Perspectives for Romanian agriculture   

Romania is to receive €16.6 billion through the future Common Agricultural Policy — the sixth largest beneficiary in the EU. Foto: pixabay.com Daniela Budu, 10.10.2025, 14:00 Romania will receive at least €16.6 billion through the future Common...

Romania’s Gravity Research secures RON 7.6 mln to develop AI platform for solar energy optimization

Gravity Research, a technology startup based in Cluj-Napoca and founded by entrepreneur Erik Barna, has secured RON 7.6 million in funding to develop an artificial intelligence-powered software solution for optimizing solar energy production in...

Romania seeks to defer closure of coal-fired power plants scheduled for year-end

The government of Romania seeks to get the European Commission's permit for keeping in operation several of the coal-fired power units that it promised to close by the end of this year. The gas-fired units and the PV parks envisaged to replace...

The Warsaw Co-Production Forum unveils its selection

10/10/2025 - Fifteen promising projects from Central and Eastern Europe have been selected for this year’s forum, which will take place on 15 October as part of Warsaw Industry Days Chica checa by Šimon Holý (© David Pařík) Fifteen promising...

British Airways Flight from Istanbul to London Diverted to Bucharest After Reports of Smoke On Board

On a recent British Airways flight traveling from Istanbul to London, an unexpected incident led to the plane making an emergency landing in Bucharest, Romania, after reports of smoke on board. The flight, identified as BA603, was carrying 142...

Seven EU states increase Russian energy imports in 2025, Reuters reports

Seven EU member states have increased their imports of Russian energy in 2025 compared with last year, even as the bloc seeks to diminish its reliance on Russian fossil fuels, Reuters reported on Oct. 10. In the first eight months of 2025, the...

Moldova ready to help Transdniestria with gas, but no requests made - Moldovan energy minister

Chisinau will help provide the Transdniestrian region with gas if necessary, Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu told reporters after a government meeting on Wednesday. "The right bank of the Dniester is fully provided with gas, the...

Major Event Management Platform Raises $2M To Expand Stablecoin Payments Across Entertainment Industry

As the stablecoin sector sees global momentum grow, white label event management infrastructure provider Rhuna has raised $2 million in seed funding to expand stablecoin payments in the entertainment industry. Related Reading Rhuna Raises $2...

FDI in Romania’s real estate and construction sector triples to EUR 21.6 bln in 2014-2024

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Romania’s real estate and construction sectors has tripled in absolute value in the last decade (2014-2024), reaching EUR 21.6 billion and accounting for 17.3% of total FDI stock at the end of last year,...

Nusco Group partners with Medicana for EUR 46 mln hospital in Bucharest’s Pipera district

The Nusco real estate group has signed a partnership with Turkey’s Medicana Health Group, one of the largest international medical networks, to develop the first Medicana hospital in Romania within the Nusco City complex in Bucharest’s Pipera...

Half of Romanians do not expect decent pensions

Half of Romanians fear that they will not be able to maintain a comfortable standard of living after retirement, according to the Retail Banking Radar report, produced by the consulting company Kearney. Romania is thus above the European average...

NATO – Schrödinger’s Cat in Uniform

On paper, it is the most powerful military alliance in history. In reality, no one is certain whether it is alive or dead. As long as the box remains closed, as long as no one dares to open it and check, the alliance both exists and does not...

Four prospective bidders for Liberty Steel's Romanian subsidiary

The Liberty Galați steel mill in Romania received four offers, two from German Steel Mont and a company from Turkey for tolling (processing raw materials), and the other two for asset takeover, according to Ziarul Financiar. "We are in...

IAEA reviews Romanian research reactor ahead of potential extension

An International Atomic Energy Agency mission has said the operators of the TRIGA Mark II research reactor in Pitesti, Romania, have "continued to improve safety of the reactor by strengthening maintenance, implementing refurbishment and...

Russian Drone Escalation Puts NATO to Test, Romania’s Top Diplomat Warns in Washington

WASHINGTON, DC – Amid escalating hybrid warfare from Russia, Romania is demanding NATO step up its defense commitment all the way to the Black Sea. Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, a key member of the new Romanian administration, spent Thursday in...

Commission mobilises €50 million in emergency support to farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Romania

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Oct 2025 The Commission today adopted a proposal to provide nearly €50 million from the agricultural reserve to support fruit, nuts and vegetable farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania,...

Startup Fortress: Romania’s Oradea launches year-round program for tech founders

Make IT in Oradea, a public-private initiative developed by the city to support tech entrepreneurship, has launched Startup Fortress, a year-round program offering tech founders access to infrastructure, funding, and networking. The program aims...

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...

Soft2Bet Launches Swiper in Romania: Next-Generation Gamification Expands to New Market

The iGaming industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with innovation driving the competition for player attention and engagement. At the forefront of this transformation is Soft2Bet, a leading global iGaming technology company that has...

Weekend calendar: Spotlight, Bucharest Photofest, Romanian Creative Week x Bucharest, DIPLOMA Show 2025, Bucharest Marathon and more

Bucharest is set for a transformation as its downtown area will host video mapping sessions, light sculptures and interactive installations. Meanwhile, events dedicated to photography, comedy films, and creative industries make up an agenda with...