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The annual inflation rate in Romania in October 2025 was 9.8%, with non-food goods increasing in price by 10.96%, services by 10.52%, and food goods by 7.57%, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS) published on Wednesday, November 12. In September, the annual inflation rate was 9.88%. “The consumer price index in…

Romanians shift priorities: Health, Culture, and Hobbies take the lead, while Fashion and Home&Deco lose ground to low-cost non-EU commerce Black Friday 2025 marks a turning point for Romanian eCommerce. After two years of stagnation, the day recorded a +10% increase in the number of transactions, while the overall campaign week saw a +20% rise…

The winter holidays are, for many of us, that rare time when everything slows down and joy becomes simple again: a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a glass of fine wine, laughter mingling with the clinking of glasses, and breathtaking views all around. In the world of Ana Hotels, the magic of the season is celebrated…

Kings’ Valley Medical & Spa Hotel is more than a luxurious retreat — it is a gateway to one of Bulgaria’s most enchanting regions. – The Rose Valley. Nestled in the heart of the country, just a few scenic hours from Bucharest, the hotel offers guests a rare blend of tranquility, wellness, and discovery. Surrounded…

President Nicușor Dan presented Romania’s new National Defense Strategy on Wednesday, November 12, identifying weaknesses in public administration and corruption as key national vulnerabilities, Biziday.ro reported. The strategy, set to open for public debate, is scheduled for review by the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) later this month, on November 24, before being submitted…

The second-largest pot in the history of the Romanian lottery game 6/49 was won by a 30-year-old engineer from Arad, who spent RON 12 (EUR 2.3) on a ticket online. He collected the roughly EUR 9.6 million in prize money on Tuesday, November 11.  “The winner of the First Category Prize in the Loto 6/49 game…

Romania has made notable progress in combating human trafficking, but additional efforts are needed to protect vulnerable groups from trafficking risks, identify and assist victims, and punish the perpetrators, according to a new report published by the Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) of the Council of Europe. The report evaluated the…

Romanian deeptech company .lumen announced that its glasses for the blind have been named a CES 2026 Innovation Awards honoree in the Accessibility & Longevity category. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in the US, the awards recognize outstanding design and engineering across 36 product categories. “Romania just won its first-ever CES Innovation Award,”…

The European Commission has officially recognized Cârnați din topor din Vâlcea as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) product, making it the 15th Romanian product to receive this European distinction. Produced in Vâlcea County, these traditional pork sausages are made from 80% meat and 20% fat, hand-chopped with a hatchet into large, uneven cubes, then smoked…

District 4 mayor Daniel Băluță, backed by the governing Social Democratic Party (PSD), is the favorite in the race for the Bucharest City Hall, according to a poll conducted by Avangarde at the beginning of November 2025. The Bucharest mayoral elections will take place on December 7, and all major parties have put forth candidates for…