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Business

Fitch affirms Romanian Romgaz at BBB-/negative

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term issuer default rating (IDR) of Romania-based Romgaz (BVB: SNG) at the level of BBB-‌ with a negative outlook.

iulian ernst · 22 Oct · 2 min read

Business

Turkey’s Entek Elektrik to build 600 MWh battery storage facility near 214 MW PV park in Romania

Entek Elektrik, a subsidiary of Turkish oil refiner Tüpraş, will build a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 600 MWh in two phases near the 214 MW Niculesti photovoltaic park, which it acquired from Israeli renewable energy investor Econergy in a transaction agreed in 2024 and completed in 2025.

iulian ernst · 22 Oct · 1 min read

Life

Weekend calendar: Les Films de Cannes, Bucharest Scenography Biennale, Iaşi International Literature Festival

One of fall’s most awaited film festivals kicks off in Bucharest, while the literature festival held in Iaşi welcomes a line-up of celebrated authors.

RI Newsroom · 22 Oct · 3 min read

Business

USDA: Turkey turns to EU for sunflower imports, with Romania well placed to benefit

Turkey’s demand for sunflower imports from the European Union could increase in the current marketing year, as supplies of sunflower seeds and processed products from Ukraine and Russia are expected to be less readily available than in previous years, according to an analysis by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

iulian ernst · 22 Oct · 1 min read

Business

Former Tazz, Profi executives launch Romanian local-producer marketplace Hambar

The platform opens with more than 200 verified producers and 4,000 products, offering delivery across Romania and the European Union.

Irina Marica · 22 Oct · 2 min read

Society

Bucharest mayor remains under judicial supervision in bribery case

The Bucharest Tribunal rejected Ciprian Ciucu’s challenge against the extension of the measure, issuing a final decision.

Irina Marica · 22 Oct · 1 min read

Society

Călin Georgescu questioned over alleged search for surveillance devices in his villa near Bucharest

The man who allegedly searched the villa for equipment installed by prosecutors is also being questioned by DIICOT.

Radu Dumitrescu · 21 Oct · 2 min read

News

SAP Romania expands Timișoara office amid growth of local team

The new floor includes 14 meeting rooms of various sizes, a room dedicated to design thinking sessions, a Work Café, and relaxation areas, including a space for children.

Radu Dumitrescu · 21 Oct · 2 min read

BusinessInsider+

Colliers: Romania reaches 5 million sqm of retail space, room to grow in smaller cities

Romania’s accession to the European Union gave the market a major boost.

Radu Dumitrescu · 21 Oct · 4 min read

Society

Romanian seventh-grader who attacked teacher, fellow student with knife “appears to show no remorse”

Prosecutors found that he did not regret his actions and did not appear to feel remorse.

Radu Dumitrescu · 21 Oct · 3 min read

BusinessInsider+

Board of Directors of Romania’s central bank ups inflation forecast for 2026

New economic data indicate a deterioration in the short-term inflation outlook compared with the estimates presented in August.

Radu Dumitrescu · 21 Oct · 3 min read

BusinessInsider+

Report: Bucharest flexible office market grows sixfold since 2015

Flexible workspaces now cover about 73,500 sqm across the Romanian capital, but their share of the overall office market remains below that of several regional peers.

Irina Marica · 21 Oct · 2 min read

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