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Business Review’s Leaders to Watch 2026 supplement is now available in digital format, featuring 25 profiles of the most inspiring business leaders on the local business scene. To download the supplement in digital format fill out this form and you will receive your PDF copy: https://business-review.eu/supplements-and-guides/download-pdf-leaders-to-watch-2026-special-editorial-project-296988

Download PDF: Leaders to Watch 2026 Special Editorial Project - Business Review BR Supplements and Guides - Business Review’s Leaders to Watch 2026 supplement is now available in digital format, featuring 25 profiles of the most inspiring business leaders on the

Last evening, Business Review Magazine proudly hosted the Leaders to Watch Awards Gala 2026 a special celebration dedicated to the visionary leaders shaping the future of business in Romania.

Held at Caro Hotel Bucharestl, the event brought together top executives, entrepreneurs, and industry representatives for an evening filled with inspiration, recognition, meaningful conversations, and memorable moments.

Here are some highlights from an exceptional night celebrating leadership, innovation, and excellence.

The world economy loses around 25.4 trillion euros in value annually, equivalent to almost 31% of the global GDP of 82.6 trillion euros, due to the linear way resources are managed – which means that for every three euros created, one euro is lost, according to The Circularity Gap Report 2026, conducted by Deloitte and Circle Economy. This year’s report introduces the concept of Value Gap, which is a monetary quantification of the economic value lost due to inefficient use of resources, but which also shows the opportunities created by the circular economy, which reduces waste generation and retains more value in the economy.

Global economy loses over 25 trillion euros in value annually due to inefficient resource use - report - Business Review Business - The world economy loses around 25.4 trillion euros in value annually, equivalent to almost 31% of the global GDP of 82.6 trillion euros, due to the linear

A landmark moment for Romanian cinema on the global stage: Cristian Mungiu wins his second Palme d’Or at the Festival de Cannes with Fjord, becoming one of only ten directors in history to achieve the distinction.

Before receiving Cannes’ top prize, the film had already earned four major awards: the François Chalais Prize, the Citizenship Award, the Ecumenical Jury Prize, and the FIPRESCI Prize.

Read more: https://business-review.eu/lifestyle/art/cristian-mungiu-wins-second-palme-dor-at-cannes-with-fjord-296564

There are places in Bucharest that were not built from scratch, but carefully transformed, preserving the layers of what they once were. The CARO estate is one of them. Spanning five hectares of greenery, with direct access to Tei Lake and located in one of the city’s key business areas, Caro Hotel Bucharest brings together industrial heritage and contemporary hospitality in a way that feels natural and grounded.

Glucoza Bar: A place full of memories, reimagined for summer - Business Review Going Out - There are places in Bucharest that were not built from scratch, but carefully transformed, preserving the layers of what they once were. The CARO estate

The President of the Institutul de Studii Financiare - ISF—Valentin IONESCU, the ISF Executive Director—Prof. Ph.D. Marian SIMINICĂ, and the Coordinator of the ISF Department of Financial Education, Ieronim ȘTEFAN, are conducting a comparative analysis of financial literacy in Romania and Poland. This article aims to provide a clear overview of the concept of financial literacy and to outline the perspectives of Romania and Poland on the importance of efforts to improve financial literacy.

How important is financial literacy? Case study: Romania vs. Poland - Business Review Finance - The President of the Institute for Financial Studies (ISF)—Valentin IONESCU, the ISF Executive Director—Prof. Ph.D. Marian SIMINICĂ, and the Coordinator

Romania, alongside the European Union and the broader global economy, is navigating a period marked by overlapping crises and heightened uncertainty. Beyond the constant flow of opinions, we sought the perspective of someone with over 25 years of experience in economics and banking. In a conversation with Florin Ilie, Deputy CEO and Head of Business Banking at ING Romania, we explore how these challenges are evolving and where the most significant risks may lie.

BR Cover Story | Florin Ilie, ING Bank: We aim to become the best European bank - Business Review BR Exclusive - Romania, alongside the European Union and the broader global economy, is navigating a period marked by overlapping crises and heightened uncertainty.

The rise in inflation was driven mainly by services, rather than by food or fuel prices. Rents recorded a sharp monthly rise of 33%, while air fares increased by 27%, a seasonal movement that is not unusual around the Easter period. Compared with March, food prices rose by 0.5%, while non-food goods were up 0.4%. Petrol prices fell by 1.2%, while diesel prices increased by 2.3%.

Romania’s GDP down 1.7% in Q1, inflation near 11% in April - Business Review Finance - Romania’s economy fell by 1.7% in the first three months of the year on the unadjusted series, compared with the same quarter of 2025, and by 0.2%

We first met during , the project supported by Mezanin Market team, surrounded by designers, makers, and people passionate about objects with meaning.

In this interview, the founder of Rozmarin concept speaks about Maramureș traditions, theatre, wearable art, and the stories that can live inside a scarf long after it is made.

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