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In 2026, production sites in Romania are turning to power studies to understand how energy is consumed and distributed within their own installations, at the level of equipment and production lines. 

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of RON 300 million (€57 million equivalent) to Delgaz Grid, an electricity and gas distribution company operating in Romania, to support energy security.

PPC Energie, an integrated energy provider, has added an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) service for energy storage systems (BESS) to its portfolio of solutions for companies. 

AI is creating two distinct directions in the global labour market, according to PwC research, based on an analysis of over one billion job listings across six continents.

Monia Dobrescu, Head of Real Estate & Construction at Mușat & Asociații, talked to Property Forum regarding the legislative shifts defining the 2026 property landscape. She highlighted the impact of Law No. 207/2025 on transaction security, the evolution of ESG-linked project financing, and the legal hurdles facing expansion into Romania's secondary cities.

Romania has reached 31 da Vinci robotic surgery programs nationwide, of which 8 are in the public healthcare system. The most recent system, installed at Fundeni Clinical Institute, marks the expansion of robotic surgery in Romanian public hospitals and the regional milestone of 100 da Vinci systems across the SOFMEDICA region: Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary, Cyprus, Croatia and Slovenia.

FintechOS, the financial technology company founded in Romania that provides AI-based digitalisation solutions for banks and insurers, has reached profitability on the back of a 40% rise in recurring revenue at the end of Q1, company representatives said.

Romania is entering a new stage, with its multiannual economic recovery programme launching in 2026, carrying an estimated budget of around €5 billion through 2032 and a dedicated framework for anchor-type strategic investments above €200 million, according to experts at EY Romania.

OMV Petrom, an integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, has made the final investment decision for Gabare, an integrated solar energy and battery storage project in Bulgaria.

The gap between European and Romanian agricultural economic pressures widened in Q1 2026.

More frequent heatwaves, rising energy costs and concerns about indoor air quality are changing the way Romanians choose climate control solutions.

Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 10.85% in May from 10.71% in April, driven by rising costs across all sectors, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Czech investment group SCF has completed the acquisition of two Romanian NEST retail parks from developer RC Europe for nearly €40 million. The transaction marks SCF's entry into its fourth country, expanding its Central European retail portfolio beyond the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.

Construction group Strabag SE has signed an agreement to fully acquire Bawi Construction, headquartered in Bucharest, in a bid to strengthen its position in the European railway infrastructure business.

Iulius Dan Plaveti has taken over as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Hidroelectrica starting 10 June 2026, with his mandate running until 7 November 2027.

Lavinia Ioniță Rasmussen, NNDKP Real Estate Partner, tells Property Forum that institutional investors have constructive outlook on Bucharest's real estate market. At the same time, she expects retail, logistics and renewable energy to drive mandates for NNDKP's real estate practice this year.

Visual Fan has completed the energisation phase of its Full EPC BESS project in Teiuș, featuring a storage capacity of 120 MWh.

The TechAngels Board has appointed Ana Maria Andronic as President for a mandate lasting until next year's internal elections.

Romanian entrepreneur Iulian Stanciu has announced the sale of his stake in eMAG Group to Prosus, 17 years after taking over the company and 14 years after signing the partnership with Naspers (Prosus).

Romanian consumers are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the country's economic and political outlook while continuing to prioritise spending and aggressively seek value, according to the latest Consumer Sentiment Survey by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

Romania's National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis (CNSP) has cut its 2026 economic growth forecast by 0.9 percentage points to just 0.1%, down from the previous 1% projection, citing current macroeconomic conditions.

Solida Capital has announced its first residential development in Romania, a boutique project in Sector 1, Bucharest, as part of a joint venture with Radox.

Enexus, a renewable energy development and construction company, entered 2026 with 210 MW under active construction across Romania, while securing an additional 195 MW pipeline with an estimated value of approximately €150 million.

Romanians spent €63 million in cinemas in 2025, a record level for the local market, reflecting a 7% increase compared with 2024, while the number of admissions remained stable at 11.2 million, according to data from the Romanian Film Center analysed by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

The EU unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.0% in 2025, up from 5.9% in 2024, according to new data covering people aged 15-74 in the labour force, according to Eurostat.

Eurowind Energy Romania has received construction permits for the Siminoc project, the company's first hybrid wind-solar park in Constanța County.

Romania now has a complete legal framework for professional training and practice of drone piloting. The Occupational Standard developed by Skyline Drones has been approved and officially published on the National Qualifications Authority website, completing a process initiated and coordinated by Skyline Drones and the Drone Association.

The rapid development of online commerce in recent years has transformed locker networks from an alternative delivery solution into an essential component of Romania's logistics infrastructure, according to representatives of Keba Romania, a provider of infrastructure and technology solutions for logistics, banking services and electric mobility. 

Daniel Tudor, Founding Partner and CEO The Concept Group, spoke to Property Forum about the maturing residential market and the firm's strategic goal to exceed the threshold of €500 million in portfolio under management. He also mentioned the expansion plans for the company and role of energy efficiency in making residential projects competitive.

The EBRD has announced it will provide a €175 million loan to Greek utility group PPC to support renewable energy projects across Bulgaria, Greece and Romania.

The Romanian Competition Council has fined 10 local banks a total of RON 3.73 billion (€710 million) for breaching antitrust regulations.

DN Agrar Group, one of Romania's leading integrated agrifood companies and Europe's largest dairy milk producer, has announced a €13.5 million investment plan for developing its sixth farm and expanding composting facilities as part of its 2025-2030 growth strategy.

Investis and iO Partners have completed the sale of a 39,000 sqm land plot located near Mall Moldova in Iași. The land was owned by Argo Property Management.

Romania ranks 7th out of 11 countries in the CEE AI Index 2026, which highlights one of the strongest AI policy foundations in CEE alongside one of the largest gaps between strategy and actual economic adoption.

Romania's Competition Council has fined 10 banks a total of €710 million for violating competition rules through coordinated behaviour in the Robor interest rate setting process.

Companies and entrepreneurs looking to lease coworking spaces in Romania can now evaluate the best market options using multiple criteria including economic efficiency, workplace quality and technical specifications, according to a new guide developed by Beyond Space in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Yitzhak Hagag, Co-founder & Chairman of Hagag Development Europe, spoke to Property Forum about the firm's strategic focus on diversifying into hospitality and energy while maintaining strong growth in its core office and residential segments. He noted that rental income rose by 32% as the company prepares for major luxury retail and hotel project deliveries.

Cordia Romania has marked a milestone with the cornerstone ceremony of Centropolitan, its residential project in central Bucharest near Bucharest Mall and Alba Iulia Square. The event, attended by Tibor Földi, Chairman of Cordia Group, and Mauricio Mesa Gomez, Chairman of Cordia Romania and Spain, signals the official launch of construction for the 274-apartment development.

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has been appointed to sell Joyson Safety Systems' industrial property in Ribiţa, Hunedoara County, as the automotive safety components manufacturer consolidates operations at its Arad hub.

Hotel Galaxy Timișoara, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened as a 48-room lifestyle hotel at 18-20 Gheorghe Lazar Street in the old city of Timișoara, Romania. The property marks the brand's debut in western Romania and introduces the city's first internationally affiliated lifestyle hotel in the historic centre.