Real estate

Contakt enters Czech market with Prague stores

Romanian mobile phone accessories retailer Contakt has announced its entry into the Czech market with two locations in Prague, marking a new step in its European expansion plan. The company has signed for locations in high-traffic malls with official opening estimated for March 2026.

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Energy

Simtel completes Romania's largest solar park on degraded land

Romanian engineering group Simtel Team has commissioned its photovoltaic park in Giurgiu, Romania's largest solar park built on degraded land. The facility has an installed capacity of 52 MWp and an estimated annual production of approximately 73 GWh.

Energy

PPC Group expands solar portfolio in Romania

PPC Group has strengthened its renewable energy presence in Romania with a new 130 MW photovoltaic plant in Călugăreni, located 40 km south of Bucharest, which was recently connected to the grid.

Industry

Digi Communications reports 16% revenue growth on nine months

Digi Communications has announced its Q3 2025 financial results, showing consolidated revenues of €561 million, up 14% compared to the same period last year. The telecom company achieved total revenues of €1.643 billion for the first nine months of 2025, representing a 16% increase year-on-year.

Industry

Aquila posts 17% revenue growth on nine months

Romanian FMCG distributor Aquila reported a 17% increase in revenues to approximately RON 2.5 billion (€500 million) in the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong performance in its distribution and logistics segments.

Hils Development launches €200 million mixed-use project near Bucharest

Romanian developer Hils Development has announced the launch of Hils Nord, the seventh project in the company's portfolio with a total investment value of €200 million. The new development marks Hils Development's expansion from eastern Bucharest towards the northern area and continues the strategic direction of portfolio diversification through middle premium developments.

Real estate

CEE real estate investment surges 38% by Q3 2025

CEE recorded a 38% increase in real estate investments in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching over €7 billion across six major markets, according to Colliers' latest report.

Real estate

Bucharest high steet rents show 17% increase from last year

Calea Victoriei in Bucharest recorded the third-highest rent growth among 50 global markets analysed in Cushman & Wakefield's 2025 "Main Streets Across the World" report. With rents at €70 per sqm per month, representing a 17% increase from last year, Bucharest ranks 39th worldwide and 24th in Europe, level with Zagreb.

BID Romania joins €100 million fund for CEE growth companies
Finance

BID Romania joins €100 million fund for CEE growth companies

The Romanian Investment and Development Bank (BID) has committed €20 million to the Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund, becoming the fifth national promotional institution to support the EIF-led investment vehicle targeting growth-stage companies across Central and Eastern Europe.

BT launches EUDIW pilot in Romania
Finance

BT launches EUDIW pilot in Romania

BT and BPC have completed Romania's first pilot of the EU Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) for payments, allowing cardholders to authenticate online purchases with their European Digital ID.

Bucharest high steet rents show 17% increase from last year
Real estate

Bucharest high steet rents show 17% increase from last year

Calea Victoriei in Bucharest recorded the third-highest rent growth among 50 global markets analysed in Cushman & Wakefield's 2025 "Main Streets Across the World" report. With rents at €70 per sqm per month, representing a 17% increase from last year, Bucharest ranks 39th worldwide and 24th in Europe, level with Zagreb.