Economy
US reviews Romania's Visa Waiver program entry
The US government is currently reviewing Romania's recent inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to ensure it meets the program's strict security requirements.
The number of fund investors is approaching the one million mark, a level which will most likely be reached in April.
Productivity in Romania has increased from 26% in 2008 to 44% in 2024, with women making a notable contribution, according to an analysis of Alpha Bank.
FDI into Romania saw a decline in January 2025, totalling €543 million, down from €1,148 million in the same month last year.
Moody's Ratings has revised its outlook on Romania's rating from stable to negative due to growing concerns about the nation's fiscal strength in the coming years.
The average shopping cart value for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Romania increased by approximately 9% in 2023 compared to 2022
The 2025 landscape is marked by geopolitical tensions and the upcoming Romanian presidential elections, contributing to a cautious business environment.
The turnover of these companies amounted to 342 billion lei (approximately €70 billion), representing about 13% of the total in 2023.
Atakan Turhan began his career at Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul in 1992 after graduating from Boğaziçi University's Department of Tourism and Hotel Management.
The launch of the flagship EIB Group Investment Report calls for EU market integration, simplification and investments in innovation, echoing the most recent EC initiatives.
Morphosis Capital Fund II, a growth capital fund focused on developing high-growth SMEs, announces its first investment outside Romania.
The transaction represents a strategic step in AQUILA's regional expansion and was finalized following the fulfillment of all suspensive conditions stipulated in the contract.
37,752 round trips are made annually to transport physical documents between commune and prefecture halls just for the approval of a local council decision.
New research from Mastercard, released ahead of International Women's Day 2025, reveals four in ten (40%) women in Europe have considered running their own business.
The United States is Romania's second-largest non-EU trading partner, after the United Kingdom.
Throughout the past year, the company continued to implement projects alongside companies from a diverse range of industries.
Significantly improved profitability for KFC Romania, which achieved a net profit of RON 100.2 million (+15.5%), and Taco Bell, which increased its net profit almost six times
The Tomorrow Division, encompassing all insurance-related projects, continued its strong performance, contributing 62% to total turnover.
AI-powered solutions transform the shopping experience and integrate changing consumer needs,
The new branch will be located in Bergamo, and operations in Italy will be carried out by an operational team coordinated by a local representative.
At the group level, Simtel Team S.A. recorded a turnover of RON 273.9 million, GES Furnizare (GES) – RON 64.7 million, Simtel Moldova – RON 8.2 million, and ANT Energy – RON 9.1 million.
Excluding the mega-transactions (with values of more than €500 million), the average transaction value was € 34 million in 2024, compared to €25 million in 2023.
In 2025, rising trade tariffs will become a reality in many markets, affecting supply chains, market access, and corporate costs.
Romania, the main strategic partner of the Republic of Moldova – Reconfirmation by the visit of Prime Minister Dorin Recean to Terra Impex in the Vulcănești Free Economic Zone.
The transaction is financed through the NextGenerationEU program, with the financial support of the Government of Romania and the Government of Bulgaria, through the PNRR.
OMV Petrom and state-owned gas producer Romgaz have announced the initiation of drilling for the first gas production well in the Neptun Deep project.
Catalyst Romania Fund I has announced the sale of its shares in avocatnet.ro, a Romanian Information as a Service platform specialising in compliance and regulatory insights.
While there's significant interest in battery storage systems among Romanian prosumers, cost remains a major obstacle.
Romanian private healthcare group MedLife has announced an increase in its syndicated credit facility by €50 million, bringing the total to €330 million.
The US government is currently reviewing Romania's recent inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to ensure it meets the program's strict security requirements.