Industry | 28 July, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Coca-Cola names new Europe President
Coca-Cola has announced new leadership changes within the company. Luisa Ortega will assume the role of President of the Europe Operating Unit starting September.
Coca-Cola has announced new leadership changes within the company. Luisa Ortega will assume the role of President of the Europe Operating Unit starting September.
In 2024, road freight transport in the EU saw a total volume of 1,869 billion tonne-kilometres (TKM), up 0.6% year-on-year, of which Romania recorded 67 billion TKM.
While battery electric vehicles (BEVs) hit a record 16% global market share in Q1 2025, driven largely by China, the transition to electromobility faces has slowed down in Romania.
Romania's Ministry of Energy is aiming to commission a study on the potential of offshore wind projects in the Black Sea and is looking to receive feedback from the industry.
Solero Technologies, a global supplier of automotive components, has announced a significant expansion into Europe through the acquisition of Kendrion's automotive business.
Iulian Stanciu, the Executive President of eMag, the biggest e-commerce player in Romania, said that Europe has become the target of Chinese exports.
Cross-border ecommerce transactions in CEE have seen a significant surge, climbing by 15% to reach €24 billion in 2024 compared to 2023.
The European luxury retail market experienced more moderate growth in 2024, following the significant advances in the post-pandemic period. Within this context, Romania stands out as a market with significant development potential in this segment, although the availability of suitable retail spaces presents a challenge, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.
The Ford Otosan factory in Craiova marked the delivery of the first electric vehicles manufactured in Romania on Friday.
The lift in M&A activity in 2024 was most pronounced in H2, with 415 deals announced – the highest H2 volume since 2012 and a 58% year-on-year increase from 263 deals in H2 2023.
Investors across Europe will continue to focus on sectors with strong structural tailwinds, such as living and logistics, according to a Knight Frank report.
In total, over 170 million sqm of office spaces are at risk of becoming obsolete in 2030 across 16 European markets.
KoçZer, Türkiye's leading procurement and sourcing management company, officially announced its entry into the European market with the establishment of its subsidiary in Romania.
The partnership will develop projects to strengthen climate adaptation by working with nature.
Germany's Garbe group, specialised in industrial investment, is looking to start operations in Romania and develop its first local projects.
Austria remains the most expensive country, with €4,920/sqm in 2023, followed by Germany (€4,700/sqm), France €(4,538/sqm).
Since its launch in 2015, Dino Parc Râșnov has captured the hearts of families with children, quickly becoming their favorite destination.
The event was addressed by Zoltán Áldott, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of MOL Group, and Marco Mensink, Director General of the European Chemical Industry Council.
Europe's EV sales slowing due to reductions in EV incentives, lack of affordable EV models, and consumer concerns about insufficient chargers.
European foreign direct investment faces first decline in three years with number of projects down 4% and jobs down 7% in 2023.
Premier Energy has signed an up to €825 million Bridge Facility Agreement with J.P. Morgan and UniCredit to fund the acquisition of the Evryo Group, including its electricity distribution subsidiary, Distributie Energie Oltenia, as well as to refinance approximately €100 million of current indebtedness.
The Competition Council has authorised the transaction through which Pavăl Holding intends to acquire the Carrefour group in Romania.
Romanian construction company Concelex recorded revenues of RON 1.48 billion (€296 million) in 2025, representing a 17 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
Grup Şerban Holding said its subsidiary Ferma Avicolă Şerban completed the sale to SAGEM of a portfolio of real estate and operating assets located in Bacău and Vaslui counties, consisting of land plots, buildings, installations and equipment related to poultry farming activities.
Romania has recorded the lowest corporate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption rate in Central Europe, with just 5% of companies deploying the technology at an organisational scale.