President Dan says Visa Waiver setback driven more by US migration politics than Romania's political situation

Romanian president Nicușor Dan said on Tuesday, September 30, that Washington's decision to suspend Romania's entry into the US Visa Waiver Program was driven more by internal American debates over migration than by the political situation in...

Shelbourne told to ‘take care of business’ against Swedish top-flight side Häcken

Uefa Conference League: Shelbourne v BK Häcken, Tallaght Stadium, 8pm (Premier Sports 1, 7.15pm) Joey O’Brien has told his Shelbourne FC players to have no regrets as they begin a major new chapter in the club’s history. On the back of their...

Romania’s deposit-return system collected more beverage containers in first eight months of 2025 than all of last year

Romanians returned more beverage containers in the first eight months of 2025 than in the whole of 2024, RetuRO, the operator of the country’s deposit-return scheme (SGR), said on Friday, September 26. In August alone, 605 million containers were...

Romania’s Early Game Ventures invests EUR 1.5 mln in jobs marketplace YOX

Romania’s Early Game Ventures (EGV) announced on Thursday, September 25, a new seed investment in the startup YOX, which aims to revolutionize the blue-collar job market with the help of AI. The EUR 1.5 million round will allow the startup to...

Bucharest Stock Exchange reveals finalists of flagship program BVB Arena 2025

The Bucharest Stock Exchange presented the winners of the eighth edition of the BVB Arena, which encourages Romanian companies to tap into financing sources on the market, during an event in central Bucharest on September 25. The selected...

Romania seeks EU action on rising cement imports from non-EU countries

Romania: Minister of Economy Radu Miruta has asked the European Commission to consider restricting cement imports from outside the EU, following complaints from local producers about unfair competition. According to Miruta, cement imports from...

Romania to Offer Joint Drone Production with Ukraine Funded Through EU SAFE Initiative

Romania has proposed partnering with Ukraine to produce drones under the European Union’s new defense funding mechanism, The Guardian reported. Bucharest noted that it will take at least seven years before the country has a fully layered air...

"The celeriac market seems to be one of annual growth for us"

The new celeriac season began a while ago at Rodeno Agri Products. The first fresh tubers made their way to supermarkets and wholesalers, while this Dutch trading company's Robert den Ouden was still delivering the old crop to the factories. "The...

Moldovan apples enter Icelandic market for the first time

Moldova has expanded its presence in Northern Europe: The company Agrodenidan, a member of Moldova Fruct, shipped its first 20-ton batch of Gala apples to Iceland. This marks the beginning of exports to a new and demanding market. The contract,...

Poll: European public wants strong ESG laws and corporate reporting requirements

As the European Union (EU) gears up for reporting rollbacks as part of an Omnibus Simplification Package in October, a new survey of more than 10,000 European citizens has shown fresh support for heightened reporting and sustainability...

Romanian film review – Bold and Caring: BIEFF 2025

There is so much happening at once in Bucharest these days, it is an embarrassment of riches. The Bucharest International Film Festival (BIFF) has been screening fiction and documentary features while Bucharest International Experimental Film...

Romania ups 2025 public deficit target to 8.4% of GDP, higher debt service expected

The government of Romania has wrapped up the discussions on the first budget revision this year, which provides for additional allocations of RON 22.8 billion (EUR 4.5 billion) or over 1% of GDP in net terms, and a deficit target of 8.4% of GDP,...

Romania in talks with Ukraine on EU-funded drone production – Reuters

Drones in the sky. Stock photo: Getty Images Romania has opened discussions with Ukraine on producing drones under a new European Union defence funding programme. Source: Reuters, citing a Romanian government defence source, as reported by...

Romania seeks Ukraine drone production partnership through SAFE framework

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/MinistryofDefence.UA Romania is seeking to cooperate with Ukraine in the production of drones under a new European Union defense financing mechanism, Reuters reported on Friday, citing government sources. According...

Resource Partners acquires majority stakes in Romania’s leading ticketing platform iaBilet and promoter BestMusic

Private equity firm Resource Partners has acquired majority stakes in iaBilet, Romania’s largest online ticketing platform, and concert promoter BestMusic, marking its strategic entry into the country’s digital ticketing and live entertainment...

Southern Romania: Craiova prepares decorations for its famous Christmas fair

The city of Craiova, in southern Romania, is preparing to set up its famous winter holiday fair in the city center. Installations, seasonal ornaments, cottages, and winter decorations will appear already in October. In fact, the preparations for...

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Armenia, Romania's Timisoara

Türkiye's flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), announced on Tuesday the decision to launch scheduled flights to Romania's Timisoara and Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. "Our partnership's Board of Directors has decided to launch scheduled flights...

Romania's Nuclearelectrica secures EUR 620 mln loans to refurbish and expand Cernavoda nuclear plant

Romania's nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (BVB: SNN) signed two financing agreements worth EUR 620 million with a banking syndicate led by JP Morgan SE for major projects at the Cernavoda nuclear plant, the company announced in a press...

Abu Dhabi Chamber Strengthens Economic Ties with Balkan Chambers of Commerce

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a high-level delegation from the Balkan Chambers of Commerce to explore new avenues for trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation. The expanded meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt Abu...

NATO Nation’s Opposition Leader Reveals Europe’s Weakness | ‘EU Is Afraid Of China, Russia & U.S.’

Romanian MEP Diana Sosoaca criticised the European Union’s economic policies, warning of an impending collapse of the European economy. She sharply condemns EU sanctions on China, arguing they interfere with international trade and limit economic...