Over 70 museums across Romania join 2025 Night of Museums this weekend

Over 70 museums across Romania will open their doors after hours for the 21st edition of Night of Museums, one of the country's most anticipated cultural events. Held on the night of May 17, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore …

Romania’s foreign trade gap up 27% y/y in Q1

Romania’s foreign trade deficit (goods) widened by 27% y/y to EUR 8.45 billion in Q1, according to data published by the statistics office INS. Exports rose by 2.7% y/y while imports surged by 8.1% y/y. Romania’s deficit in foreign trade in …

Romania pays 8.45% yield on 14-month Treasury bonds – 1.5pp up m/m

Romania’s Treasury on May 12 placed RON 540 million (EUR 100 million) of Government bonds on the domestic market at an average yield of 8.45% by reopening an issue that matures at the end of July 2026, according to the National Bank (BNR). The yield is 1.5 …

Romania’s famous Praid Salt Mine still closed due to flooding after heavy rains

The Praid Salt Mine, in central Romania, is still closed to tourists due to the flooding that took place following last week’s rains. Salt extraction activities are also halted due to the risk of collapse, while efforts are underway to remove the water …

Heberger Romania announces the exclusive availability of the Combo apartment at Pipera Eins

Heberger Romania proudly presents the Combo Apartment at Pipera Eins, an exclusive boutique residential project designed for modern, eco-conscious living. Nestled in one of Bucharest’s most prestigious neighborhoods, Pipera Eins offers German-quality …

Romania’s government taps retail debt market with new issues

Romania’s Treasury has launched new issues of government bonds under the Tezaur and Fidelis schemes, paying yields of 6.75% (1-year) to 7.8% (5-year) for the local currency debt and up to 6.25% (7-year) for euros. After the Treasury raised RON 21.4 billion …

George Simion and Nicușor Dan head into Romania’s presidential runoff with equal support, poll says

With five days remaining until the second round of Romania's presidential elections on Sunday, May 18, the race between far-right leader George Simion and independent candidate Nicușor Dan is extremely close, according to an AtlasIntel opinion poll …

Romania Pavilion: The Romanian Magic Box

Interim President Bolojan Warns Romania 'At A Crossroads' Ahead of Controversial Runoff Election

BUCHAREST -- Interim President Ilie Bolojan, Romania's most popular politician, says the country faces a "difficult but decisive" period as voters head into a presidential runoff election this weekend that pits ultranationalist politician …

Bulgaria, Romania Set Good Example with Smooth Schengen Integration, European Commission Official Says

Olivier Onidi, Deputy Director-General for Schengen and Internal Security at the European Commission, highlighted the positive impact of the recent Schengen enlargement to include Bulgaria and Romania, describing the process as long overdue but ultimately …