Romania's Ministry of Finance has announced a new spring edition of its Tezaur government bond programme, offering citizens attractive investment opportunities with annual interest rates reaching 7%.
The latest escalation involving Iran has shifted markets away from “pure macro” indicators—rates, inflation and growth—and back toward geopolitics as a primary driver, according to an analysis by Freedom24.
Robert Anghel has taken over leadership of Salt Bank, replacing Gabriela Nistor remains close to Salt as a Board Member.
Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer, began trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on March 3.
Banca Transilvania (BT) reported a consolidated net profit of RON 4.10 billion (€804.7 million) in 2025, representing a 15.96% increase compared to RON 3.53 billion.
BCR Group reported a net profit of RON 3.32 billion (€658 million) in 2025, up by 20% year-on-year.
The European Commission will launch the EastInvest Facility, a new financing platform designed to support EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. The initiative aims to provide easier access to lending for Member States most affected by Russia's war against Ukraine.
Romanian startups raised €103 million in 2025 across 40 transactions, according to a new report by How to Web. The total investment volume is approximately 20% lower than in 2024, showing a recalibration in investment activity within the local ecosystem.
Telecom group Digi Communications registered €2.2 billion in consolidated revenues during 2025, a 15% increase compared to 2024.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has listed government bonds worth over €200 million from its second Fidelis issuance of 2026 on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
Telecom company Digi Communications has converted 16,974 class A shares into class B shares to fulfill obligations under its ongoing stock option plan.
Electro-Alfa International has raised approximately 580 million RON (€115 million) for around 66 million newly issued shares, equivalent to a 35% free-float, following its initial public offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
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).
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.
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's Ministry of Finance will launch the Fidelis II government bond programme from 6-13 February, offering tax-free interest rates of up to 7.25% for lei-denominated bonds and up to 6% for euro-denominated bonds.
The initial public offering (IPO) of Electro-Alfa International kicked off on February 2nd and will end on 11th February 2026.
Vista Bank Romania has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Investimental, a financial investment services company.
Raiffeisen Bank Romania ended 2025 with strong results, recording 22% growth in new clients compared to 2024.
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.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record €955 million in 37 projects in Romania in 2025, up from €707 million for 44 projects the previous year.
VC fund GapMinder has led a €1.5 million investment round in Croatian startup InsiderCx, an AI-powered patient feedback platform that helps healthcare providers collect actionable insights and improve patient experience.
Romania's Ministry of Finance announced that the consolidated general budget execution for 2025 ended with a cash deficit of RON 146.03 billion (€28.65 billion), representing 7.65% of GDP, down one percentage point from the 8.67% deficit recorded in 2024.
Silver has recorded one of the most notable price performances on the commodities markets, rising from approximately $30 per troy ounce a year ago to $109 today.
CEE is transforming from Europe's periphery into a defence industry powerhouse, according to a new KPMG study. The region's combination of cost efficiency, industrial capacity, and strategic location is attracting investment as European defence spending increases.
The EU's downward trend in transport costs ended abruptly in March 2026, with Romania emerging as one of the most heavily impacted member states.
ING Bank Romania reported a 5% increase in total revenue for 2025, surpassing RON 4 billion (€800 million).
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting energy price shock are putting additional pressure on Romania's economy, already affected by the EU's highest inflation, a major fiscal deficit and internal political risks, according to an eToro analysis.
In 2025, Romania recorded one of the highest shares of young entrepreneurs in the EU, with those aged 20–29 accounting for 10.3% of the country's self-employed population.