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The Association for the Promotion of Romanian Film announced the members of the two juries who will decide the nominees, productions, and artists for the 2026 Gopo Awards, the most important awards in the Romanian film industry. This year, 124 Romanian films released in 2025 enter the judging stage: feature films, documentaries, and short films,…

Romania’s energy minister, Bogdan Ivan, said that a price increase of roughly RON 0.03-0.05 per liter of gasoline and diesel is expected in the coming period due to the conflict in the Middle East. At the same time, he rejected rumors that prices will increase to RON 10 (EUR 2) per liter, from around RON…

Falcon Defence, a defence contractor based in the United Kingdom, announced its entry into the Romanian market through the launch of an integrated production platform for energetic materials and artillery ammunition, supported by contracts worth EUR 253 million for deliveries in 2026. The contracts will be fulfilled through the group’s existing production facilities in Europe…

Last week, Romania launched the National Neonatal Screening Registry, a program that involves the free testing of newborns for 19 genetic and metabolic diseases.  Neonatal screening involves taking a small blood sample from the newborn shortly after birth. Through this analysis, genetic or metabolic diseases can be identified, which, if left untreated, may cause severe…

Froo has expanded its network to more than 190 stores in Romania after opening new locations in Brașov, Craiova, and Ploiești on February 26 and 27. The latest additions mark the chain’s entry into three new cities as it continues its national rollout. The company, part of Żabka Group, has been expanding steadily in Romania…

Roughly 76% of Romanians consistently keep a detailed record of their expenses or monitor their budget, and banking apps dominate the top money management solutions, according to a study conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with Appinio. More than half of respondents (55%) stated that they use their bank’s mobile app to check transactions…

Microsoft has appointed Gabriela Popescu as Country Manager for Romania, Moldova, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), effective March 1. This year marks 30 years of Microsoft’s presence in Romania. Popescu joined Microsoft Romania in 2017 and most recently served as interim general manager, while also overseeing corporate, external, and legal affairs for Central…

Romania will be the first country where Orange will test the viability of D2D (Direct-to-Device) satellite connectivity, the company announced on Monday, March 2. The test comes after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with AST SpaceMobile and Satellite Connect Europe, a European joint venture between AST SpaceMobile and Vodafone. According to the…

A total of 35 flights to or from Israel, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, and Jordan were canceled on Monday, March 2, as a result of the events in the Middle East, according to the Bucharest National Airports Company. The cancelled flights include 17 departures and 18 arrivals operated by FlyDubai, HiSky Europe,…

Yeat will return to Romania this summer to perform at the seaside festival Beach, Please! in Costinești, organizers announced, as the event prepares for its fifth edition. The rapper previously appeared at the event in 2024 and 2025. Born Noah Smith, Yeat is known for his experimental trap sound and has gained international recognition in…