Today Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers

PPC Blue to install seven hyper-fast EV charging stations at Bucharest airport PPC Blue Romania said it will install seven hyper-fast charging stations for electric vehicles at the Romanian capital’s Henri Coand? International Airport (also known as Otopeni Airport), following a public tender organized by the Bucharest Airports National Company. The stations are expected (…) Apr 1, 2026

Anca Nacu takes over as chief investment officer of NEPI Rockcastle Anca Nacu has been promoted to the position of Chief Investment Officer of real estate company NEPI Rockcastle, while Justyna Bartosz has been appointed Group Leasing Director. The appointments (…) Apr 1, 2026   Cigarettes are getting more expensive again from April 1. It is the third price increase in 2026 Cigarette prices in Romania are rising again from April 1, 2026, due to an increase in the excise tax, adding roughly 0.80 lei per pack and aligning tobacco taxes with EU standards. Apr 1, 2026   A large city in Moldova bans slot machines. Mayor: A huge step for our community The city of Bac?u is banning slot machines in physical locations, with the measure taking effect as existing authorizations expire, aiming to promote a healthier community. Apr 1, 2026   Amendments to the Civil Code. Former spouses can keep their names after divorce Parliament passed a law allowing former spouses to keep their married name after divorce without needing the other partner’s consent, reducing bureaucracy and extra costs. Apr 1, 2026   Petrila Mine employee dies underground A 51-year-old worker died after falling ill underground at Petrila Mine, and the case is being investigated as a workplace accident. Apr 1, 2026   Statistical Office: Romania Unemployment Rate Flat At 6% Month-On-Month In February 2026 Romania's unemployment rate stood at 6% in February 2026, unchanged from January 2026, the country's statistical office has announced on Wednesday, April 1, quoting provisional data. Apr 1, 2026   Giuseppe Carella appointed country manager of Nestlé Romania Giuseppe Carella has been appointed country manager of Nestlé Romania. In addition to this role, he serves as CEO for South and Eastern Europe SEE Market (Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Moldova, (…) Apr 1, 2026   Deloitte: Romania M&A Market Expanded 9% in 2025, More than Double the CEE Rate Romania was the most dynamic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Central and Eastern Europe, with a 9% growth rate in the number of transactions in 2025, more than double the region's 4%, (…) Apr 1, 2026   Romanian seaside to host international yachting competitions this May The Romanian seaside will host two international yachting competitions this May, namely the Constan?a Stage of the EurILCA Europa Cup 2026 and the Optimist International Regatta, Romanian Yachting (…) Apr 1, 2026   Over 800,000 “Made in Romania” bicycles assembled last year in Timi?oara for Decathlon More than 800,000 bicycles were assembled last year at a factory in Timi?oara for the European network of Decathlon, the company announced. Over 90% of the production was exported to EU markets, (…) Apr 1, 2026   Affidea Romania Buys Two Bucharest Hospitals Affidea Romania, the largest medical imaging services provider, part of the European group of the same name, expands its local operations by acquiring two medical units of Bucharest, “Sf Sava cel (…) Apr 1, 2026   Mega Image and Profi Rom Food Set to Operate as Sole Legal Entity as of Today Mega Image and Profi Rom Food, companies that are part of Ahold Delhaize group, are entering a new stage as of today, operating as a sole legal entity. Apr 1, 2026   Romanian lender Banca Transilvania grants EUR 50 mln financing for Venice hotel Lender Banca Transilvania has provided a financing of over EUR 50 million for the Hampton by Hilton Venice Isola Nuova. Granted through its Italian branch, the loan will be used to refinance the (…) Apr 1, 2026   Romanian president summons SocDem leader amid political turmoil The leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Sorin Grindeanu, was summoned to the Presidency on the morning of Wednesday, April 1, for a face-to-face meeting with president Nicu?or Dan, (…) Apr 1, 2026   Top public servant linked to Romanian SocDem leader probed for corruption Prosecutors of the National Anticorruption Directorate DNA, conducting searches at the headquarters of the Road Authority - ARR and at the domicile of ARR’s head, Cristian Anton, found EUR 350,000 (…) Apr 1, 2026   SeedBlink launches legal arm in partnership with its CLO The deal execution platform SeedBlink and Andrei Hâncu, the platform’s Chief Legal Officer, have launched SeedBlink Legal, the platform’s legal arm, operated by Andrei Hâncu Law Office. It is (…) Apr 1, 2026   Romania extends commercial markup for basic food for another three months The government of Romania, in an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, March 31, approved the draft emergency ordinance that extends by three months, until June 30, 2026, the limitation of commercial (…) Apr 1, 2026