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Falling mortgage rates in Romania have pushed monthly loan payments below average rent for the first time in recent years, according to analysis by online mortgage broker Ipotecare.ro.

IT Genetics, a Romanian provider of integrated professional IT solutions, began trading today on the AeRO market of the BVB under the ticker symbol ITG.

CPI Property Group (CPIPG) announced that its subsidiary, CPI Europe, has secured €100 million financing for the Sun Plaza shopping mall based in Bucharest.

TotalSoft, a global provider of software solutions for business operations management, is expanding its presence in the Republic of Moldova through a partnership with local company NetSafe.

Romanian mobility solutions provider Autonom Services has signed an agreement with a syndicate of underwriters for a potential corporate bond offering in the Q2 2026.

Romanian construction activity increased by over 6% in the first two months of 2026, following a record 2025, and remained the country's only major economic sector showing growth in April, according to Colliers analysis based on Eurostat data.

eMAG Group announces investments of €300 million for the next fiscal year and accelerates online commerce development through AI.

Romania has risen in Europe's investment destination rankings, becoming one of the most attractive markets in the region alongside Poland for international investors, according to PwC Global CEO Survey 2026 data.

Cluj Business Campus (CBC), an urban real estate and workplace experience project in Cluj-Napoca, is entering a new development phase with investments of almost €500,000 allocated in 2026. 

Small and mid-sized retailers lost approximately €3.2 million in profit over the past year due to inventory errors, according to internal data from Selectsoft, a Romanian provider of ERP solutions for SMEs.

MedLife Group has implemented an advanced integrated robotic neurosurgery system at MedLife Polisano Hospital in Sibiu, following an investment of over €2 million.

After a period of adjustments, Romania's property market enters 2026 with increased confidence from Romanian investors. These have become a key factor in supporting market liquidity and stability, showing growing interest in income-generating assets, according to a report by CBRE Romania.

Consumer products brands are shifting from competing for visibility to competing for algorithmic selection, according to an EY report.

European investors continue to lead commercial real estate investment across the continent, accounting for 48% of activity in Q1 2026, according to BNP Paribas Real Estate data. American investors follow with 31%, while Asia Pacific investors represent just 7% and Middle Eastern investors 2%.

The Galați Court has approved the modified asset recovery plan for Liberty Galați, paving the way for the auction of one of Romania's most important industrial assets to resume.

Fondul Proprietatea has exercised its pre-emption right and subscribed to 5.6 million new shares in National Company Administrația Porturilor Maritime (CNAPM), investing €10.8 million to maintain its existing shareholding percentage.

Nuclearelectrica has completed the first continuous concrete pour for the permanent structures of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 refurbishment project. The operation used approximately 3,470 cubic metres of concrete for the foundation, equivalent to about 380 concrete mixer trucks.

Romanian property developer Alezzi Group has completed the transfer of its concrete production operations to Heidelberg Materials Romania, the construction materials producers.

Romania's hotel industry recorded a 16% increase in turnover in 2025, reaching €2.2 billion, according to a Crosspoint Real Estate report, but the drivers behind this growth signal a structural shift. The advance is driven primarily by rate increases and the upscale segment, while overall demand has shown the first signs of softening.

Romania's central bank announced on Friday that annual inflation will rise above previously forecast levels in Q2 2026, but will experience a substantial downward correction in Q3.

Romania's central bank has decided to maintain its key policy interest rate at 6.5% per year, following a meeting of the National Bank of Romania's (BNR) board of directors on Friday.

Digi Communications reported consolidated revenues of €583 million in Q1 2026, a 10% year-on-year increase. At the same time, adjusted EBITDA (excluding IFRS 16 impact) reached €161.2 million, up 15% compared to Q1 2025.

Romanian energy giant Hidroelectrica recorded a net profit of €263 million in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 122% increase compared to same period last year, according to a report submitted to the BVB.

Uber Technologies announced new products and features at its annual Go-Get product event, including hotel bookings and travel tools that are planned to roll out globally in the coming months.

Leasing transactions for modern office space in Bucharest increased by 14% in Q1 2026 compared to the same period last year, while new demand rose by 24%. However, the market remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to Colliers data.

Fitch Ratings has upgraded CEC Bank's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating from BB to BB+ with a Stable Outlook, following the publication of Fitch's updated Bank Rating Criteria on 8 May 2026.

Electrica has completed the Artificial Intelligence for Active Energy Management (AIAE) project, developed in partnership with Romanian startup Renergia and the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca.

Greenvolt Next Romania has signed an agreement with Sam Mills to develop a 2MW photovoltaic project with a 10.03 MWh battery storage system in Satu Mare.

NEPI Rockcastle said its Q1 net rental and related income (NOI) reached €157.7 million, up 3.4% versus Q1 2025. Property NOI increased 3.2% to €155.4 million, while net revenue from energy activities rose to €2.3 million, reflecting the scaling of the group's renewable energy platform.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Antibiotice, Romania's largest pharmaceutical company with majority Romanian capital, on strengthening its corporate governance to support future growth. Under a new advisory services agreement, the EIB will work with Antibiotice to align its risk-management framework and business operations with international best practice in the pharmaceutical sector.

Penny Romania ended 2025 with revenue of RON 10.6 billion lei (€2.1 billion), marking a 12.01% increase compared to the previous year. The discount retailer opened 40 new stores, reaching 456 units nationwide, and completed its fifth logistics centre in Mihăilești, Giurgiu County.

Industrial developer CTP has signed an agreement with Leroy Merlin Romania to expand its regional distribution centre at CTPark Bucharest West to 48,500 sqm.

Romania's retail market experienced a challenging Q1 2026, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. While macroeconomic indicators reflect a period of adjustment, the high street segment and medium-term development pipeline remain robust.

Romania's annual inflation rate reached 10.7% in April 2026 compared to April 2025, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Speedwell and Strabag have signed a construction contract for the development of Queens District, a mixed-use project in northern Bucharest. Strabag will serve as general contractor for the office and residential buildings and will relocate its Bucharest HQ to the project under a long-term lease agreement.

Romania's GDP fell by 0.2% in Q1 2026 compared to the previous quarter, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).

Agroland Business System has received approval from Romania's Commission for the Examination of Foreign Direct Investments (CEFDI) for a €20 million greenfield investment in egg production. The new facility will be located in Mihăilești, Giurgiu County.

Administrative costs for modern office buildings in Romania are set to rise by approximately 10% in 2026 compared to last year, according to Colliers. The increases stem from higher property taxes, inflation and rising wages, with utility costs excluded as these are typically billed separately.

Ascendia, a Romanian company specialising in digital infrastructure for education and public institutions, announced that its educational content creation platform LIVRESQ has been accepted into the Google for Startups Scale Tier.

MSD has appointed Conor Dempsey as Managing Director for Romania and Moldova operations. He succeeds Marcelo Pascual Morales, who was appointed Associate Vice President & Executive Officer of MSD Japan.