026

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

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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

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10 February 2026

No Shortcuts: How Cambridge School of Bucharest Is Preparing Students for a World in Motion

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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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25 February 2026

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‘We have always been huge believers in the growth of the country’ - Krzysztof Kulig, Senior Partner at Innova Capital, on the private equity player’s presence in Romania

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21 April 2026

SPEEDWELL unveils EUR 135 mln lakeside villa project near Bucharest

20 April 2026

Construction in Romania up 6.3% in Jan-Feb, 12% growth for residential projects

16 April 2026

Reinsurer SCOR Romania to move into Vastint development in Bucharest

16 April 2026

Concelex wins contract to restore and seismic-retrofit landmark Dacia România Palace in central Bucharest

15 April 2026

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest among most affordable CEE markets for office fit-outs

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17 April 2026

From Play to Performance: How the International School of Bucharest Primary School Builds Confident, Capable Learners

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31 March 2026

Odyssey Education announces the opening of the International Middle School at EFI Bucarest in September 2026: international excellence in the heart of the capital

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30 March 2026

Taste of Tradition, Spirit of Celebration: Easter Brunch at Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest on April 12, 2026

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25 March 2026

Business and Economics at Cambridge School of Bucharest: Building Financial Confidence for Global Money Week

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25 March 2026

Easter turns into a mini-holiday. Ana Hotels offers seaside and mountain experiences for the holiday season

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19 March 2026

How Children from International Families Learn to Grow Between Cultures – Internationale Deutsche Schule Bukarest

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Startup

08 April 2026

Startup

Nine Romanian startups selected for Vest Ventures accelerator

02 April 2026

Startup

Romanian entrepreneurs back AI startup focused on brand visibility in ChatGPT-era search

01 April 2026

SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO

19 March 2026

MerchantPro: Romania’s eCommerce market is set to reach €8.5 billion in 2026, under pressure from non-EU platforms, AI, and more cautious consumer behavior

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19 March 2026

Bonapp and Carrefour announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the fight against food waste

17 March 2026

Startup

eYou raises €300,000 to build a Europe-first social media platform that fact-checks posts in real time

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20 April 2026

Arta Chalet: How this retreat took shape in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region

17 April 2026

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Joyful Holidays with Boromir Easter Brioche, the Romanian Pasca

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25 March 2026

Easter turns into a mini-holiday. Ana Hotels offers seaside and mountain experiences for the holiday season

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21 April 2026

Art & Design Market returns this weekend in Bucharest

20 April 2026

Bulgaria to be guest of honor at the Bookfest International Book Fair 2026 in Bucharest

20 April 2026

‘Open Streets’ returns to Bucharest with expanded pedestrian zones and cultural events

20 April 2026

Romanian Mihaela Cambei wins three medals at Weightlifting Championships in Georgia

20 April 2026

President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role

17 April 2026

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A Culinary Encounter: Michelin-starred Chef Michele De Blasio Arrives at Cucina for ONE Night Only

Culture

20 April 2026

Bulgaria to be guest of honor at the Bookfest International Book Fair 2026 in Bucharest

20 April 2026

Romania’s Banat recommended for European Region of Gastronomy 2028 title

17 April 2026

Bucharest Opera Festival promoted in Tokyo ahead of 2026 edition

16 April 2026

Latest films by Radu Jude, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche screened at Transilvania International Film Festival

16 April 2026

European Film Festival kicks off anniversary edition, reaches 13 cities in Romania

Sports

21 April 2026

Legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci receives Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award

20 April 2026

Gheorghe Hagi to coach Romania’s national football team

20 April 2026

Romanian Mihaela Cambei wins three medals at Weightlifting Championships in Georgia

20 April 2026

New Dinamo Bucharest stadium to be named after Mircea Lucescu in tribute to Romanian football legend

17 April 2026

Romania’s women’s handball team to face Norway in group B of EHF 2026 European Championship

20 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats overwhelmingly vote to withdraw support for Liberal PM

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21 April 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

20 April 2026

Arta Chalet: How this retreat took shape in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region

20 April 2026

Gheorghe Hagi is the new coach of Romania’s national football team

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21 April 2026

UniCredit enters Romania’s top three banks by assets after Alpha Bank takeover

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SPEEDWELL unveils EUR 135 mln lakeside villa project near Bucharest

21 April 2026

Professional Recycle’s Târgu Mureș plant set to become Europe’s largest PET recycling unit

21 April 2026

Art & Design Market returns this weekend in Bucharest

21 April 2026

Bucharest to receive EUR 266 mln EIB loan tranche to modernize tram network

21 April 2026

Legendary Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci receives Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award

Latest Press Releases

05 March 2026

Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

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

Daily news highlights

20 April 2026

Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport to have new bus terminal

20 April 2026

Romania seeks to swap EUR 600 mln Pfizer debt for medicines

20 April 2026

Romania’s Banat recommended for European Region of Gastronomy 2028 title

20 April 2026

EU-backed tram-train project to connect Oradea with airport, surrounding areas

21 April 2026

CFA Romania defends government’s plans to list more state-owned enterprises

20 April 2026

New Dinamo Bucharest stadium to be named after Mircea Lucescu in tribute to Romanian football legend

20 April 2026

Bulgaria to be guest of honor at Bookfest International Book Fair 2026 in Bucharest

20 April 2026

‘Open Streets’ returns to Bucharest with expanded pedestrian zones and cultural events

Politics

20 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats overwhelmingly vote to withdraw support for Liberal PM

21 April 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

17 April 2026

Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

20 April 2026

Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies

20 April 2026

President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role

Expat Life

20 April 2026

Romanian Social Democrats overwhelmingly vote to withdraw support for Liberal PM

21 April 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

17 April 2026

Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

17 April 2026

Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

20 April 2026

Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies

20 April 2026

President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role

Daily news highlights

20 April 2026

Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport to have new bus terminal

20 April 2026

Romania seeks to swap EUR 600 mln Pfizer debt for medicines

20 April 2026

Romania’s Banat recommended for European Region of Gastronomy 2028 title

20 April 2026

EU-backed tram-train project to connect Oradea with airport, surrounding areas

21 April 2026

CFA Romania defends government’s plans to list more state-owned enterprises

20 April 2026

New Dinamo Bucharest stadium to be named after Mircea Lucescu in tribute to Romanian football legend

20 April 2026

Bulgaria to be guest of honor at Bookfest International Book Fair 2026 in Bucharest

20 April 2026

‘Open Streets’ returns to Bucharest with expanded pedestrian zones and cultural events

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17 April 2026

BVB-listed Premier Energy to expand Romanian footprint with EUR 700 mln Evryo Group acquisition

21 April 2026

CFA Romania defends government’s plans to list more state-owned enterprises

16 April 2026

Christian Tour announces plans for IPO on Bucharest Stock Exchange

16 April 2026

Romania’s Banca Transilvania raises EUR 1 bln with bond placed on international market

14 April 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica plans BESS capacities of 3,000 MWh

09 April 2026

Bucharest Exchange-listed AROBS completes process to integrate group entities into single structure

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No Shortcuts: How Cambridge School of Bucharest Is Preparing Students for a World in Motion

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

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Romanian Social Democrats overwhelmingly vote to withdraw support for Liberal PM

21 April 2026

Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan vows to stay in office after Social Democrats withdraw support

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Poll says Romanian PM Ilie Bolojan enjoys three times higher support than PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu

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Romania’s president announces emerging political crisis

20 April 2026

Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies

20 April 2026

President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role

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Romania seeks to swap EUR 600 mln Pfizer debt for medicines

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Romania’s FinMin talks with rating agencies, financial institutions in Washington

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CFA Romania defends government’s plans to list more state-owned enterprises

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Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members

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

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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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Concelex wins contract to restore and seismic-retrofit landmark Dacia România Palace in central Bucharest

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ICSID dismisses Plaza Centers’ EUR 385 mln claims against Romania on jurisdictional grounds

Plaza Centers, listed on the London (LON: PLAZ), Warsaw, and Tel Aviv, announced that the International Centre for the...

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Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Bucharest among most affordable CEE markets for office fit-outs

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Reinsurer SCOR Romania to move into Vastint development in Bucharest

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