Amazon will open a game development studio in Bucharest where they will work on current projects, but also on those that the company plans to initiate. Amazon is also going to hire new people for the new headquarters in the Capital, gamedeveloper.com reports. The US giant emphasized its dedication to developing and publishing games, stating that its latest studio will support both current and future projects. “Amazon Games is focused on developing and publishing great games, and we have an ambitious long-term roadmap in front of us. Expanding our internal development teams into Europe was a natural next step for us as we tackle our broad portfolio. Bucharest is known as one of the top emerging European cities for game development and we look forward to tapping into the rich talent pool,” said Amazon Games VP, Christoph Hartmann. According to the preliminary information, Amazon has approached former Ubisoft Bucharest managing director Cristian Pana to lead its new Romanian studio. Pana previously worked on franchises including The Division, The Crew, Far Cry, and Avatar. “I’m thrilled to join Amazon Games at a time when the team is actively building across an exciting roadmap,” said Pana. “I’ve built and led outstanding teams in the past and I know this area of Europe is a hot spot for some of the very best talent in gaming.” Amazon Games’ portfolio currently includes two live service titles in the form of New World and Lost Ark. The company is also working on the next iteration of Tomb Raider alongside Crystal Dynamics and has an MMO project based on The Lord of the Rings in the pipeline.
APADOR-CH, one of Romania’s oldest human rights organizations, has called on President Nicușor Dan to clarify how the state intends to combat disinformation without infringing on freedom of expression. In an open letter published on June 14, the organization raised concerns about the president’s recent statement that he would bring the issue of online disinformation […]
Romania’s state-owned passenger railway operator CFR Călători has warned that insufficient public service compensation for 2025, combined with declining revenues, may lead to significant disruptions in rail transport, the company said in a statement issued on June 13. The carrier stated that funding for the upcoming year is expected to fall below 2024 levels, creating […]
Romania's gross external debt (not including the loans contracted by FDI companies from parent groups) increased by 12% y/y or EUR 16.5 billion in 12 months to April 2025, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania. The gross external debt (GED) reached EUR 158.2 billion, equivalent to 44.7% of the country's GDP. […]
Romania’s nominal GDP has reached EUR 354 billion in 2024 and EUR 358 billion in the four quarters to March 2025, nearly tripling from EUR 125 billion in 2009. While often cited as evidence of rapid economic expansion, this 182% increase over 15 years significantly overstates the country’s real economic progress, according to our calculations. […]
Despite positive base effects in April 2025 after net foreign direct investments (FDI) outflows a year earlier, the cumulative net FDI in 12 months to April contracted by 17% y/y to EUR 5.40 billion (EUR 5.45 billion in gross terms), according to data published by the National Bank of Romania on June 13. Notably, the […]
The current account (CA) deficit in the 12 months to April 2025 increased by 46% y/y and reached EUR 33.4 billion, according to data published by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) on June 13. The CA deficit to GDP ratio reached 9.4%, from 7.1% in April 2024 and 8.4% in 2024. All the main […]
