Moody's changes Romania's rating to negative over fiscal deficit
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.
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.
Axionet is founded and led by entrepreneur Gabriel Ioniță, who has transformed the company into a leading player on the local market.
About 18% of the total number of vacancies was concentrated in manufacturing (6,300 vacancies) and the rate was 0.59%.
World Bank indicators show a favorable business environment in Romania, but corruption remains a challenge.

TechAngels, the local angel investor community, has submitted a position paper to authorities regarding the amendment of Emergency Ordinance no. 46/2022, highlighting Romania's opportunity to adopt a more agile investment screening model than the current EU member state average.
New car registrations in Romania increased by 4.7% in 2025 year-on-year, reaching 155,855 units, according to preliminary data released by the Association of Car Producers and Importers in Romania (APIA) based on DGPCI statistics.
Romania's government ordinance passted at the end of last year signals to companies that fiscal pressure could ease and the series of tax increases might end in 2026.
The tender for the design and construction of the final motorway lot of the Târgu Neamț - Iași - Ungheni section has been launched.
Romania received earlier this week €988.7 million from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), representing reimbursement for advance payments made to farmers between 16 October and 30 November 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced.