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The Russian Embassy in Bucharest claimed that the maritime drone that exploded in Romania’s Port of Constanța on Friday, June 5, was of Ukrainian origin, rejecting any suggestion of Russian involvement in the incident. The statement came as Romanian authorities continued investigating the explosion, and reports emerged of additional drones drifting near Romanian territorial waters.…

Dacia sales in France, the brand’s largest market in Europe, remained volatile in the first two months of the year despite a strong performance from the Sandero model. In Germany, however, Dacia saw higher sales of the Duster, Bigster 4×4, and Sandero models, marking a 13% increase in registered passenger cars in Europe’s largest automotive…

A vast majority of Romanians, around 8 in 10, would be willing to allow AI agents to make purchases and complete payments on their behalf in certain scenarios, according to a new study by digital payment services provider PayU Romania. Expectedly, openness to delegating purchasing or payment decisions to AI agents is strongest for lower-value…

Negroni Trading, a company specializing in the import and distribution of premium artisanal spirits and goods, has leased a new unit at CTPark Bucharest West, Europe’s largest industrial park in terms of gross leasable area. The move will support the company’s sales, storage, and administrative operations as it expands its presence in Romania. The company…

Drivers crossing the Giurgiu-Ruse bridge will be able to pay the toll electronically starting June 15, under a new system designed to reduce waiting times and improve traffic flow. The announcement was made by Cristian Pistol, director general of the National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR), who said the IT system has been officially…

A maritime drone similar to those used in the war in Ukraine exploded in Romania’s Port of Constanța on Friday morning, June 5, after being discovered near a maritime rescue facility. The authorities said the drone self-detonated after the area had been secured and evacuated, with no injuries reported. According to Biziday.ro, the explosion was…

Atlas Festival, the largest music festival in Ukraine, made a comeback edition in 2024 and has continued since, despite the many challenges involved in organizing such an event during wartime. While in Bucharest for the East European Music Conference 2026, Atlas Festival’s programming director Vlad Yaremchuk told Romania Insider more about what it takes to…

Accommodation establishments in Romania received 3.17 million tourists in the first four months of 2026, 6.1% fewer than in the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.  Of the total number of arrivals in tourist reception structures in the first four months of the year, Romanian tourists represented 79.7%,…

The Board of Directors of the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), the NATO body tasked with identifying and fostering innovation to generate defense and security benefits, has approved a budget for next year that includes five new DIANA test centers in Romania. The budget approval was announced by the National Institute for…

Voxa, Romania’s largest audiobook and eBook platform, announced the launch of Voxa Kids, a dedicated section designed specifically for children. The new feature aims to provide young users with a safe digital environment where they can discover stories and audiobooks tailored to their age. According to Voxa, around 30% of its users already listen to…