Hidroelectrica has signed a contract for €8.7 million in non-reimbursable financing from the Modernisation Fund to implement a battery storage facility at the Porțile de Fier II hydroelectric plant.
Romania's short-term rental market continued to grow in 2025, confirming rising interest among property owners in this way of monetising real estate assets.
Energy producer OMV Petrom and RNV Infrastructure have announced that three wind projects in Romania, with a total installed capacity of approximately 300 MW, are entering the execution phase following the final investment decision. The projects hold the necessary permits, with production expected to begin in stages from H1 2027.
Romania's budget deficit calculated according to the European ESA methodology has dropped from 9.3% of GDP in 2024 to 7.9% of GDP in 2025, representing a correction of 1.4 percentage points of GDP.
The Vega Ploiești Refinery, operated by Rompetrol Rafinare, has started producing hexane with a minimum purity of 60%, supporting polypropylene production and the food industry.
Alesonor and Strabag Romania have started construction work for the second phase of the Amber Forest suburb in Tunari, near Bucharest.
Vista Bank marked its debut as a bond issuer on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The bank listed its €17 million bond issue on the Regulated Market, consolidating its strategy to diversify funding sources through the capital market.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting energy price shock are putting additional pressure on Romania's economy, already affected by the EU's highest inflation, a major fiscal deficit and internal political risks, according to an eToro analysis.
In 2025, Romania recorded one of the highest shares of young entrepreneurs in the EU, with those aged 20–29 accounting for 10.3% of the country's self-employed population.
The EU's downward trend in transport costs ended abruptly in March 2026, with Romania emerging as one of the most heavily impacted member states.
Property developer Speedwell has launched Glenwood Estate, a residential compound in Corbeanca, near Bucharest, with the total investment value estimated to exceed €135 million.
PPF Real Estate has completed the top floor of ARC Office Experience, its €70 million project in Bucharest.
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).
Tetra Pak and Mega Image, together with partners Maspex, Tomra and Brai Cata, have expanded Europe's first pilot project for collecting carton packaging for beverages and dairy products by installing 12 additional reverse vending machines (RVMs) in Bucharest and surrounding areas.
Romanian restaurant operator City Grill Group has announced a €7 million investment in a new production facility for its ready meals range in Buftea, Ilfov County.
Rețele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group in Romania, has completed modernisation works for the Obor Station, one of the most complex electricity distribution stations in Bucharest.
AI has become increasingly embedded in employees' day-to-day work over the past year. More than 48% of employees see AI as a tool that simplifies their work; however, many remain concerned about the broader implications of its growing integration, according to a survey conducted by Genesis Property early this year, on a sample of 1,146 employees.
Romania continues to record the highest rate of road traffic fatalities in the European Union, according to the latest figures released by Eurostat.