Cross-border ecommerce transactions in CEE have seen a significant surge, climbing by 15% to reach €24 billion in 2024 compared to 2023.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated €50 million for the upgrading of key rail border crossing points in Ukraine.
Hils Development, the real estate company led by entrepreneur Ionuț Negoiță, is set to deliver the first phase of its mixed-use scheme Hils Republica in June.
Teilor Holding, encompassing the luxury jewelry chain Teilor, Teilor Invest Exchange, and Invest Intermed GF IFN, has announced the listing of two new bond issues on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB).
Showpad, a global leader in AI-driven revenue enablement technology, has announced the launch of its new R&D centre in Bucharest.
Vastint Romania is set to host the fourth edition of its blood donation campaign on April 16, at the Business Garden Bucharest.
The Environmental Fund Administration (AFM) released a new list on Wednesday, featuring 10,418 applications approved under the Green Photovoltaic Homes Program.
The IT&C sector has a contribution of nearly 8% to the Romanian GDP, according to a message from interim president Ilie Bolojan.
Private healthcare chain Medicover has announced the acquisition of Synlab Group's local businesses in Romania, Turkey, Cyprus, Slovenia, Croatia, and North Macedonia for €71.3 million.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air has opened a new base at Bucharest Băneasa Airport, offering flights to seven destinations including Naples, London, and Budapest.
Private equity fund MidEuropa has agreed to sell private healthcare chain Regina Maria to Mehiläinen Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Finland backed by investment fund CVC.
Carrefour Romania has announced the appointment of Anne-Sophie Bauwens as its new CFO and Member of the Executive Committee.
Electrica saw a net profit of RON 376.5 million (€75.5 million) in 2024, down 39.3% compared to 2023, while its operating revenues totaled RON 10.87 billion (€2.1 billion).
The Romanian government has approved a new state aid scheme with a total budget of RON 578 million (up to €150 million) to assist large energy consumers in Romania.
Distribuție Energie Oltenia (DEO), the electricity distribution company part of Evryo Group, has signed a large scale syndicated loan.
Israel's national airline El Al has announced the signing of a partnership with Romanian state-owned airline Tarom.
Catalyst Romania Fund I has announced the sale of its shares in avocatnet.ro, a Romanian Information as a Service platform specialising in compliance and regulatory insights.
OMV Petrom and state-owned gas producer Romgaz have announced the initiation of drilling for the first gas production well in the Neptun Deep project.
Bucharest's office market is experiencing a major shift, marked by limited supply and increasing rental costs for prime spaces, according to a report by Colliers.
Speedwell Development has announced the appointment of Yannick Van de Parre as Country Manager for Romania.
Romanian real estate holding Meta Estate Trust has recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching RON 10.8 million (€2.2 million) in 2024, while its total revenues rose 22% to RON 34.5 million (around €7 million).
One United Properties has finalised the acquisition of a 21-hectare plot of land in Bucharest's District 5 from CPI Romania for €21 million.
Romanian developer Hexagon has secured a financing of over €18 million from Libra Internet Bank, for the development of a residential complex in Cluj.
The European luxury retail market experienced more moderate growth in 2024, following the significant advances in the post-pandemic period. Within this context, Romania stands out as a market with significant development potential in this segment, although the availability of suitable retail spaces presents a challenge, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.
Romanian DIY retailer Dedeman, is set to further extend its national presence with the acquisition of approximately 6 ha of land near Vama Giurgiu, on the border with Bulgaria.
Public food service company Sphera Franchise Group has earmarked approximately RON 100 million (around €20 million) for investments in 2025.
Vista Bank Romania has agreed to take over the loan portfolio of Eurobank's former subsidiary in Romania Bancpost.
Public telecom company Digi Communications has secured substantial financing facilities to bolster its operations.
Romania's Ministry of Finance successfully raised RON 75 million (€15 million) from commercial banks on Friday.
Private pension funds in Romania accumulated assets worth RON 156.44 billion (€31.1 billion) by the end of December 2024.
The InvestALIM program, designed to support the development of the food industry, will provide funding for 12 projects with a total investment value of over €300 million.
Romanian private healthcare group MedLife has announced an increase in its syndicated credit facility by €50 million, bringing the total to €330 million.
Stanleybet Capital, owner of a network of sports betting and slot machine agencies, has listed its second corporate bond issue worth RON 14.8 million (almost €3 million).
Romanian DIY retailer Dedeman, is set to further extend its national presence with the acquisition of approximately 6 ha of land near Vama Giurgiu, on the border with Bulgaria.
Romanian developer Iulius will start this month a remodelling of its mixed-use project Palas Iași, based on a concept by architecture firm Foster + Partners.
