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Techcelerator, Romania’s longest-running technology accelerator, launched Vanguard, the first integrated accelerator in Southeast Europe dedicated to deep tech, cybersecurity, and the resilience of critical infrastructure, on Tuesday, April 21.  Vanguard offers deeptech startups a structured framework for testing and validating solutions, preparing for international scaling, developing institutional partnerships, and accessing European and NATO funding mechanisms.…

A 75-year-old driver from Vrancea was stopped by police after driving approximately 22 kilometers in the wrong direction on the A7 motorway, according to Libertatea. Police were alerted about the driver after receiving three calls on April 23 regarding a car traveling in the opposite direction on the A7 motorway, also known as the Moldova Motorway. They…

The Banca Transilvania Group listed the open-end investment fund BT Index România ETF BET-TR (BVB: BTBETRETF) on Thursday, April 23. The ETF passively replicates the structure of the BET-TR index, which includes the performance of the 20 most liquid Romanian shares, including through the incorporation of dividends. Banca Transilvania Group received authorization for this fund…

Ministers from the Social Democratic Party (PSD) submitted their resignations at the government on Thursday, April 23, marking a decisive step in the party’s withdrawal from the ruling coalition and deepening the ongoing political crisis. The move comes days after PSD, the biggest party in the pro-European alliance, withdrew its political support for Liberal (PNL)…

Developer Alesonor and construction company Strabag have started the construction works on the second phase of Amber Forest, a residential project in Tunari, in Ilfov county. The project, built on the 15-minute city concept, is being developed on an area of more than 31 hectares, with only 15% built-up space. It will benefit from sports…

Vista Bank debuted on Wednesday, April 22, as a bond issuer on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB), listing a bond issue worth EUR 17 million on the Regulated Market of the Exchange. The volume consists of 170 bonds with a nominal value of EUR 100,000 each. The interest is variable, calculated as EURIBOR 3M +…

World and Olympic swimming champion David Popovici prevailed in the 50-meter freestyle event at the National Championships for seniors, youth, and juniors in Otopeni, climbing the podium for the first time this year.  He finished the race in first place, ahead of Patrick Sebastian Dinu from CSM Constanța and Mihai Gergely from Universitatea Cluj. Popovici…

Siemens announced plans to build a new digital factory in Sibiu, marking a major industrial investment focused on low-carbon and AI-driven production. The facility is expected to be completed by 2028, pending all necessary approvals. Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026, with the facility covering approximately 14,500 square meters. The project will be…

The Committee on Legal Affairs of the European Parliament decided to lift the immunity of Romanian pro-Russian MEP Diana Șoșoacă on Thursday, April 23, according to Digi24. The vote took place in a closed-door meeting. All but one of the 18 members of the Committee voted to lift Șoșoacă’s immunity. There was one abstention.  The…

Romanian developer One United Properties (BVB: ONE) reported residential transactions worth EUR 60.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a strong start to the year as demand continues to build around new developments. The transactions included sales, pre-sales, and reservations for 144 residential and commercial units, along with 243 parking and storage spaces.…