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.
IBC Focus, a company specialising in construction sector data, has begun its internationalisation strategy by expanding into Moldova.
Romanian developer Hils Development has announced the launch of Hils Nord, the seventh project in the company's portfolio with a total investment value of €200 million. The new development marks Hils Development's expansion from eastern Bucharest towards the northern area and continues the strategic direction of portfolio diversification through middle premium developments.
Romanian mobility solutions provider Autonom Services has signed a €300 million credit facilities agreement.
Real estate consultant SVN Romania brokered the pre-sale of 100 apartments within Sema Home in just five weeks, representing a third of the project's first phase.
PepsiCo Romania has added 10 electric vehicles to its distribution fleet operated by GXO, comprising 8 trucks with 7.2-ton capacity and 2 vans of 3.5 tons.
Romania nuclear power producer Nuclearelectrica has announced that its subsidiary FPCU Feldioara signed a non-binding term sheet with Critical Metals Corp to explore establishing a joint venture for rare metals processing in Romania.
Romania's trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) reached €27.493 billion in the first ten months of this year, increasing by €275.7 million (+1%) compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
More than half of households globally (57%) are worried about annual broadband price increases and think these increases are unfair and unreasonable (60%), according to the latest EY decoding the digital home study.
Romania's air passenger traffic increased by 8.2% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, rising from 19.8 million to 21.4 million passengers, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics.
Ker Toki Power (Toki Power), the energy trading division of the Vienna-based renewables and e-mobility investment group Renalfa Solarpro Group (Renalfa)...