Local property developer Sema Real Estate has launched pre-sales for the first phase of its Sema Home residential project in central-western Bucharest.
Romania is positioning itself as a key retail market in Central and Eastern Europe, with developers shifting focus from large cities to smaller communities, according to a Colliers report. While large cities previously concentrated three quarters of modern retail stock, rising incomes and demand for modern formats are making communities of around 50,000 inhabitants attractive for new investment, with retail parks driving development.
America House has received Access4You Gold certification for its accessibility facilities, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive design and barrier-free access. The certification confirms standards to accommodate individuals with locomotor disabilities, including wheelchair users, elderly individuals, people with reduced mobility, and visitors with strollers, as well as access for blind and hearing-impaired visitors.
Speedwell is strengthening its collaboration with Garanti BBVA Romania through a new €8 million financing agreement. The facility will fund the development of Building C8, the fourth building within The Ivy, Speedwell's residential project near Băneasa Forest. With this deal, Garanti BBVA's total financing for The Ivy now reaches almost €40 million.
Alesonor has partnered with Pescariu Sports&Spa to create a 12,000 sqm sports and leisure complex within the Amber Forest suburb, with a planned investment of €8 million. The project will feature outdoor tennis and padel courts, two leisure pools, and a 2,200 sqm central building including a semi-Olympic swimming pool, spa, and fitness club.
Nepi Rockcastle successfully issued a €500 million green bond that was eightfold oversubscribed, with an orderbook exceeding €4 billion from over 200 international investors.
Prima Development Group has acquired a two-hectare plot adjacent to its new residential project Prima Solis, launched this summer. The transaction worth nearly €4 million will allow the expansion of the complex with approximately 700 apartments.
Germany-based energy company E.ON has issued €1.1 billion in green bonds through a public transaction.
Mihnea Cristescu, Project Manager & Sustainability Consultant at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the shift from the traditional green certification system in the real estate industry and the growth in the segment of green loans over €100 million.
OMV Petrom announced a significant step towards sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, having secured a crucial feedstock for its Petrobrazi refinery.
EIB extends the scope of its Sustainability Awareness Bond to include two new social objectives: gender equality and women's economic empowerment.
ING Bank Romania's revenues reached RON 3.8 billion in 2024, up 13% compared to 2023, and the value of the bank's total assets increased to RON 78 billion, up 9%.
Replacing fossil-based raw materials with recycled and renewable ones supports the circular economy and decreases tires' carbon footprint.
Aster Global broadens the GHG services available to clients in North America and globally with key accreditations and capabilities in this sector.
Focus on EPS insulation materials with optimized sustainability profiles such as Neopor BMB and Neopor Mcycled.
Nespresso presents the results of the study and talks about the sustainable business interventions that it has already integrated in recent years.
Romanian developer Iulius says its entire portfolio holds green certifications or is pending certification, with more than 500,000 sqm being included in the LEED standard for green buildings.
Romanian construction group Bog'Art has published its first sustainability report that outlines the company's results and objectives under the ESG development framework.
AWS, Digital Realty, Google, Meta, Microsoft and Schneider Electric, released an open letter that explains the importance of Environmental Product Declarations.
Nine Realms' fund will support early-stage companies in the supply chain technology sector, with a strong focus on climate and environmental impact - including the blue economy.
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.
Digi Spain has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Spanish stock exchanges, aiming to raise approximately €150 million.
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.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romanian measures for the national investment and development bank Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare (BID).