Romania among EU members with biggest share of women in ICT
The EU employed 3.4 million people with information and communication technology (ICT) education in 2025, representing a 5.1% increase from 3.2 million in 2024.
The EU employed 3.4 million people with information and communication technology (ICT) education in 2025, representing a 5.1% increase from 3.2 million in 2024.
Sphera Franchise Group, Romania's largest food service group, reported consolidated sales of €75.6 million in Q1 2026, up 4.2% compared to the same period last year. Growth was driven by the return to positive performance of KFC Romania and the strong evolution of Taco Bell.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe declined in 2025, marking a period of slowdown and structural transformation of the investment landscape.
TotalSoft, a global provider of software solutions for business operations management, is expanding its presence in the Republic of Moldova through a partnership with local company NetSafe.
eMAG Group announces investments of €300 million for the next fiscal year and accelerates online commerce development through AI.

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.