Romania's residential construction sector recorded a 3.1% contraction in 2025 compared to the previous year. The total number of completed dwellings reached 59,062, marking a decrease of 1,916 units from the 60,978 reported in 2024, according to provisional data provided by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania could raise labour productivity by up to 10 to 15% through wider adoption of digital technologies, particularly software and AI-enabled tools, according to a report by World Bank Group.
AFI Romania has announced that all four buildings within the AFI Arad retail park have achieved LEED Gold certification. The certified buildings include AFI Arad Strip Mall, AFI Arad McDonald's, AFI Arad Leroy Merlin and AFI Arad Shopping Gallery.
Romanian developer One United Properties has announced its Board of Directors approved a strategic framework for phased entry into the US residential real estate market, by completing its first land acquisition in the Nashville metropolitan area.
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).
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania has appointed Anca Petcu as Chief Operations and Transformation Officer and Deputy CEO, following approval from the National Bank of Romania.
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.
Romania's pharmaceutical sector demonstrates resilience despite fiscal consolidation and slowing economic growth, according to Allianz Trade's latest analysis.
Mark Twain International School (IS) is preparing to open a new flagship campus in Balotești, representing a €30 million investment in private education in Romania. The opening is scheduled for September 2028.
Romania's green certification market remained active in 2025, with over 4.6 million sqm of real estate space receiving sustainability credentials despite European changes to reporting obligations.
Commercial property investment in CEE rebounded strongly in 2025, with a combined volume of €11.3 billion across Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. This represents a 34% year-on-year increase and stands 24% above the five-year average, according to data by Knight Frank.
German group Ireks, a producer of baking ingredients for bread and confectionery, has acquired a 13,000 sqm land plot in Chitila, near Bucharest, in a deal brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
Patria Bank has signed a contract to sell its 99.9% stake in SAI Patria Asset Management to BRD Asset Management SAI for €5.5 million.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has raised approximately €4.7 billion from international financial markets through the country's first external bond issuance of 2026.
Romania continues to lag significantly behind the European average regarding the modernisation of its rail infrastructure.
Romania's Ministry of Finance has announced a new spring edition of its Tezaur government bond programme, offering citizens attractive investment opportunities with annual interest rates reaching 7%.
Royal Town, the residential project in Iași, has announced a new development phase, with construction of the 12th building set to begin in April 2026.
Romanian energy company Simtel Team has appointed Petre Stoian as CEO to consolidate its management structure as the group expands its operations.
The European Commission (EC) has approved a €150 million Romanian scheme to support electricity storage, contributing to the transition towards a net-zero economy.
Romania's economy grew 0.7% in real terms in 2025 compared to 2024, though GDP fell 1.9% in Q4 compared to the previous quarter, according to provisional data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a €544 million Development Policy Loan to support Romania's efforts to restore fiscal sustainability, enable private sector-led growth and foster job creation.
Romania's Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) and the Investment and Development Bank (BID) signed a financing agreement on 30 March 2026 for the Just Transition Participation Fund (FPTJ).
Etem Gestamp, the Sofia-based joint venture between Viohalco Group and Spain's Gestamp Group, has signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Rezolv Energy, the Actis-backed independent power producer.
Hanwha Aerospace Romania has presented an industrial package worth €1.3 billion aimed at strengthening Romania's defence capabilities and positioning the country as a production and innovation centre in the European defence industry.
Banca Transilvania, Romania's banking leader, has completed its largest cross-border financing to date with a €50 million loan for Hampton by Hilton Venice Isola Nuova. The loan, provided through BT Italia branch, refinances the hotel's development costs.