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Romanian prosecutors seize Călin Georgescu’s villa in EUR 1.1 mln fraud case
The property could be used to recover the alleged losses if the former presidential candidate is ultimately convicted.
Irina Marica · 25 Sept · 1 min read
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Textile heritage: Items from Met donation to local museum on display in Bucharest
Florica Zaharia, the founder of the Textile Museum, worked for 28 years in The Met’s Department of Textile Conservation, serving as its head for 13 years.
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Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania raises EUR 500 mln through bond issue
Banca Transilvania, Romania’s leading bank, raised EUR 500 million from international markets through a bond issue that generated an order book of almost EUR 2 billion, at a margin of only 0.45% above the yield of Romanian government eurobonds with a similar maturity.
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InterCapital to provide Bucharest Stock Exchange with ETF tracking top 30 Polish stocks
InterCapital ETF, the first international ETF provider in Romania, announced plans to list the Poland WIG30TR UCITS ETF on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, with trading scheduled to begin on or around October 12.
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Organizer of rock festival ARTmania expands into advertising, integrated production for events, artists
The project is backed by an investment co-financed by the European Union.
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Kleanthis Efkarpidis appointed general manager of Alumil Rom Industry
The change follows the resignation of Marius Ioniță, the company’s GM for the past eight years.
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Ovidiu Tișler takes over as Head of Private Individuals at ING Bank Romania
Ovidiu Tișler will join ING Bank Romania as Head of Private Individuals and a member of the Executive Committee starting November 16.
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Ulrik Rasmussen joins board of brand management agency Mediascope
The move is part of the agency’s “continued international growth strategy.”
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Europe lost race for AI supremacy and is now irrelevant, Romanian CEO of UiPath Daniel Dines says
Europe has lost the race for supremacy in artificial intelligence and is largely irrelevant from a technological standpoint, even though it is home to the world’s largest manufacturer of chip-making equipment and is not lacking in talent, said Daniel Dines, co-founder and CEO of Robotic Process Automation company UiPath, and one of the richest Romanians.
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Half of Romanians blame “all politicians” for current crisis, survey says
A new opinion poll conducted by Avangarde between September 12 and 22, 2026, showed that almost half of Romanians (49%) believe that “all politicians” are to blame for the current political crisis.
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Romania’s First Lady Mirabela Grădinaru discusses children, education with Austrian counterpart
President Nicuşor Dan’s partner, Mirabela Grădinaru, discussed children, education, equal opportunities, and resilience during a bilateral meeting with Austria’s First Lady, Doris Schmidauer, on Thursday, September 24.
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Long-distance trail crossing Romania to host residencies exploring communities, traditions of its eight regions
The project will bring together artists and researchers from fields including literature, gastronomy, anthropology, art, architecture, theatre, history, photography and biology.
Society
Survey: Three out of four Romanians bought secondhand clothing in the last three years
Thirty percent of the Romanian respondents say they choose secondhand clothing because of the more affordable price.
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Developer Redport and businessman Dan Șucu launch 1,200-home Bucharest project
The 4.6-hectare development will combine housing with retail, fitness, wellness and other services in the capital’s Străulești-Dămăroaia area.
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Romanian PM-designate Siegfried Mureșan seeks president’s support ahead of Parliament vote
Romanian prime minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan will seek further support from president Nicușor Dan during their meeting expected on September 25, according to sources familiar with the negotiations over the formation of a new government, cited by the local media.
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Romanian entrepreneur invests EUR 8 mln in organic poultry farm
Carmistin The Food Company, which operates the La Provincia brand, has opened its third organic broiler farm in Săhăteni commune, Buzău county, following an investment of EUR 8 million.
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New Romania Insider video series: Ionuț Vasile on Leroy Merlin Romania's supply chain
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
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Voices of Romania: Building Leaders in Romania, Andra Ghibuțiu, CEO Beyond Business School
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,…
Romania Insider · 8 Jan · 2 min read
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Voices of Romania: New episode with Serge Ioan Celibidache, director of The Yellow Tie, is now live
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 Serge Ioan…
Romania Insider · 4 Dec · 2 min read
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How BIGALPS is bringing nature-inspired bio-cementation to commercial geotechnics
Following three years of rigorous research, field evaluations, and cross-border cooperation, BIGALPS, short for Bio Inspired Geotechnical Applications to Launch Pan-European Solutions, is nearing the completion of its EU-funded initiative.
Romania Insider · 24 Sept · 5 min read
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More than 45 institutions, universities and companies at iDSBU, joined by the German Embassy and DAAD
One of Bucharest's largest career fairs will bring together more than 400 students from international and public schools
Romania Insider · 22 Sept · 1 min read
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Discover CSB: Step Inside Cambridge School of Bucharest on Saturday, 10 October
On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Cambridge School of Bucharest will open its doors for Discover CSB, inviting families with children aged 3 to 18 to explore the campus, meet the school community, and experience what learning at CSB can look and feel like.
Romania Insider · 21 Sept · 2 min read
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North Bucharest Investments exceeds €34.5 million in transactions since ANCPI restarted operations
More than 210 transactions completed in less than a month, with an average value of approximately €164,000 per transaction and penthouses selling for over €1 million.
Romania Insider · 18 Sept · 3 min read
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Romania’s leading Banca Transilvania raises EUR 500 mln through bond issue
Banca Transilvania, Romania’s leading bank, raised EUR 500 million from international markets through a bond issue that generated an order book of almost EUR 2 billion, at a margin of only 0.45% above the yield of Romanian government eurobonds with a similar maturity.
Radu Dumitrescu · 25 Sept · 2 min read
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InterCapital to provide Bucharest Stock Exchange with ETF tracking top 30 Polish stocks
InterCapital ETF, the first international ETF provider in Romania, announced plans to list the Poland WIG30TR UCITS ETF on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, with trading scheduled to begin on or around October 12.
Radu Dumitrescu · 25 Sept · 2 min read
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Organizer of rock festival ARTmania expands into advertising, integrated production for events, artists
The project is backed by an investment co-financed by the European Union.
Simona Fodor · 25 Sept · 1 min read
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Textile heritage: Items from Met donation to local museum on display in Bucharest
Florica Zaharia, the founder of the Textile Museum, worked for 28 years in The Met’s Department of Textile Conservation, serving as its head for 13 years.
Simona Fodor · 25 Sept · 1 min read
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Organizer of rock festival ARTmania expands into advertising, integrated production for events, artists
The project is backed by an investment co-financed by the European Union.
Simona Fodor · 25 Sept · 1 min read
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Romania’s First Lady Mirabela Grădinaru discusses children, education with Austrian counterpart
President Nicuşor Dan’s partner, Mirabela Grădinaru, discussed children, education, equal opportunities, and resilience during a bilateral meeting with Austria’s First Lady, Doris Schmidauer, on Thursday, September 24.
Radu Dumitrescu · 25 Sept · 1 min read
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Genetic monitoring of wolves in Romania's Southern Carpathians shows decrease in population
Genetic monitoring carried out by the Conservation Carpathia Foundation in the Southern Carpathians showed a dramatic decrease in wolves, which, counterintuitively, may lead to more interactions with humans.
Radu Dumitrescu · 23 Sept · 3 min read
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Lacul Morii Island in Bucharest's District 6 reopens after modernization works
The area offers several options for recreational and water sports activities.
Simona Fodor · 21 Sept · 3 min read
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Attractive Romania cultural tourism platform reaches 524,000 active users
Castles, traditional cuisine, and Moldavian monasteries emerged as the leading attractions on the country’s 12 themed routes.
Irina Marica · 17 Sept · 1 min read
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Les Films de Cannes à Bucarest: Festival announces highlights of 2026 edition
Simona Fodor · 24 Sept · 3 min read
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