Romania ran its first Black Friday event in 2011, and it was a surprising, massive hit, making it a recurring event that more and more retailers now participate in. Today, it is the biggest shopping day in the country, with … Read more
A high-explosive marine drone, self-detonated inside Romania’s largest Black Sea port, Constanta, on Friday morning at around 10:28, Romania time. Since I lived, together with my family, for two years in Constanta, this news hit hard. But I will be … Read more
Paying over 10 lei (about 2 Euros) for a liter of gasoline was painful enough – and the actual reality here in Romania. But pulling up to the pump only to find it completely dry? That is a new reality … Read more
If you’re planning a trip to Romania (or anywhere in Europe, really), you need to know the answers to two important questions: is Romania part of the European Union? And is it part of the Schengen zone? The answers directly … Read more
I kept an eye on the news since the Iran conflict began, but I never though that Romania would ever be directly mentioned. However, things have changed recently for those of us living in Romania – or planning a visit … Read more
Romania is preparing to introduce a “Golden Visa” program that would grant long-term residence permits to wealthy foreign investors from outside the European Union, in exchange for substantial investments in the country’s economy. According to a draft law reported by … Read more
Romania’s annual inflation rate accelerated sharply in August, climbing to 9.9 percent, according to data released Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics. The spike, fueled largely by higher energy costs and recent tax changes (including higher VAT rates), marks … Read more
The Romanian seaside is set for a dramatic transformation as a new, privately funded resort named Nibiru is slated to open in July next year between the towns of Costinești and Tuzla. With an initial investment of €50 million, Nibiru … Read more
Update: Interested in live coverage of the elections, with constant updates and insights? Check out my dedicated article here: 2025 Romanian Presidential Elections. Nicușor Dan is not your typical politician. There is no party machine behind him, he has poor … Read more
The 2025 Presidential Election in Romania took place on May 18th and was considered one of the most important presidential elections – if not the most important – in Romania’s post-communist history. At stake was the country’s continuing on its … Read more