Romania's trade deficit fell 9.3% to €7.7 billion in the first three months of 2026, down €792.1 million compared to the same period in 2025, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
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.
DS Smith, the producer of packaging solutions, is investing over €14 million in its Romanian production infrastructure.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation for the TechUp Romania funding scheme, designed to support investments in research and development of advanced technologies with production capabilities.
Visual Fan has entered the shareholding of Solbess, a company active in electricity production.
Real estate developer Park Properties has announced the start of construction works for SunLake Snagov Signature Collection, a high-end residential complex located on the shore of Lake Snagov, near Bucharest.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) to acquire approximately 10% of the shares of Carpathia Pensii, a Romanian private pension company.
Rezolv Energy has commissioned the St. George solar park in Silistra, near the Bulgaria-Romania border. Built on a former airport site, the €270 million project transforms abandoned land into a renewable energy facility.
Romanian employees demonstrate higher engagement and happiness levels at work compared to European averages, according to the 2026 "Workplace Happiness Barometer" launched by Pluxee in partnership with The Happiness Index.
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.
CEE real estate investment rebounded strongly in 2025, with volumes reaching €11.6 billion across six core markets, representing a 31% year-on-year increase according to Colliers.
Polish pharmaceutical company Zakłady Farmaceutyczne Polpharma has agreed to launch a voluntary public takeover offer (VTO) for all shares of Romanian drugmaker Biofarm, according to a regulatory filing.
Romanian state-owned gas company Romgaz has reached an agreement in principle with fertilizer producer Azomureș regarding the acquisition of its operational activity as a transfer of a going concern.
Romania's Ministry of Finance will launch the fifth edition of its Fidelis government bond programme from 8-15 May 2026, offering tax-free yields of up to 7.50% for lei-denominated bonds and up to 6.25% for euro-denominated issues.
The Romanian leu depreciated on Wednesday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.2688, up 0.97% from the previous rate, recording a new historic high.
Romania ranks first in the European Union for the real burden of electricity prices, with a nominal value 21% above the European average, according to an analysis published by the Intelligent Energy Association (AEI).
Hubix, a Romanian real estate management and investment company, has entered into partnership with Alber Holding to develop the first phase of City of Mara Forum, a mixed-use project in Timișoara.
German defence group Rheinmetall is considering acquiring the bankrupt shipyard in Mangalia, in partnership with Swiss shipping company MSC. The potential takeover could transform the facility into a dual-use hub for military and civilian shipbuilding.
iO Partners has launched iO4Workplace, a tool that calculates precise office space requirements in just five steps and under a minute.
The Romanian leu depreciated on Tuesday against the euro, which was calculated by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) at RON 5.2180 lei, up 0.35%, recording a new historic high.
Bucharest is consolidating its position within the Central and Eastern European (CEE) real estate market, combining rental growth across major asset classes with investment yields that remain well above Western European levels, according to the DNA of Real Estate Europe Q2 2026 report published by Cushman & Wakefield. Across Europe in Q2 2026, prime office rents rose 4.5% year-on-year, retail rents increased 3.0%, and logistics rents grew 2.4%, while investors remained selective as yield movements pointed to a more balanced market following the repricing cycle of recent years.
Energy company Electrica informs investors and the capital market that it has obtained the technical grid connection permits (ATR) for 17 new battery energy storage projects (BESS), with a total capacity of approximately 700 MWh.
The European Retail Banking Radar, Kearney's latest study now in its 18th edition, shows that Europe is entering a period of normalisation following the conditions of 2023–2025. For Romania, the challenge extends beyond the normalisation of interest rates.
Romania's national electricity transmission network operator, Transelectrica, has halted scheduled maintenance shutdowns to ensure the grid operates at maximum capacity during an ongoing extreme heatwave. The preventive measures aim to mitigate operational risks associated with severe weather conditions.
Digi Spain has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Spanish stock exchanges, aiming to raise approximately €150 million.