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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has unveiled a new strategy for Romania, which will guide the institution’s investments and cooperation policies in the country over the next five years. The plan focuses on private sector competitiveness, economic resilience, and the transition to the green economy.  EBRD, which is owned by 77 countries,…

Uber has rolled out its new Courier service in Romania, allowing users to send parcels via the app at costs comparable to a regular UberX ride, the company said. The new option is available in all 25 Romanian cities where Uber operates. Both the sender and recipient can track the parcel in real-time through the…

American investors often signal government corruption and corruption in the business environment in Romania, most frequently mentioning the customs service, municipal officials, and local financial authorities, according to a report published in September by the US State Department on the investment climate in Romania. The report warns that although Romania has made important steps in…

As France and Romania are continuing to deepen their partnership in innovation and technology, the collaboration between companies, startups, and institutions is essential, according to the speakers at the French Tech – Romanian Touch event, held in Bucharest last week. The event, which gathered an attendance of more than 500, was organized by the local…

The Bucharest City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, September 30, to award the title of Honorary Citizen of the Romanian capital to internationally acclaimed conductor Cristian Măcelaru, recognizing his exceptional contributions to music and the promotion of Romanian culture worldwide, Agerpres reported.  The distinction honors Măcelaru, artistic director of the George Enescu Festival and music…

Former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu suggested that he will return to public life at some point in the future during an interview on Monday, September 29.  The far-right, pro-Russian politician withdrew from politics in May of this year, after the presidential elections were won by pro-European centrist Nicusor Dan. Back then, Georgescu said he wished…

Dracula Film Festival, Romania’s leading showcase for fantasy and horror cinema, returns this fall with its 13th edition, bringing national premieres of international productions and a wide array of competitions for filmmakers. Running from October 29 to November 2 in Brașov, the event will feature ten feature films and more than 30 short films. The…

Bucharest has unveiled its first centralized map of museums and memorial houses, a project designed to bring the city’s cultural heritage closer to the public and encourage museum visits as part of everyday life, ARCUB announced.  The map, available both in print and online, was recently launched at ARCUB – Hanul Gabroveni in the presence…

Romania’s Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) has decided to prohibit DallBogg Life and Health AD, the largest Bulgarian insurer, from underwriting new insurance contracts on the territory of Romania starting October 1, 2025, Profit.ro reported. The company’s activity had previously been restricted temporarily for three months, beginning July 1, 2025. That suspension had been adopted by…

The technology and engineering group Simtel (BVB: SMTL) announced the signing of a contract worth approximately RON 217 million (EUR 43 million, excluding VAT) with HEPA Energy, owned by an Israeli company.  The contract covers the design, construction, and commissioning of a photovoltaic park with an installed capacity of approximately 68 MWp and a BESS…