Romanian tech retailer Flanco has announced its most significant expansion strategy in six years, committing approximately RON 20 million (close €4 million) to investments.
Maspex Romania has submitted documentation to the Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) for a voluntary takeover bid of a majority stake in Purcari Wineries.
BIPA, the drugstore brand of REWE Group, has announced its expansion into the Romanian market, with the first store slated to open in 2026.
State-owned CEC Bank has completed its e-factoring project, marking a significant step forward in its ongoing digitalization strategy.
Early Game Ventures (EGV) has announced a significant seed investment of €1.2 million in Servo AI, a local startup leveraging computer vision and AI to deliver.
The Romanian Competition Council has initiated six ex officio investigations within the automotive sector, targeting major car importers for potential anti-competitive practices.
Beer producer Ursus Breweries, part of Asahi Europe & International, has named Dan Timotin as its new Managing Director for Romania.
Gabriela Stănică, the current Chief Information Officer, Digital & AI, will join the executive leadership team of Carrefour Romania as of June 1.
Romania's telecom sector recorded a 5% fall in revenues last year compared to 2023, reaching approximately €3.2 billion.
Holcim Romania has announced an investment of over €5 million in its Turda factory to launch a new production line.
Romanian private healthcare services provider MedLife has recorded a 20% y/y increase in pro-forma consolidated turnover during Q1 2025.
Sphera Franchise Group reported consolidated sales of approximately €72.52 million (RON 362.6 million) in Q1 2025 across its network of fast-food restaurants.
Sipex, a Romanian distributor of construction and finishing materials listed on the BVB AeRO market, reported a turnover of RON 66.5 million (€13.38 million).
Romanian retailer Flanco expanded its Smart Discounter network in April by opening two new stores and revamping a third, bringing the total number of projects under this brand to 22.
Elfi, the Romanian producer of tissue and sanitary paper products, has announced a significant €10 million investment aimed at expanding its production capacity.
Romanian FMCG distributor Aquila has announced a 19% increase in revenues for Q1 2025, reaching nearly RON 740 million (€144 million).
The EBRD has subscribed for PLN 140 million (€33 million) in the debut sustainability-linked bond issuance by Żabka Group, a Polish modern convenience retailer.
Metigla, a producer of complete solutions for metal roofing and cladding, is preparing to invest €15 million in its local operations, adding to the €25 million invested over the past 25 years.
Chinese EV maker BYD has officially launched in Romania and is introducing a range of 100% electric and plug-in hybrid models to the country's automotive market.
Liviu Drăgan, the Founder and CEO of Druid AI, has died at age 70. He was an engineer, inventor, and business leader with over four decades of experience.
Oradea Airport marked a major milestone with the landing of its first cargo aircraft, making it the only airport in Romania.
More than 13% of businesses in the EU used AI during 2024, while companies in Romania fall below this average, according to a European Commission report on digitalization.
Strabag, the European technology group for construction services, has reported a stable output volume of €19.2 billion in 2024.
Bolt Food, the food delivery arm of the ride-sharing platform Bolt, has appointed Alexandra Dinovici as the new General Manager for its local operations.
Romanian engineering group Simtel Team has commissioned its photovoltaic park in Giurgiu, Romania's largest solar park built on degraded land. The facility has an installed capacity of 52 MWp and an estimated annual production of approximately 73 GWh.
Romania's construction work volume increased by 9.3% in the first nine months compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Private healthcare operator Regina Maria has opened the largest medical recovery pool in Southeast Europe at its new Kinetic Flagship clinic in Bucharest, following an investment of nearly €4 million.
Romanian mobile phone accessories retailer Contakt has announced its entry into the Czech market with two locations in Prague, marking a new step in its European expansion plan. The company has signed for locations in high-traffic malls with official opening estimated for March 2026.
Almost 60% of companies in Romania plan to expand their use of flexible spaces over the next two years to support hybrid working strategies.