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Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Romania’s real estate and construction sectors has tripled in absolute value in the last decade (2014-2024), reaching EUR 21.6 billion and accounting for 17.3% of total FDI stock at the end of last year, according to a Cushman & Wakefield Echinox analysis based on central bank data.  Foreign capital inflows…

Sophia, the Romanian retailer specializing in custom textile decorations, has inaugurated a new franchised showroom in Timișoara, marking a EUR 50,000 investment and extending its footprint in western Romania. The new store offers custom-made curtains, drapes, and interior textile decorations. The opening supports the company’s broader expansion strategy, which aims to reach up to 100…

Only two Romanian universities, namely the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, appear in the top 1000 of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, published on Thursday, October 9.  Around 30 higher education institutions from Romania submitted data for the ranking, but only…

Google’s new AI-assisted search mode, the so-called AI Mode, is now available in Romania and in the Romanian language, powered by Gemini 2.5, according to a press release from the company. AI Mode functions as a distinct option within the Google search engine. The user can enter a question in the search bar and then…

A consortium led by Romanian technology group Metaminds, along with Trencadis Corp, announced the signing of the framework agreement for the provision of “Internal Cloud ICT Solutions and Products” as part of the implementation of Romania’s Government Cloud. The project aims to develop a modern, secure, and high-performance IT infrastructure that will support the digitalization of…

Romanian conservationist Alex Găvan has once again reported a major pollution incident at the Brădetu wastewater treatment plant, describing the Vâlsan River as “poisoned for years” and calling the situation a public health emergency and an ecological disaster. The river is the only refuge of the asprete, the mysterious-looking ‘living fossil’ fish that Găvan and his team…

Bonapp, Romania’s leading app for reducing food waste, today announced the launch of Bonapp Club, a new subscription service inside the Bonapp app. The Club gives members access to exclusive dining deals from top partner restaurants in Bucharest. Unlike the core Bonapp app, which focuses on saving surplus food, Bonapp Club delivers special perks available…

City Grill Group, the leading player in Romania’s HoReCa industry, has opened the winter festive season with an accelerated pace of reservations for New Year’s Eve 2026. In less than a month since launching the offers, nearly 1,000 Romanians have already booked their seats in one of the group’s eight landmark restaurants. The 2026 edition…

The Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest will host the Gala Generozității/Gala of Generosity on November 22, bringing together world-class musicians and a spirit of solidarity to support vulnerable children in Moldova. The charity event is organized by Copil Comunitate Familie Moldova (CCF Moldova) under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture. The evening’s headline performer will…

Kai-Uwe Trillenberg, currently Vice President Marketing & Sales of Mercedes-Benz Thailand, will officially assume the role of CEO of Mercedes-Benz Romania, effective December 1. He is replacing Natalie Thompson, who decided to take the next step in her professional journey outside the company, according to the official announcement. The newly appointed CEO will be on-site…