European employees are returning to the office less frequently than their counterparts elsewhere in the world, according to new analysis by Colliers based on data from the Basking.io platform. While four to five days a week in the office has become the norm in Latin America (46%), Asia-Pacific (41%) and North America (38%), the most common pattern in Europe remains two to three days a week, with 41% of EMEA employees following this model. That said, the share of EMEA employees attending four to five days a week has nearly doubled since 2024, rising from 15% to 26%.
Skanska has published its 2026 "Shaping Sustainable Places" report, which examines how urban developments can retain their appeal, adaptability and economic viability long after construction is complete. The report argues that performance at the point of handover is no longer sufficient on its own; a project's ability to adapt to changing needs throughout its full lifecycle is equally important.
Romania recorded the largest gap in the European Union between growth in platform-based overnight stays and overall tourist accommodation in the second quarter of 2026, according to an analysis by Destination Finder using Eurostat data.
Romania's construction market recorded 35,658 projects with a combined estimated investment value exceeding RON 848 billion (approximately €166 billion) between January and September 2026, according to an analysis by IBC Focus based on data from its VICTA construction intelligence platform. The figures reveal a pronounced divide between the volume of private development and the financial weight of publicly funded construction.
North Bucharest Investments (NBI), a real estate advisory and brokerage company, has repaid more than €1 million in principal to investors on the Stock.estate crowdfunding platform, closing three financing rounds approximately one month ahead of their contractual maturity dates. The repayments were made together with interest accrued over the actual investment periods.
Bucharest is consolidating its position within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) real estate market, combining rental growth across major asset classes with investment yields that remain well above Western European levels, according to the DNA of Real Estate Europe Q2 2026 report published by Cushman & Wakefield. Across Europe in Q2 2026, prime office rents rose 4.5% year-on-year, retail rents increased 3.0%, and logistics rents grew 2.4%, while investors remained selective as yield movements pointed to a more balanced market following the repricing cycle of recent years.
Energy company Electrica informs investors and the capital market that it has obtained the technical grid connection permits (ATR) for 17 new battery energy storage projects (BESS), with a total capacity of approximately 700 MWh.
The European Retail Banking Radar, Kearney's latest study now in its 18th edition, shows that Europe is entering a period of normalisation following the conditions of 2023–2025. For Romania, the challenge extends beyond the normalisation of interest rates.
Romania's national electricity transmission network operator, Transelectrica, has halted scheduled maintenance shutdowns to ensure the grid operates at maximum capacity during an ongoing extreme heatwave. The preventive measures aim to mitigate operational risks associated with severe weather conditions.
Digi Spain has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Spanish stock exchanges, aiming to raise approximately €150 million.
