Latest news

Companies in Romania leased over 500,000 sqm of industrial and logistics spaces in H1 2025, marking a significant 25% year-on-year increase compared to the same period last year, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. 

Romanian developer Hils Development has obtained a loan of RON 99 million (close to €20 million) from Libra Internet Bank for the construction of Hils Sunrise complex in Bucharest.

Romanian energy producer Romgaz Group has released its preliminary operational results for H1 2025, showing a largely stable performance compared to the same period in 2024.

T2Y Capital, a financial investor focused on growth capital in the energy sector, is investing in Prime Batteries, making it the second-largest shareholder.

Romanian investors have significantly increased their presence in the commercial real estate market, allocating nearly €1.8 billion to local acquisitions between 2015 and 2025. 

Renewable EPC by Allview, part of Visual Fan, has signed an energy storage deal worth €16.6 million with Teiuș Solar, an affiliate of Eurowind Energy.

The Romanian Competition Council has conditionally approved the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications by Vodafone Romania and Digi Romania, with companies now set to finalize the binding terms of the transaction.

The INVL Renewable Energy Fund I has secured a new €29.3 million loan agreement with Kommunalkredit Austria for the construction of photovoltaic projects.

Rheinmetall, the German systems supplier to the defence industry, is significantly expanding its local production capabilities in Romania.

Răzvan Brasla, CEO of Cloud9 Residence, talked to Property Forum about the company's €90 million investment in a new residential complex in northern Bucharest and the trend of homebuyers who want to be close to the main business hub of the city that comprises a wide range of facilities.

BASF Coatings and Toyota Motor Europe have announced a strategic partnership to develop the Toyota Body&Paint program across Europe.

Hubix has announced a strategic partnership with Fimaro Development for the development of 600 residential units in Cluj-Napoca, near the Tetarom I business park.

Koramic Real Estate Romania, the local division of the Belgian family office Koramic Investments, has announced a total investment of €30 million for two new residential projects in Romania. 

Coca-Cola has announced new leadership changes within the company. Luisa Ortega will assume the role of President of the Europe Operating Unit starting September.

PPC blue will significantly expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Romania and Greece, utilizing European Union funds.

3DinBox, the first 3D printing technology hub in Romania, has invested €500,000 in a new HQ, allowing the company to expand its product and service offering.

State-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica aims to obtain financing totaling €620 million for two pivotal projects at the Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant.

PPC Energie has announced significant growth in the adoption of its digital services, with over half of its approximately 3 million customers now actively using the myPPC application.

Italian pharmaceutical company Fidia Farmaceutici, specializing in regenerative medicine and the use of hyaluronic acid in advanced therapeutic applications.

Private equity (PE) activity in Romania saw a significant uplift in H1 2025, with a total of 5 acquisitions and 5 exits finalized by PE funds.

French VINCI Energies has signed an agreement to acquire the Romanian group EnergoBit, specialized in electrical infrastructure.

Attila Beer, CEO of Alukönigstahl Romania & Republic of Moldova, talked to Property Forum about the demand engines that will drive the market this year and the growing investment in durable envelope solutions for buildings. 

Local pharma producer Antibiotice is planning a significant investment in the research, development, and production of critical medicines, with a proposed RON 376.8 million.

Local developer Zacaria has kicked off the development of the second phase of the Valletta Park residential complex in Sibiu.

Romanian engineering group Simtel Team has announced the acquisition of SMTL Solar Bughea, a company previously owned by Sergiu-Eugen Bazarciuc, one of the key shareholders of Simtel, for RON 32.2 million (€6.5 million)

Ayvens has completed the integration of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan in Romania, following the global acquisition of LeasePlan by ALD Automotive.

Romania's inflation rate, already among the highest in CEE at 5.8% as of June 2025, is projected to rise sharply, could potentially reach close to 9% in the coming months.

Rustler Romania has appointed Cristian Marinoiu as Head of Brokerage & Real Estate Consultancy, in a move that strengthens the services it provides in the Romanian real estate market.

Enexus, a provider of integrated EPC services for photovoltaic projects, has announced the signing of a contract for a 20 MWp photovoltaic power plant.

East Grain, part of the Agrofert Group, has successfully acquired a 90% equity stake in Maragro Group, an agricultural enterprise based in Giera, Timiș County.

BraveX Aero, a Cluj-based startup specialising in industrial drones, has secured €315,000 in funding from investors in the Transylvania Angels Network.

Nova Power & Gas, a local energy company part of the E-INFRA group, has confirmed its investment in the largest battery energy storage facility in Romania.

Romania's retail market has consolidated its position as a strategic hub for international brands, attracting over 40 new retailers between 2020 and 2025, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. 

Romania's National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has granted the establishment authorization for the upstream supply pipelines essential for natural gas production.

Rodbun Grup, a local agribusiness company, has secured a syndicated credit facility with a state guarantee, totaling €17.3 million, to back its working capital and development plans.

Oil major OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy Balkan have signed a rig contract for drilling two offshore exploration wells in the Bulgarian Black Sea.

Actis-backed Rezolv Energy, through its project subsidiary First Look Solutions, has secured incremental project finance facilities of up to €331 million.

Square 7, part of M Core, is developing M Park Titan, a new proximity retail project that is slated to open in December 2025.

Hidroelectrica has selected Waldevar Energy to implement a pioneering renewable energy initiative poised to become the largest floating photovoltaic (FPV) system.

After a period dominated by the tech sector, H1 2025 saw a notable surge in interest from the financial-banking sector in the Bucharest office leasing market, according to data by Crosspoint Real Estate.