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Russia files design patent for new Lada Niva that closely resembles Dacia Duster

Technical drawings submitted to a Moscow patent office in December 2025 reveal a compact SUV that bears a striking resemblance to the Romanian model.

  • The Lada Niva design patent was filed in Moscow in December 2025.
  • The new Russian SUV's exterior design visually mimics the Dacia Duster.
  • Western sanctions limit AvtoVAZ's capacity to move the model into mass production.

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Romania's tax authority issues decisions citing laws and court rulings that do not exist, apparently generated by AI

Official fiscal decisions contain references to fabricated legislation and case law — a serious flaw with real legal consequences for taxpayers.

  • ANAF issued fiscal decisions referencing laws and court rulings that do not exist.
  • The fabricated citations are typical of "hallucinations" produced by generative AI systems.
  • ANAF has no declared public policy on the use of AI in drafting administrative acts.

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ENGIE opens shared services centre in Romania to support global group operations

The French energy giant has launched ENGIE Global Business Services Romania, a new subsidiary focused on high-value internal services, betting on local digital talent.

  • ENGIE launches a Romanian subsidiary to provide internal services for its entire international group.
  • The investment targets digital talent and operational expertise available on the local market.
  • The exact investment figure has not been disclosed; the company describes it as "major".

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AI infrastructure investor warns: Romania has 12 months to get in the game

Jonathan Berney, founder of AIC, says a sharp energy shortage across Western Europe opens a narrow window for Romania — one that won't stay open for long.

  • AIC founder estimates a 12-month opportunity window for Romania to attract AI investment.
  • Western Europe's energy deficit currently favours Eastern European countries.
  • Investors will decide based on regulatory speed, grid access, and fiscal predictability.

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Continental Hotels founder freezes expansion plans: "2026 is more complex than 2025"

Radu Enache, owner of Romania's largest hotel chain, is pausing new hotel projects, citing fiscal unpredictability and the country's ongoing governance crisis.

  • Continental Hotels grew in 2025 through higher room rates, not increased tourist volumes.
  • New hotel expansion plans are suspended due to fiscal instability and governance uncertainty.
  • The caretaker government and lack of policy predictability are the chief concerns cited by the founder.

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Makyol, Pizzarotti–Retter and UMB lead Romania's motorway construction rankings for March 2026

The biggest construction advances in March were recorded on sections of the A13, A0 and A7 motorways, according to official data compiled by Economica.net.

  • Makyol, Pizzarotti–Retter and UMB recorded the highest advances in March.
  • Progress was concentrated on sections of the A13, A0 and A7 motorways.
  • Romania remains among the EU member states with the lowest motorway density.

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Hidroelectrica Announces Three New Battery Storage Projects Totalling 170 MW

Romania's largest electricity producer is moving into grid-scale battery storage, according to its latest company report.

  • Hidroelectrica announces three battery projects with a combined capacity of 170 MW.
  • Four-hour storage duration equals 680 MWh available per full discharge cycle.
  • Locations, timelines and financing sources have not yet been disclosed.

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Soros halves stake in NuScale Power, Romania's SMR nuclear partner

Soros Fund Management sold half its NuScale shares in Q1 2026, as the company's stock has lost 31% since the start of the year.

  • Soros Fund Management sold half its NuScale stake in Q1 2026.
  • NuScale shares have dropped 31% since the start of 2026.
  • NuScale is Nuclearelectrica's partner in Romania's Doicești SMR project.

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