Concelex eyes 70% revenue growth in 2026

Romanian construction company Concelex recorded revenues of RON 1.48 billion (€296 million) in 2025, representing a 17 per cent increase compared to the previous year.

Polytrade Global triples revenue in 2025, eyes European push

Polytrade Global, a Romanian group specialising in energy infrastructure, the supply of electrical equipment, and renewable energy projects, closed 2025 with a turnover of around €21.5 million, a 173% increase on the previous year, and a net profit of €579,000.

Energy

Hagag Energy names new gas division COO

Hagag Energy, the energy investment platform of international investor Hagag Europe, has appointed Pavel Ciubotaru as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Natural Gas Division.

Economy

Romania ranks 11th in Europe by number of FDI projects, says EY

Romania recorded strong performance in 2025 in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), in contrast with the general trend in Europe, where the number of projects fell and job creation slowed. According to the Attractiveness Survey Romania 2026, conducted by EY Romania is consolidating its role in the region, but investors are becoming more cautious about future decisions.

Agriculture

Grup Şerban subsidiary sells poultry assets for €16.5 million

Grup Şerban Holding said its subsidiary Ferma Avicolă Şerban completed the sale to SAGEM of a portfolio of real estate and operating assets located in Bacău and Vaslui counties, consisting of land plots, buildings, installations and equipment related to poultry farming activities.

Energy

Electrica advances €27.9 million Satu Mare solar project

Electrica announces the completion of the competitive procedure for the selection of an EPC Contractor and the signing, by its wholly owned subsidiary New Trend Energy, of the contract for the Satu Mare 3 photovoltaic project.

Finance

Christian Tour shares start trading on BVB

Christian Tour debuted on the BVB on 22 June, trading under the ticker symbol TRIP. The listing follows an IPO valued at RON 149 million (€28.4 million), with a 121% subscription rate. It is the first company from the organised tourism sector to debut on the local capital market.

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Energy

OMV Petrom completes €140 million investment at Petrobrazi refinery

OMV Petrom, an integrated energy producer in South-Eastern Europe, commissioned a new aromatics unit at Petrobrazi, following an investment of around €140 million. The unit has a capacity of 150,000 tons per year of toluene and benzene, improving the refinery's production mix and energy efficiency while reducing environmental impact.

Energy

NextPower rolls out solar tech for European sites

NextPower, a provider of solar and power technology solutions for utility-scale power plants, has launched new solar tracker and foundation technologies designed to simplify installation, increase site flexibility and support the performance of solar projects.

Energy

OMV Petrom locks in €800 million biofuels supply deal

OMV Petrom concluded a sales contract with OMV Downstream GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of OMV AG, for part of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to be produced at the Petrobrazi refinery.

Energy

PPC blue and Dedeman expand electric mobility infrastructure in Romania

 PPC Blue Romania, part of the PPC group in Romania, has signed a partnership with Dedeman, a Romanian-owned DIY retailer, for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations across Dedeman's national store network, both existing and future locations.

FM Logistic grows footprint to 116,000 sqm at CTPark Romania

Industrial developer CTP is expanding FM Logistic's facility at CTPark Bucharest by an additional 10,300 sqm, strengthening the partnership between the two companies. Following the expansion, FM Logistic will operate approximately 116,000 sqm across CTP's industrial parks in Romania.

Romania emerges as potential location for Nvidia AI data centre

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

SEE Property Forum Awards 2026 nominations open in August

The SEE Property Forum Awards 2026 will once again recognise the companies, projects and professionals shaping Romania's real estate market. The awards will be presented during the SEE Property Forum & Awards Gala, taking place in Bucharest on 20 October 2026.

Real estate

EECFA: Eastern European construction growth desynchronises from Southeast

The Eastern European construction market is facing a cooling period of "little less optimism", while Southeast Europe shows signs of stabilizing with a "little less pessimism", according to the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA) 2026 Summer Construction Forecast released on 22 June 2026. Despite the shifting sentiment, both regions are projected to sustain the record-high output levels achieved in 2025 through to 2028.

FintechOS turns profitable over higher US sales
Finance

FintechOS turns profitable over higher US sales

FintechOS, the financial technology company founded in Romania that provides AI-based digitalisation solutions for banks and insurers, has reached profitability on the back of a 40% rise in recurring revenue at the end of Q1, company representatives said.

Romanias €5 billion investment overhaul: what firms must know
Finance

Romania's €5 billion investment overhaul: what firms must know

Romania is entering a new stage, with its multiannual economic recovery programme launching in 2026, carrying an estimated budget of around €5 billion through 2032 and a dedicated framework for anchor-type strategic investments above €200 million, according to experts at EY Romania.

TechAngels names new President
Finance

TechAngels names new President

The TechAngels Board has appointed Ana Maria Andronic as President for a mandate lasting until next year's internal elections.

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania CEO resigns
Finance

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania CEO resigns

The Board of Directors of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania has acknowledged the resignation of Alessio Cioni from his roles as General Manager and Chairperson of the Management Committee (CEO).

Romanias deficit drops by more than half in first four months
Finance

Romania's deficit drops by more than half in first four months

Romania's consolidated general budget execution for the first four months of 2026 ended with a significantly reduced deficit of RON 23.95 billion (€4.79 billion), representing 1.17% of GDP, compared to a deficit of 2.92% of GDP recorded in the same period of 2025.

Talent is reshaping the office
Real estate

Talent is reshaping the office

The workplace is being redefined by far more than hybrid working. As businesses adapt to AI, changing employee expectations and growing ESG ambitions, the office is evolving into a strategic tool for attracting talent, strengthening culture and improving performance. These themes were at the centre of the workplace panel at Bucharest Business Forum 2026, where experts agreed that successful workplaces are no longer measured by efficiency alone, but by the experience they create for employees.