Today Monday, October 5, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers

S&P affirms Romania rating, but risks remain to fiscal outlook The decision is consistent with what can be regarded as a near-term baseline scenario in rating terms: that Romania will successfully form a government capable of adopting a credible budgetary framework for 2027-2028. However, the fluid political situation could threaten the reduction of the (…) Oct 5, 2026

Romanian students win five medals at International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad Romanian students won three gold and two silver medals at the 2026 International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Education Ministry announced. The 19th edition of the competition took (…) Oct 5, 2026   Thousands march for animal rights in Bucharest Around 4,000 people joined an animal-rights protest in Bucharest on Sunday, October 4, according to Digi24. The demonstration, held on World Animal Day, brought together campaigners and (…) Oct 5, 2026   EU Opens Infringement Action Against Romania Over Discriminatory Capital Gains Tax On Foreign Broker Trades The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure against Romania, on the grounds that investors pay a higher tax on gains from the sale of shares and other financial instruments when (…) Oct 2, 2026   Cosmin Ghita To Take Over As Head Of WANO In January 2027 Cosmin Ghita will take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WANO – the World Association of Nuclear Operators, at the beginning of 2027, according to public information. Oct 2, 2026   Regulator: Romania's Insurance Market Up 15% YoY To RON14.2B In H1/2026 The Romanian insurance market reached a total underwriting volume of approximately RON14.2 billion in the first half of 2026, up 15% compared to the same period of 2025, according to data from the (…) Oct 2, 2026   Chinese premium automotive brand LEPAS enters Romania and opens its first showroom in Sibiu. LEPAS plans to expand its Romanian dealer network to 24 locations by 2027 Sibiu/Romania, October 2, 2026 – RBJ – LEPAS, an automotive brand within the Chery Group portfolio, has officially entered the Romanian market with the opening of its first showroom in Sibiu and (…) Oct 2, 2026   Romania's Central Bank Sets Reference Exchange Rate At RON5.3447/EUR On October 2 Romania's central bank BNR published a reference exchange rate of RON5.3447 per euro on Friday (October 2), which marks a steep rise compared to RON5.2777 to the euro announced on Thursday (…) Oct 2, 2026   Bucharest City Hall plans Dâmbovi?a River area overhaul Bucharest City Hall announced plans to transform the Dâmbovi?a River, the city’s main waterway, in a press release issued on Thursday, October 1. The overhaul will include changes in traffic, the (…) Oct 2, 2026   Romanian tennis legend Simona Halep terminates contract with struggling carrier AnimaWings Former tennis player Simona Halep announced on Friday, October 2, that she decided to terminate her ambassador contract with AnimaWings, a company that launched judicial reorganization proceedings (…) Oct 2, 2026   Bucharest redesigns Her?str?u lake-shore works to protect healthy trees Bucharest City Hall has revised the technical plans for reinforcing the shores of Her?str?u Lake following a specialist assessment of every tree along the waterfront. Information and photographs (…) Oct 2, 2026   Romania’s Oscar entry: Photos taken by Cristian Mungiu in lead-up to Fjord go on display in New York A series of photographs taken by director Cristian Mungiu while preparing his Palme d’Or winner Fjord, also Romania’s Oscar contender, will be on display at the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) (…) Oct 2, 2026   Romania’s Banca Transilvania lays out plans to acquire banks in other markets The management of Banca Transilvania, Romania’s largest bank, presented plans to acquire banks in other markets on Friday, October 2, as part of BT Investor Day, a flagship event for the group. (…) Oct 2, 2026   Fitch Ratings confirms the financial strength of Exim Banca Romaneasca Exim Banca Romaneasca obtained the first rating from the international rating agency Fitch Ratings, a favourable assessment that reflects the Bank's financial and risk profile and its ability to (…) Oct 2, 2026   Fourfold increase in number of Romanian merchants selling on Trendyol, platform says Trendyol, a large Turkish-born e-commerce platform, held the third edition of Trendyol Partner Gathering in Bucharest this week, focusing on the platform’s development in the Central and Eastern (…) Oct 2, 2026   Ilie Bolojan is being questioned today at the DNA office in Ia?i Ilie Bolojan is being questioned today at the DNA office in Ia?i as a witness in the case involving Vaslui-based businessman F?nel Bogos. Oct 2, 2026   The euro rose on Friday to an exchange rate of 5.3447 lei, its highest value The euro rose on Friday to an exchange rate of 5.3447 lei, its highest value according to the National Bank of Romania (NBR). The European currency appreciated by 6.7 bani in just one day. Oct 2, 2026   Romania to seek new prime minister The Presidential Administration has published the schedule for consultations with representatives of political parties, which will take place on Friday. Oct 2, 2026