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Major defense event to bring exhibitors from 36 countries to Bucharest next week
More than 650 defense and security companies from 36 countries will gather in Bucharest next week for the 2026 edition of Black Sea Defense and Aerospace – BSDA 2026, one of the region’s largest military industry events. The exhibition, held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania, will take place from May 13…
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Eurostat: Romanians have expensive electricity, but among the lowest gas prices in EU
Romanians pay the most expensive electricity in the EU relative to their purchasing power, but the country has the third cheapest gas prices, according to data published by Eurostat. Relatively high electricity prices When it comes to electricity, the country-by-country analysis shows that although Romania ranks ninth in terms of electricity tariffs expressed in euros,…
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President Nicușor Dan wins lawsuit against Romania’s Electoral Authority over campaign reimbursements
Romanian president Nicușor Dan won the lawsuit filed against the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) after the institution refused to reimburse nearly RON 1 million spent by Dan in the campaign for last year’s presidential elections. The decision issued by the Bucharest Court of Appeal is not final and can be challenged on appeal, according to Digi24.…
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Half of Romanian employees feel underpaid, Randstad study finds
Only about half of Romanian employees believe they are paid fairly, while more than a quarter are considering changing jobs in the first half of 2026, according to the latest Randstad Romania Employer Brand Research. The study also found that many workers are actively searching for new opportunities out of fear that they could lose…
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Visit of EP head Roberta Metsola to Romania cancelled due to political crisis
President Nicușor Dan canceled the reception that was scheduled to take place on Europe Day, May 9, due to the ongoing political crisis. The visit of the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, was also canceled, according to a press release from the presidency quoted by Euronews Romania. Before the Ilie Bolojan government fell,…
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Why a Bundesrat Delegation’s Visit to a School in Bucharest Signals More Than a Diplomatic Courtesy
Why a Bundesrat Delegation’s Visit to a School in Bucharest Signals More Than a Diplomatic Courtesy Why this matters beyond education Germany’s approach to education places strong emphasis on the development of the next generation, including through its international school network. Within this framework, the Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen (ZfA), in cooperation with the Embassy…
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lululemon enters Romanian market with first Bucharest store this summer
Canadian activewear brand lululemon announced it will open its first store in Romania in June, at Băneasa Shopping City in northern Bucharest. This marks the company’s official entry into the local market through a franchise partnership with Arion Retail Group. The new store, covering approximately 600 square meters, will be located in one of Bucharest’s…
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European Social-Democratic group PES signals support for Romania’s PSD amid government dismissal
The Party of European Socialists (or PES) signaled its support for the Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the “swift formation of a pro-European government with renewed leadership” after PSD brought down the Liberal-led Ilie Bolojan government on Tuesday, May 5. In a press release, the European Social-Democrats said that “Romania needs clarity, stability and…
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Bucharest’s District 3 accounts for over a quarter of new homes, report says
District 3 attracts the largest number of new homes delivered in Bucharest, with over a quarter of all houses and apartments completed within the city’s administrative boundaries, according to a market report issued by real estate consultant SVN Romania, based on official statistics and its own data. Approximately 11,500 homes were completed in District 3…
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Froo Romania relocates to Hermes Business Campus in Bucharest
Froo Romania, part of Poland-based Żabka Group, has relocated its offices to Hermes Business Campus in Bucharest in a transaction brokered by Colliers. The company leased approximately 2,900 square meters of office space as it continues expanding its local operations. The move comes as more companies reevaluate their office strategies, with relocations increasingly driven by…