Thursday, 8 October 2026 · Bucharest
With no indication yet of prime minister-designate Luca Niculescu’s plans, beyond a broad invitation to dialogue posted on Facebook on his first day in office, the Liberal Party (PNL), Save Romania Union (USR) and the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) have avoided taking a position on the formation of a new government.
iulian ernst · 7 Oct · 2 min read
Importantly, people are not disappearing from the problem-solving process at work, but they are no longer the first option.
The festival’s 11th edition uses photography to examine war, displacement, memory and social responsibility through exhibitions, films, and workshops.
Foreign investment in Romanian property transactions reached EUR 22.1 billion at the end of 2025, trailing only the manufacturing sector.
The new investments target both startups that completed the first cohort of the Vest Ventures accelerator and a company at a more advanced stage, through a seed investment.
More than 70 speakers will examine how Romania and the wider region can build more resilient economies, infrastructure, and communities.
Almost 1 in 3 people who lost their lives in serious road accidents were pedestrians.
The most sought-after office submarkets were Floreasca- Barbu Văcărescu, which attracted 33% of demand, followed by Centre-West with 25% and CBD with 13%.
The management changes come as the Romanian restaurant group targets EUR 100 million in turnover this year.
The platform enters the local market with two ready-to-build solar and battery storage projects in Cluj county.
Romanian nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN) plans to contract an EUR 800 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance the refurbishment of Unit 1 of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, subject to approval by the company’s shareholders at the end of October.
German commercial vehicle manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull, through its Romanian subsidiary, will buy 11.75 hectares in Industrial Park IV in Oradea for EUR 3.76 million, where it plans to build a EUR 25 mln factory.
Romanians should prepare for very high electricity prices this winter and in spring 2027, Cristian Buşoi, secretary of state at the Ministry of Energy, said.
Romania needs to raise some EUR 3.5-4 billion through FX bond issues on international markets by November 7, which will test the country’s financing capacity amid the current political turmoil.
Romania’s August retail sales data published by the statistics office INS on October 6, showing a fragile 0.9% y/y increase, suggest some stabilisation in private consumption one year after the VAT rate hike in August 2025.
President Nicușor Dan outlined Romania’s priorities ahead of the October 15-16 European Council meeting during a phone conversation with the European Council president.
Romania's photovoltaic sector has transformed dramatically over the past five years, but the story behind the numbers is more complicated than the headlines suggest.
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Romania Insider launches a new multi-part video series taking viewers inside Leroy Merlin Romania, one of the country's fastest-changing retailers. Episode 1 sits down with Ionuț Vasile, Head of Supply Chain, to open the doors on the logistics operation behind 25 stores, 3.7 billion lei in turnover, and a brand-new 48,500 sqm distribution centre.
Dylan Delhommois · 17 Sept · 2 min read
The newest episode of Voices of Romania, Romania Insider’s interview series, is now available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and all major audio platforms. This edition features an in-depth conversation with Andra Ghibuțiu,…
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For any European defence ministry preparing a fleet renewal, the hardest questions are rarely about horsepower or top speed.
Romania Insider · 5 Oct · 3 min read
Exim Banca Romaneasca obtained the first rating from the international rating agency Fitch Ratings, a favourable assessment that reflects the Bank's financial and risk profile and its ability to continue its development on a sustainable basis, marking an important milestone in its development, and strengthening its active role in financing and supporting the Romanian economy.
Romania Insider · 2 Oct · 3 min read
The new rules on environmental communication became applicable on 27 September 2026, through Government Emergency Ordinance No. 18/2026, transposing EU Directive 2024/825.
Romania Insider · 1 Oct · 2 min read
The partnership between North Bucharest Investments and Denya brings together the international experience of one of the world's leading construction groups and NBI's expertise in Bucharest's northern residential market. Ronen Ginsburg, CEO of Denya Group, will travel to Bucharest for the event on October 8.
Romania Insider · 30 Sept · 5 min read
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Importantly, people are not disappearing from the problem-solving process at work, but they are no longer the first option.
Radu Dumitrescu · 7 Oct · 2 min read
Foreign investment in Romanian property transactions reached EUR 22.1 billion at the end of 2025, trailing only the manufacturing sector.
Irina Marica · 7 Oct · 2 min read
The government in Chisinau said it supports the initiative, particularly in view of the role it can play in ensuring the country’s energy security.
Radu Dumitrescu · 7 Oct · 1 min read
The festival’s 11th edition uses photography to examine war, displacement, memory and social responsibility through exhibitions, films, and workshops.
Irina Marica · 7 Oct · 2 min read
More than 70 speakers will examine how Romania and the wider region can build more resilient economies, infrastructure, and communities.
Irina Marica · 7 Oct · 2 min read
A tram wrapped in images of Romanian landmarks will travel through the Spanish city’s historic centre until November 1.
Irina Marica · 6 Oct · 1 min read
A tram wrapped in images of Romanian landmarks will travel through the Spanish city’s historic centre until November 1.
Irina Marica · 6 Oct · 1 min read
The Oak Road (Drumul Stejarului) is designed to draw visitors to a rural area northwest of Bucharest while creating opportunities for local communities and small businesses.
Irina Marica · 5 Oct · 1 min read
The project will open a previously inaccessible mine to visitors and upgrade the attraction’s treatment facilities while the site remains operational.
Irina Marica · 1 Oct · 1 min read
Simona Fodor · 7 Oct · 4 min read
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