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Bucharest ranks 7th among EU’s most dynamic industrial logistics markets, says Colliers
The modern stock of leasable industrial and logistics space in Bucharest has almost quadrupled over the past decade to more than 3.6 million square meters, according to data from Colliers. The Romanian capital now ranks 7th among the most dynamic markets in the EU and 5th in terms of growth between 2015 and 2025, the…
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Russian military services reportedly hacked surveillance cameras on Romanian, NATO borders to spy on shipments
According to the British intelligence services, Russian military intelligence services accessed thousands of surveillance cameras in NATO countries like Romania. The cameras, located near border crossing points with Ukraine, allowed them to monitor Western aid shipments. The GRU, the Russian army’s intelligence service, accessed around 10,000 cameras “located near train stations or military units, to…
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Nicușor Dan officially confirmed as Romania’s next president
The Constitutional Court (CCR) officially validated the results of the May 18 presidential election on Thursday, May 22, confirming Nicușor Dan as Romania’s next president. The solemn session was attended by both the president-elect and Romania’s interim president, Ilie Bolojan. Earlier in the day, the top court unanimously rejected a request to annul the election…
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New golf club to officially open near Bucharest as largest in Southeastern Europe
Romania is set to host one of Europe’s most exclusive golf destinations, with the official opening this summer of the National Golf & Country Club (NGCC) near Bucharest. Located in Niculești, Dâmbovița county, the EUR 60 million project spans 75 hectares and features the largest golf club in Southeastern Europe. The centerpiece of NGCC is…
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Southern Romania: Craiova airport to host large air show featuring F-16 fighter jets
An air show with over 50 pilots and skydivers, along with 40 military and civilian aircraft, will take place on Saturday, May 24, at the Craiova International Airport, to mark the city’s celebration. The air show is set to be the largest in the region and will include demonstrations with F-16 fighter jets for the…
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Radisson announces major Romania expansion plans with four new properties in Bucharest, Braşov and Mamaia
Radisson Hotel Group has announced a major expansion in Romania, unveiling plans for four new hotel openings in Bucharest, Brașov, and Mamaia in the coming years. Leading the new projects is the Radisson RED Bucharest Old Town, set to become the first Radisson RED in Romania. Scheduled to open in 2027, the hotel will transform…
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Romania’s Constitutional Court rejects George Simion’s request to annul presidential election
Romania’s Constitutional Court (CCR) rejected on Thursday morning, May 22, the request filed by far-right AUR leader George Simion to annul the results of the presidential election, deeming it unfounded. The decision was unanimous and clears the way for the formal confirmation and validation of the election results. Simion challenged the result of Romania’s May…
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Romanian president-elect Nicușor Dan meets with European Parliament president Roberta Metsola
President-elect Nicușor Dan and the head of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, had an informal discussion on Wednesday, May 21. The latter is on a two-day visit to Romania during which she will be in Timișoara, at the invitation of mayor Dominic Fritz, to receive the “Timișoara for European Values” Award. “I had an informal…
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Weekend calendar: RAD Art Fair, Vadim Repin concerts, Armenian Street Pop Up, BurgerFest and more
An art fair, jazz and chamber music concerts, design and photo exhibitions, and many other outdoor events round up a packed weekend agenda. In Bucharest: RAD Art Fair May 22 – May 25 Held at Caro City Resort in Bucharest, the event showcases more than 120 Romanian and international artists, represented by 28 galleries. A…
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Study: Roma voters deliver decisive margin in Romania’s presidential runoff
An analysis by the Roma for Democracy Foundation found that Roma voters delivered one of the most decisive electoral margins in Romania’s May 2025 presidential runoff, where Nicușor Dan defeated far-right, pro-Russian challenger George Simion. Drawing on turnout data from 144 municipalities with significant Roma populations, the analysis documents the first large-scale electoral re-engagement by…