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There is no catalyst on the horizon that will significantly reverse consumer caution before the end of the year, according to YouGov’s Shopper report, formerly known as GfK Consumer Panel.   The Romanian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market grew by 3.4% in value and contracted in volume in the first half of 2026, compared to…

A new 47.1 km section of Romania’s A7 motorway between Adjud and Bacău South will open to traffic on Monday, August 31, officials announced. The opening will extend the motorway route from Bucharest to the Bacău bypass interchange connecting with the DN2F road toward Vaslui. Romanian builder UMB is completing the final work ahead of…

The 11th edition of iMapp Bucharest will take place in Constituției Square on September 19 and 20 under the theme PAST. FORWARD. The free event will feature seven international video mapping competition winners and a special moment celebrating Romanian gymnastics legend Nadia Comăneci. The façade of the Palace of Parliament, covering approximately 23,000 square meters,…

Over 180 museums and rural heritage collections from Romania and the Republic of Moldova are set to participate in the fourth edition of the Night of Museums in Villages. The sites, spread over a diverse area of rural heritage, will be open to the public with free admission on Saturday, August 29, 2026.  Unlike its…

Bucharest is increasingly standing out on the residential investment map of Central and Eastern Europe as its new-build home prices remain more affordable than in Budapest, while rental yields are comparable to those seen on the Polish market, according to an analysis by Cordia, one of Europe’s largest residential developers and investors. More homebuyers and…

Cambridge School of Bucharest is celebrating another outstanding year of academic achievement, with impressive results across its two internationally recognised pathways: Cambridge International Education (CIE) qualifications and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Founded in 1994, CSB has a long-established history in Romania and has helped generations of students graduate with internationally recognised CIE qualifications…

Romanian interim prime minister Ilie Bolojan sent a message on Thursday, August 27, marking 35 years after the proclamation of the Republic of Moldova’s independence, saying that Romania has been and will remain “the closest partner.” The prime minister recalled that Romania was the first state to recognize the independence of the Republic of Moldova,…

A fire broke out on Wednesday, August 26, and spread over 2,000 square meters in Tulcea County, southeastern Romania, after a drone allegedly exploded. The fire was quickly extinguished by the local authorities, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause. “The most likely cause of the fire, according to the testimony of residents,…

Romanian IT infrastructure and cybersecurity integrator Arctic Stream recorded a consolidated net profit of RON 6.95 million (EUR 1.32 million) in the first half of 2026. The consolidated operating revenue more than tripled year-on-year to RON 96.3 million (EUR 18.3 million). The consolidated operating expenses rose by 180% to RON 89.7 million. The consolidated figures…

Romania’s bag-based recycling solution IZI has exceeded 1 million deposit-return containers processed per month. The milestone came after the company collected its first million containers over its initial six months of operation. IZI collects PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans covered by Romania’s deposit-return system. Users can place multiple containers in a bag and leave…