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German semiconductor manufacturer Infineon Technologies has opened a new research and development centre in Cluj-Napoca, expanding its presence in Romania with its fourth local centre of excellence, according to Economedia.ro. The new facility, located in The Office building near the city centre, will focus on the design and development of analogue integrated circuits for the…

Romania’s current account (CA) deficit narrowed by 12% y/y to EUR 7.98 billion in the first four months of 2026, from EUR 9.1 billion in the same period a year earlier, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR). The deficit-to-GDP ratio for the first four months of the year dropped to…

Romania’s industrial output posted a 3.0% y/y decline in April, after the average 1.9% y/y contraction in Q1, according to data published by the statistics office INS. The outlook remains mixed, allowing expectations for positive growth in the full year. The decline was more visible in the core manufacturing sector, where the output contracted by…

Finnish renewable energy investor Korkia has secured technical connection approval (ATR) from Romanian transmission operator Transelectrica for a 273 MW photovoltaic project paired with a 250 MW battery energy storage system – BESS in the Porțile de Fier (Iron Gates) area, according to Economedia.ro. The project, located in Caraș-Severin County in southwestern Romania, forms part…

OMV Petrom (BVB: SNP), the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, has taken the final investment decision for Gabare, one of Bulgaria’s largest integrated solar power and battery storage projects. Located in the Byala Slatina region, the project will include a photovoltaic plant with a capacity of around 415 MWp and a battery energy…

The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) announced that it received 15 bids for the design and construction of the future express road linking the Henri Coandă International Airport (also known as Otopeni Airport) to the A0 Bucharest ring motorway. The project will create the first express road in Ilfov County and provide a direct connection…

The Romanian Patriarchate and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced a EUR 50,000 humanitarian aid package for vulnerable communities in the Gaza Strip. The assistance will support both the Christian community in Gaza and other civilians facing severe humanitarian hardship, according to the ministry. The project, titled “Gaza Christians Aid Package,” will run between…

Greece remains the main choice for the 2026 season among Romanian, while destinations such as Sardinia (Italy) and Mallorca (Spain) are gaining increasing ground, according to Romanian airline AnimaWings.  The most bookings for the 2026 summer season were recorded for Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos, Corfu, and Kefalonia, islands that continued to attract tourists through the combination…

Romania’s internal energy production decreased by 1.5% in the first four months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, while final electricity consumption fell by 2.7%, according to data published on Monday, June 15, by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).  Primary energy resources totaled 10.482 million tons of oil equivalent (toe) between…

Until July 14, 2026, Auchan Romania is hosting the 17th edition of the Beer Fair, an iconic commercial event in Romania and the largest beer fair in local retail. Customers visiting Auchan stores have access to a selection of over 300 varieties – including established local and international brands, as well as dozens of new…