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Leoni, a manufacturer of automotive wiring systems and cable components, announced it will close its plant in Marghita, in Bihor county, in the first half of 2026. The decision, which will impact approximately 190 employees, was taken because of the lack of new projects to ensure the continuity of operations at the site, the company…

Retailer Bacanalia said it was opening this month its second store in the Bucharest metropolitan area, in Balotești, in Ilfov county. This follows the opening of its first store in the capital, in Auchan Crângași. Both stores operate as franchises. The first Bacanalia store opened in October 2023 in Cluj-Napoca as “the missing link between…

Worldbox, a streetwear and sports collections chain part of the Polish CCC Group, has opened another unit in Romania, in FunShop Park Vaslui, a retail park managed locally by the Polish company Scallier. Earlier this year, Worldbox opened its first local store in Curtea de Argeș. It has since added units in Medgidia, Crevedia, Cisnădie,…

British fish & chips chain Harry Ramsden’s is set to open its first restaurant in Romania in Bucharest, in March of next year. The company entered the local market in an exclusive development partnership with Horecagroup, according to an announcement quoted by Economica.net. A second location is planned for 2026 as well, while 2027 will…

Automobile Bavaria Group, one of the largest car dealer networks in the country, announced it was expanding its motorcycle portfolio by adding the Kawasaki and Yamaha brands. This is part of the motorcycle division’s transition to a multi-brand business model, the company said. Automobile Bavaria BMW Motorrad will thus become Automobile Bavaria Moto Center. The…

Sport Guru, a sports equipment retailer, has closed the negotiations to acquire 100% of bike retailer Bikexpert, Economedia.ro reported. Bikexpert has a network of three stores in Bucharest. The transaction will go through after all approvals are received from the regulatory authorities. “Cycling is one of Sport Guru’s strategic categories, and Bikexpert is a landmark…

At the British School of Bucharest (BSB), learning extends beyond desks, textbooks and examinations into a broader educational experience shaped by curiosity, challenge and participation. The School’s approach recognises that intellectual development is closely connected to personal growth and that some of the most enduring learning takes place through experiences that complement the formal curriculum.…

Around 52% of Romanians say healthcare in the country is unsatisfactory, below the EU average of 58%, according to new data from the STADA Health Report. Although this percentage indicates a slight improvement compared to the 56% recorded in 2024, the current level of satisfaction has dropped drastically compared to the 74% recorded in 2020.…

Romania’s Energy Ministry reaffirmed its support for the continuation of the small modular nuclear power plant (SMR) project in Doicești, currently in Phase 2 of the design and feasibility studies. The ministry is exploring new financing for the project and the possibility of developing new SMR-type projects in Romania, intending to position the country as…

President Nicușor Dan said on Friday morning, December 19, that Romania supports the draft free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, noting that the reservations previously held were overcome. Envisioned and debated for over 25 years, the deal was delayed to January. The trade agreement would significantly boost the volume of goods exchanged between…