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The IMF has lowered its growth projections for the Romanian economy this year, according to its latest World Economic Outlook report published on Tuesday.

Romania's volume of construction work increased in the first two months of the current year, with a 16.7% rise in the unadjusted series, and a 19.5% rise in the series adjusted for working days and seasonality versus 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Romania recorded the highest government deficit among EU member states in 2024, standing at -9.3% of GDP.

The Romanian engineering company Simtel Team has announced the signing of a significant contract to finance its photovoltaic project in Giurgiu.

Nawaf Salameh, the Founder and President of Alexandrion Group, which specializes in spirits and wine production, died on Sunday at 59 years old.

The Municipality of Bucharest has successfully issued municipal bonds worth €555 million to refinance a loan contracted in 2005.

Electricity supplier Restart Energy One has filed a request at the Timiș Court for the initiation of a composition with creditors procedure to address temporary financial challenges.

The Fidelis government bonds, issued in April by the Ministry of Finance, started trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) on Thursday.

Consumer spending in Romania has shown signs of caution in the lead-up to the Easter holidays, with fluctuations in the average shopping basket value observed in March,

Prosumers in Romania are advised to turn off the inverters of their residential photovoltaic systems if they are not at home,

Oil major OMV Petrom and state-owned Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CE Oltenia) have signed contracts to design and execute four photovoltaic parks in Romania.

Romanian mobile accessories retailer Contakt has announced plans to expand its national network and venture into CEE markets in a bid to grow the business.

State-owned gas producer Romgaz has appointed Dumitru Chisăliță as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Romcim, a CRH company, has further solidified its position in the Romanian construction industry by acquiring two concrete production facilities from BCC Agregate Betoane.

Prime Kapital will open Mall Moldova on April 17, with Cushman & Wakefield Echinox providing strategic consultancy to the developer.

A new study reveals that Romanian entrepreneurs are navigating a delicate balance between optimism and concern as they face an increasingly unstable global economy.

Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) has announced the launch of its latest €60 million venture capital fund (FRC3) and is officially expanding its operations into Romania.

The Romanian commercial real estate market saw a total investment volume of €155.8 million, with UK-based capital accounting for 68% of these deals, according to a study by Fortim Trusted Advisors, a member of the BNP Paribas Real Estate.

7X Partners, a private equity investment company, has acquired a 40% stake in Leventer Medical Group, a centre for dermato-oncology based in Bucharest.

Bucharest is poised for a significant expansion in its data centre capacity, with projections indicating a rise from the current 20 MW to 50 MW within the next two years.

Alesonor has started the construction of the Verita International School & Kindergarten campus within the Amber Forest complete suburb. 

Colliers has announced that its property management division is set to manage the Victoria Center office building in Bucharest, which has recently been purchased by Solida Capital Europe.

Solero Technologies, a global supplier of automotive components, has announced a significant expansion into Europe through the acquisition of Kendrion's automotive business.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the launch of an international tender to find new investors for Giurgiulești International Free Port.

Hagag Development Europe has announced the acquisition of 50% of a multifunctional building near Herăstrău Park, as part of a partnership with Niro Investment Group.   

SmartBill, the local provider of billing and management software solutions part of Visma group, has announced the appointment of Alex Leca as its new CEO.

Geld Capital Management and its subsidiary, Repaco Capital, have delivered the Curtea de Argeș Retail Park, boasting a total leasable area of 6,100 sqm.

The average dividend yield proposed for shareholders' voting for a selection of companies within the BETPlus index is 4.8%, according to a Tradeville report.

Remus Vulpescu will be the new CEO of the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) starting this summer, following a board decision

The Environment Fund Administration (AFM) has announced that 26 recycling plants are set to be built in Romania, backed by funding of RON 674.75 million.

The number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) globally has seen a significant rise, according to Knight Frank's latest Wealth Report.

Nofar Energy, a renewable energy investor listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, has signed an EPC turnkey and O&M contract for a 265 MW photovoltaic power plant in Corbii Mari.

Romania's annual inflation rate fell to 4.86% in March 2025, down from 5.02% in February, according to data released on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

The Romanian residential real estate market experienced a slowdown in Q1 2025, with sales decreasing both in Bucharest and nationwide, according to a recent analysis by SVN Romania.

Premier Energy has announced its plans to acquire the remaining 25% stake in True Energy Management for €3 million.

Romanian neobank Salt Bank has recorded over 500,000 customers in the first year of operation, a figure that is double compared to its initial launch projections.

Penny Romania announced its expansion plans, targeting 1,000 stores and a total investment of €3 billion over the next decade.

Shopping centres in Romania are ahead of many European markets in providing entertainment options, establishing themselves as key leisure destinations, according to a recent analysis by Nhood Romania.  

WDP is investing €52 million in the expansion of its WDP Park Bucharest-Dragomirești project. 

The coworking market in Romania has over 100 projects in operation across Bucharest and regional cities, and the demand for flexible spaces is expected to grow over the continuation of the hybrid work arrangements.