The Government approved on Wednesday the Tourism Development Strategy 2025 - 2035, a document that includes solutions for transforming Romania into a "well-known" and "high-quality" tourist destination, the Government spokesperson Mihai Constantin informed.The goal of the strategy is for Romania to become a "well-known, high-quality, year-round tourist destination, focused on the uniqueness" of its cultural and natural heritage."There are two general strategic objectives: that of increasing the share of tourism in the economy, but also supporting the creation of jobs through the sustainable development of tourism, with several specific objectives, I would also say that of attracting tourists who have an above-average budget, of increasing the number of nights spent in Romania, with the development of all types of tourism in Romania, from that which is given by the summer seasons on the coast, from winter tourism for ski resorts, to cultural or business tourism, including this part of event tourism", explained the Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Radu Oprea.Another objective is the continuation of the tourist offer on the coast, including during the winter, for the organization of conferences.The tourism promotion program will continue to be focused on countries with "potential", such as Great Britain, France, Germany or Italy.
FIRST, a new Romanian-developed digital real estate platform, launched on the local market with a technology-driven system that, the company says, is designed to help users make faster, more informed property decisions. Available as of this autumn, the platform uses updated data, advanced search filters, and lifestyle-based presentation tools to give buyers and renters clearer […]
Cargus, the first courier company on the Romanian market, is expanding its Ship & Go out-of-home delivery network through a new partnership with Carrefour, adding nearly 450 pick-up and drop-off points inside the retailer’s stores. More than 150 Carrefour hypermarkets, supermarkets, and Express locations will join the network by the end of this year, with […]
Romania’s national railway operator, CFR Călători, will introduce its new 2025–2026 timetable on December 14, adding direct Budapest–Bucharest services and restoring the Vienna Westbahnhof connection as part of a broader update to international and domestic rail operations. The new schedule, valid until December 12, 2026, includes more than 1,150 daily trains. ...
The average price per square meter requested by real estate developers and owners for residential units in Romania increased by 15% in 2025, with the highest rise seen in Craiova, according to a survey conducted by Imobiliare.ro, as reported by Profit.ro. ...
Authorities in Prahova County announced on Monday the full resumption of water supply in all 13 towns and communes that had been left without drinking water for more than a week due to problems at the Paltinu Dam, Bursa.ro reported. Residents, however, have been warned that the water is not yet safe for consumption...
Chances are slim for the Social Democratic Party (PSD) to pull out of the ruling coalition this year, maybe only if something extraordinary happens, according to a leading member of the party consulted by Hotnews.ro. The party is again exploring options after its...
