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After event-premieres, "Mountain Wanderers" sets off on a national caravan and reaches cinemas from September 11

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01 July 2026

Romanian president Nicuşor Dan publishes asset declaration for 2026

01 July 2026

Romanian authorities reportedly detain owner of illegal care homes along with family

01 July 2026

Over two-thirds of Corporate Governance rules fully applied by Bucharest Exchange-listed companies, report shows

01 July 2026

THE BT VISA UNTOLD 2026 DIGITAL CARD: A NEW DESIGN INSPIRED BY THIS YEAR'S UNTOLD FESTIVAL THEME, A NEW JOURNEY

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01 July 2026

Administration

Bucharest launches major climate shelter network, upgrades transit stops to counter heat

01 July 2026

Study: New apartment prices rise fastest in Bucharest, existing homes see biggest increase in Timișoara

01 July 2026

Bucharest high school to launch Romania's first musical theater education program

01 July 2026

Nearly a month's worth of rain falls on Bucharest in 10 hours during overnight storm

01 July 2026

Romanians more dissatisfied with quality of life than the EU average, survey says

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01 July 2026

Powerful storm leaves Bucharest flooded, disrupts road and subway traffic

01 July 2026

Nearly a month's worth of rain falls on Bucharest in 10 hours during overnight storm

01 July 2026

Romanian president urges parties to continue talks to form majority, gives no timeframe for new government

01 July 2026

OMV Petrom, CE Oltenia to start installing PV panels at four solar parks under construction in Romania

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

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Daily news highlights

30 June 2026

Romania to impose higher traffic fines starting in July

30 June 2026

Romania targets cheap non-EU imports with EUR 3 tax per item

30 June 2026

Romanian prosecutors investigate alleged mass exploitation in care home network

30 June 2026

Bucharest’s main airport “Henri Coandă” signs EUR 18.4 mln contract for new terminal

30 June 2026

Defense

Army says drone found by local near Danube Delta entered Romania back in April

30 June 2026

Romanian citizen arrested in Germany over alleged "war of terror" plot targeting Romania

01 July 2026

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

30 June 2026

Bucharest-Ilfov metropolitan train project advances as feasibility study completed

Politics

01 July 2026

Romanian president Nicuşor Dan publishes asset declaration for 2026

01 July 2026

Bucharest mayor Ciprian Ciucu denies bribery allegations, says he has "nothing to hide”

01 July 2026

Romanian far-right party AUR launches suspension push against president Nicuşor Dan

01 July 2026

Romanian president urges parties to continue talks to form majority, gives no timeframe for new government

29 June 2026

Israeli president addresses holocaust memory and bilateral cooperation during Romania visit

29 June 2026

Romanian president calls on parties to return to talks to build parliamentary majority supporting a PM

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01 July 2026

Over two-thirds of Corporate Governance rules fully applied by BVB-listed companies, report shows

01 July 2026

OMV Petrom, CE Oltenia to start installing PV panels at four solar parks under construction in Romania

01 July 2026

Romania’s Electrica secures grid connection permits for 17 battery energy storage projects totaling 700 MWh

29 June 2026

Romanian telco giant Digi officially announces intention to IPO subsidiary in Spain

29 June 2026

Romania’s finance minister announces additional 50% fiscal deduction for stock exchange listing costs

25 June 2026

Premier Energy secures up to EUR 825 mln bridge financing from JP Morgan and UniCredit for Evryo acquisition

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.

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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

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04 June 2026

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

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29 May 2026

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

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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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09 June 2026

Finance

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

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

27 May 2026

Grid balancing: Delta Green co-founder Jan Hicl on the Czech startup’s activity and plans for Romania

07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

Real Estate

01 July 2026

Study: New apartment prices rise fastest in Bucharest, existing homes see biggest increase in Timișoara

30 June 2026

>Workspace Studio: in 2026, half of an office fit-out budget goes to social and collaboration areas

News from Companies

30 June 2026

Developer Speedwell secures EUR 21.5 mln financing for Bucharest mixed-use development

30 June 2026

Alesonor puts EUR 2 million in sports center at residential project near Bucharest

29 June 2026

Romanian developer proposes major mixed-use project at western entrance to Cluj-Napoca

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10 June 2026

DTR ENERGY IS POWERING ROMANIA'S FUTURE: GREEN ENERGY INVESTMENTS DONE RIGHT

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11 May 2026

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

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07 May 2026

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

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06 May 2026

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

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05 May 2026

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

28 April 2026

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

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Startup

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

24 June 2026

Finance

Romanian investment fund Fortech Ventures changes name to Nucleo Ventures, launches EUR 34 mln fund

18 June 2026

Romanian startup theMarketer reaches 2,000 clients in 17 countries three years after launch

17 June 2026

Tech

European social media network eYou surpasses 75,000 users six weeks after launch, opens platform to Bluesky users

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01 July 2026

After event-premieres, "Mountain Wanderers" sets off on a national caravan and reaches cinemas from September 11

News from Companies

26 June 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, guest of Festival La Rochelle Cinema

23 June 2026

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Romania’s Transfăgărășan road ranked fourth best route for electric vehicles globally

23 June 2026

Peasant Museum in Bucharest fully open to visitors after upper floor reopening

19 June 2026

Western Romania: Timișoara City Celebration returns next month, The Script among confirmed artists

19 June 2026

New European Bauhaus Prizes 2026: Nature-based wastewater system in Romania’s Viscri among finalists

Events

01 July 2026

THE BT VISA UNTOLD 2026 DIGITAL CARD: A NEW DESIGN INSPIRED BY THIS YEAR'S UNTOLD FESTIVAL THEME, A NEW JOURNEY

News from Companies

30 June 2026

National University of Arts in Bucharest opens its art collection to the public

29 June 2026

Sziget Festival 2026 reveals full program, holds warm-up party in Bucharest

29 June 2026

Entertainment

UNTOLD offers free festival passes to Romanian students who score perfect marks in baccalaureate exam

29 June 2026

Romania’s swimming star David Popovici wins three medals at Rome’s Settecolli Trophy, including two golds

26 June 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, guest of Festival La Rochelle Cinema

Culture

01 July 2026

After event-premieres, "Mountain Wanderers" sets off on a national caravan and reaches cinemas from September 11

News from Companies

01 July 2026

Bucharest high school to launch Romania's first musical theater education program

30 June 2026

National University of Arts in Bucharest opens its art collection to the public

26 June 2026

Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, guest of Festival La Rochelle Cinema

26 June 2026

Bucharest hosts Transilvania IFF retrospective next month

Sports

01 July 2026

Romanian Parliament approves sale of beer on stadiums, wine in VIP areas

30 June 2026

Alesonor puts EUR 2 million in sports center at residential project near Bucharest

29 June 2026

Decathlon tops 50 million sports products manufactured in Romania over 20 years

29 June 2026

Romania’s swimming star David Popovici wins three medals at Rome’s Settecolli Trophy, including two golds

26 June 2026

Pope Leo XIV receives Romanian star swimmer David Popovici before Sette Colli competition

Video

01 July 2026

Powerful storm leaves Bucharest flooded, disrupts road and subway traffic

01 July 2026

Nearly a month's worth of rain falls on Bucharest in 10 hours during overnight storm

01 July 2026

Romanian president urges parties to continue talks to form majority, gives no timeframe for new government

01 July 2026

OMV Petrom, CE Oltenia to start installing PV panels at four solar parks under construction in Romania

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

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01 July 2026

Macro

CFA Romania Association survey shows confidence in the economy ‘declined significantly’

01 July 2026

After event-premieres, "Mountain Wanderers" sets off on a national caravan and reaches cinemas from September 11

01 July 2026

Romanian president Nicuşor Dan publishes asset declaration for 2026

01 July 2026

Romanian authorities reportedly detain owner of illegal care homes along with family

01 July 2026

Over two-thirds of Corporate Governance rules fully applied by Bucharest Exchange-listed companies, report shows

01 July 2026

THE BT VISA UNTOLD 2026 DIGITAL CARD: A NEW DESIGN INSPIRED BY THIS YEAR'S UNTOLD FESTIVAL THEME, A NEW JOURNEY

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

30 June 2026

Romania to impose higher traffic fines starting in July

30 June 2026

Online shopping: Romania targets cheap non-EU imports with EUR 3 tax per item

30 June 2026

Romanian prosecutors investigate alleged mass exploitation in care home network

30 June 2026

Bucharest’s main airport “Henri Coandă” signs EUR 18.4 mln contract for new terminal

30 June 2026

Defense

Army says drone found by local near Danube Delta entered Romania back in April

30 June 2026

Romanian citizen arrested in Germany over alleged "war of terror" plot targeting Romania

01 July 2026

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

30 June 2026

Bucharest-Ilfov metropolitan train project advances as feasibility study completed

Politics

01 July 2026

Romanian president urges parties to continue talks to form majority, gives no timeframe for new government

26 June 2026

Unionist bill in Romania prompts negative reactions from Moldova and Russia

26 June 2026

Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan put forward as PM proposal by center-right coalition

26 June 2026

Russia closes Romania’s Consulate in Saint Petersburg, expels consul

29 June 2026

Israeli president addresses holocaust memory and bilateral cooperation during Romania visit

25 June 2026

Romania’s Chamber of Deputies quietly passes bill on union between Romania and the Republic of Moldova

Expat Life

01 July 2026

Romanian president urges parties to continue talks to form majority, gives no timeframe for new government

26 June 2026

Unionist bill in Romania prompts negative reactions from Moldova and Russia

26 June 2026

Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan put forward as PM proposal by center-right coalition

26 June 2026

Russia closes Romania’s Consulate in Saint Petersburg, expels consul

29 June 2026

Israeli president addresses holocaust memory and bilateral cooperation during Romania visit

25 June 2026

Romania’s Chamber of Deputies quietly passes bill on union between Romania and the Republic of Moldova

Daily news highlights

30 June 2026

Romania to impose higher traffic fines starting in July

30 June 2026

Online shopping: Romania targets cheap non-EU imports with EUR 3 tax per item

30 June 2026

Romanian prosecutors investigate alleged mass exploitation in care home network

30 June 2026

Bucharest’s main airport “Henri Coandă” signs EUR 18.4 mln contract for new terminal

30 June 2026

Defense

Army says drone found by local near Danube Delta entered Romania back in April

30 June 2026

Romanian citizen arrested in Germany over alleged "war of terror" plot targeting Romania

01 July 2026

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

30 June 2026

Bucharest-Ilfov metropolitan train project advances as feasibility study completed

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29 June 2026

Romanian telco giant Digi announces intention to IPO subsidiary in Spain

01 July 2026

OMV Petrom, CE Oltenia to start installing PV panels at four solar parks under construction in Romania

01 July 2026

Romania’s Electrica secures grid connection permits for 17 battery energy storage projects totaling 700 MWh

29 June 2026

Romania’s finance minister announces additional 50% fiscal deduction for stock exchange listing costs

25 June 2026

Premier Energy secures up to EUR 825 mln bridge financing from JP Morgan and UniCredit for Evryo acquisition

23 June 2026

OMV Petrom boosts petrochemical feedstock output under EUR 140 mln investment

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09 June 2026

Finance

Business Views

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

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

27 May 2026

Grid balancing: Delta Green co-founder Jan Hicl on the Czech startup’s activity and plans for Romania

07 May 2026

'It's the encounter between an investor and the team' - Fil Rouge Capital founding partner Julien Coustaury on the VC's investment in social media platform eYou and activity in Romania

30 April 2026

The Last Transhumance: Romanian filmmaker Dragoş Lumpan’s journey to bring a disappearing way of life to screen

Politics

01 July 2026

Romanian president urges parties to continue talks to form majority, gives no timeframe for new government

26 June 2026

Unionist bill in Romania prompts negative reactions from Moldova and Russia

26 June 2026

Romanian MEP Siegfried Mureșan put forward as PM proposal by center-right coalition

26 June 2026

Russia closes Romania’s Consulate in Saint Petersburg, expels consul

29 June 2026

Israeli president addresses holocaust memory and bilateral cooperation during Romania visit

25 June 2026

Romania’s Chamber of Deputies quietly passes bill on union between Romania and the Republic of Moldova

Business

30 June 2026

Online shopping: Romania targets cheap non-EU imports with EUR 3 tax per item

01 July 2026

Macro

CFA Romania Association survey shows confidence in the economy ‘declined significantly’

01 July 2026

Bulgarian ceramic tile manufacturer Izida Ceramica opens Romanian subsidiary

01 July 2026

Romania’s Electrica secures grid connection permits for 17 battery energy storage projects totaling 700 MWh

01 July 2026

OMV Petrom, CE Oltenia to start installing PV panels at four solar parks under construction in Romania

01 July 2026

Tech

Qualysoft Romania reports 54% increase in turnover in 2025

01 July 2026

People

Eli Lilly appoints Sebastian Iovan as GM of Romania Cluster

01 July 2026

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

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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

30 June 2026

Developer Speedwell secures EUR 21.5 mln financing for Bucharest mixed-use development

29 June 2026

Real Estate

Romanian developer proposes major mixed-use project at western entrance to Cluj-Napoca

A company owned by Romanian entrepreneur Dorin Bob has proposed a major mixed-use urban development on an approximately...

25 June 2026

Real Estate

Developer Astorium gets EUR 7.5 million financing for second phase of residential project in Bucharest’s Pallady area

tbi bank is providing a EUR 7.5 million financing facility, granted for a 24-month period, to Astorium Construct...

30 June 2026

Real Estate

Alesonor puts EUR 2 million in sports center at residential project near Bucharest

Developer Alesonor and Fan Basketball Academy have partnered to develop and operate the sports facilities within Amber...

29 June 2026

Real Estate

Rohde & Schwarz Topex expands to 10,000 sqm at CPI Romania’s myhive IRIDE

Rohde & Schwarz Topex and its center of competence for Voice Communication Systems (VCS) are consolidating its presence...

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15 June 2026