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Holcim invests over EUR 450,000 in water recycling system at Stăncești aggregate plant in Romania

12 March 2025

Leaders of Romanian far-right parties AUR and POT announce presidential bids, one to withdraw after validation

12 March 2025

Romania's education ministry announces steps to combat pseudoscience, manipulation

12 March 2025

Angela Gheorghiu celebrates 35 years of opera excellence with special concert in Bucharest

12 March 2025

Report: Romania’s land market remains stable in 2024, with strong investor confidence despite uncertainty

12 March 2025

Bucharest Pride: Diversity march to hold anniversary edition in June

12 March 2025

Randstad Romania report: Job security and work-life balance more important than salary in 2025

12 March 2025

Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan cleared to run for president as Constitutional Court rejects challenges

12 March 2025

The Eichmann Trial to premiere at Bucharest National Opera

12 March 2025

European Parliament endorses EUR 1.9 bln support package for Moldova

11 March 2025

Călin Georgescu barred from presidential race as Romanian Constitutional Court rejects appeal

12 March 2025

Diversity

A rising star in Romanian professional esports: Iulia “Yushia” Boldor on taking on League of Legends tournaments

06 March 2025

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

Why has Romania’s education ministry started a reform of high school instruction and what does it hope to achieve?

12 March 2025

Leaders of Romanian far-right parties AUR and POT announce presidential bids, one to withdraw after validation

12 March 2025

PA Focus – February Fiscal Evolution: Key Updates for Public Affairs Professionals

Expert Corner

Daily news highlights

11 March 2025

Romania to defend airspace with F-16-equipped squadrons stationed at three air bases, defense minister says

11 March 2025

Football legend Gheorghe Hagi honored with Romania’s highest distinction

11 March 2025

European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches Romanian hub

11 March 2025

Dutch prosecutors release woman arrested in case of stolen Romanian artefacts

11 March 2025

Turkish Otokar opens subsidiary in Romania after winning EUR 857 mln contract

11 March 2025

Lidl Romania opens 12 new stores in two months, plans 25 more by year-end

11 March 2025

Far-right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu called US vice-president and now-ally JD Vance a “virus” in 2024

11 March 2025

Romania to participate at 2025 editions of London, Brussels book fairs

Politics

12 March 2025

Leaders of Romanian far-right parties AUR and POT announce presidential bids, one to withdraw after validation

12 March 2025

Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan cleared to run for president as Constitutional Court rejects challenges

12 March 2025

European Parliament endorses EUR 1.9 bln support package for Moldova

12 March 2025

Romania slams Kremlin's statements in favor of far-right politician Calin Georgescu

12 March 2025

Romanian politicians salute CCR's ruling on Calin Georgescu but are split on interpretations

12 March 2025

Romanian far-right party AUR to decide on its presidential candidate

Capital Markets powered by BSE

12 March 2025

Romania's chemical group Chimcomplex seeks EUR 60 million loan

12 March 2025

Finance

Head of Romania's treasury sees 7.5% yield of 10-year bonds 'stable,' announces new FX bond

11 March 2025

Leading Romanian communication agency Graffiti Plus to list on Bucharest Stock Exchange

11 March 2025

M&A

Bucharest Exchange-listed tech group AROBS announces full acquisition of SVT Electronics

06 March 2025

Romanian pension funds to be allowed to invest up to 10% of their portfolios in mutual funds

06 March 2025

Brokerage house BRK sees 10% growth potential at Romania's TeraPlast

News from Companies

12 March 2025

MerchantPro: In 2025, the eCommerce market value will exceed EUR 8 bln

News from Companies

11 March 2025

NBI - exclusive partner of the Primes Rahmaninov Collection

News from Companies

07 March 2025

Romania marks its presence on the global real estate scene: first national pavilion at MIPIM 2025, under the AREI umbrella

News from Companies

06 March 2025

Macro

News from Companies

The Geo-Political Reality of 2025 Surpasses All Predictions. How Does the Romanian Business Sector View H1 2025? The 12th Edition of CONFIDEX Begins

06 March 2025

Transport

News from Companies

Arval Romania launches Re-Lease, the operational leasing service with used vehicles

05 March 2025

APTIQ Global Enhances Its Operations in the Western Part of Romania by Integrating TGZ Legal into APTIQ Legal Division

News from Companies

Latest Interviews

05 February 2025

How a Romanian-born startup wants to make slow travel the easy choice

30 January 2025

Naomi Springer, Head of EYFS at Cambridge School of Bucharest: Together, we strive to discover the ‘magic’ ingredients that will unlock each child's inner potential

Business Views

22 January 2025

Build a website in seconds: An interview with Romanian Andrei-Fredy Crăciun, co-founder of Loopple AI

19 November 2024

Scoops of luck and love: George Balan’s artisanal gelato business – from Romania to Nice and a global vision

11 December 2024

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

Business Views

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

Real Estate

12 March 2025

Holcim invests over EUR 450,000 in water recycling system at Stăncești aggregate plant in Romania

12 March 2025

Report: Romania’s land market remains stable in 2024, with strong investor confidence despite uncertainty

12 March 2025

Dutch Rabelink builds 5,800 sqm warehouses in north-west Romania

11 March 2025

NBI - exclusive partner of the Primes Rahmaninov Collection

News from Companies

10 March 2025

Petrișor Grindeanu appointed new CEO of Xella Romania

Partner Content

11 March 2025

Life

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Well-groomed makeup for work: Basic tips for a subtle look

06 March 2025

Cuisine

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Le Bistrot Français becomes the only restaurant in Romania with a menu signed by a chef with two Michelin stars

05 March 2025

ROLANG organizes the 12th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

Partner Content

28 February 2025

A Global Affair, a Local Women’s Day Celebration: Afternoon Tea at Café Athenée, by InterContinental Athenée Palace

Partner Content

26 February 2025

Empower your Tomorrow with the British School of Bucharest Scholarship Programme

Partner Content

27 February 2025

Catalin Safta, CTO at Matricia Solutions talks about managing carbon footprint reporting and the importance of legal compliance

Expert Corner

Startup

11 March 2025

European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches Romanian hub

05 March 2025

New Romanian startup aims to revolutionize job interviews with structured, soft skills-focused platform

27 February 2025

Rubik Hub Ranked 39th in the "Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs" List by Financial Times, Statista, and Sifted

News from Companies

20 February 2025

Venture in Eastern Europe 2024 report: Investments in Romanian startups hit new high of EUR 130.7 mln

19 February 2025

Romanian startup Bible Chat raises USD 14 mln, becomes fastest-growing faith app worldwide

17 February 2025

Romanian online amateur golfing app AM.GOLF launches funding round on SeedBlink

Discover Romania

06 March 2025

European Union Prize for Literature 2025: Bogdan Crețu's novel Less Than Love is Romania's nomination

05 March 2025

ROLANG organizes the 12th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

Partner Content

28 February 2025

A Global Affair, a Local Women’s Day Celebration: Afternoon Tea at Café Athenée, by InterContinental Athenée Palace

Partner Content

27 February 2025

Culture & History

Stories from readers: Romanian-born author crafts a tale of myth and reality in ‘Threads of Mărțișor’

26 February 2025

Culture & History

Mărțișor: Discover the Romanian tradition of spring & most popular mărțișoare

20 February 2025

Culture & History

Dragobete: Celebrate love and say ‘I Love You’ the Romanian way

Events

12 March 2025

Voxxed Days Bucharest 2025: “To stay competitive, Romania’s IT sector must sell innovation, not just billable hours”

News from Companies

12 March 2025

Premiere: Lin Holmquist, one of Europe’s most acclaimed experts in Tantra, Yoga, and personal development, comes to Bucharest this June

News from Companies

12 March 2025

Angela Gheorghiu celebrates 35 years of opera excellence with special concert in Bucharest

12 March 2025

Bucharest Pride: Diversity march to hold anniversary edition in June

12 March 2025

The Eichmann Trial to premiere at Bucharest National Opera

11 March 2025

Romania to participate at 2025 editions of London, Brussels book fairs

Culture

12 March 2025

Angela Gheorghiu celebrates 35 years of opera excellence with special concert in Bucharest

12 March 2025

The Eichmann Trial to premiere at Bucharest National Opera

11 March 2025

Romania to participate at 2025 editions of London, Brussels book fairs

11 March 2025

Cabbage, Potatoes and Other Demons. Ten Years Later: Sequel documentary about farmers' challenges in village near Bucharest released this week

11 March 2025

Dutch prosecutors release woman arrested in case of stolen Romanian artefacts

Sports

11 March 2025

Football legend Gheorghe Hagi honored with Romania’s highest distinction

10 March 2025

Romanian mountaineer Teofil Vlad completes Seven Summits challenge

10 March 2025

Romania’s Andrei Rareș Toader wins shot put gold at 2025 European Athletics Indoor Championships

07 March 2025

Olympique Lyon overwhelms Romanian football team FCSB 3-1

06 March 2025

Romanian investor develops EUR 30 mln golf course & residential project

11 March 2025

Călin Georgescu barred from presidential race as Romanian Constitutional Court rejects appeal

12 March 2025

Diversity

A rising star in Romanian professional esports: Iulia “Yushia” Boldor on taking on League of Legends tournaments

06 March 2025

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

Why has Romania’s education ministry started a reform of high school instruction and what does it hope to achieve?

12 March 2025

Leaders of Romanian far-right parties AUR and POT announce presidential bids, one to withdraw after validation

12 March 2025

PA Focus – February Fiscal Evolution: Key Updates for Public Affairs Professionals

Expert Corner

Latest News

12 March 2025

Angela Gheorghiu celebrates 35 years of opera excellence with special concert in Bucharest

12 March 2025

Holcim invests over EUR 450,000 in water recycling system at Stăncești aggregate plant in Romania

12 March 2025

Leaders of Romanian far-right parties AUR and POT announce presidential bids, one to withdraw after validation

12 March 2025

Romania's education ministry announces steps to combat pseudoscience, manipulation

12 March 2025

Angela Gheorghiu celebrates 35 years of opera excellence with special concert in Bucharest

12 March 2025

Report: Romania’s land market remains stable in 2024, with strong investor confidence despite uncertainty

Latest Press Releases

12 March 2025

MerchantPro: In 2025, the eCommerce market value will exceed EUR 8 bln

11 March 2025

NBI - exclusive partner of the Primes Rahmaninov Collection

07 March 2025

Romania marks its presence on the global real estate scene: first national pavilion at MIPIM 2025, under the AREI umbrella

06 March 2025

Macro

The Geo-Political Reality of 2025 Surpasses All Predictions. How Does the Romanian Business Sector View H1 2025? The 12th Edition of CONFIDEX Begins

06 March 2025

Transport

Arval Romania launches Re-Lease, the operational leasing service with used vehicles

05 March 2025

APTIQ Global Enhances Its Operations in the Western Part of Romania by Integrating TGZ Legal into APTIQ Legal Division

Daily news highlights

11 March 2025

Romania to defend airspace with F-16-equipped squadrons stationed at three air bases, defense minister says

11 March 2025

Football legend Gheorghe Hagi honored with Romania’s highest distinction

11 March 2025

European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches Romanian hub

11 March 2025

Dutch prosecutors release woman arrested in case of stolen Romanian artefacts

11 March 2025

Turkish Otokar opens subsidiary in Romania after winning EUR 857 mln contract

11 March 2025

Lidl Romania opens 12 new stores in two months, plans 25 more by year-end

11 March 2025

Far-right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu called US vice-president and now-ally JD Vance a “virus” in 2024

11 March 2025

Romania participates at 2025 editions of London, Brussels book fairs

Politics

11 March 2025

Călin Georgescu barred from presidential race as Romanian Constitutional Court rejects appeal

10 March 2025

Romanian coalition candidate “unwavering” in running for president

12 March 2025

Romanian far-right politician Călin Georgescu reacts to presidential election ban: "My mission has been fulfilled"

12 March 2025

European Parliament endorses EUR 1.9 bln support package for Moldova

11 March 2025

Far-right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu called US vice-president and now-ally JD Vance a “virus” in 2024

12 March 2025

Romanian far-right party AUR to decide on its presidential candidate

Expat Life

11 March 2025

Călin Georgescu barred from presidential race as Romanian Constitutional Court rejects appeal

10 March 2025

Romanian coalition candidate “unwavering” in running for president

12 March 2025

Romanian far-right politician Călin Georgescu reacts to presidential election ban: "My mission has been fulfilled"

12 March 2025

European Parliament endorses EUR 1.9 bln support package for Moldova

11 March 2025

Far-right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu called US vice-president and now-ally JD Vance a “virus” in 2024

12 March 2025

Romanian far-right party AUR to decide on its presidential candidate

Daily news highlights

11 March 2025

Romania to defend airspace with F-16-equipped squadrons stationed at three air bases, defense minister says

11 March 2025

Football legend Gheorghe Hagi honored with Romania’s highest distinction

11 March 2025

European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches Romanian hub

11 March 2025

Dutch prosecutors release woman arrested in case of stolen Romanian artefacts

11 March 2025

Turkish Otokar opens subsidiary in Romania after winning EUR 857 mln contract

11 March 2025

Lidl Romania opens 12 new stores in two months, plans 25 more by year-end

11 March 2025

Far-right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu called US vice-president and now-ally JD Vance a “virus” in 2024

11 March 2025

Romania participates at 2025 editions of London, Brussels book fairs

Capital Markets is powered by the Bucharest Stock Exchange

11 March 2025

Leading Romanian communication agency Graffiti Plus to list on Bucharest Stock Exchange

12 March 2025

Romania's chemical group Chimcomplex seeks EUR 60 million loan

11 March 2025

M&A

Bucharest Exchange-listed tech group AROBS announces full acquisition of SVT Electronics

06 March 2025

Romanian pension funds to be allowed to invest up to 10% of their portfolios in mutual funds

06 March 2025

Brokerage house BRK sees 10% growth potential at Romania's TeraPlast

05 March 2025

Romania's FMCG distribution group Aquila continues regional expansion with takeover in Hungary

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05 February 2025

How a Romanian-born startup wants to make slow travel the easy choice

30 January 2025

Naomi Springer, Head of EYFS at Cambridge School of Bucharest: Together, we strive to discover the ‘magic’ ingredients that will unlock each child's inner potential

Business Views

22 January 2025

Build a website in seconds: An interview with Romanian Andrei-Fredy Crăciun, co-founder of Loopple AI

19 November 2024

Scoops of luck and love: George Balan’s artisanal gelato business – from Romania to Nice and a global vision

11 December 2024

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

Business Views

06 December 2024

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11 March 2025

Călin Georgescu barred from presidential race as Romanian Constitutional Court rejects appeal

10 March 2025

Romanian coalition candidate “unwavering” in running for president

12 March 2025

Romanian far-right politician Călin Georgescu reacts to presidential election ban: "My mission has been fulfilled"

12 March 2025

European Parliament endorses EUR 1.9 bln support package for Moldova

11 March 2025

Far-right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu called US vice-president and now-ally JD Vance a “virus” in 2024

12 March 2025

Romanian far-right party AUR to decide on its presidential candidate

Business

11 March 2025

M&A

Bucharest Exchange-listed tech group AROBS announces full acquisition of SVT Electronics

11 March 2025

European Institute of Innovation and Technology launches Romanian hub

11 March 2025

Lidl Romania opens 12 new stores in two months, plans 25 more by year-end

11 March 2025

Leading Romanian communication agency Graffiti Plus to list on Bucharest Stock Exchange

12 March 2025

Finance

Head of Romania's treasury sees 7.5% yield of 10-year bonds 'stable,' announces new FX bond

12 March 2025

Finance

Romanians buy over EUR 9 mln in government bonds on first day of March issue

12 March 2025

Romania's chemical group Chimcomplex seeks EUR 60 million loan

12 March 2025

Dutch Rabelink builds 5,800 sqm warehouses in north-west Romania

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11 February 2025

Shape the City with Art, a One United Properties and Galeria Galateca initiative to transform Bucharest through art

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05 December 2024

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

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16 December 2024

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

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04 February 2025

Time to Wake Up: Romania’s Competitiveness at Stake! Paneuropa launches public consultations for action plan derived from the Draghi Report recommendations

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12 December 2024

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

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29 January 2025

Healthcare

Discover Nidor Care: The vision of medical wellnest excellence in Romania

Latest Press Releases

12 March 2025

MerchantPro: In 2025, the eCommerce market value will exceed EUR 8 bln

11 March 2025

NBI - exclusive partner of the Primes Rahmaninov Collection

07 March 2025

Romania marks its presence on the global real estate scene: first national pavilion at MIPIM 2025, under the AREI umbrella

06 March 2025

Macro

The Geo-Political Reality of 2025 Surpasses All Predictions. How Does the Romanian Business Sector View H1 2025? The 12th Edition of CONFIDEX Begins

06 March 2025

Transport

Arval Romania launches Re-Lease, the operational leasing service with used vehicles

05 March 2025

APTIQ Global Enhances Its Operations in the Western Part of Romania by Integrating TGZ Legal into APTIQ Legal Division

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12 March 2025

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Legal changes to the organization and operation of medical cabinets

11 March 2025

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Cuisine

06 March 2025

Partner Content

Le Bistrot Français becomes the only restaurant in Romania with a menu signed by a chef with two Michelin stars

ROLANG organizes the 12th edition of the Romanian language summer school for international students in Sibiu

05 March 2025

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05 March 2025

Expert Corner

New annual reporting obligation in Romania for companies with over 50 employees – 2025

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04 March 2025

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Real Estate

06 March 2025

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Over 1 mln sqm of office space leased in Romania in 5 years, IT sector leads

10 March 2025

Real Estate

Petrișor Grindeanu appointed new CEO of Xella Romania

Xella Romania, one of the leading players in the local construction materials market, announced the appointment of...

07 March 2025

Real Estate

Colliers: Romania's hotel market 4% above pre-pandemic peak, but there's room to grow

Romania's hotel market is experiencing a period of accelerated growth, reaching a record of more than 25 million...

12 March 2025

Real Estate

Dutch Rabelink builds 5,800 sqm warehouses in north-west Romania

Rabelink, a logistics company from Baia Mare, a subsidiary of the Dutch company Rabelink Services BV, is building a...

04 March 2025

Real Estate

Western Romania: Țiriac Imobiliare gets permit for major mixed-use project in Timișoara

The City Hall of Timișoara, in western Romania, has approved the Zonal Urban Plan (PUZ) for the redevelopment of the...

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12 December 2024

Entertainment

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

06 January 2025