The Bucharest office market saw last year a shift in hierarchy regarding the sectors generating the most transactions, according to a study by Crosspoint Real Estate. Companies in the banking and financial sector accounted for 25% of the gross leasing volume in Bucharest, surpassing the IT sector (23%) for the first time.
The World Bank revised down Romania's 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%, compared to the 1.9% predicted in June 2025 and 2.6% estimated in January 2025.
The Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIR) has unanimously decided to support the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, backing the decision made by the European Association of Chambers of Commerce (Eurochambres) at its November 2024 General Assembly.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has allocated over RON 3.8 billion (€760 million) to support public investments and clear arrears in key sectors including development, transport and agriculture.
Major real estate investors in Romania anticipate rental growth in 2026, particularly in the office segment, while occupier demand shows signs of consolidation rather than expansion, according to a new study by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
Agroland Business System has completed the acquisition of Avirom, a Romanian company specialising in day-old chick and duckling production.
Office leasing activity in Cluj-Napoca exceeded 18,000 sqm in 2025, following a strong 2024 that recorded 50,000 sqm of office space leased.
Law firm Kinstellar has assisted renewable energy developer Big Mega Renewable Energy on approximately €100 million project financing with a syndicate of lenders for the construction and operation of the Văcăreni wind farm located in Tulcea County, Romania.
Romania's Competition Council has fined eight companies a total of €32.15 million for participating in an anti-competitive agreement to divide the labour market and limit employee mobility while keeping human resource costs low.
Cordia has strengthened its leadership structure in Spain and Romania by appointing dedicated local CEOs to lead day-to-day operations in each market.
Romania's trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) for January-November 2025 reached €29.77 billion, down €299.6 million (-1.0%) compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Arobs Systems, part of the Arobs Group, has signed two digitalization contracts with Romanian government institutions worth a combined €8 million to the company.
Romanian developer Ecovillas Company has launched a residential project near Motoc forest in Mogoșoaia, which will be developed based on an investment of €8.6 million.
Romania's residential market is showing a significant acceleration in price growth compared to the European average, based on the Eurostat data for Q3 2025.
Retail trade volume in Romania remained flat in November 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the latest data released by Eurostat.
Romania's Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced that discussions with operators about removing gas price caps began in September to prepare multiple scenarios and prevent sudden price increases after March 31 2026.
Millions of Romanians visited dental clinics across the country in December, with Life Group reporting a 20% increase in appointments compared to the same period in 2023.
Gabriel Gătejoiu, HR Operations & Business Development Director at Professional HR Agency, has been appointed as the new President of the Association of Human Resources Service Providers (AFSRU).
TechAngels, the local angel investor community, has submitted a position paper to authorities regarding the amendment of Emergency Ordinance no. 46/2022.
Romania received earlier this week €988.7 million from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF), representing reimbursement for advance payments made to farmers between 16 October and 30 November 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced.
Premier Energy has completed its acquisition of a controlling stake in a 158 MW wind farm in Hungary.
Romanian FMCG distributor Aquila has completed a €5 million investment in an AI-based automation solution at its warehouse in Drăgomirești, Ilfov County.
The Austrian Post Group has acquired 100% of Hungarian parcel service provider Delivery Solutions Zrt., operating under the brand Sameday Hungary.
Silver has recorded one of the most notable price performances on the commodities markets, rising from approximately $30 per troy ounce a year ago to $109 today.
Romania's National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has launched Ana, an intelligent virtual assistant designed to help taxpayers quickly obtain information about their fiscal obligations.