PPC Blue Romania acquires Hermes Flow charging network
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.
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.
Franklin Templeton (FP), as manager of Fondul Proprietatea, has reaffirmed its support for listing Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
The Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator compiled by CFA Romania Association fell by 7.3 points in October 2025, reflecting continued economic uncertainty in the country.
Romanian companies Finqware, Questo are among the fastest growing technology start-ups in the region, being included in the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe ranking.
BT has completed CEE's largest Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bond issuance, raising €500 million in the international capital markets.
Over 87% of Romanians have applied energy reduction measures in recent months at their homes or businesses, while more than 60% are interested in investing in energy efficiency projects...

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.