Economy

Business Forum   |   28 May, 2026 at 2:31 PM

Romanian wholesale trade grows 2.3% in Q1 2026

Romanian wholesale trade turnover (excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased by 2.3% in the first three months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Business Forum   |   27 May, 2026 at 5:30 PM

World economy loses €25 trillion annually due to waste

The world economy loses around €25.4 trillion in value annually, equivalent to almost 31% of global GDP, due to inefficient resource management, according to a report conducted by Deloitte and Circle Economy. This means that for every three euros created, one euro is lost.

Business Forum   |   25 May, 2026 at 5:56 PM

McDonald's plans to create over 500 new jobs in Romania this year

Premier Restaurants Romania, the operator of McDonald's restaurants in Romania, has launched a national recruitment campaign as part of its expansion plans. The company aims to create over 500 new jobs in 2026, with more than 1,400 positions planned over the next three years.

Business Forum   |   21 May, 2026 at 4:00 PM

EC slashes Romania's growth forecast to 0.1%

The European Commission has significantly reduced its estimates for Romanian economic growth this year to 0.1%, down from 1.1% estimated in autumn, while the inflation rate is expected to reach 7%, compared to the previously announced level below 6%, according to spring economic forecasts published Thursday.

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Finance

FintechOS turns profitable over higher US sales

FintechOS, the financial technology company founded in Romania that provides AI-based digitalisation solutions for banks and insurers, has reached profitability on the back of a 40% rise in recurring revenue at the end of Q1, company representatives said.

Energy

EBRD lends €57 million to Delgaz Grid for investments

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of RON 300 million (€57 million equivalent) to Delgaz Grid, an electricity and gas distribution company operating in Romania, to support energy security.