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Around 50% of Romanians are expressing concern that they will not be able to maintain a comfortable lifestyle after retirement, finds new research by Kearney.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €25 million loan to Patria Bank to support Romanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Caps.

Kai-Uwe Trillenberg will take the helm at Mercedes-Benz Romania, replacing Natalie Thompson.

The Metaminds-Trencadis Corp Association has secured a framework agreement to provide internal cloud TIC solutions and products for Romania's Governmental Cloud project.

Local developer ELI Parks has started the construction of ELI Park 5 Bucharest in partnership with general contractor Eren Cons. Located in the north-western area of Bucharest, ELI Park 5 continues the expansion of the ELI Park Bucharest development, an industrial hub designed for efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability.

Over 119,500 residential units were sold in Romania in the first nine months of 2025, a similar level with that recorded in the same period of 2024 (down only 0.3%), according to a market analysis by SVN Romania and based on official statistics of the National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration.

Romania is positioning itself as a key retail market in Central and Eastern Europe, with developers shifting focus from large cities to smaller communities, according to a Colliers report. While large cities previously concentrated three quarters of modern retail stock, rising incomes and demand for modern formats are making communities of around 50,000 inhabitants attractive for new investment, with retail parks driving development.

The National Bank of Romania (NBR) has decided to keep its monetary policy rate unchanged at 6.50% per annum, following a meeting of its Board on October 8.

State-owned nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (SNN) has signed two key agreements with subsidiaries of the French EDF Group, Arabelle Solutions and Framatome, to advance its strategic projects.

Romania's Ministry of Finance has signed a €500 million finance contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to build the A1 Sibiu–Pitești Motorway.

Romanian developer Hils Development has announced the complete sale of the Hils Brauner residential complex, located in eastern Bucharest in the Theodor Pallady - Victor Brauner area. The project comprises 1,336 apartments and over 2,500 residents.

Foreign direct investments (FDI) in Romania's real estate and construction sector more than tripled between 2014 and 2024, increasing by €15.1 billion to reach €21.6 billion by the end of last year. The sector's share of total FDI stock rose from 10.6% to 17.3%, according to National Bank of Romania (BNR) data analyzed by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.

Turism Felix has announced a significant update to its 2025-2035 development strategy, focusing on its hotel portfolio by affiliating with Accor Group's ibis Styles brand.

HVAC industry player Groupe Atlantic has named Florent Blain as the new Plant Manager for its factory in Ploiești.

The World Bank has revised Romania's GDP growth forecast for 2025 down to just 0.4%, a significant decrease from the 1.3% estimated in June.

Nhood Romania has announced a partnership with Reuben Brothers to transform the former Solventul industrial platform in Timisoara. The 45-hectare site, with a history dating back to 1869, will be converted into a primarily residential area with integrated retail, office, service, and public amenities.

Romania's hospitality industry recorded a 19% increase in turnover in the first half of 2025, the third largest advance in the European Union after Greece (35%) and Hungary (22%), according to Eurostat data cited by Colliers. Rising room rates have pushed local pricing into line with established CEE markets such as Poland and the Czech Republic, even though the number of overnight stays in hotels almost stagnated, with an increase of less than 4%.

The Romanian mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded 216 transactions in the first nine months (9M) of 2025, an 8.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

America House has received Access4You Gold certification for its accessibility facilities, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive design and barrier-free access. The certification confirms standards to accommodate individuals with locomotor disabilities, including wheelchair users, elderly individuals, people with reduced mobility, and visitors with strollers, as well as access for blind and hearing-impaired visitors.

Romania's inflation will finish the year at 9.6%, according to ING Bank Romania economists. This projection comes as the country's inflation is expected...

István Sárkány has accepted his mandate as a member of the Board of Nominees of Fondul Proprietatea, effective October 3.

The seasonally adjusted retail trade volume remained stable across the EU, with a modest 0.1% increase in the euro area compared to July 2025, according to Eurostat.

Nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica (SNN) and Framatome have signed an Isotope Irradiation Service Agreement to advance the Innovative Romanian Isotope System (IRIS) Project.

Speedwell is strengthening its collaboration with Garanti BBVA Romania through a new €8 million financing agreement. The facility will fund the development of Building C8, the fourth building within The Ivy, Speedwell's residential project near Băneasa Forest. With this deal, Garanti BBVA's total financing for The Ivy now reaches almost €40 million.

Romania's crude oil production reached 1.46 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) in the first seven months of this year, a decrease of 119,600 toe (7.6%).

The Romanian Ministry of Finance has announced the launch of the ninth Fidelis government bond programme for 2025, with subscriptions open from 10–17 October.

IGEL, a global provider of endpoint security, has announced the opening of a new R&D Centre of Excellence in Bucharest.

A new policy position paper published by the Energy Policy Group (EPG) highlights the challenges and provides recommendations for implementing RAAs.

AG Capital has appointed Pavlin Petkov as CEO. Petkov brings over 25 years of international experience across the US, Western and Eastern Europe in private equity, insurance, banking, and pension fund management.

WDP has launched development of a 32,000 sqm distribution centre in WDP Park Bucharest – Ștefănești for FAN Courier Group, one of Romania's leading courier and logistics operators. The €22 million investment will be realised by deploying WDP's landbank in North Bucharest, with construction beginning in early 2026 and delivery scheduled later that year.

Camelia Ene has resigned from her position as CEO of ROCA Industry, with her final day in the role set for the end of October.

The artificial intelligence sector is rapidly reshaping the labour market in Romania, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses and professionals.

Dan Lăzărescu has been named the new General Manager of Robert Bosch Romania. and the representative of the Bosch Group, effective from October 2025.

Romania has fallen seven places to 27 out of 33 countries in the latest electric vehicle (EV) Charging Index report, with its score dropping from 46 to 42 points.

1Development has announced the start of construction for Nordului 50, a boutique residence with panoramic views over Herastrau Lake and Park. The project offers residents a perspective of Bucharest with three kilometers of continuous green space and direct views extending to Piata Victoriei. Built on a 3,200 sqm plot, the project is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.

Vodafone Romania has completed the acquisition of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications.

First Property Group has completed the sale of the Dr. Felix 87 office building in Bucharest's Piata Victoriei area to Bucur, a company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. Colliers acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor in the transaction.

Private healthcare provider MedLife has expanded its national presence with the inauguration of a multidisciplinary clinic in Pitești, of around €3.1 million.

Praktiker Real Estate Romania, controlled by businessman Omer Susli, is acquiring an office building in Bucharest from Allianz-Țiriac. The transaction is currently at the preliminary sales agreement stage and marks another step for Susli in expanding his real estate portfolio, following his 2024 purchase of the Muntenia Business Center office building.

KPMG in Romania has announced a series of key leadership appointments, effective from October 2025.