Today Thursday, March 5, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers

Cotor, Libris’ AI bookseller, is Romania’s first intelligent virtual bookseller and a filter in the multitude of book recommendations In the first weeks after launch, Cotor, Libris’ AI bookseller, generated more than 50,000 messages, with an average of 7 questions per session, demonstrating strong reader interest and confirming that Romanian readers were ready for a more intuitive way to discover books. The launch comes at a (…) Mar 5, 2026

British Investor Ghai Sant Ram Sells 75% In Phase 1 Of HORIZON CITY Project In Just 4 Months The HORIZON CITY residential project located on Pipera Boulevard and developed by British investor Ghai Sant Ram following a private investment of EUR130 million has contracted about 138 of the (…) Mar 5, 2026   Fortim Trusted Advisors: Cluj-Napoca Remains Most Attractive Regional Market For Companies Cluj-Napoca leads in the ranking of regional office space markets, accounting for 42% of the total contracted space outside Bucharest, followed by Timisoara and Iasi, according to a survey by (…) Mar 5, 2026   „Absolutely protected”: Nicu?or Dan responds after an Iranian missile was shot down in Turkey Romanian citizens are "absolutely protected" from ballistic threats, according to Romanian President Nicu?or Dan, who spoke at a joint press conference with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. Mar 5, 2026   „Today is a good day for Romania” – Minister Drago? Pîslaru "Today is a good day for Romania," stated Minister of Investment and European Projects Drago? Pîslaru following Thursday's government meeting. Mar 5, 2026   Bolojan, after the government meeting: gas prices will not increase until April 2026 On Thursday, the government adopted an Emergency Ordinance that maintains natural gas prices for the public at their current level. This measure will be in effect from April 2025 to April 2026. Mar 5, 2026   PPC Group and Metlen to develop energy storage projects in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy Greek companies PPC Group and Metlen Energy & Metals, active in the electricity sector in Greece and the wider region, have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a joint venture for (…) Mar 5, 2026   Re?ele Electrice Romania completes modernization works worth RON 22 mln in Constan?a County Energy network operator Re?ele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group, has completed the modernization works of the electricity distribution networks serving over 4,000 customers in N?vodari, on (…) Mar 5, 2026   Over 60% of purchases in Auchan are made using the loyalty card: MyCLUB Auchan celebrates 5 years and surpasses 2 million active members The MyCLUB Auchan loyalty program marks this spring five years since its launch, consolidating its position as one of the most powerful loyalty programs in Romanian retail. Today, over 60% of all (…) Mar 5, 2026   Weekend calendar: Visuali Italiane, Nostalgia, Classix Festival and more Italian films, spring events, and a celebration of the music of the 1990s and 2000s are on the agenda in Bucharest, while classical music is under the spotlight in Ia?i. In Bucharest: Concerts @ (…) Mar 5, 2026   Randstad Workmonitor: 82% of Romanians choose jobs based on salary, but stay for work-life balance Pay is the top factor for 82% of Romanian employees when looking for a new job, while work-life balance has overtaken salary and job security as the main reason for staying in their current role, (…) Mar 5, 2026   Will matters: Shakespeare Festival in Romania’s Craiova prepares extensive program for 2026 edition The International Shakespeare Festival in Craiova returns this May with a program encompassing 450 performances and events held in 60 venues in the southern Romania city and its metropolitan area. (…) Mar 5, 2026   PwC: Just 25% Of Romanian CEOs Expect Revenue Growth In 2026 Despite Company Expansion Only a quarter of Romanian CEOs expect their company revenues to grow in 2026, marking the lowest percentage in five years; however, most companies have increased market share and expanded into (…) Mar 5, 2026   Russia sentences Romanian citizen to 15 years in prison for espionage in favor of Ukraine A Romanian citizen was convicted of espionage in favor of Ukraine and sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Russian court on Thursday, March 5. The Krasnodar region court convicted Adrian David (…) Mar 5, 2026   Retele Electrice Romania Modernizes Electricity Distribution Networks In Constanta County In Over EUR22M Investment Retele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group in Romania, has completed the modernization works on the electricity distribution networks serving over 4,000 customers in Navodari (Constanta (…) Mar 5, 2026   Dacia Unveils Striker, Its New Crossover Model Dacia has officially announced the name of its new crossover model: Striker – following the brand’s established “-ER” naming convention, joining Duster, Jogger and Bigster in the Dacia family. The (…) Mar 5, 2026   Fagura Raises EUR1.5M In Convertible Round With Bravva Angels Crowdlending platform Fagura, founded in the Republic of Moldova and present in Romania, has attracted investors from the Bravva Angels business community into a EUR1.5 million convertible round (…) Mar 5, 2026   PwC survey: Optimism of Romanian executives at 5-year low The optimism of chief executive officers in Romania is at the lowest level in the last five years. At the same time, Romanian companies are expanding into new sectors of activity, gaining market (…) Mar 5, 2026