In the East European region, the aggregated construction outlook for next year has remained positive, only the trajectory has changed a little, according to the winter report of the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA).
Metinvest has completed the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iași, located in eastern Romania.
Nepi Rockcastle has appointed Marius Barbu as COO, effective from April 2026, to succeed Marek Noetzel, current COO and CEO-designate. He has also been nominated as a Board Director and will stand for election at the next AGM in May 2026.
State-owned lender CEC Bank has obtained a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance public sector projects that contribute to sustainable economic development, particularly in regions most affected by climate transition.
Andrei Ianculescu, Head of Project & Development Services at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the expansion of design and ESG advisory services, the industrial and logistics sector's growth post-Schengen, and the importance of independent project management for tenant fit-outs. Ianculescu also emphasised the potential in secondary cities and the increasing relevance of aligning projects with sustainability standards.
Local developer ELI Parks has announced the launch of the second phase of the ELI Park Iași project, adding another 20,000 sqm of industrial and logistics spaces to the existing 20,000 sqm.
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has completed the sale of the Zenith Conference & Spa hotel in Mamaia to the owners of Steaua de Mare Hotels & Resorts from Eforie Nord. The property was previously controlled by the RC2 investment fund and Antares Management, owned by Dumitru Becșenescu.
Socar Petroleum has opened its first petrol station in Baia Mare, bringing its total network to 88 stations across 30 counties in Romania.
Colliers has published a new report focusing on CEE, examining economic and real estate trends across Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. The study shows that 2025 brought moderate economic recovery, easing inflation and rising focus on sustainability, while real estate markets were shaped by modernization, limited new office supply, strong logistics demand and retail park expansion.
DN Agrar Group, one of Romania's leading integrated agrifood companies and Europe's largest dairy milk producer, has started operations at its second automated manure composting facility at the Lacto Agrar farm.
TotalEnergies Marketing Romania has announced the appointment of Franck Bagouet as Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Romania and Managing Director Automotive Southeast Europe Hub TotalEnergies Marketing.
Hubix, a Romanian real estate management and investment company, announces a €20 million investment in the development of the Abito Pipera residential project, a mixed-use complex designed for modern urban living and community.
Romania faces an economic maturity test, with the key question being whether it can transform current vulnerabilities into reforms and progress.
Romanian farmers will gain access to additional financing through a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Agricover Credit IFN. The non-bank financial institution will channel the funds to micro agricultural businesses seeking to improve productivity and environmental sustainability.
Vlasceanu & Partners has advised Econergy on a €40.5 million project financing from UniCredit Bank for the development of an 87 MW photovoltaic project in Oradea, Romania.
Oil major OMV Petrom has started preparations for exploration drilling in Bulgaria's Han Asparuh offshore block, which is operated together with NewMed Energy.
Nova Power & Gas, part of the E-INFRA group, has announced the commercial operation of Romania's largest battery energy storage facility, with a capacity of 200 MW and 400 MWh, located in Florești, Cluj County.
As winter holidays approach, Romanians experience both the joy of gift preparation and the pressure of festive spending.
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.
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).
Metinvest has completed the acquisition of ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Iași, located in eastern Romania.
State-owned lender CEC Bank has obtained a €25 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance public sector projects that contribute to sustainable economic development, particularly in regions most affected by climate transition.
TotalEnergies Marketing Romania has announced the appointment of Franck Bagouet as Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Romania and Managing Director Automotive Southeast Europe Hub TotalEnergies Marketing.
Socar Petroleum has opened its first petrol station in Baia Mare, bringing its total network to 88 stations across 30 counties in Romania.
DN Agrar Group, one of Romania's leading integrated agrifood companies and Europe's largest dairy milk producer, has started operations at its second automated manure composting facility at the Lacto Agrar farm.