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Vodafone and Digi complete Telekom Romania mobile acquisition
Vodafone Romania has completed the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications.
Dan Lăzărescu has been named the new General Manager of Robert Bosch Romania. and the representative of the Bosch Group, effective from October 2025.
Romania has fallen seven places to 27 out of 33 countries in the latest electric vehicle (EV) Charging Index report, with its score dropping from 46 to 42 points.
Private healthcare provider MedLife has expanded its national presence with the inauguration of a multidisciplinary clinic in Pitești, of around €3.1 million.
The artificial intelligence sector is rapidly reshaping the labour market in Romania, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses and professionals.
KPMG in Romania has announced a series of key leadership appointments, effective from October 2025.
The Romanian Competition Council has authorised the acquisition of Agrifirm Magyarország Zrt. by UBM Grain Zrt., part of the UBM Group.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Romania experienced a notable reduction in 2024, according to data compiled by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) and INS.
Oil major OMV Petrom has announced the completion of its acquisition of a 50% stake in the Gabare photovoltaic project, which is being developed by Enery in Bulgaria.
Romanian engineering and green energy group Simtel Team has announced the signing of a significant contract valued at €43 million (excluding VAT) with Hepa Energy, owned by a lead company from Israel.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new country strategy for Romania, which will guide its investments and policy engagement.
CN Aeroporturi București (CNAB) has received a certificate from the Airports Council International (ACI) confirming the reaccreditation of 'Henri Coandă' International Airport.
Romania's video game development industry recorded a turnover of €343.16 million last year, an increase of approximately 8% compared to the previous year, finds a report.
Companies entirely owned by women have an average profitability of 12.3%, which is more than two percentage points higher than the general average of 10.2%.
The Competition Council is currently reviewing the acquisition of FrieslandCampina Romania Holding and, indirectly, FrieslandCampina Romania, by Bonafarm Zrt..
The BGS For People Association has donated €15,000 to the Emergency Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases in Bucharest.
State-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica has concluded two financing agreements with a syndicate led by J.P. Morgan, securing a total of €620 million.
Confectionery and pastry maker Dulcinella Group is strengthening its development strategy with a new, fully automated factory, backed by a total investment of €10 million.
Depogaz Ploiești, a Romgaz Group company and the largest operator of underground natural gas storage, has announced that it has achieved its gas stock target for the cold season.
1Development has announced the start of construction for Nordului 50, a boutique residence with panoramic views over Herastrau Lake and Park. The project offers residents a perspective of Bucharest with three kilometers of continuous green space and direct views extending to Piata Victoriei. Built on a 3,200 sqm plot, the project is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.
First Property Group has completed the sale of the Dr. Felix 87 office building in Bucharest's Piata Victoriei area to Bucur, a company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Colliers acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor in the transaction.
Praktiker Real Estate Romania, controlled by businessman Omer Susli, is acquiring an office building in Bucharest from Allianz-Țiriac. The transaction is currently at the preliminary sales agreement stage and marks another step for Susli in expanding his real estate portfolio, following his 2024 purchase of the Muntenia Business Center office building.
Romania's industrial and logistics stock is approaching 8 million sqm, with over 60% located within one hour's drive of Bucharest. Moldova and Oltenia remain the least developed regions but show potential for growth once infrastructure improves, according to a Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report.
Alesonor has partnered with Pescariu Sports&Spa to create a 12,000 sqm sports and leisure complex within the Amber Forest suburb, with a planned investment of €8 million. The project will feature outdoor tennis and padel courts, two leisure pools, and a 2,200 sqm central building including a semi-Olympic swimming pool, spa, and fitness club.
Nepi Rockcastle successfully issued a €500 million green bond that was eightfold oversubscribed, with an orderbook exceeding €4 billion from over 200 international investors.
DIY retailer Hornbach is set to inaugurate its second store in Timișoara on October 1, with an investment of over €44 million.
Early Game Ventures (EGV) has announced a new seed investment of €1.5 million in the startup YOX, a job marketplace that uses AI to streamline the hiring process.
The Supervisory Board of Raiffeisen Bank has approved a new four-year mandate for Cristian Sporiş, who serves as Vice-President of the Board Management.
The Ministry of Finance has raised almost RON 2.2 billion (approx. €435 million) from investors on the BVB in September, through the eighth offering of Fidelis government bonds.
Exim Banca Românească has provided approximately €14 million in financing for a new greenfield investment.
The government has greenlit a memorandum to approve a €500 million financing contract between Romania and the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support the A1 Sibiu-Pitești motorway project.
Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the EU in August 2025 at 8.5%, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
DRUID AI, the developer of an enterprise AI platform, has secured a $31 million Series C financing round to propel the global expansion of its agentic platform.
Members of TechAngels, Romania's leading angel investor network, have directly invested almost €1 million in startups during H1 2025.
DIY retailer Hornbach is set to inaugurate its second store in Timișoara on October 1, with an investment of over €44 million.
Austrian group Lagermax Logistics has expanded its European network with the inauguration of a new, state-of-the-art logistics centre in Romania.
