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JTI's global IT hub in Romania is expanding, with the number of employees growing from 140 at the beginning of the year to 170 currently, and projected to exceed 200 by year-end.

Digi Communications has reported consolidated revenues and other income of €1.11 billion for H1 2025, marking a 21% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

The total volume of housing loans granted to households reached almost RON 30 billion (around €6 billion), a 32% increase from the first half of 2024, according to the National Bank of Romania (BNR). 

State-owned hydroelectricity producer Hidroelectrica said its net profit decreased by 41% to RON 1.58 billion (€319.5 million) in H1 2025 versus the same period of 2024.

The Romgaz Group has reported a consolidated net profit of RON 1.67 billion (€338 million) for H1 2025 , which is 8.60% lower than the same period in 2024.

Romania's GDP recorded an increase in Q2 2025, according to flash estimates from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Romania's Minister of Finance Alexandru Nazare has announced changes to the tax regime of multinational firms as part of a wider effort to increase revenues to the budget.

M Core has received approval for the Zonal Urban Plan (PUZ) for a new retail project in Lugoj. 

Local FMCG distributor Aquila has reported a consolidated revenue of over RON 1.5 billion (€301.8 million) during H1 2025, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.

Companies have contracted office spaces for over 7,000 new employees in the first half of 2025, with new demand totaling 64,300 sqm on the Bucharest market, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

DRI, the EU renewables arm of DTEK, has secured a €60 million equivalent loan from UniCredit and Garanti BBVA to finance the construction of the Văcărești solar park in Romania.

Romania's real estate market has seen sustained demand for office, retail, and industrial spaces with over 150,000 sqm of the total real estate stock occupied during H1 2025, finds a new report by CBRE Romania.

Romania's inflation rate is expected to reach a peak of 9.6-9.7% in September, and will likely remain above 9% by the end of the year.

Romania's land market experienced a surge in activity during H1 2025 as investor interest returned and new buyers entered the market, according to a Colliers Romania analysis. 

Romania's annual inflation rate has surged to 7.8% in July 2025, marking a significant increase from the previous month, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Smartown Group has successfully completed the sale of the historic Dionisie Lupu office building in Bucharest, at a yield of 8.2% 

2Performant Network has announced the termination of its agreement to acquire the Profitshare business from Conversion Marketing and Dante International (eMAG).

Romanian engineering group Simtel Team has announced the signing of a major contract with Verbund Wind Power Romania, a subsidiary of the Verbund Group.

State-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica has provided an update on the progress of its Small Modular Reactors (SMR) project at Doicești.

The residential market in Bucharest and Ilfov saw a 10% drop in the number of transactions during H1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while sales prices have continued to climb, driven by high inflation, anticipated tax changes, and limited supply, finds a new analysis by iO Partners.

Romanian startup investment fund Early Game Ventures (EGV) has announced a new seed investment of €1 million in the space-tech startup Orbital Matter.

F64, the local retailer specialized in the photo and video equipment market, is expanding its partnership with VTEX to launch a new marketplace and cross-border sales operations.

Urbano Group has secured a financing of over €16 million from BT for the development of Urbano Shopping & Living, a new commercial project located in the Cluj metropolitan area with a total planned investment of over €100 million.

The increase in VAT to 21% for new homes is having a direct impact on pricing and sales strategies in the residential market, with effects already becoming visible, according to Valentin Neagu, Managing Director at Crosspoint Real Estate.

E.ON Energie Romania has seen significant growth in its energy solutions segment, exceeding 100,000 customers.

Romania's trade deficit widened to €16.71 billion in H1 2025, an increase of €1.61 billion (+10.7%) compared to the same period in 2024.

The Board of the National Bank of Romania (BNR) decided on Friday to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per year.

MOL Group reported a profit before tax of $236 million in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 56% year-on-year decrease. The company's performance was impacted by a slowing regional macroeconomic environment.

The Romanian media and entertainment industry is projected to experience constant growth over the next five years, reaching a value of €4.91 billion by 2029.

The West Region is opening a new chapter with the signing of an agreement for the first regional investment accelerator, an initiative by the West Regional Development Agency (ADR Vest).

The Accor hotel chain has announced the opening of its first international brand hotel in Alba Iulia. The new Mercure hotel is the tenth under this brand in Romania.

Greek Helleniq Energy Group has purchased two wind projects in Romania and a photovoltaic project in the Bulgarian market as part of an international expansion.

Medicai, a local health-tech startup specializing in cloud-native medical imaging, is expanding its presence in the US market, backed by an investment of approximately €200,000.

Although the hotel sector accounted for only 3% of the total investment of €390 million in Romania's commercial real estate during H1 2025, market indicators point to a possible increase in investments in H2 2025 and 2026, according to CBRE Romania data.

Agroland, the Romanian entrepreneurial group, has expanded its national store network by opening a new MEGA-format store.

French Revolution, the Romanian confectionery brand specializing in artisanal éclairs, has opened its sixth store in Bucharest at Timpuri Noi Square, the office complex owned by Vastint Romania.

Industrial developer CTP said its gross rental income for H1 2025 reached €367.2 million, marking a 14.4% year-on-year increase, while signing 1 million sqm of new leases, an 11% increase compared to H1 2024.

Three out of four Romanians traveling abroad this summer have chosen Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, or Italy as their destination, finds a recent CEC Bank survey.

Bucharest hosts over 50 flexible workspace locations operated by nearly 30 providers, with this niche holding a 2.3% share of the total office stock in the city, similar to Dublin or Prague, according to a report by Colliers.

Local developer Global Vision is taking its first step into the Romanian retail market with the development of Oradea Retail Plaza, a commercial project valued at €10 million.