AI jobs surge, with major Romanian urban centres leading the way
The artificial intelligence sector is rapidly reshaping the labour market in Romania, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses and professionals.
The artificial intelligence sector is rapidly reshaping the labour market in Romania, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses and professionals.
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.
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.
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.
Romania's industrial and logistics stock is approaching 8 million sqm, with over 60% located within one hour's drive of Bucharest. Moldova and Oltenia remain the least developed regions but show potential for growth once infrastructure improves, according to a Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report.
Alesonor has partnered with Pescariu Sports&Spa to create a 12,000 sqm sports and leisure complex within the Amber Forest suburb, with a planned investment of €8 million. The project will feature outdoor tennis and padel courts, two leisure pools, and a 2,200 sqm central building including a semi-Olympic swimming pool, spa, and fitness club.
Corinthia has announced the appointment of Todd Cilano as General Manager of Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest during the property's official inauguration party.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest has earned Breeam In-Use Excellent rating for Asset Performance and Management Performance, becoming the first 5-star hotel in Bucharest to reach this level. This independent certification places the hotel among best-practice performers in Romania for building sustainability.
Bucharest continues to lead Romania's transformation of former industrial platforms due to its market scale and high number of available sites. The capital generates the largest volume of land transactions within urban areas, primarily through industrial space conversion, according to Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. Investors increasingly target mixed-use developments integrating retail, office, and residential components.
Bucharest and Cluj remain the hubs with the highest salaries, with a net average of RON 6,749 (€1,350) and RON 6,335 (€1,270), respectively, according to an analysis.
After several years of record demand, Romania's residential market entered 2025 in a cooling phase, marked by cautious buyer sentiment. Consumer confidence recorded the steepest half-yearly decline since the 2009-2010 crisis, excluding the temporary pandemic shock when optimism quickly rebounded, according to Colliers consultants. They note the deterioration runs deeper and is expected to last longer, fueled by labor market slowdown, political instability and fiscal changes eroding purchasing power.
Prima Development Group has acquired a two-hectare plot adjacent to its new residential project Prima Solis, launched this summer. The transaction worth nearly €4 million will allow the expansion of the complex with approximately 700 apartments.
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Opus Land Development has launched Cosmopolis Evolia, a residential project spanning 270,000 sqm adjacent to Romania's largest private neighborhood, near Bucharest, with an estimated investment north of €200 million.
British investor Ghai Sant Ram has officially launched Horizon City, a new residential development representing a significant investment of €130 million that is based in Pipera, near Bucharest.
The residential market in Bucharest returned to a rhythm more in line with previous years, following the record-breaking July, according to an analysis of Fortim Trusted Advisors.
Bucharest is emerging as a primary destination for multinational corporations looking to establish Global Capability Centres (GCCs) due to lower office leasing rates and salary costs, finds a study conducted by Savills and CoreNet Global.
The Romanian hotel market has recorded deals exceeding €50 million during H1 2025, compared to €35 million recorded in the same period last year, according to a Cushman & Wakefield Echinox report.
Vastint Romania has rolled out a new business solution offering autonomous, fully furnished office modules for short-term lease agreements in response to growing demand for flexibility in the office market.
Industrial developer VGP has started the construction on VGP Park Bucharest 2, a new industrial and logistics project with a leasable area of around 114,000 sqm.

Romania's annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 9.8% in November.
Romania leads the European Union in both VAT and corporate tax collection failures, losing approximately one-third of potential revenue from each tax, according to a European Commission analysis published this week.
ABB Romania has opened its new customer experience center in Bucharest, a space designed to showcase the company's solutions in electrification, automation, energy efficiency and motion.
As winter holidays approach, Romanians experience both the joy of gift preparation and the pressure of festive spending.
The Investment Committee designated by the Romanian Government for the Recovery Equity Fund has approved financing for five new investment funds in Q4 2025, announced the Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE).