Cris-Tim Family Holding signs market maker deal to boost liquidity
Cris-tim Family Holding has signed a one-year agreement with BRK Financial Group for market maker services to enhance the liquidity of its shares on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Cris-tim Family Holding has signed a one-year agreement with BRK Financial Group for market maker services to enhance the liquidity of its shares on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Romania's energy security by arranging a €192 million financing package for three new solar power plants of Nofar Energy, with a total installed capacity of 531 MW in south-eastern Romania.
GTC reported rental revenues of €152 million in the first nine months of 2025, up 9% from €139 million in the same period of 2024. The increase followed the acquisition of a residential portfolio in Germany, which contributed €18 million, partially offset by a €4 million decrease after the sale of the GTC X and Matrix C properties.
Romanian entrepreneurial group Agroland, active in retail, agribusiness, food production and animal nutrition, continues its expansion strategy by opening two new stores in Mega format in Odorheiu Secuiesc and Orăștie. With these openings, the Mega network reaches 36 units nationwide.
M Core has inaugurated M Park Orăștie, a retail park designed to strengthen the group's presence in regional markets and expand its national portfolio of convenience-led retail assets. Located on a 23,000 sqm land plot, the project delivers a built area of approximately 5,500 sqm.
Romania's consolidated general budget recorded a deficit of €21.8 billion (RON 108.87 billion) in the first ten months of 2025, representing 5.72% of GDP. This marks a decrease of €110 million compared to the same period in 2024, when the deficit stood at 6.22% of GDP.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is participating in a €43 million loan by Raiffeisen Bank Romania to Altex Romania, the country's leading electro-IT retailer.
AFI has secured a €537 million refinancing package for three projects in its portfolio: AFI Cotroceni, AFI Brașov, and AFI Ploiești. This represents the largest real estate refinancing transaction in Romania, reinforcing AFI's commitment to the growth and development of its projects in the country.
The active entertainment component within shopping malls in Romania was valued at €28-30 million in 2024, excluding competitive socialising venues such as bowling and billiards, which are also growing rapidly. This represents almost three times the market size compared to 2019, finds a study by Nhood Romnaia.
CTP has signed an 11-year lease agreement with LPP Logistics for a new 60,000 sqm distribution centre at CTPark Bucharest West. The facility will bring LPP's total space within the park to 125,000 sqm.
PPC Blue, the electric mobility division of the PPC Group in Romania, has acquired the Hermes Flow network with 116 charging points to expand its national infrastructure.
Housing prices in Romania's major cities have increased by 60-90% over the past six years, making apartments increasingly unaffordable in central areas, according to a report by Colliers Romania. Bucharest saw a 60% rise, while Cluj leads with a 100% surge and Timișoara recorded 90% growth.
Although heat pump technology for heating and cooling is increasingly present in public discussions, the actual level of knowledge and usage remains low in Romania, according to research conducted for the despre-energie.ro platform, a project by E.ON and Delgaz Grid companies.
Rețele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group, has launched a procurement procedure for modernising medium and low voltage networks in Bocșa, Caraș-Severin county. The project, worth over RON 198 million (€40 million) excluding VAT, will benefit approximately 17,000 inhabitants and is co-financed through the Modernisation Fund.
Grup Șerban Holding has inaugurated the Moldavia Poultry Farm, an €11.5 million investment located on European Road E85 in Orbeni commune, Bacău County.
Cris-Tim Family Holding debuted today on the Bucharest Stock Exchange's (BVB) under ticker CFH, becoming the first food industry company listed on Romania's main market. The company completed an IPO worth €89.3 million in late October.
The premium residential market in Bucharest has experienced a price surge over the last few years, reaching record levels, particularly in sought-after areas such as Primăverii, Kiseleff, Aviatorilor, and Dorobanti. This trend results from a combination of factors influencing both supply and demand within this niche segment, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
Romanian business associations have renewed their call for the elimination of the minimum tax on turnover (IMCA) ahead of the 2026 state budget discussions, citing significant negative impacts on investment decisions.
Business software solutions provider TotalSoft has announced a strategic partnership with Isoskills, a Finnish-Romanian software engineering and IT consulting company, aiming to accelerate the digital transformation of local businesses.
Confidence is returning across CEE real estate markets, with investor sentiment shifting from cautious optimism to execution, according to Colliers. The region continues to demonstrate resilience, supported by moderating inflation, solid household consumption, and strong employment levels.

Food Angels Hub, Romania's first investment community dedicated to the food sector, has launched with a mission to develop and scale companies operating in food production.
Romania's economy grew 0.8% on the gross series and 1.4% on the seasonally adjusted series in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Vastint Romania has announced the opening of Saint Roastery Botanica urban café in Business Garden Bucharest.
Nearly half of Romanians would invest in battery storage systems for green energy if they received government subsidies, according to a study conducted for despre-energie.ro, a project by E.ON and Delgaz Grid companies.
Despite 68% of Romanians claiming familiarity with sustainability, only a quarter consistently use it in daily decisions.