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IT companies are the most attractive to potential employees in the country, according to the Randstad Romania Employer Brand Research 2025, part of the world’s most comprehensive independent employer brand study. For the fourth consecutive year, Microsoft tops the list, earning the distinguished Hall of Fame badge on its certification. Schaeffler (former Vitesco Technologies) and…

Bucharest is among the priciest European cities for international education, ranking 13th out of 32 in new research by the International Schools Database comparing international school fees in 2024. The Romanian capital surpasses the average, placing it ahead of cities in countries typically associated with lower education costs. Switzerland and the United Kingdom were the…

The United States embassy in Bucharest published a message on Tuesday, May 20, congratulating Romanian president-elect Nicușor Dan for his victory in the presidential race. The message was later followed by a similar one from a group of six US senators. In a short message, the US Embassy stated that it looks forward to working…

Hollywood actor Kevin Costner is set to come to Romania this fall, where he will appear live at Impact Bucharest, the largest business, technology, and innovation event in Eastern Europe. Scheduled for September 17–18, the event returns to the Romanian capital for its second edition, bringing together leaders from across Europe in business, politics, technology,…

The Université Sorbonne Paris Nord has congratulated Nicușor Dan on his election as president of Romania, highlighting his academic roots at the French institution. In a message published on social media, the university celebrated Dan’s achievement and recalled his time as a doctoral student in mathematics. “Nicușor Dan, former doctoral student of the university, elected…

President Donald Trump announced on social media that Darryl Nirenberg will be the next US Ambassador to Romania, pending Senate confirmation. Nirenberg, who brings four decades of foreign policy experience, is expected to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and promote American interests abroad. “I am pleased to announce that Darryl Nirenberg will…

BRIO, a digital testing platform for Romanian students, was the only Romanian company included in a ranking of EdTech companies compiled by Time Magazine, alongside global brands in technology and education such as Duolingo, Kahoot, and Google Education. “The World’s Best EdTech Companies in 2025,” a ranking made by Statista for TIME magazine, evaluated over…

The Romanian Orthodox Church celebrates Holy Emperors Constantine and Elena Day on May 21. Over 1.7 million Romanian citizens celebrate their name day on this date. According to data from the General Directorate for Population Records, 675,241 men and 1,098,263 women bear the names Constantin, Elena, or their derivatives, News.ro reported. A total of 422,622…

Romania’s construction works volume index surged by 12.2% y/y in Q1 – a performance largely owed to low base effects and the seasonally low activity in the first quarter of the year, according to the statistics office INS. The sector is among the few that propped the overall economic growth in Q1, estimated by the…

The election of Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan as Romania’s next president will likely pave the way for a new government to address the fiscal risks, although challenges remain “substantial,” S&P Global Ratings said, quoted by Bloomberg and Economedia.ro. “Markets will want to see how quickly the new government is formed and how credible its fiscal…