Real estate |
3 August, 2026 at 3:16 PM
North East Romania has long been recognised as one of the country's manufacturing centres, but reducing the region's investment story to factories and production lines no longer tells the full picture. Over the past decade, a broader economic ecosystem has begun to emerge, one that combines advanced manufacturing with technology, research, healthcare, logistics and a rapidly evolving business services sector. It is this diversification that is increasingly attracting the attention of investors and will be one of the key themes explored at the inaugural edition of EastGate this September.
Real estate |
27 July, 2026 at 2:07 PM
For decades, Romania's investment story has largely been associated with Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and the country's western industrial hubs. Yet as investors search for new growth opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe, attention is increasingly shifting east. This emerging trend will be at the heart of discussions during EastGate 2026, where investors, developers, business leaders and public officials will gather in Iași to examine why North East Romania is becoming one of Europe's most promising investment destinations.
Real estate |
2 July, 2026 at 2:05 AM
When international investors discuss Romania, the conversation often begins with Bucharest and increasingly includes cities such as Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara and Brașov. Yet one of the country's most compelling growth stories is unfolding further east.
Real estate |
24 June, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Romania has emerged as a potential location for a new Nvidia AI data centre after Bloomberg reported that the US technology company is considering investing around $4 billion in additional AI infrastructure in Europe. An exclusive report by Romanian news outlet HotNews, citing sources in the country's energy sector, identifies Romania as the proposed destination for the investment.
Real estate |
19 June, 2026 at 7:52 AM
For decades, investment activity in Central and Eastern Europe has been concentrated around a handful of established markets and capital cities. Yet some of the most significant economic shifts taking place today are happening further east, along a corridor connecting Romania, Moldova and Ukraine.
Economy |
12 June, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 10.85% in May from 10.71% in April, driven by rising costs across all sectors, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Economy |
10 June, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The EU unemployment rate rose slightly to 6.0% in 2025, up from 5.9% in 2024, according to new data covering people aged 15-74 in the labour force, according to Eurostat.
Economy |
28 May, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Romanian wholesale trade turnover (excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased by 2.3% in the first three months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Economy |
21 May, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The European Commission has significantly reduced its estimates for Romanian economic growth this year to 0.1%, down from 1.1% estimated in autumn, while the inflation rate is expected to reach 7%, compared to the previously announced level below 6%, according to spring economic forecasts published Thursday.
Economy |
15 May, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Romania's central bank announced on Friday that annual inflation will rise above previously forecast levels in Q2 2026, but will experience a substantial downward correction in Q3.
Economy |
13 May, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Romania's annual inflation rate reached 10.7% in April 2026 compared to April 2025, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Economy |
13 May, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Romania's GDP fell by 0.2% in Q1 2026 compared to the previous quarter, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Economy |
11 May, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Romania's trade deficit fell 9.3% to €7.7 billion in the first three months of 2026, down €792.1 million compared to the same period in 2025, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Finance |
5 May, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Raiffeisen Bank Romania concluded Q1 2026 with a net profit of RON 367 million (€73.4 million), a decrease of 12.2% versus Q1 2025.
Economy |
21 April, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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.
Economy |
16 April, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the European Union in March 2026, reaching a peak of 9.0%.
Economy |
14 April, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 9.87% in March from 9.31% in February, driven by an 11.05% increase in services, 10.89% rise in non-food goods, and 7.67% growth in food prices, according to data published by the National Statistics Institute (INS).
Economy |
9 April, 2026 at 9:14 AM
The World Bank has significantly downgraded its economic growth projections for Romania this year, lowering expectations to 0.5% from the 1.3% forecast issued at the start of 2026.
Finance |
7 April, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Romania's National Bank (BNR) board decided to maintain the monetary policy interest rate at 6.50% per year during Tuesday's meeting.
Finance |
6 April, 2026 at 6:59 AM
S&P Global Ratings has reconfirmed Romania's sovereign debt rating at BBB-/A-3 for long-term and short-term debt on 3 April 2026, while maintaining the negative outlook.
