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Bucharest,
not far at all.

A secure nearshore location. Romania is a full NATO member and the 2nd largest CEE country in the EU — one hour from Denmark, Germany, BeNeLux, Sweden and Switzerland, and two hours from the UK.

  • GMT+2
  • 2.5h from most EU capitals
  • 40,000 software professionals
Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest, Romania
GMT+2

Bucharest is the 6th most populated city of the European Union, with a city-limit population just behind that of Paris. It is the largest city in Eastern Europe within the EU boundaries.

Romania’s time is GMT+2, a one-hour difference to most countries in Europe and two hours to Great Britain. Most European capitals are within 2.5 hours of direct flight from Bucharest.

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Why Bucharest works

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Size and scalability

Bucharest is the 6th most populated city of the European Union, with a city-limit population just behind Paris. It is the largest city in Eastern Europe within the EU boundaries.

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Talent pool

Bucharest is home to the Polytechnic University (UPB), one of the largest technical schools in Eastern Europe, with 6,000 new technical graduates each year. About 40,000 software professionals work in the industry and more than half are involved in software services export.

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Language skills

Bucharest has one of the highest percentages of English speakers among its under-40 population: 75% speak English as a foreign or second language.

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Proximity

Most European capitals are within 2.5 hours of direct flight from Bucharest (airport code: OTP).

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Timezone

Romania is GMT+2, a one-hour difference to most of Europe and two hours to Great Britain.

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Security

Romania is a full NATO member and inside the EU, which keeps data and travel straightforward.

Our offices

Boulevard Lascar Catargiu 47-53, Bucharest — and 4-10 Muntii Tatra St, Sector 1, 030881, Bucharest.

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