CMS has advised CCE on the sale of Horia Solar Invest Two, a special purpose vehicle developing a 269.227 MW (AC)/ 293.260 MWp solar project spanning more than 349 hectares in Arad County (Horia 2), to Renalfa Solarpro Group.
The fourth quarter of 2025 brought the weakest residential sales result in Bucharest-Ilfov in nine years and the weakest nationally in six years, according to SVN Romania. Overall, 2025 ended with a 5.3% annual decrease in home sales nationally and an 8.5% decrease in the Bucharest-Ilfov region.
Romania's final electricity consumption fell by 0.7% in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Romania has the second-lowest consumer prices in the European Union, with costs 36% below the EU average in 2024, according to new Eurostat data released in December 2025.
Global life sciences M&A activity increased by 81% in 2025 to $240 billion, driven by Big Pharma's large-scale deals, despite fewer overall transactions. The surge reflects companies prioritising innovations ready for launch as they face widening growth gaps.
Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian electrical equipment manufacturer, has announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
Romania's industrial production fell 1.1% as a gross series and 0.5% as a seasonally adjusted series in the first 11 months of the year compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Romania's Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare has signed a second €500 million financing contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the Sibiu-Pitești highway project.
Romania's Ministry of Finance will conduct its first public offering of Fidelis government bonds for 2026 between January 16 and 23 on the Bucharest Stock Exchange. This marks the 32nd offering since the Fidelis program resumed in July 2020.
Romanian developer Park Properties has partnered with entrepreneur George Peltecu to develop Sunlake Snagov Signature Collection, a development of 22 lakeside villas with a private marina. The project will be built on a 15,000 sqm plot on Lake Snagov shores, with construction starting this spring.
Enery has started construction of the Ogrezeni hybrid renewable energy project in Giurgiu County, Romania.
Romania's inflation remained at 9.7% at the end of 2025, with mixed pressures across different spending categories in December.
MLP Group has completed a €350 million green bond issuance with a 5-year maturity and fixed coupon of 4.75%, in an offering attracted strong demand and was oversubscribed.
Romania's annual inflation rate decreased to 9.69% in December from 9.76% in November, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
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.
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.