Today Tuesday, August 18, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers

Romanian diaspora calls for less bureaucracy and better public services, study says Some 88% of Romanians living abroad have concrete expectations from the country’s political leaders, with easier access to official documents topping their list, according to the Diaspora Sentiment 2026 study by research company MKOR. The survey also found that distrust and a lack of political (…) Aug 18, 2026

Building Materials Wholesaler Sipex Ends H1/2026 with 28% Higher Profit YOY Sipex Company, one of Romania’s largest building materials wholesaler, ended the first half of 2026 with RON159.5 million, up 2% from the year-earlier period, and RON2.8 million net profit, over (…) Aug 18, 2026   Romanian employees need ten consecutive days off to fully recharge, study finds Employees in Romania say they need an average of ten consecutive days off, including weekends, to fully recover from work, according to an SD Worx study. The figure is below the European average (…) Aug 18, 2026   Russia intentionally sending drones to Republic of Moldova, president Maia Sandu says The president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, said during an interview on Monday, August 17, that some Russian drones enter the country’s airspace by accident, but others are sent (…) Aug 18, 2026   Baia Mare Investor Takes Over 20% in Soft Tehnica for RON2.5M Soft Tehnica, the Bucharest-based software company that develops Aidoo AI solutions suite, has attracted a new investor: Zah Grigore, of Baia Mare, took over 20% in the company for RON2.5 million, (…) Aug 18, 2026   US Morten Beyer & Agnew Buys 10% in Brasov-Based Startup FLYWARD One of the world’s best-known aircraft valuation houses has become a stakeholder in a Brasov startup. Aug 18, 2026   Edenred Digital Center Reports Record High RON139.8M Turnover in Romania Edenred Digital Center, the tech hub of French group Edenred, saw its turnover climbed by 4.3% in 2025 to a record high of RON139.8 million (EUR27.7 million). Aug 18, 2026   Fratelli Group Budgets RON110M Turnover for 2026, Slightly Up YOY Fratelli group, active on the hospitality market with several clubs and restaurants, has for 2026 budgeted RON110 million turnover, slightly higher than in 2025. Aug 18, 2026   MedLife launches Romania’s first fully domestic intestinal microbiome test Romanian private healthcare provider MedLife has launched an intestinal microbiome test whose sample processing, sequencing and interpretation are performed entirely in Romania, eliminating the (…) Aug 18, 2026   E-Infra advances 95 MW battery storage project in north-west Romania Romanian infrastructure group E-Infra is preparing to develop a 95 MW battery energy storage facility in Satu Mare County, further expanding its position in Romania's rapidly growing electricity (…) Aug 18, 2026   Carrier Express Euroscan Buys Warehousing Spaces and Offices in Netherlands Express Euroscan group, controlled by entrepreneurs Nelu and Ovidiu Placinta, has sealed a new deal in Breda, Netherlands, in warehousing spaces and offices. Aug 18, 2026   Romania's Antibiotice Ia?i cuts electricity bill by 20% with own solar park Romanian state-controlled pharmaceutical producer Antibiotice Ia?i (BVB: ATB) reduced its electricity expenses by 20% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year, following (…) Aug 18, 2026   Romania restarts 300 MW coal unit as nuclear shutdowns strain power system Romania restarted the Rovinari Group 4 coal-fired power unit on August 17, adding nearly 300 MW to the National Energy System as the country manages the shutdown of both reactors at the Cernavod? (…) Aug 18, 2026   NIQ Barometer shows Romanians focus their budget on essential goods Romanians spent RON 68 billion (almost EUR 13 billion) in the first six months of 2026 on products from the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and Electro-IT products, up 3.2% compared to the same (…) Aug 18, 2026   Romanian Social Democrat leader sees better chances of forming government after September 1 Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said there is a much better chance of forming a new government after September 1, when lawmakers return from their summer recess. He also (…) Aug 18, 2026   Autonom Group’s All-Electric Fleet Ride-Hailing Service Blue Reaches 400,000 Users In Bucharest Blue, the urban mobility service built around an all-electric fleet and part of the Autonom Group, has reached the 400,000-user milestone in Bucharest, Autonom said in a press release according to (…) Aug 17, 2026   BIPA And PENNY Set To Open New Stores In Jumbo Center Bucharest Later In 2026 BIPA and PENNY will open two new stores within Jumbo Center in Bucharest, occupying a combined area of around 1,870 square meters. Both stores are scheduled for opening in the second half of 2026, (…) Aug 17, 2026   Aro-Palace Brasov Returns To Profit In H1, 2026 Hotel company Aro-Palace Brasov (ARO.RO), valued at approximately RON750 million, ended the January–June 2026 period with a net profit of RON82,568, compared with a loss of RON1.2 million in the (…) Aug 17, 2026