Franchwise: Romanian entrepreneurs still have reservations about expansion
Romanian brands would have resounding success in other countries, but most entrepreneurs are still reluctant to expand their business internationally.
Romanian brands would have resounding success in other countries, but most entrepreneurs are still reluctant to expand their business internationally.
As expected, 2023 recorded a high-speed rebound in insolvencies in three out of four countries (55% of global GDP).
NN paid insurance customers and private pensions participants RON 983 million in 2023, 27% more than the previous year.
UniCredit is making its sailing debut with its support for the third edition of the Youth America's Cup and the naming partner announcement of the UniCredit Youth America's Cup Regatta.

Bucharest is consolidating its position within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) real estate market, combining rental growth across major asset classes with investment yields that remain well above Western European levels, according to the DNA of Real Estate Europe Q2 2026 report published by Cushman & Wakefield. Across Europe in Q2 2026, prime office rents rose 4.5% year-on-year, retail rents increased 3.0%, and logistics rents grew 2.4%, while investors remained selective as yield movements pointed to a more balanced market following the repricing cycle of recent years.
Energy company Electrica informs investors and the capital market that it has obtained the technical grid connection permits (ATR) for 17 new battery energy storage projects (BESS), with a total capacity of approximately 700 MWh.
The European Retail Banking Radar, Kearney's latest study now in its 18th edition, shows that Europe is entering a period of normalisation following the conditions of 2023–2025. For Romania, the challenge extends beyond the normalisation of interest rates.
Romania's national electricity transmission network operator, Transelectrica, has halted scheduled maintenance shutdowns to ensure the grid operates at maximum capacity during an ongoing extreme heatwave. The preventive measures aim to mitigate operational risks associated with severe weather conditions.
Digi Spain has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Spanish stock exchanges, aiming to raise approximately €150 million.