Today Friday, August 7, 2026 in the Romanian Newspapers

European Commission Greenlights Sale Of Iulian Stanciu’s eMAG Stake To Prosus The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Dante International S.A. (‘eMAG') of Romania by Naspers Limited of South Africa, the EC announced. Aug 7, 2026

Mecanica Ceahlau's Loss Widens YoY To RON3.8M In H1/2026 Piatra-Neamt-based farming machinery producer Mecanica Ceahlau (stock symbol: MECF) reported loss of RON3.84 million for January-June 2026 period, compared to loss of RON2.77 million in the same (…) Aug 7, 2026   Romanian shipyard delivers hull of largest cable-laying ship in Japan The VARD shipyard in Tulcea, eastern Romania, has completed the construction of the hull of “Discovery,” the largest vessel intended for the installation of submarine cables and the first such (…) Aug 7, 2026   Romania’s eMAG to come under sole control of Naspers after EU approval The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control over Dante International of Romania by South African investment fund Naspers Limited. "The (…) Aug 7, 2026   The Spa Retreat Package – A Luxurious Escape at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest This August, turn your stay into a journey of complete relaxation at Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, one of Romania's most prestigious luxury hotels. Located in the heart of (…) Aug 7, 2026   Eurostat: Romania allocated only EUR 18.8 per inhabitant to R&D in 2025, lower than in 2015 European governments allocated an estimated EUR 130.2 billion, or 0.69% of their combined GDP, to research and development in 2025, according to a Eurostat analysis published on Friday, August 7. (…) Aug 7, 2026   Eight Romanian Companies Included In Latest Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500 Ranking Finqware, Questo, Footprints AI, Steepsoft AI, DRUID AI, Bright Spaces, easySales and VauntOS are the eight Romanian companies included in the latest Deloitte EMEA Technology Fast 500, the ranking (…) Aug 7, 2026   EIB lends EUR 100 million to BRD Sogelease to increase financing for businesses in Romania The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 100 million to the leasing subsidiary of BRD Groupe Société Générale to expand financing for businesses in Romania. The goal is to facilitate (…) Aug 7, 2026   Platform for foreign workers coming to Romania up and running, authorities say Romania’s Interior Ministry announced on Thursday, August 6, that the platform WorkinRomania.gov.ro is now up and running, simplifying the process of hiring foreign workers. The platform aims to (…) Aug 7, 2026   The road tax and TollRo enter a new phase. CNAIR announces when the new rates will take effect Drivers and transport companies should take note of two important dates this fall. CNAIR has announced when the new rates for the road tax and TollRo will actually take effect. Aug 7, 2026   Bolojan: Three factors will influence rating agencies’ decisions regarding Romania Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Friday that the ratings issued by rating agencies, which influence the cost of Romania’s borrowing, depend on budget execution, political stability, (…) Aug 7, 2026   The law that changes the fuel market has gone into effect. What will happen to the price of diesel The new law on intervention measures in the fuel market went into effect on Friday, introducing a temporary mechanism designed to limit price increases at the pump. Aug 7, 2026   Thriller starring Nicolas Cage to open this year's horror and fantastic film fest in Biertan The Full Moon Horror and Fantastic Film Festival, presented by the Transilvania International Film Festival, returns to Biertan for its 11th edition, bringing three days and three nights of (…) Aug 7, 2026   EIB Lends BRD Sogelease IFN EUR100M to Expand Financing for Small Firms and Mid-Caps in Romania The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €100 million to the leasing subsidiary of BRD Groupe Société Générale to increase financing for businesses across Romania. The EIB loan to BRD (…) Aug 7, 2026   Romania’s Banca Transilvania extends EUR 71.4 mln loan for Entek Elektrik PV park The largest bank in Romania, Banca Transilvania, announced that it will finance the development of the Eco Sun Nicule?ti photovoltaic park, Entek Elektrik’s first investment in local green energy (…) Aug 7, 2026   Banca Transilvania Provides EUR71.4M Funding to Turkish Group Entek Elektrik for Eco Sun Niculesti Photovoltaic Park Development Banca Transilvania is providing EUR71.4 million financing for the development of the Eco Sun Nicule?ti photovoltaic park, Entek Elektrik’s first green energy production investment in Romania. The (…) Aug 7, 2026   Survey: Healthcare services, energy, utilities & recycling emerge as top PE investment picks in Romania In Romania, the sector of healthcare services is expected to attract the highest level of investor interest in 2026, followed by energy, utilities & recycling, a sector that has climbed (…) Aug 7, 2026   Romanian citizen arrested for espionage in Germany A Romanian citizen accused of espionage has been arrested in Germany, based on a warrant issued by the Federal Court of Justice in Rheine, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The (…) Aug 7, 2026