Today Monday, April 20, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers

Arta Chalet: How this retreat took shape in Romania’s Dealu Mare wine region Arta Chalet, a cabin property in the wine region of Dealu Mare, is getting ready to open its fifth chalet, which completes the original plan for the site. Founder Emanuel Nae told Romania Insider more about the journey from idea to implementation and some of the plans to take it further. How it (…) Apr 20, 2026

Gheorghe Hagi is the new coach of Romania’s national football team Legendary Romanian player and coach Gheorghe Hagi will be the new coach of the national football team, replacing the late Mircea Lucescu. “The King,” as Hagi is known in Romania, coached the (…) Apr 20, 2026   Bulgaria to be guest of honor at Bookfest International Book Fair 2026 in Bucharest Bulgaria will be the guest of honor at the International Book Fair Bookfest, which will take place in Bucharest, at Romexpo, between June 3 and 7. Over 20 guests, including the most important (…) Apr 20, 2026   Fortim Trusted Advisors: Romania Real Estate Investment Market Hits EUR152M Overall Volume in Q1/2026, Down from Year-Earlier Period Romania real estate investment market registered a total volume of around EUR152 million in the first quarter of 2026, down from the corresponding period of 2025, in a context marked by investor (…) Apr 20, 2026   Construction in Romania up 6.3% in January-February, 12% growth for residential projects In the first two months of the year, the volume of construction works increased by 6.3% compared to the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics. (…) Apr 20, 2026   Romania Secures EUR2B Funding From World Bank Group Romania will receive EUR2 billion in funding for major investment projects, among which almost EUR1 billion for the retooling of Reactor 1 at the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant and EUR495 million (…) Apr 20, 2026   ‘Open Streets’ returns to Bucharest with expanded pedestrian zones and cultural events The “Open Streets – Bucharest” program will return this weekend, on April 25, transforming central areas of the Romanian capital into pedestrian spaces every weekend until October. The initiative, (…) Apr 20, 2026   President Nicu?or Dan Rejects the Idea of Holding Early Elections President Nicu?or Dan states that early elections are not a solution to the current political situation, explaining that the poll numbers are close to the current parliamentary makeup. Apr 20, 2026   Social Democrats to submit bill banning sale of shares in profitable state-owned companies The Romanian Social Democratic Party, or PSD, announced on Monday, April 20, that it will submit a draft law to Parliament banning the sale of assets in profitable state-owned companies for two (…) Apr 20, 2026   “We are in the midst of an information war.” Nicu?or Dan at the Financial Education Forum President Nicu?or Dan warns that Romania is in the midst of an information war. His message at the Financial Education Forum is aimed at young people, entrepreneurs, and democracy. Apr 20, 2026   Zero hour for the coalition. Decisive PSD meeting. On the table: withdrawal of support for Bolojan The Social Democrats are gathering Monday at 5:00 p.m. at the Palace of Parliament for an unprecedented internal consultation. Apr 20, 2026   Bucharest’s Henri Coand? Airport to have new bus terminal The project to build a dedicated bus terminal at Bucharest’s Henri Coand? International Airport (also known as Otopeni Airport) entered the implementation phase, according to an official (…) Apr 20, 2026   Romania joins European research network ELIXIR to ease international collaborations Romania has joined ELIXIR, an important European research network that helps scientists gain easier access to data and international collaborations, according to a press release from the (…) Apr 20, 2026   Romanian Mihaela Cambei wins three medals at Weightlifting Championships in Georgia Weighlifter Mihaela Cambei won three medals, one gold and two silver, on the first day of the European Weightlifting Championships 2026 held in Batumi, Georgia, between April 20 and 26. The (…) Apr 20, 2026   Statistical Office: Construction Works Up 7.3% in Jan-Feb 2026 The volume of construction works in Romania rose in the first two months of 2026 by 7.3% from the year-earlier period, supported by an increase in capital repair works (+10.1%), in new (…) Apr 20, 2026   President launches “European Week at Cotroceni Palace” with strategic debates on Romania’s EU role President Nicu?or Dan announced the launch of “European Week at Cotroceni Palace,” a series of high-level debates aimed at shaping Romania’s strategic priorities within the European Union (EU). (…) Apr 20, 2026   New Dinamo Bucharest stadium to be named after Mircea Lucescu in tribute to Romanian football legend The future stadium of local football club Dinamo Bucharest (CS Dinamo Bucure?ti) will be named after Mircea Lucescu, interior minister C?t?lin Predoiu announced, as a tribute to one of the most (…) Apr 20, 2026   Rasirom Rakes In almost RON634M Turnover in 2025, Up 4.5% YOY. Net Profit Rises 26% Regia Autonoma Rasirom, an integrator of cyber and physical security solutions under the coordination of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI), ended 2025 with turnover of RON633.9 million (…) Apr 20, 2026