Today Monday, May 25, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers

IBM-backed education centre in Ia?i to invest EUR 100 mln in quantum computer The first private quantum computer in Central and Eastern Europe will be installed in Ia?i as part of the FreeYaMind Campus project developed in partnership with IBM, Mediafax reported. The investment is estimated at more than EUR 100 million, with the system expected to be delivered in autumn (…) May 25, 2026

Romania’s government speeds up 5,300 projects financed under RRF Romania’s acting prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held on May 24 a video conference with the prefectures across the country to urge local administration to speed up and screen the status of the (…) May 25, 2026   Romanian Senate backs bill requiring euro invoices to use central bank exchange rate A draft law requiring merchants in Romania to use the official exchange rate of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) when issuing invoices denominated in euros has passed the Senate, USR deputy (…) May 25, 2026   Romanian competition body slaps EUR 1.3 mln fines on medical imaging companies The Competition Council in Romania announced on May 22 that it had sanctioned five companies in the medical imaging equipment market for agreements that limited competition, according to (…) May 25, 2026   Romania's Banca Transilvania reports robust Q1 results, despite challenging economic environment Romania's largest financial group, Banca Transilvania (BVB: TLV), announced it is approaching the 5 million active customer base, after it added nearly 140,000 individuals and companies during the (…) May 25, 2026   Ukraine’s DTEK begins commercial operations at 126 MW PV park in Romania Ukraine’s DTEK group, controlled by Rinat Akhmetov, through its renewable energy arm DRI, has started commercial operations at its 126 MW PV park in Vacaresti, near Bucharest, bringing the group’s (…) May 25, 2026   Real estate investor MAS sells EUR 400 mln of shopping malls in Romania, Bulgaria Johannesburg-listed real estate investor MAS (JSE: MSP) announced it reached a binding agreement to sell its six open-air shopping malls in Romania, with a combined gross leasable area (GLA) of (…) May 25, 2026   Romania’s construction output posts 8.2% y/y growth in Q1 The output reported by Romanian construction companies increased by 8.2% y/y in the first quarter of the year (Q1), setting grounds for a strong advance driven by the absorption of Resilience (…) May 25, 2026   Romanian president, PM congratulate Cristian Mungiu after second Palme d’Or win at Cannes President Nicu?or Dan and interim prime minister Ilie Bolojan congratulated Cristian Mungiu after his film Fjord won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival this past weekend. This marked the (…) May 25, 2026   Cannes Film Festival 2026: Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins second Palme d’Or for Fjord Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord has won the Palme d’Or for best film at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. It is the second time the Romanian director wins the award, after his 2007 win for the abortion (…) May 23, 2026   Latest Addition To Bucharest Stock Exchange, IT Genetics, Sees Losses Widen To RON406,000 In Q1, 2026 Technology company IT Genetics (ITG.RO), recently listed on the AeRO market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange, ended the first quarter of 2026 with a net consolidated loss of RON406,000 compared (…) May 22, 2026   NN Group’s OMV Petrom Stake Drops Below 5% Dutch-held NN Group N.V, sold OMV Petrom (SNP.RO) shares and now owns 4.94% in the company or 3.07 million shares, valued at some RON3.2 billion at a current price of RON1.045 each, after its (…) May 22, 2026   Romanian Film Review – Current Favourites: From Comfort to Challenge So much has been happening recently; it’s the abundance of events typical of late spring. Most happenings have been on my radar for years but one was an absolute surprise, and what a lovely one. (…) May 22, 2026   143 years since the birth of scientist Dimitrie Leonida and Night of Museums celebrated on May 23rd at the National Technical Museum Electrica Group and the Electrica Foundation announce a special weekend dedicated to technology, history, and the future of energy. On Saturday, May 23rd, the "Prof. Ing. Dimitrie Leonida" (…) May 22, 2026   AFI Properties Buys Six Retail Parks In Romania From South Africa’s MAS AFI Properties of Israel is acquiring MAS’ retail parks in Ploiesti, Zalau, Roman, Baia Mare, Sfantu Gheorghe, and Barlad. MAS is shifting its strategy, seeking to partially exit the real estate (…) May 22, 2026   Malaysia’s MR.DIY Opens First Store In Bucharest MR.DIY, one of Asia’s largest home and lifestyle retailers, has opened its first store in Bucharest, in the GRAND ARENA Shopping Mall, thus marking a new phase in its expansion in Romania. May 22, 2026   Romanian food service company Sphera Franchise Group reports increased sales in Q1 of 2026 Sphera Franchise Group (BVB: SFG), the operator of the Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC chains in Romania and Moldova, with locations in Italy as well, recorded a positive start to 2026, reporting (…) May 22, 2026   Book A Visit – Discover Cambridge School of Bucharest’s Expanding Facilities Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB), one of Romania’s leading international schools, is entering an exciting new chapter of growth and development. As the school prepares for the next academic (…) May 22, 2026