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Former prime minister Marcel Ciolacu announced on Tuesday, May 20, that he has resigned as head of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the largest in the Romanian legislature. The interim leadership of the party will be taken over by transport minister Sorin Grindeanu, a close ally of Ciolacu, who secured the position with 67 votes to…

Romania has overtaken Poland as the worst country in the EU for LGBTQ+ people, according to a ranking published by the Brussels-based non-governmental organization ILGA-Europe. Countries are placed in the organization’s annual “Rainbow Map” according to factors such as the number of hate crimes in a given year and the rights afforded by authorities to…

Anca Manitiu, Deputy CEO of Impetum Group – one of the biggest private equity managers in Romania – analyzes the recent trends and numbers in the European and regional private equity market. Europe’s alternative investment fund market – funds investing in private companies, startups, and growth projects – is transforming. While capital previously flowed freely…

Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, from Romford, was charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life following the fires in north London.  The Romanian was arrested on May 17 at London’s Luton Airport and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. He is the second man charged in relation…

Carrefour Romania has appointed Gabriela Stănică to its executive committee, effective June 1, 2025. She is serving as Chief Information Officer for Digital and AI. With over two decades of experience in the IT sector, Stănică joined Carrefour Romania in October 2020. Since then, she has overseen the company’s digital transformation efforts, including the modernization…

Bucharest’s iconic Urban Fountains in Unirii Square will once again light up the city with the return of the “Water Symphony” shows, starting Friday, May 23. Now in its sixth edition, the event blends choreographed water displays with lights and music, transforming the fountains into a major summer attraction. This year’s theme, “Galaxy of Legendary…

Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, also known as the Otopeni Airport, has officially opened a new short-term parking lot for passengers, offering improved access near the Departures Terminal.  The new P7 parking facility became operational on Tuesday, May 20, and provides 671 additional parking spaces across a surface area of 20,265 square meters. Several of…

City Grill Group, the largest Romanian-owned player in the hospitality market, is launching a new version of its Out4Food app and investing this year in refining the digital experience for customers who frequent the group’s 30+ restaurants. The Group’s investment strategy focuses on consolidating its leadership position in HoReCa by expanding its network and, more…

Romania has officially enacted a law allowing its armed forces to shoot down unauthorized drones entering national airspace, following a decree signed by interim president Ilie Bolojan on Monday, May 19. The law was also published in the Official Gazette later the same day, according to Agerpres. The announcement was made by the Presidential Administration…

The Russian ambassador to Romania, Vladimir Lipaev, recently alleged that France had interference in Romania’s presidential elections, echoing far-right defeated presidential candidate George Simion. Lipaev said on the “Rossia 24” television channel that “there was interference in the elections at the level of Macron. This is indisputable, because literally two days before the elections, Macron…