Romanian president Klaus Iohannis will travel to Budapest on Wednesday, October 11, at the invitation of Hungarian leader Katalin Novák. It is the first visit made by a Romanian head of state to neighbouring Hungary in the last 14 years.
“The visit takes place in the context of an increased dynamic of high-level contacts, following the official visit made by president Katalin Novák to Bucharest in September 2022 and the participation in the 8th Summit of the Three...
The UNESCO Global Geopark Ținutul Buzăului in Romania has inaugurated a new interactive visitor center in the village of Bozioru, offering a modern and immersive experience into the region’s unique geological and cultural past. Named Povestea Trovanților/The Trovants’ Story, the center tells the secrets of the mysterious stone formations known as trovants and the prehistoric […]
Pluxee, a global player in employee benefits and engagement, announced the signing of an agreement to acquire MyBenefits, a fast-growing Romanian company that has developed innovative technology to provide a flexible offering of employee benefits. The transaction builds on a partnership between the two companies. The deal is subject to approval by the Romanian regulatory […]
OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeastern Europe, announced Thursday, July 3, the discovery of a new natural gas reservoir in Spineni, a locality situated about 70 kilometers northeast of Craiova, southwestern Romania. The find was confirmed following the drilling of the 1 Spineni exploration well to a depth of approximately...
Romanian president Nicușor Dan, along with prime minister Ilie Bolojan and other officials, participated at a reception on Wednesday, July 2, to mark the US Independence Day. During the reception, they underlined the importance of the relationship between Romania and the US. The Romanian president noted that the United States is Romania's most important ally […]
Romanians spent roughly EUR 40 billion in large retail chains last year, representing an increase of 7.1% year-over-year. The 2024 growth rate marked a slowdown compared to 2023 (+11.1% vs. 2022) but remained above inflation, according to the Romania Retail Snapshot 2025 produced by real estate consultancy company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Major food stores […]
The Romanian government will implement tax hikes and spending reforms starting August 1 in an attempt to curb the growing budget deficit and avoid a looming financial crisis, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced. The measures include increases in VAT and excise duties, a new health contribution on pensions, and a doubling of the tax on […]
