Industry | 17 June, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Vladimir Kalinov to leave Raiffeisen Group after 30 years
Vladimir Kalinov, Vice President of Retail at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, is concluding his mandate to pursue other professional opportunities.
Vladimir Kalinov, Vice President of Retail at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, is concluding his mandate to pursue other professional opportunities.
A recent study by Raiffeisen Bank, in collaboration with global market research company Appinio, reveals that three out of four respondents are planning home renovations in 2025.
Vista Bank marked its debut as a bond issuer on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The bank listed its €17 million bond issue on the Regulated Market, consolidating its strategy to diversify funding sources through the capital market.
The EU's downward trend in transport costs ended abruptly in March 2026, with Romania emerging as one of the most heavily impacted member states.
CEE is transforming from Europe's periphery into a defence industry powerhouse, according to a new KPMG study. The region's combination of cost efficiency, industrial capacity, and strategic location is attracting investment as European defence spending increases.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting energy price shock are putting additional pressure on Romania's economy, already affected by the EU's highest inflation, a major fiscal deficit and internal political risks, according to an eToro analysis.
In 2025, Romania recorded one of the highest shares of young entrepreneurs in the EU, with those aged 20–29 accounting for 10.3% of the country's self-employed population.