Tag: Romania (1108 articles)

Real estate   |   20 February, 2026 at 1:08 PM

Bucharest's unoccupied homes stock more than doubles in decade

The number of unoccupied homes in Bucharest has grown 2.4 times over 10 years to over 218,000 units, according to a Storia analysis of Romania's 2011 and 2021 census data. Nationwide, over 2.5 million homes remain unoccupied, representing a quarter of Romania's total housing stock.

Industry   |   19 February, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Bozankaya to supply 10 more trams in Timișoara

Bozankaya, a manufacturer of electric vehicles and urban transport solutions, has signed a new contract with Timișoara City Hall for the production of 10 trams for the city's public transport system.

Real estate   |   19 February, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Romania's construction volume close to new record in 2025

Romania's construction market reached near-record levels in 2025, with work volumes growing almost 8% in the first eleven months compared to the previous year, according to Colliers' annual report. The sector now represents 9% of GDP, the highest share in the European Union and well above the 5% EU average.

Economy   |   19 February, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Romanian business leaders most optimistic in CEE despite rising risks

Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Romanian business leaders anticipate increased threats to their companies in 2026, yet over four in five (85%) remain optimistic about growth prospects for their organisations, according study by Grayling among top executives from IT, finance, energy, retail, health and media sectors.

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Helleniq Energy launches first Romanian solar parks

Helleniq Energy has completed two photovoltaic parks in southern Romania with a combined capacity of 58 MW, marking the company's first operational renewable energy assets in the country. The projects are part of a 2023 agreement with Metlen for developing four solar projects totalling 211 MW.

Economy

Romania retail sales plunge 9.1% in January 2026

Romania's retail sales volume (excluding automotive and motorcycle trade) dropped 9.1% year-on-year in January 2026 in gross terms, and 6.5% when adjusted for working days and seasonality, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).