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Today Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers



Colliers: Manufacturing-Driven Demand Gaining Ground On Industrial And Logistics Space Market In Romania
Manufacturing-driven demand is gaining ground on the industrial and logistics space market in Romania, with about 28% of all transactions publicly released having a manufacturing utilization of the warehouse space, almost double last year’s share and significantly above the 10% to 15% average, (…) Aug 18, 2026
 





British investor Ghai Sant Ram's HORIZON CITY project in northern Bucharest secures EUR 36 mln financing from Libra Bank
HORIZON CITY, the residential project developed by British investor Ghai Sant Ram in northern Bucharest, has secured EUR 36.5 million in financing from Libra Internet Bank. The total investment (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
SAI Globinvest launches ETF replicating Bucharest Stock Exchange’s reference BET-XT index
Romanian investment management company SAI Globinvest listed its second ETF on the Regulated Market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange on Tuesday, August 18. The ETF, listed under the ticker symbol (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Diana Buzoianu is looking for 20 young people to take part in Romania’s climate and environmental decision-making
Romania’s Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests, together with the Youth Platform for Sustainability and UNICEF Romania, has launched the selection process for the Youth Advisory Council on (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 



Major change to Romania’s health insurance contribution proposed again: romanians could redirect part of their contributions to private insurers. Cristina Prun?: “We pay for healthcare twice”
Part of the money Romanians are required to pay toward healthcare should be allowed to go to a private insurer, USR MP Cristina Prun? argues. The lawmaker is bringing back into discussion a bill (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Romania Prepares for a new peak in electricity consumption. Bu?oi: Import prices exceed €200 during peak hours
Romania is not facing any risks to the security of its electricity supply in the coming days. However, the heatwave will push consumption above 7,000 MW and increase the need for imports, Cristian (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Romania’s drone production capacities to rapidly increase in coming years, minister says
Romania’s drone production capacity will increase rapidly in the coming years thanks to private companies and public initiatives, said interim economy minister Irineu Dar?u on Monday, August 17, (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Romania’s Enescu Competition introduces play & conduct format for 2026 semifinals
Semifinalists in the cello, violin, and piano sections of the 2026 George Enescu International Competition will perform as both soloists and orchestra leaders in a new “play & conduct” format. (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Famous hacker caught with false plates in Romania’s mountain resort of Sinaia
A famous Romanian hacker nicknamed Virus was caught in traffic in Sinaia, Prahova County, over the weekend despite the fact that his car was equipped with an ingenious system for changing license (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Romanian endurance swimmer Avram Iancu swims across English Channel in breaststroke style
Avram Iancu, a Romanian librarian turned endurance swimmer, famous for his feats, managed to swim across the English Channel on Monday, August 17, using the breaststroke style. After the crossing, (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
New program offers professional certification to traditional craftspeople in Romania’s F?g?ra? Mountains
Traditional craftspeople from communities around Romania’s F?g?ra? Mountains can obtain nationally recognized professional certification through a new program launched by the Conservation (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 



Third of Romanian children asked parents to remove content about them, survey says
Nearly one in three Romanian children aged 9 to 16 has asked their parents to remove content posted about them online, according to EU Kids Online data highlighted in 2026 by Horizon Magazine, the (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
British Investor Ghai Sant Ram Gets EUR36M Funding to Accelerate HORIZON CITY Residential Project
HORIZON CITY, the residential project developed by British investor Ghai Sant Ram in northern Bucharest, has secured €36.5 million in financing from Libra Internet Bank. The funds will be used to (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
UNTOLD announces dates, sells passes for 2027 Star Edition in Cluj-Napoca
The 2027 edition of UNTOLD will take place from August 5 to 8 in Cluj-Napoca, organizers announced. More than 40,000 passes have already been sold for the festival’s upcoming Star Edition. The (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Electricity supply of Bucharest subway operator under question due to amassed debts
The company operating the Bucharest subway system, Metrorex, has outstanding electricity payments of over RON 11.5 million (EUR 2.2 million) to state-owned energy provider Hidroelectrica and was (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Romanian diaspora calls for less bureaucracy and better public services, study says
Some 88% of Romanians living abroad have concrete expectations from the country’s political leaders, with easier access to official documents topping their list, according to the Diaspora (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Building Materials Wholesaler Sipex Ends H1/2026 with 28% Higher Profit YOY
Sipex Company, one of Romania’s largest building materials wholesaler, ended the first half of 2026 with RON159.5 million, up 2% from the year-earlier period, and RON2.8 million net profit, over (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 
Romanian employees need ten consecutive days off to fully recharge, study finds
Employees in Romania say they need an average of ten consecutive days off, including weekends, to fully recover from work, according to an SD Worx study. The figure is below the European average (…)
Aug 18, 2026

 



 
 
US Morten Beyer & Agnew Buys 10% in Brasov-Based Startup FLYWARD

Edenred Digital Center Reports Record High RON139.8M Turnover in Romania

Fratelli Group Budgets RON110M Turnover for 2026, Slightly Up YOY

MedLife launches Romania’s first fully domestic intestinal microbiome test

E-Infra advances 95 MW battery storage project in north-west Romania

Carrier Express Euroscan Buys Warehousing Spaces and Offices in Netherlands

Romania’s Antibiotice Ia?i cuts electricity bill by 20% with own solar park

Romania restarts 300 MW coal unit as nuclear shutdowns strain power system

NIQ Barometer shows Romanians focus their budget on essential goods

Romanian Social Democrat leader sees better chances of forming government after September 1

Autonom Group’s All-Electric Fleet Ride-Hailing Service Blue Reaches 400,000 Users In Bucharest

BIPA And PENNY Set To Open New Stores In Jumbo Center Bucharest Later In 2026

Aro-Palace Brasov Returns To Profit In H1, 2026

Romania’s Constitutional Court upholds controversial integrity law amendment

Romanian woman raises GBP 500,000 for startup in UK

Romania promoted as tourist destination at BBC Proms for first time

Tomac: The President Will Make a New Appointment for the Prime Minister Position

Bogdan Ivan on the price of diesel: „How did we end up talking about 10 lei again? ”

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, first reaction after meeting with the head of the CCR

Four historic estates in Romania to host outdoor film, music and poetry weekends in September

Body found in Romania believed to be British teen missing since November 2025

Nine Moldovan citizens investigated for stealing paintings worth EUR 9 mln in Italy

Antibiotice Reports RON15.5M Profit in H1/2026, Down 74% YOY

SVN analysis: Around 4,000 apartments under construction in Bucharest’s Avia?iei area

Fondul Proprietatea Doubles Profit to RON325M in H1/2026

Flow of Danube in Romania three times lower than multiannual August average

5 to go Targets RON500M Turnover in 2026

Romania Generates EUR600M For Wizz Air

Romania’s energy production falls 2.6% in first half of 2026

Romanian director Florin ?erban’s ‘You Don’t Belong Here’ wins top prize at Locarno Film Festival

Four US officials argue leader of Romanian far-right party should not benefit from US visa

Romania shoots down fourth Russian drone on national territory

Romanians buy more state bonds, particularly denominated in euros, in July

Romania’s Romgaz posts 3.4% stronger net profit in H1 on tax, regulatory effects

Romania’s current account deficit up 1.5% y/y to EUR 30.5 mln in 12 months to June

Romania’s GDP virtually flat for third consecutive quarter

Arobs Transilvania Software Wins Nearly RON70M Contract With Agency For Payments And Intervention In Agriculture

Santierul Naval Orsova Net Profit Surges By 62% YoY To RON2.45M In H1/2026

Rompetrol Well Services Reports RON9.8M Net Profit In Q2/2026, 6-Fold Higher YoY

Biofarm Ends H1/2026 With 46% Lower Net Profit, 15% Lower Sales Income

 


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