Romania Insider | Latest news & feature stories from Romania

Bulgaria suspends border checks with Romania starting January 1, reverts to temporary controls for 6 months

19 December 2024

Society

Save the Children Romania urges incoming government to address problems impacting children

19 December 2024

Short documentary explores scientific discoveries behind Romania’s famous mud volcanoes

Video

19 December 2024

Western Romania: Tresor Le Palais opens as first Hilton-branded hotel in Timișoara

19 December 2024

Romanian president urges political leaders to prioritize stability after Social Democrats withdraw from govt. negotiations

19 December 2024

Wizz Air moves three Bucharest flights from Otopeni to Băneasa airport

19 December 2024

Marcel Ciolacu announces Social Democrats’ exit from talks on forming new government in Romania

19 December 2024

Society

Only a quarter of Romanians go on vacation, report says

19 December 2024

Romania’s TeraPlast Group acquires Wavin’s assets in Hungary to stage regional expansion

19 December 2024

OTP Bank Romania to merge with Banca Transilvania by end-February 2025

19 December 2024

Marcel Ciolacu announces Social Democrats’ exit from talks on forming new government in Romania

18 December 2024

Winter in Bucharest: Events and activities for the festive season

16 December 2024

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest welcomes Freddy Schenk as Director of Operations: Revolutionizing guest experiences with strategic upgrades

Partner Content

19 December 2024

Romanian businessman Dan Şucu takes over Genoa football club for EUR 45 mln

12 December 2024

Work smarter, not harder. Why co-working spaces are the future of productivity

Partner Content

Daily news highlights

18 December 2024

Altex acquires Brico Dépôt Romania from Kingfisher at EUR 70 mln enterprise value

18 December 2024

Russia launched cyberattacks against Romania trying to influence electoral process, parliamentary committee says

19 December 2024

Romanian car rental group Autonom buys 30% stake in Bucharest taxi firm

19 December 2024

18 December 2024

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep receives wild card for Australian Open

18 December 2024

Romania’s Poiana Brașov opens ski season

18 December 2024

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report reveals optimistic outlook for Romanian real estate market in 2025

18 December 2024

Romania to produce high-power optical components at new Măgurele center

Politics

19 December 2024

Bulgaria suspends border checks with Romania starting January 1, reverts to temporary controls for 6 months

19 December 2024

Romanian president urges political leaders to prioritize stability after Social Democrats withdraw from govt. negotiations

19 December 2024

Marcel Ciolacu announces Social Democrats’ exit from talks on forming new government in Romania

19 December 2024

Romanian president says elections were annulled due to "subtle and complex" foreign intervention

19 December 2024

Romania's reformist party USR outlines prerequisites for joining the future ruling coalition

19 December 2024

Capital Markets powered by BSE

19 December 2024

OTP Bank Romania to merge with Banca Transilvania by end-February 2025

19 December 2024

Romanian Nuclearelectrica signs EUR 1.9 bln contract for refurbishment of Cernavodă nuclear plant’s Unit 1

18 December 2024

Study: Investors on Bucharest stock exchange became cautious in 2024

18 December 2024

Electrica’s DEER gets EUR 200 mln EIB loan to upgrade electricity distribution network in Romania

17 December 2024

Agriculture

Romanian organic agricultural company Norofert raises RON 7 mln through bond issue to fuel strategic growth

12 December 2024

Romania's Nuclearelectrica to spend EUR 19 mln on maintenance services at Cernavodă nuke plant

News from Companies

17 December 2024

MerchantPro: Despite political uncertainty, Romanian consumers maintain their appetite for online shopping

News from Companies

17 December 2024

City Grill Group: New Year’s Eve parties are SOLD OUT, with a 30% increased capacity to over 2,600 seats

News from Companies

16 December 2024

Roborock invested over EUR 280 mln R&D during a decade of innovation

News from Companies

16 December 2024

VTEX & MKOR Study: 65% of Romanian companies rely on paid social media campaigns as their main promotion method

News from Companies

13 December 2024

UNCHAIN Fintech Festival 2025, June 19-20: Pioneering Growth and Connectivity in the CEE Fintech Arena

News from Companies

13 December 2024

Healthcare

News from Companies

Infosan achieves EUR 5 mln revenue in 2024, marking a 10% year-on-year growth

Latest Interviews

06 December 2024

Environment

Business Views

Gemma Webb, CEO of RetuRO, on the impact of DRS in its first year: Romanians have demonstrated their willingness to contribute to a cleaner and greener country, when supported by the necessary infrastructure

04 December 2024

easySales: International presence in five CEE countries and over 1,000 eCommerce shops as clients

Business Views

30 October 2024

Francesco Giovane: The unique blend of technical expertise and adaptability makes Romania critical to Endava’s operations

Business Views

21 October 2024

Pioneering email marketing in Romania – a conversation with White Image co-founder Andrei Georgescu

Business Views

17 October 2024

Farlei Kothe, CEO of Stefanini NA, EMEA, and APAC: Romania and Moldova are Stefanini's most important Artificial Intelligence hub in Europe

Business Views

11 December 2024

Legal

Business Views

Innovating Law: How “Legal to Business” law firm bridges technology and regulation in Romania

Real Estate

19 December 2024

Western Romania: Tresor Le Palais opens as first Hilton-branded hotel in Timișoara

18 December 2024

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report reveals optimistic outlook for Romanian real estate market in 2025

18 December 2024

Apartment prices in Romania up 10% in 2024

17 December 2024

First K2 retail park in Romania opens in Râșnov, more in development under EUR 36 mln investment

16 December 2024

Romania leads EU in non-food retail growth and there’s still room for expansion, Colliers analysis shows

Partner Content

16 December 2024

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest welcomes Freddy Schenk as Director of Operations: Revolutionizing guest experiences with strategic upgrades

Partner Content

12 December 2024

Work smarter, not harder. Why co-working spaces are the future of productivity

Partner Content

10 December 2024

Embracing AI in Education: Navigating EU regulations and the future of learning

05 December 2024

BrickLofts: The innovative, new place designed for modern living and working in the heart of Bucharest

News from Companies

27 November 2024

Travel

Partner Content

Escape to the Danube Delta for the upcoming holiday season: Celebrate Christmas and New Year at Green Village Resort!

27 November 2024

The Companies of Schwarz Group: How one of the world's largest retailers addresses cybersecurity challenges

Partner Content

Startup

19 December 2024

US software company co-founded by two Romanians reaches USD 62 billion valuation

12 December 2024

GapMinder leads EUR 1.2 mln round for Romanian AI-driven medical documentation startup Parol

10 December 2024

Romanian startup FieldOS secures EUR 500,000 from BCR Seed Starter

27 November 2024

The most innovative tech startups from Romania and the Republic of Moldova were awarded at the first edition of the Romania Startup Awards Gala

News from Companies

26 November 2024

Romanian equity platform SeedBlink launches Secondaries section with pre-IPO tech companies

22 November 2024

Fintech Fagura raises EUR 1 mln to boost financial ecosystem for freelancers and entrepreneurs in CEE

Discover Romania

19 December 2024

Short documentary explores scientific discoveries behind Romania’s famous mud volcanoes

Video

16 December 2024

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest welcomes Freddy Schenk as Director of Operations: Revolutionizing guest experiences with strategic upgrades

Partner Content

13 December 2024

Cinema

Romanian film review – Counting down to Christmas

12 December 2024

Discovery set to premiere locally produced show “Made in Romania”

05 December 2024

Leisure

Romania's Transfagarasan Highway among world's top 20 best road trips

29 November 2024

New in town

News from Companies

Ecletico Villa, a new 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of Bucharest

Events

19 December 2024

Weekend calendar: Carols, films, and Christmas markets

18 December 2024

Renowned Swedish artist Jay-Jay Johanson to concert in Bucharest in March

18 December 2024

Winter in Bucharest: Events and activities for the festive season

18 December 2024

Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann to make his Romanian debut in Bucharest next year

16 December 2024

Western Romania: Săvârșin Royal Domain hosts Christmas fair this week

16 December 2024

Romania to host 2025 World Aquatic Junior Swimming Championship

Culture

19 December 2024

Short documentary explores scientific discoveries behind Romania’s famous mud volcanoes

Video

19 December 2024

Weekend calendar: Carols, films, and Christmas markets

18 December 2024

Musicians Diana Jipa and Ștefan Doniga become first Romanians to perform in Antarctica

18 December 2024

Winter in Bucharest: Events and activities for the festive season

18 December 2024

Star tenor Jonas Kaufmann to make his Romanian debut in Bucharest next year

Sports

19 December 2024

Romanian businessman Dan Şucu takes over Genoa football club for EUR 45 mln

18 December 2024

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep receives wild card for Australian Open

17 December 2024

European Aquatics Athlete of the Year Awards: David Popovici, two other Romanians among 2024 nominees

16 December 2024

Romania to host 2025 World Aquatic Junior Swimming Championship

16 December 2024

Romania's qualifying journey to 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in March, full Group H schedule announced

19 December 2024

Marcel Ciolacu announces Social Democrats’ exit from talks on forming new government in Romania

18 December 2024

Winter in Bucharest: Events and activities for the festive season

16 December 2024

InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest welcomes Freddy Schenk as Director of Operations: Revolutionizing guest experiences with strategic upgrades

Partner Content

19 December 2024

Romanian businessman Dan Şucu takes over Genoa football club for EUR 45 mln

12 December 2024

Work smarter, not harder. Why co-working spaces are the future of productivity

Partner Content

Latest News

19 December 2024

Two investment funds take over 60% of Romania's 5 To Go coffee chain

19 December 2024

Bulgaria suspends border checks with Romania starting January 1, reverts to temporary controls for 6 months

19 December 2024

Society

Save the Children Romania urges incoming government to address problems impacting children

19 December 2024

Short documentary explores scientific discoveries behind Romania’s famous mud volcanoes

19 December 2024

Western Romania: Tresor Le Palais opens as first Hilton-branded hotel in Timișoara

19 December 2024

Romanian president urges political leaders to prioritize stability after Social Democrats withdraw from govt. negotiations

Latest Press Releases

17 December 2024

MerchantPro: Despite political uncertainty, Romanian consumers maintain their appetite for online shopping

17 December 2024

City Grill Group: New Year’s Eve parties are SOLD OUT, with a 30% increased capacity to over 2,600 seats

16 December 2024

Roborock invested over EUR 280 mln R&D during a decade of innovation

16 December 2024

VTEX & MKOR Study: 65% of Romanian companies rely on paid social media campaigns as their main promotion method

13 December 2024

UNCHAIN Fintech Festival 2025, June 19-20: Pioneering Growth and Connectivity in the CEE Fintech Arena

13 December 2024

Healthcare

Infosan achieves EUR 5 mln revenue in 2024, marking a 10% year-on-year growth

Daily news highlights

18 December 2024

Altex acquires Brico Dépôt Romania from Kingfisher at EUR 70 mln enterprise value

18 December 2024

Russia launched cyberattacks against Romania trying to influence electoral process, parliamentary committee says

19 December 2024

Romanian car rental group Autonom buys 30% stake in Bucharest taxi firm

19 December 2024

18 December 2024

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep receives wild card for Australian Open

18 December 2024

Romania’s Poiana Brașov opens ski season

18 December 2024

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report reveals optimistic outlook for Romanian real estate market in 2025

18 December 2024

Romania to produce high-power optical components at new Măgurele center

Politics

19 December 2024

Romanian president says elections were annulled due to "subtle and complex" foreign intervention

12 December 2024

Official: Romania and Bulgaria become full Schengen members as of January 1, 2025

19 December 2024

Romania's reformist party USR outlines prerequisites for joining the future ruling coalition

16 December 2024

Călin Georgescu seeking to overturn decision that annulled Romanian presidential elections in court

16 December 2024

Romania elections: Bucharest mayor to run for president in 2025

17 December 2024

EC opens proceedings against TikTok for election risks after Romanian presidential elections

Expat Life

19 December 2024

Romanian president says elections were annulled due to "subtle and complex" foreign intervention

12 December 2024

Official: Romania and Bulgaria become full Schengen members as of January 1, 2025

19 December 2024

Romania's reformist party USR outlines prerequisites for joining the future ruling coalition

16 December 2024

Călin Georgescu seeking to overturn decision that annulled Romanian presidential elections in court

16 December 2024

Romania elections: Bucharest mayor to run for president in 2025

17 December 2024

EC opens proceedings against TikTok for election risks after Romanian presidential elections

Daily news highlights

18 December 2024

Altex acquires Brico Dépôt Romania from Kingfisher at EUR 70 mln enterprise value

18 December 2024

Russia launched cyberattacks against Romania trying to influence electoral process, parliamentary committee says

19 December 2024

Romanian car rental group Autonom buys 30% stake in Bucharest taxi firm

19 December 2024

18 December 2024

Romanian tennis star Simona Halep receives wild card for Australian Open

18 December 2024

Romania’s Poiana Brașov opens ski season

18 December 2024

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report reveals optimistic outlook for Romanian real estate market in 2025

18 December 2024

Romania to produce high-power optical components at new Măgurele center

Capital Markets is powered by the Bucharest Stock Exchange

18 December 2024

Study: Investors on Bucharest Stock Exchange became cautious in 2024

18 December 2024

Electrica’s DEER gets EUR 200 mln EIB loan to upgrade electricity distribution network in Romania

17 December 2024

Agriculture

Romanian organic agricultural company Norofert raises RON 7 mln through bond issue to fuel strategic growth

12 December 2024

Romanian telco operator Digi launches low-cost services in Belgium

10 December 2024

Bucharest Stock Exchange explores expansion into Moldova by opening a Stock Exchange in Chișinău

04 December 2024

Romania's Stock Exchange loses 2.35% amid presidential election concerns

Take your pick from a wide list of free newsletters in English dedicated to Romania

Latest Interviews

06 December 2024

Environment

Business Views

04 December 2024

easySales: International presence in five CEE countries and over 1,000 eCommerce shops as clients

Business Views

30 October 2024

Francesco Giovane: The unique blend of technical expertise and adaptability makes Romania critical to Endava’s operations

Business Views

21 October 2024

Pioneering email marketing in Romania – a conversation with White Image co-founder Andrei Georgescu

Business Views

17 October 2024

Farlei Kothe, CEO of Stefanini NA, EMEA, and APAC: Romania and Moldova are Stefanini's most important Artificial Intelligence hub in Europe

Business Views

11 December 2024

Legal

Business Views

Innovating Law: How “Legal to Business” law firm bridges technology and regulation in Romania

Politics

19 December 2024

Romanian president says elections were annulled due to "subtle and complex" foreign intervention

12 December 2024

Official: Romania and Bulgaria become full Schengen members as of January 1, 2025

19 December 2024

Romania's reformist party USR outlines prerequisites for joining the future ruling coalition

16 December 2024

Călin Georgescu seeking to overturn decision that annulled Romanian presidential elections in court

16 December 2024

Romania elections: Bucharest mayor to run for president in 2025

17 December 2024

EC opens proceedings against TikTok for election risks after Romanian presidential elections

Business

18 December 2024

Romania’s labour market sees job supply drop in 2024 amid economic challenges

18 December 2024

Romanian equity fund SARMIS capital announces acquisition of Total Technologies

18 December 2024

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report reveals optimistic outlook for Romanian real estate market in 2025

18 December 2024

Study: Investors on Bucharest Stock Exchange became cautious in 2024

19 December 2024

Two investment funds take over 60% of Romania's 5 To Go coffee chain

19 December 2024

Romanian businessman Dan Şucu takes over Genoa football club for EUR 45 mln

19 December 2024

Romanian telco Digi launches 100 TV channel package in Spain

19 December 2024

Romanian car rental group Autonom buys 30% stake in Bucharest taxi firm

Community highlights

Partner Content

26 July 2024

Indulge in the ultimate luxury: Live cooking stanchions at JW Marriott Bucharest’s legendary Sunday Brunch

Partner Content

18 June 2024

Robin Hermann, STACKIT: "Europe's cloud market has huge potential"

News from Companies

01 August 2024

Eden Capital Development officially launches Cortina Elysium, a high-end residential project located in the north of Bucharest and starts apartment sales

News from Companies

29 July 2024

Mark Twain International School appoints new Managing Director as the founders shift their focus to strategic development

Partner Content

10 June 2024

Liceul Teoretic “Școala Mea” Announces the Launch of the International Division for Years 10 to 13

Partner Content

22 May 2024

The British School of Bucharest presents: Sports Day - A festivity of skill, unity, and joy

Latest Press Releases

17 December 2024

MerchantPro: Despite political uncertainty, Romanian consumers maintain their appetite for online shopping

17 December 2024

City Grill Group: New Year’s Eve parties are SOLD OUT, with a 30% increased capacity to over 2,600 seats

16 December 2024

Roborock invested over EUR 280 mln R&D during a decade of innovation

16 December 2024

VTEX & MKOR Study: 65% of Romanian companies rely on paid social media campaigns as their main promotion method

13 December 2024

UNCHAIN Fintech Festival 2025, June 19-20: Pioneering Growth and Connectivity in the CEE Fintech Arena

13 December 2024

Healthcare

Infosan achieves EUR 5 mln revenue in 2024, marking a 10% year-on-year growth

From our Partners

Work smarter, not harder. Why co-working spaces are the future of productivity

12 December 2024

Partner Content

Living in Romania

11 December 2024

Expert Corner

Business Residency, your shortcut to living in Romania

Legal

11 December 2024

Business Views

Innovating Law: How “Legal to Business” law firm bridges technology and regulation in Romania

Embracing AI in Education: Navigating EU regulations and the future of learning

10 December 2024

Let's Talk Private Equity!

09 December 2024

Expert Corner

When should Romania have its Fund of Funds?

Living in Romania

09 December 2024

Expert Corner

Citizenship Through Heritage: Unlocking Romanian Roots and European Opportunities

Real Estate

18 December 2024

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report reveals optimistic outlook for Romanian real estate market in 2025

12 December 2024

Real Estate

Southern Romania: Catinvest inaugurates Aparthotel Craiova after EUR 12 mln investment

French real estate group Catinvest said on December 12 that it inaugurated the newest hotel in Oltenia, Aparthotel...

17 December 2024

Real Estate

First K2 retail park in Romania opens in Râșnov, more in development under EUR 36 mln investment

K2 Retail Properties, part of the Goldbach Group, has announced the opening of its first K2-branded retail park in...

18 December 2024

Real Estate

Apartment prices in Romania up 10% in 2024

The Romanian real estate market experienced a significant price increase in 2024, with the cost of apartments rising 10%...

16 December 2024

Real Estate

Romania leads EU in non-food retail growth and there’s still room for expansion, Colliers analysis shows

Consumption levels reached an all-time high in 2024, with the retail market showing significant potential for further...

Discover Romania highlights

12 December 2024

Discovery set to premiere locally produced show “Made in Romania”

14 November 2024