Real estate |
25 May, 2026 at 8:53 AM
At Bucharest Business Forum 2026, the closing panel brought together senior executives from residential, logistics, and asset management to explore how Romania can unlock its next phase of growth. Moderated by Ana Dumitrache, CEO, Olympian Parks, the discussion ranged from unlearning old market reflexes and rethinking “location,” to the disruptive impact of AI and the structural gaps still holding Romania back versus peers like Poland. Despite working in different segments, the speakers converged on a few core themes: long‑term value over short‑term volume, community and quality over simple density, and disciplined governance as the missing ingredient for Romania's full potential.
Real estate |
21 May, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Bucharest office market is showing early signs of recovery, driven by a visible increase in pre-lease transactions, highlighting renewed occupier appetite for future office spaces. As tenants secure their leases well in advance, the current development pipeline exceeding 215,600 sqm, the highest level in recent years, is expected to be gradually absorbed, according to data from Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
Real estate |
20 May, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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.
Real estate |
20 May, 2026 at 5:37 PM
CPI Property Group (CPIPG) announced that its subsidiary, CPI Europe, has secured €100 million financing for the Sun Plaza shopping mall based in Bucharest.
Real estate |
18 May, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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.
Real estate |
14 May, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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.
Real estate |
13 May, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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.
Real estate |
13 May, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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.
Real estate |
13 May, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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.
Industry |
12 May, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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.
Real estate |
12 May, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Business leaders from finance, energy, technology, real estate and professional services will gather in Bucharest next week to discuss how companies can navigate economic uncertainty, technological disruption and shifting market dynamics. Bucharest Business Forum 2026 brings together senior executives, investors and decision-makers for an afternoon focused on leadership, transformation and long-term growth opportunities.
Real estate |
11 May, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Sphera Franchise Group has acquired the franchise rights for wagamama, the pan-Asian restaurant brand, to develop the concept in Romania. The franchise will be implemented through a newly established company wholly owned by Sphera Franchise Group.
Real estate |
7 May, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Romania's industrial and logistics market reached over 8 million sqm in Q1 2026, with approximately 115,000 sqm of new space delivered. At the same time, around 500,000 sqm are currently under construction, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox's report.
Real estate |
6 May, 2026 at 7:00 AM
iO Partners has launched iO4Workplace, a tool that calculates precise office space requirements in just five steps and under a minute.
Real estate |
30 April, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Bucharest's hotel market recorded the strongest performance in CEE in 2025, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing by 12% year-on-year, according to analysis by Cushman & Wakefield.
Real estate |
29 April, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Prime Kapital has announced the completion of construction for the third phase of the mixed-use scheme Silk District Phase 3 ahead of schedule, taking the total number of completed apartments over 1,000.
Energy |
28 April, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Rețele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group in Romania, has completed modernisation works for the Obor Station, one of the most complex electricity distribution stations in Bucharest.
Industry |
27 April, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Apa Nova Bucharest has announced investments exceeding €49 million in 2026 for modernising water and sewerage infrastructure and improving energy efficiency.
Real estate |
27 April, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Ten Eleven Development has commenced construction of The Edition 1011 Featured by Versace Ceramics, Romania's first branded residences project developed in collaboration with Versace Ceramics. The development will include an investment of approximately €130 million.
Real estate |
22 April, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Romania's short-term rental market continued to grow in 2025, confirming rising interest among property owners in this way of monetising real estate assets.
