Romanian logistics market sees falling demand in Q1 2026
Leasing demand for logistics space in Romania dropped 56% to approximately 80,000 sqm in Q1 2026 versus the same period of 2025, according to a report by Colliers.
Leasing demand for logistics space in Romania dropped 56% to approximately 80,000 sqm in Q1 2026 versus the same period of 2025, according to a report by Colliers.
CEE is transforming from Europe's periphery into a defence industry powerhouse, according to a new KPMG study. The region's combination of cost efficiency, industrial capacity, and strategic location is attracting investment as European defence spending increases.
MLP Group achieved 186% year-on-year record growth in contract values during Q1 2026 while significantly expanding its leased space.
Vodafone Romania has completed the merger of Evotracking and iSYS Professional, two wholly-owned technology entities, into a single company operating under the commercial name Evogps powered by iTrack.
Romania's real estate investment market recorded a total volume of approximately €152 million in Q1 2026, in a context marked by investor caution and selective activity, according to a report prepared by Fortim Trusted Advisors, a member of the BNP Paribas Real Estate Alliance.
The listing of minority stakes from state companies is beneficial for Romania's economy and can contribute to increased prosperity for Romanians, according to a study by CFA Romania Association.
The EU employment rate reached over 76% in 2025, but Romania remains among member states with the lowest employment rates, according to data published by Eurostat on Friday.
Romania's domestic energy production fell 2.1% in the first two months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Grup Șerban Holding announced that its subsidiary Interagroaliment has filed for insolvency proceedings on April 15, 2026, due to financial difficulties.
Premier Energy has signed an agreement to acquire Distribuție Energie Oltenia (DEO) from funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management for approximately €700 million.
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into Romania's planned state support for refurbishing the Cernavoda 1 nuclear reactor, questioning whether the €3.2 billion aid package complies with EU state aid rules.
Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in March 2026, reaching a peak of 9.0%.
Vastint Romania, part of Vastint Group, has signed the first lease agreement for the second phase of Timpuri Noi Square (TNS). Scor, a global reinsurer, has selected the project for its permanent operations in Romania, where it will occupy 3,250 sqm.
The average total office fit-out costs in Bucharest increased slightly in 2025 to around €1,000 per sqm, according to data from Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. However, Bucharest remains one of the most affordable markets in CEE, with fit-out costs 18% and 15% lower than in Warsaw and Prague, respectively.
BT raised €1 billion from international markets through a bond issuance that was almost four times oversubscribed, with the bank mitigating the impact of volatility in financial markets.
Romanian authorities are making sustained efforts to avoid downgrading the country's rating to 'junk' (speculative investments) category, which would hinder access to financial markets and increase borrowing costs for both the state and companies.
Romania's national electricity transmission company Transelectrica is managing €51.7 million in funding from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan's (PNRR) REPowerEU component.
Oscar Downstream has appointed Silvia Ene as Chief Operating and Strategy Officer, a role designed to accelerate the company's strategic directions.
Synevo Romania has appointed Adrian Tudoscă as General Manager, while Laurențiu Luca takes over leadership of diagnostic operations across 11 Southeast European markets.
Romania is launching its most ambitious industrial policy package in recent years, featuring nine state aid schemes with an estimated budget of €5 billion by 2032,

CEE is transforming from Europe's periphery into a defence industry powerhouse, according to a new KPMG study. The region's combination of cost efficiency, industrial capacity, and strategic location is attracting investment as European defence spending increases.
ING Bank Romania reported a 5% increase in total revenue for 2025, surpassing RON 4 billion (€800 million).
A consortium of international and local lenders has finalised a €100 million project financing package for the "Dobrun & Sadova" solar portfolio in Romania.
Vodafone Romania has completed the merger of Evotracking and iSYS Professional, two wholly-owned technology entities, into a single company operating under the commercial name Evogps powered by iTrack.
The listing of minority stakes from state companies is beneficial for Romania's economy and can contribute to increased prosperity for Romanians, according to a study by CFA Romania Association.