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Luca Niculescu confirmed as Romania’s new prime minister, ending five months of political uncertainty
The Niculescu government easily passed the threshold of 233 votes needed to be invested.
Radu Dumitrescu · 20 Oct · 1 min read
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Romanian DIICOT prosecutors seize some properties of developer Nordis a third time
The previous seizure was lifted only a week ago.
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Romania’s Competition Council approves Raiffeisen’s acquisition of Garanti Bank
Raiffeisen is one of Romania’s largest banks.
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Logistics real estate developer CTP leases 55,600 sqm to Pepco at CTPark Bucharest West
The location is the largest industrial park in continental Europe.
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Madrigal Choir announces 10-concert Christmas tour across Romania
The ensemble will perform in eight cities in December, joined by children from the Cantus Mundi national choral program.
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Climate Change Summit brings 2,100 participants to Bucharest, announces 2027 rebranding
Discussions at this edition of the Summit tackled the green transition, energy security, access to water and food, and Romania’s ability to respond to climate risks.
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Romanian cosmetics manufacturer Farmec appoints Ioana Birta as General Manager
According to a company press release, the appointment marks the company’s transition to a corporate governance model by separating strategic responsibilities from executive ones.
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Romanian electronics retailer Flanco launches Black Friday discounts
The company announced that customers can opt to purchase any product with 24 interest-free installments.
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AI-generated bear image triggers RO-Alert warning in Romanian city
The authorities found no evidence of a bear after residents of Câmpina received an emergency alert prompted by a photograph shared on WhatsApp.
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EIB Group and BCR Social Finance expand funding for Romanian microbusinesses
Romanian companies with fewer than 10 employees will gain access to EUR 100 million in favorable financing under a new agreement between the European Investment Bank and BCR Social Finance.
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Romanian director Bogdan Mureșanu’s animated short The Magician makes Oscars longlist
The Gopo-winning animation marks the second time one of Mureșanu’s short films has been considered for an Academy Award nomination.
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Romanian railway company CFR seeks contractors for EUR 750 mln in maintenance works
National railway infrastructure company CFR has launched a tender with a maximum estimated value of RON 4.09 billion (EUR 750 million), excluding VAT, for railway infrastructure maintenance works across seven regional branches over four years.
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Romania’s utility Electrica seeks EUR 355 mln in EIB financing
State-controlled electricity utility group Electrica (BVB: EL) plans to secure up to EUR 355 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for projects including a battery energy storage system (BESS) estimated to cost up to EUR 185 million.
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Candidate transport minister pledges to keep Romania's flag carrier Tarom alive
Romanian national carrier Tarom must demonstrate its financial viability by the end of the year to avoid repaying EUR 95.3 million in state aid, a repayment that would push the airline into bankruptcy.
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Romanian construction group Erbașu builds EUR 17 mln recycling plant
Construcții Erbașu has completed a construction materials recycling plant financed partly by a RON 39 million grant under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF/PNRR) and co-financed by BRD-SocGen, with a total project value of RON 87 million (EUR 17 million).
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Update: Luca Niculescu’s proposed government faces confidence vote in Romanian Parliament
The cabinet needs at least 233 votes to take office and end a political crisis that has left Romania without a fully empowered government since May.
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Andrei Manea (RPIA) on Romania's solar boom, energy prices and what comes next
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.
Romania Insider · 30 Sept · 2 min read
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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,…
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First nine months of 2026: sales value up 8.5%, order volume up 6%. Performance across sectors ranges from +37% in Electronics, Gadgets & Accessories to -15% in Beauty, as online pharmacies (+23%) capture part of the demand.
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Healthcare in Bucharest: A Practical Guide for Expats on Doctors, Insurance and Medical Emergencies
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La Saison Lumière: Athénée Palace Lights Up Bucharest's Festive Season
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Exim Banca Romaneasca Launches Private Banking Services
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A seasoned IHG luxury leader takes the helm of one of Romania's most celebrated hotels
Angelo Zuccala appointed General Manager of InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, in addition to his role as Area General Manager IHG Hotels & Resorts Southern Europe Luxury & Lifestyle
Romania Insider · 20 Oct · 2 min read
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Romanian DIICOT prosecutors seize some properties of developer Nordis a third time
The previous seizure was lifted only a week ago.
Radu Dumitrescu · 20 Oct · 2 min read
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Romania’s Competition Council approves Raiffeisen’s acquisition of Garanti Bank
Raiffeisen is one of Romania’s largest banks.
Radu Dumitrescu · 20 Oct · 1 min read
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Madrigal Choir announces 10-concert Christmas tour across Romania
The ensemble will perform in eight cities in December, joined by children from the Cantus Mundi national choral program.
Irina Marica · 20 Oct · 1 min read
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Climate Change Summit brings 2,100 participants to Bucharest, announces 2027 rebranding
Discussions at this edition of the Summit tackled the green transition, energy security, access to water and food, and Romania’s ability to respond to climate risks.
Radu Dumitrescu · 20 Oct · 4 min read
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Romanian director Bogdan Mureșanu’s animated short The Magician makes Oscars longlist
The Gopo-winning animation marks the second time one of Mureșanu’s short films has been considered for an Academy Award nomination.
Irina Marica · 20 Oct · 2 min read
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Bucovina named world’s most underrated travel destination for 2027 by Time Out magazine
The region was visited by editor Grace Beard, who signalled her enjoyment by ironically asking “Bran Castle, who?” in the ranking.
Radu Dumitrescu · 16 Oct · 1 min read
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'If it's not sustainable, a path will become overgrown': Alin Ușeriu on the expansion and potential of Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail crossing Romania
Four years since the long-distance trail Via Transilvanica was inaugurated, work is underway to have it reach other historical regions of the country, and the kind of experiences it offers puts it in a strong position to attract an increasing number of tourists, Alin Ușeriu, the president of Tășuleasa Social, explains.
Simona Fodor · 12 Oct · 11 min read
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Flamingos filmed on Romania’s Lake Techirghiol
Several flamingos have been filmed on the shore of Lake Techirghiol in southeastern Romania, where sightings of the species have become increasingly common in recent years.
Irina Marica · 12 Oct · 1 min read
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Madrigal Choir announces 10-concert Christmas tour across Romania
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Romania’s quantum computing hub in Iași adds Classiq software to IBM hardware
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