Bozankaya to supply 10 more trams in Timișoara

Bozankaya, a manufacturer of electric vehicles and urban transport solutions, has signed a new contract with Timișoara City Hall for the production of 10 trams for the city's public transport system.

Economy

Romanian business leaders most optimistic in CEE despite rising risks

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Romanian business leaders anticipate increased threats to their companies in 2026, yet over four in five (85%) remain optimistic about growth prospects for their organisations, according study by Grayling among top executives from IT, finance, energy, retail, health and media sectors.

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Romanias construction volume close to new record in 2025

Romania's construction market reached near-record levels in 2025, with work volumes growing almost 8% in the first eleven months compared to the previous year, according to Colliers' annual report. The sector now represents 9% of GDP, the highest share in the European Union and well above the 5% EU average.

Romanias retail stock second largest in CEE despite low density

Retail developers continue to accelerate expansion plans across Romania, with projects totalling more than 750,000 sqm currently in construction and planning stages for delivery until 2029, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Real estate

Romanian investors drive 30% of property deals in 2025

Romanian investors became the most important source of capital on the local real estate market, generating approximately 30% of transaction volume in 2025 and accumulating nearly €1.8 billion in investments over the past decade, according to Colliers' annual report.

BRD reports net profit hike of 6% in 2025
Finance

BRD reports net profit hike of 6% in 2025

BRD Groupe Société Générale reported strong commercial performance in 2025, with net loans outstanding growing 13% year-on-year to RON 56.1 billion(€11.01 billion).

RBL joins EBRD Civil Society Committee for 2026-2027
Finance

RBL joins EBRD Civil Society Committee for 2026-2027

The Romanian Business Leaders Foundation (RBL) has been accepted as a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Civil Society Steering Committee for a two-year mandate from 2026 to 2027.

Selfpay secures loans for network expansion
Finance

Selfpay secures loans for network expansion

Romanian payment solutions company Selfpay has signed a €1 million investment credit facility with BT to accelerate its development plans through the acquisition of new payment terminals that will be operated directly by the company.

Romania raises €367 million through Fidelis bond sale
Finance

Romania raises €367 million through Fidelis bond sale

Romania's Ministry of Finance attracted RON 1.86 billion (€367.3 million) through seven government bond issues for retail investors in January, marking the first Fidelis offering of 2025. The bonds began trading on Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Thursday.

Romanian investors drive 30% of property deals in 2025
Real estate

Romanian investors drive 30% of property deals in 2025

Romanian investors became the most important source of capital on the local real estate market, generating approximately 30% of transaction volume in 2025 and accumulating nearly €1.8 billion in investments over the past decade, according to Colliers' annual report.

Bucharest housing prices double, in certain areas, in past five years
Real estate

Bucharest housing prices double, in certain areas, in past five years

The average selling price for new homes in Bucharest has increased by over 50% in the last five years, from €1,480 per sqm to €2,273 per sqm. During the same period, average rent rose by 45%, from €8.6 per sqm per month to €12.3, according to research by iO Partners Romania.