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Dacia’s sales in Europe shrink by 9.7% y/y in January-September
A total of 405,768 Dacia cars were registered in Europe in January-September, compared with 449,287 in the same period of 2025. Major carmakers also reported mixed developments over the first nine months of 2026, with registrations rising at Stellantis (4.7%) and Volkswagen (0.5%), but falling at Renault (3.1%) and Ford (15.2%). Dacia car registrations in…
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ING: Romania’s economy to rebound in 2027 on consumption, but fiscal risks persist
The leu is expected to depreciate further in 2027, following a weak performance this year, but the main risks to the exchange rate, sovereign borrowing costs and credit rating stem from political uncertainty and the trajectory of the budget deficit. “Romania’s macroeconomic adjustment is finally starting to become visible, but progress remains vulnerable to political…
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Romania’s H1 budget execution data published by Eurostat prompts political accusations
The figure was the highest reading among EU countries, up from 7.7% in the same period of 2025 and 7.3% in the same period of 2024. The figures prompted political accusations. The data fuelled criticism from the Social Democratic Party (PSD), which, in a press release and statements by party leaders and economic advisers, accused…
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EU, Romania step up Black Sea security response
The European Parliament and Romania’s Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) called for stronger measures to address escalating security threats in the Black Sea following attacks on civilian vessels and repeated airspace violations. Both mentioned the need for closer cooperation with NATO allies, improved drone detection, and faster implementation of the EU’s planned regional maritime…
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Romanian air carrier Dan Air files for insolvency but keeps flying
On the same day, Animawings filed a second insolvency request after the court rejected its first application, while a separate insolvency request filed by its creditors remained pending. Dan Air CEO Matt Ian David explained that the airline had filed for insolvency to protect itself from enforcement proceedings over the debt, which falls due on…
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A Sunday Made to Be Savoured at Boulevard 73
On 25 October, Boulevard 73 at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest invites guests to slow down and enjoy a refined Sunday brunch in one of the city’s most elegant settings. From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the afternoon unfolds around a generous selection of dishes, a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and all…
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Polish AI company Zowie expands into Romania, plans first office in Bucharest
Zowie, a Polish company that takes AI agents for customer service into production for telecoms, insurers, banks, logistics companies, and retailers, announced an expansion to Romania on Thursday, October 22. The company plans to open an office in Bucharest and has started recruiting an account executive and a sales development representative for the Romanian market.…
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Romanian travel agency Beyond Dracula allocates 1% of revenues to develop Via Transilvanica project
Beyond Dracula, a Romanian company specializing in customised travel experiences for international visitors, announced on Thursday, October 22, that it will allocate 1% of its gross revenue generated from completed trips to the Via Transilvanica project. Launched under the concept “The Journey Goes Both Ways,” the initiative represents an open-ended commitment from the company. The…
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Romanian AUR lawmaker indicted over anti-immigrant message
Romanian prosecutors have indicted Dan Tanasă, a lawmaker from the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), over a Facebook post urging consumers to boycott deliveries made by immigrant workers. The case was sent to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, according to local news agency Agerpres. In the August 19, 2025 post,…
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Large-scale Brâncuşi exhibition to open at New York’s Museum of Modern Art
Brâncuşi: The Artist and His Studio, an exhibition dedicated to the work of the Romanian-born artist Constantin Brâncuşi, will be on view at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) from October 25 through February 27, 2027. The exhibition brings together rarely lent sculptures from the artist’s legendary Paris studio, MoMA’s collection, alongside significant local loans…