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Romania among last EU countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index

10 February 2026

Paris hosts Roma slavery commemoration this month, Bucharest event due in November

10 February 2026

Colliers: Romania’s industrial and logistics market enters consolidation phase after record year

10 February 2026

CSR

Survey: Half of Romanians trust NGOs, two-thirds have interacted with them

10 February 2026

Romanian, European anti-corruption prosecutors given access to government database of EU-funded projects

10 February 2026

Berlinale 2026: Romanian Bad Unicorn granted EFM Distributor Award

10 February 2026

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

10 February 2026

Romanian truck driver arrested in Italy for transporting 100 kg of cocaine

10 February 2026

Sting confirmed for UNTOLD 2026 lineup in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

10 February 2026

Romanian agricultural inputs provider Norofert starts capital increase operation

10 February 2026

Romania, UK agree to launch joint trade and investment working group during London talks

10 February 2026

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

News from Companies

10 February 2026

Romania among last EU countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index

10 February 2026

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

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10 February 2026

Romania's former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu on trial for far-right propaganda

Daily news highlights

10 February 2026

Sting confirmed for UNTOLD 2026 lineup in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

Healthcare

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

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

Dog trainer awes audience of Romania’s Got Talent

Video

09 February 2026

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

Politics

10 February 2026

Romanian, European anti-corruption prosecutors given access to government database of EU-funded projects

10 February 2026

OECD’s Fiscal Affairs Committee issues formal opinion, key for Romania’s candidacy

10 February 2026

Romania's former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu on trial for far-right propaganda

10 February 2026

Romanian Senate rejects three simple motions against government

10 February 2026

Mayors in Romanian villages challenge PM's attempt to balance their budgets

10 February 2026

Romania, UK agree to launch joint trade and investment working group during London talks

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10 February 2026

Romanian agricultural inputs provider Norofert starts capital increase operation

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

News from Companies

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

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

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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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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

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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

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

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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

10 February 2026

Colliers: Romania’s industrial and logistics market enters consolidation phase after record year

10 February 2026

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

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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

Business

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

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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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04 February 2026

North Bucharest Investments | The Rise of a Premium Market: Delivered Projects, Selective Demand, Sophisticated Capital

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29 January 2026

The Wedding Atelier at JW Marriott Bucharest

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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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Startup

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

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

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04 February 2026

Romanian Film Review – A Firey & Fabulous February

23 January 2026

Romanian Film Review – Cold or Hot: Pick Your Movie Setting

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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The Traditional Collection of Boromir Cozonac for Winter Holidays

18 December 2025

Shaping Romania's Future - Supported by the British School of Bucharest

Exploring Romania's recent past at the Museum of Communism for Children

Events

10 February 2026

Paris hosts Roma slavery commemoration this month, Bucharest event due in November

10 February 2026

Sting confirmed for UNTOLD 2026 lineup in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

10 February 2026

Formula 1 champion Mika Häkkinen to speak at 2026 Festival Of Modern Owners in Bucharest

10 February 2026

Two Ways to Celebrate Love at Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest

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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

Culture

10 February 2026

Berlinale 2026: Romanian Bad Unicorn wins EFM Distributor Award

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

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

Video

05 February 2026

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

10 February 2026

Romania, UK agree to launch joint trade and investment working group during London talks

10 February 2026

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

News from Companies

10 February 2026

Romania among last EU countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index

10 February 2026

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

Partner Content

10 February 2026

Romania's former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu on trial for far-right propaganda

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10 February 2026

OECD’s Fiscal Affairs Committee issues formal opinion, key for Romania’s candidacy

10 February 2026

Romania among last EU countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index

10 February 2026

Paris hosts Roma slavery commemoration this month, Bucharest event due in November

10 February 2026

Colliers: Romania’s industrial and logistics market enters consolidation phase after record year

10 February 2026

CSR

Survey: Half of Romanians trust NGOs, two-thirds have interacted with them

10 February 2026

Romanian, European anti-corruption prosecutors given access to government database of EU-funded projects

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

10 February 2026

Sting confirmed for UNTOLD 2026 lineup in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

Healthcare

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

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

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

Video

09 February 2026

Dog trainer awes audience of Romania’s Got Talent

09 February 2026

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

Politics

10 February 2026

Romania's former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu on trial for far-right propaganda

09 February 2026

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

06 February 2026

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

10 February 2026

Romanian Senate rejects three simple motions against government

10 February 2026

Romania, UK agree to launch joint trade and investment working group during London talks

10 February 2026

Mayors in Romanian villages challenge PM's attempt to balance their budgets

Expat Life

10 February 2026

Romania's former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu on trial for far-right propaganda

09 February 2026

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

06 February 2026

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

10 February 2026

Romanian Senate rejects three simple motions against government

10 February 2026

Romania, UK agree to launch joint trade and investment working group during London talks

10 February 2026

Mayors in Romanian villages challenge PM's attempt to balance their budgets

Daily news highlights

10 February 2026

Sting confirmed for UNTOLD 2026 lineup in Romania’s Cluj-Napoca

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

Healthcare

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

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

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

Video

09 February 2026

Dog trainer awes audience of Romania’s Got Talent

09 February 2026

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

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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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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

Tech

Business Views

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

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

PODCAST

18 December 2025

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

Business Views

Politics

10 February 2026

Romania's former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu on trial for far-right propaganda

09 February 2026

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

06 February 2026

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

10 February 2026

Romanian Senate rejects three simple motions against government

10 February 2026

Romania, UK agree to launch joint trade and investment working group during London talks

10 February 2026

Mayors in Romanian villages challenge PM's attempt to balance their budgets

Business

09 February 2026

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

09 February 2026

Business

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

10 February 2026

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

10 February 2026

Macro

Romania’s trade gap shrinks by 18.3% y/y in Q4 as austerity moderates imports

10 February 2026

Romania’s finance minister targets sub-6% yields across debt curve by year-end

10 February 2026

French Thales to hire 1,000 in Romania by 2030

10 February 2026

People

Former Central Bank deputy governor Cristian Popa to return as chief economist

10 February 2026

OECD’s Fiscal Affairs Committee issues formal opinion, key for Romania’s candidacy

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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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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

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10 February 2026

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

10 February 2026

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North Bucharest Investments | The Rise of a Premium Market: Delivered Projects, Selective Demand, Sophisticated Capital

04 February 2026

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

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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06 February 2026

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

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10 February 2026

Real Estate

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

For many years, Bucharest’s real estate story was simple: closer to the center meant better. Noise, traffic, and density

05 February 2026

Real Estate

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

Real Estate

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...

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