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Funky Buddha, the flagship brand of Greek group Altex S.A., is entering the Romanian market with the opening of its first standalone store in Bucharest’s ParkLake Shopping Center. The new location, set to open in mid-April, marks the brand’s physical retail debut in the country after previously being available through a local multibrand store. The…

The Danube Delta, in Tulcea County, has won the Grand Prize at the “Destination of the Year 2025” Gala, one of the most important competitions for tourist destinations in Romania. The win was decided after a public vote expressed online, amassing hundreds of thousands of votes, and on the vote of a jury composed of…

North Bucharest Investments – NBI, a leader in premium real estate consultancy, has launched its rental division – NBI Rentals, which has a portfolio of over 400 apartments and houses. NBI Rentals has a team of over 20 consultants, experienced in property management and in creating effective relationships between owners and tenants, a team that…

TelePaws, a Romanian veterinary telemedicine platform founded in 2024, completed an investment round including both capital and strategic expertise, marking the entry of entrepreneur Răzvan Costea-Bărluțiu as a strategic investor and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The investment was not disclosed, but the startup said the deal supports its international expansion plans and the accelerated development…

You came to Romania for a reason — a new role, a bigger challenge, a fresh start. You’ve adapted to the logistics, found your rhythm, maybe even started enjoying the balance between work and life here. But beneath the surface, there’s something you didn’t quite plan for: the invisible pressure of performing in a different…

Interim president Ilie Bolojan expressed confidence on Tuesday, April 8, that Romanian institutions will soon clarify with the US Department of Homeland Security the issues related to the suspension of visa-free travel for Romanian citizens.  Speaking during a press conference at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, Bolojan emphasized that the lifting of visa requirements is…

The Defense Ministry said that it had not received any official notification from the United States regarding the withdrawal of American troops from Romania’s territory, and that it cannot formulate a response based solely on media reports. The clarification comes after public reports emerged regarding a possible withdrawal of approximately 10,000 American troops from Romania and…

The Bucharest Stock Exchange’s main index BET gained 3.5% on April 8, recovering more than half of the 6.1% loss accumulated during the previous three trading sessions after the US Administration announced the tariffs prompting panic among investors around the globe. BET’s year-to-date performance thus returned to positive readings, with an advance of 2% YTD.…

Morgan Stanley, together with David Hay, former Chief Executive Officer of AFI Europe, is reportedly exploring the sale of the America House office building in Bucharest’s Victoriei Square for approximately EUR 100 million, according to market sources cited by Ziarul Financiar.  The potential divestment comes amid rising office rents and declining vacancy rates in Bucharest’s…

Kafeterija, a leading specialty coffee shop chain from Serbia, is set to enter the Romanian market as part of a regional expansion strategy financed by BlackPeak Capital, a Bulgarian investment fund supported by the European Union, Startupcafe.ro reported. The announcement was made last week, with the company outlining its intention to launch operations in Romania,…