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CEC Bank Financial Group recorded a net profit of RON 687.9 million (€138 million), with the bank itself recording a net profit of RON 668.2 million (€134 million).

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a regional loan of up to €120 million to AFI Europe to support its development pipeline in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Czechia. 

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) decided on Monday to maintain the key interest rate at 6.5%, while warning that the inflation rate could pick up in Q2 2025 and the labor market remain unfazed.

Global IT service provider Sigma Software Group has announced the opening of its first engineering hub in Romania, marking a significant expansion of its European presence.

Green energy producer Hidroelectrica has announced that a consortium comprising Prime Batteries Technology and Enevo Group will implement a Li-ion battery storage facility at its Crucea Nord wind farm.

The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market saw 57 transactions in Q1 2025, an 8% rise compared to the same period last year.

Every index of the Bucharest Stock Exchange recorded a decline at the beginning of the trading day on Monday.

Romanian developer Ima Residence, controlled by local entrepreneur Claudiu Diaconu, is launching a new boutique project in Pipera, northern Bucharest, backed by a €15 million euro investment.

Holland Automotive Group of Canada has acquired the dealerships of Forza Rossa and British Motors in Romania.

The IFC, part of the World Bank, is facilitating a financing package worth the equivalent of $42 million for Agricover Credit IFN.

Eurostat data shows that 18 member states recorded surpluses, eight recorded deficits and one member state had its current account in balance in Q4 2024.

Skanska has finalised an agreement to sell the first phase of its Equilibrium office complex in Bucharest to the Gordiusz Private Equity Fund, managed by Gránit Asset Management, for €52 million. 

E-commerce companies are now among the top 5 occupiers of logistics spaces in Romania, utilising approximately 1 million sqm of industrial and logistics facilities, finds a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Romania's exports to the United States in 2024 exceeded €2.28 billion, while imports from the US reached €1.31 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of €968 million.

Teilor Holding, encompassing the luxury jewelry chain Teilor, Teilor Invest Exchange, and Invest Intermed GF IFN, has announced the listing of two new bond issues on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).

Showpad, a global leader in AI-driven revenue enablement technology, has announced the launch of its new R&D centre in Bucharest.

Cross-border ecommerce transactions in CEE have seen a significant surge, climbing by 15% to reach €24 billion in 2024 compared to 2023.

Bucharest's office market is experiencing a major shift, marked by limited supply and increasing rental costs for prime spaces, according to a report by Colliers. 

As US President Donald Trump has announced a 20% tariff on products imported from the EU, Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu said the government will launch support schemes.

Speedwell Development has announced the appointment of Yannick Van de Parre as Country Manager for Romania. 

Vastint Romania is set to host the fourth edition of its blood donation campaign on April 16, at the Business Garden Bucharest.

The Environmental Fund Administration (AFM) released a new list on Wednesday, featuring 10,418 applications approved under the Green Photovoltaic Homes Program.

The IT&C sector has a contribution of nearly 8% to the Romanian GDP, according to a message from interim president Ilie Bolojan.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €50 million for the upgrading of key rail border crossing points in Ukraine.

Hils Development, the real estate company led by entrepreneur Ionuț Negoiță, is set to deliver the first phase of its mixed-use scheme Hils Republica in June.

Private healthcare chain Medicover has announced the acquisition of Synlab Group's local businesses in Romania, Turkey, Cyprus, Slovenia, Croatia, and North Macedonia for €71.3 million.

Low-cost airline Wizz Air has opened a new base at Bucharest Băneasa Airport, offering flights to seven destinations including Naples, London, and Budapest.

Romania's insurance market saw a total volume of gross written premiums of RON 23.4 billion (€4.7 billion) during 2024, up 11% compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).

Private equity fund MidEuropa has agreed to sell private healthcare chain Regina Maria to Mehiläinen Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Finland backed by investment fund CVC.

Romania's informal economy represents about one eighth of its GDP, according to an EY report.

Public food service company Sphera Franchise Group has earmarked approximately RON 100 million (around €20 million) for investments in 2025.

Vista Bank Romania has agreed to take over the loan portfolio of Eurobank's former subsidiary in Romania Bancpost.

Romanian real estate holding Meta Estate Trust has recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching RON 10.8 million (€2.2 million) in 2024, while its total revenues rose 22% to RON 34.5 million (around €7 million).

Carrefour Romania has announced the appointment of Anne-Sophie Bauwens as its new CFO and Member of the Executive Committee.

One United Properties has finalised the acquisition of a 21-hectare plot of land in Bucharest's District 5 from CPI Romania for €21 million.

Public telecom company Digi Communications has secured substantial financing facilities to bolster its operations.

Romania's Ministry of Finance successfully raised RON 75 million (€15 million) from commercial banks on Friday.

Romanian developer Hexagon has secured a financing of over €18 million from Libra Internet Bank, for the development of a residential complex in Cluj.

Romania's unemployment rate at the end of February 2025 was 3.37%, a decrease of 0.01 percentage points compared to the previous month.

Electrica saw a net profit of RON 376.5 million (€75.5 million) in 2024, down 39.3% compared to 2023, while its operating revenues totaled RON 10.87 billion (€2.1 billion).