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Retail sales decreased by 6.5% in Romania in January 2026 compared to the same month last year. The drop constitutes the largest decline in retail sales since the pandemic, amid a general decrease in purchasing power due to persistent high inflation and increased taxation. The decline in consumption affects the entire economic chain, from producers…

Romania remains among the most affordable countries globally and regionally in terms of the cost of living, according to the 2026 global cost of living index from Numbeo, which measures the price of everyday expenses, including rent, relative to New York, the reference point.  In the ranking, New York is assigned a reference base value…

Romanian company EuPlătesc has obtained a Payment Institution license from the National Bank (BNR), marking a major step in its development after more than 20 years on the local market. The move allows the online payment provider to operate under a fully regulated framework and manage financial flows directly. The new status enables EuPlătesc to…

Romania’s national airline Tarom ranked among Europe’s more punctual carriers in 2025, with over 82% of its flights departing on time, according to company data. The performance places the air carrier more than six percentage points above the European industry average. According to Tarom, out of 23,396 flights operated last year, 19,240 departed on schedule,…

A 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman have been charged in the United Kingdom after they reportedly tried and failed to enter HM Naval Base Clyde on Thursday, March 19. The base hosts the UK’s nuclear submarine fleet and the Trident nuclear deterrent system.  The two were spotted outside the base, and press sources…

A 58-year-old man was attacked by a bear in Mureș County, central Romania. Intervention teams arrived in the forest located between the localities of Torba (Măgherani commune) and Abud (Ghindari commune) after a call made on Sunday, March 22.  Upon arrival, rescuers found the victim was conscious and that he was alone at the time…

The United States Air Force has sent the sixth Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, used for aerial refueling missions, to Bucharest, according to Boarding Pass. The aircraft flew to the Romanian capital from an air base near the city of Meridian in Mississippi, and landed in Bucharest on Sunday morning, March 22. Before their arrival, three…

The Romanian government is set to declare a state of crisis on the crude oil and petroleum products market, as authorities move to curb rising fuel prices and limit their impact on the economy and population. The decision follows a high-level meeting convened by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. According to the government, an emergency ordinance…

Between trends, AI, and constant pressure for results, professionals face the same question: what actually works in communication today? The answer comes on April 1-2, 2026, at Romania’s largest communication festival, through four events designed to deliver fresh perspectives, solutions, and ideas for communicators from both companies and agencies. April 1: MedComm by BOIRON The…

Bucharest’s Băneasa Forest has taken a first official step toward being designated a protected natural park, following the launch of a scientific study supporting its conservation status. The announcement was made on March 21, International Day of Forests, by the Bucharest Natural Park Association and the Ministry of Environment. The study, covering an area of…