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Competition Councils approve Maspex-Purcari Wineries deal
Purcari Wineries announced a major step towards the completion of the voluntary public takeover bid by Maspex Romania.

The volume of retail trade in Romania saw a significant drop in September 2025, registering a -2.1% decrease compared to the same month in the previous year.
The Competition Council in Romania has issued a series of competition concerns regarding the planned acquisition of local retailer La Cocoș by the Schwarz Group.
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Courier firm Sameday has announced a significant investment of over €80 million in 2025, dedicated to technology, regional expansion.
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mateco Romania, the local subsidiary of the international mateco Group which operates in 15 countries across Europe and South America, has acquired PSM Rent.
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Purcari Wineries announced a major step towards the completion of the voluntary public takeover bid by Maspex Romania.
The Ministry of Finance (MF) has borrowed RON 833 million (around €167.3 million) from banks through two state bond issues, according to BNR data.
The Competition Council in Romania has issued a series of competition concerns regarding the planned acquisition of local retailer La Cocoș by the Schwarz Group.
The volume of retail trade in Romania saw a significant drop in September 2025, registering a -2.1% decrease compared to the same month in the previous year.
Parapet, the Romanian EPC contractor specialising in renewable energy, has announced the signing of seven new contracts with Italian green energy company, Alerion.