Today Thursday, March 12, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers

Kaufland Opens New Store In Brasov, Grows To 201-Hypermarket Network In Romania German retailer Kaufland has opened its fifth store in the city of Brasov, bringing its nationwide network to 201 hypermarkets, according to ZF calculations. By opening this new store in Brasov, Kaufland has created 70 jobs, the retailer said in a press release. Mar 12, 2026

Auchan Ends 2025 With EUR1.6B Revenue In Romania, Up 4.3% YoY French-held retailer Auchan, one of the largest actors in the grocery retail in Romania, ended 2025 with EUR1.614 billion revenue, 4.3% more than in 2024. Mar 12, 2026   Romania Rejects All Bids At Government Bond Auctions On March 12 Romania's finance ministry has again rejected all bids submitted by banks at two government bond auctions held on Thursday, March 12, deeming the yield and the price unacceptable. Mar 12, 2026   Digital Marketing Group Danco Vision Doubles Revenue To Over EUR6M In 2025 Romanian digital marketing group Danco Vision ended 2025 with more than EUR6.08 million revenue, a 108% increase on the 2024, the group said in a statement. Mar 12, 2026   Romania, Ukraine sign strategic partnership declaration during Zelensky’s visit to Bucharest Romania and Ukraine signed a strategic partnership declaration on Thursday, March 12, during Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s official visit to Bucharest. Romanian leader Nicu?or Dan said (…) Mar 12, 2026   Cluj-based renewables developers sign MoU with Chinese suppliers for energy storage projects Winners Holding Investments and Finas Group, two Cluj-based companies active in the development of renewable energy projects, signed on Wednesday, March 11, a Memorandum of Understanding with (…) Mar 12, 2026   One United Enters US Market, Clinches First Land Acquisition Real estate developer One United Properties has entered the US market and completed the first land acquisition, in Nashville metropolitan area, where it will build 42 townhouses. Mar 12, 2026   Survey: Nearly half of Moldovans against uniting with Romania, slightly less in favor Around 47.7% of people in the Republic of Moldova are against a union with Romania, while 42.3% are in favor, according to a survey conducted by IData Barometer and cited by News.ro. The question (…) Mar 12, 2026   Liberty Galati Fails To Attract Buyer At EUR690M International Tender Liberty Galati, Romania's largest steel producer, has failed to attract buyers at an international tender for its EUR690 million assets, held on March 12, 2026. Mar 12, 2026   Winners Holding Investments, Finas Group Ink Agreement with China’s Sieyuan Electric for Energy Storage Projects and Photovoltaic Parks in Romania Cluj-based Winners Holding Investments, indirectly controlled by Horia Ciorcila, and Finas Group, renewable energy project development investors, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with (…) Mar 12, 2026   Romanians are eating out less often, and the average bill has fallen by 13% The restaurant market in Romania is estimated at €7.8 billion in 2025, but Romanians have started going out less often and spending less. Studies show that the average bill has fallen to 53.3 lei, (…) Mar 12, 2026   Bolojan attacked by subordinates: budget raises questions about economic realism Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan is being criticized by his own subordinates. The draft budget raises serious questions about economic realism and legal responsibility, according to representatives of (…) Mar 12, 2026   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Bucharest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at Cotroceni Palace, where he was welcomed by President Nicu?or Dan. Mar 12, 2026   Survey: Majority of Romanians think govt should maintain balance between EU and US Over 50% of Romanians consider that Romania should maintain a balance between the European Union and the United States as the two blocs are increasingly at odds under the Trump administration, (…) Mar 12, 2026   Statistical Data Provisional Data: 59,062 Housing Units Completed In Romania In 2025, 3% Fewer YoY A total of 59,062 dwellings were completed in Romania in 2025, fewer by 1,916 units (-3%) than in 2024, data from the country’s statistical office INS showed on Thursday (March 12), citing (…) Mar 12, 2026   Bucharest to host Eurovision Pre-Party in April The Eurovision Pre-Party Bucharest 2026 will take place on April 18 at Arenele Romane in the Romanian capital city, organizers announced. Tickets for the event are already available online. The (…) Mar 12, 2026   Statistical Office Provisional Data: Net Investment In Romania Up 5% YoY To RON216B In 2025 Net investment in Romania's economy increased by 5% to RON216.45 billion in 2025 versus 2024, according to provisional data released by the country's statistical office INS on Thursday (March 12). Mar 12, 2026   Romania to export a third of its dairy products to China, minister says Romanian agriculture minister Florin Barbu announced the signing of a memorandum with China regarding the exporting of agri-food products. The new deal, agreed upon following bilateral (…) Mar 12, 2026