Visual Fan has completed the energisation phase of its Full EPC BESS project in Teiuș, featuring a storage capacity of 120 MWh.
The TechAngels Board has appointed Ana Maria Andronic as President for a mandate lasting until next year's internal elections.
Romanian entrepreneur Iulian Stanciu has announced the sale of his stake in eMAG Group to Prosus, 17 years after taking over the company and 14 years after signing the partnership with Naspers (Prosus).
Romania's National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis (CNSP) has cut its 2026 economic growth forecast by 0.9 percentage points to just 0.1%, down from the previous 1% projection, citing current macroeconomic conditions.
Enexus, a renewable energy development and construction company, entered 2026 with 210 MW under active construction across Romania, while securing an additional 195 MW pipeline with an estimated value of approximately €150 million.
Romanians spent €63 million in cinemas in 2025, a record level for the local market, reflecting a 7% increase compared with 2024, while the number of admissions remained stable at 11.2 million, according to data from the Romanian Film Center analysed by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
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.
Eurowind Energy Romania has received construction permits for the Siminoc project, the company's first hybrid wind-solar park in Constanța County.
Romania now has a complete legal framework for professional training and practice of drone piloting. The Occupational Standard developed by Skyline Drones has been approved and officially published on the National Qualifications Authority website, completing a process initiated and coordinated by Skyline Drones and the Drone Association.
The rapid development of online commerce in recent years has transformed locker networks from an alternative delivery solution into an essential component of Romania's logistics infrastructure, according to representatives of Keba Romania, a provider of infrastructure and technology solutions for logistics, banking services and electric mobility.
The EBRD has announced it will provide a €175 million loan to Greek utility group PPC to support renewable energy projects across Bulgaria, Greece and Romania.
The Romanian Competition Council has fined 10 local banks a total of RON 3.73 billion (€710 million) for breaching antitrust regulations.
Romania ranks 7th out of 11 countries in the CEE AI Index 2026, which highlights one of the strongest AI policy foundations in CEE alongside one of the largest gaps between strategy and actual economic adoption.
The National Road Investment Company (CNIR) has capitalised on European financial frameworks by signing the first two infrastructure contracts for the A8 Unirii (Union) Motorway.
A Russian Geran-2 combat drone breached Romanian airspace and crashed into a residential apartment block in the eastern city of Galați early on 29 May, intensifying security concerns along NATO's eastern flank.
Electro-Alfa International, a Romanian manufacturer of electrical equipment and provider of EPC and IT services, reported revenue growth and profitability for Q1 2026. The company's total revenues reached €25.7 million, up 12.2% compared to Q1 2025. Net profit increased by 2.9% to €6.2 million, supported by a 2% increase in EBITDA, which reached €10.6 million.
Monza Ares Group, one of Romania's largest private networks focused on cardiology and complex surgery, and Brain Institute, the country's leading private neurosurgery centre, have merged to create one of Romania's largest private medical service platforms.
Romanian energy group Electrica recorded a 58.2% surge in net profit for Q1 2026, driven by a transition back to competitive market mechanisms following the removal of price capping schemes.
Solida Capital has announced its first residential development in Romania, a boutique project in Sector 1, Bucharest, as part of a joint venture with Radox.
Daniel Tudor, Founding Partner and CEO The Concept Group, spoke to Property Forum about the maturing residential market and the firm's strategic goal to exceed the threshold of €500 million in portfolio under management. He also mentioned the expansion plans for the company and role of energy efficiency in making residential projects competitive.
Investis and iO Partners have completed the sale of a 39,000 sqm land plot located near Mall Moldova in Iași. The land was owned by Argo Property Management.
Companies and entrepreneurs looking to lease coworking spaces in Romania can now evaluate the best market options using multiple criteria including economic efficiency, workplace quality and technical specifications, according to a new guide developed by Beyond Space in partnership with Cushman & Wakefield Echinox.
Yitzhak Hagag, Co-founder & Chairman of Hagag Development Europe, spoke to Property Forum about the firm's strategic focus on diversifying into hospitality and energy while maintaining strong growth in its core office and residential segments. He noted that rental income rose by 32% as the company prepares for major luxury retail and hotel project deliveries.
Cordia Romania has marked a milestone with the cornerstone ceremony of Centropolitan, its residential project in central Bucharest near Bucharest Mall and Alba Iulia Square. The event, attended by Tibor Földi, Chairman of Cordia Group, and Mauricio Mesa Gomez, Chairman of Cordia Romania and Spain, signals the official launch of construction for the 274-apartment development.
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has been appointed to sell Joyson Safety Systems' industrial property in Ribiţa, Hunedoara County, as the automotive safety components manufacturer consolidates operations at its Arad hub.
Romanian authorities are making over €8 billion available this summer in EU funds and state aid for businesses and local public authorities, according to REI analysis, a consultancy group specialising in attracting non-reimbursable financing.
Christian Tour, one of Romania's largest tour operators, has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO), ahead of its listing on the BVB.
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).
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.
Romania's Q1 of 2026 marks a shift in economic pressure from small businesses to larger companies with significant economic impact.
Banca Transilvania (BT) said its consolidated net profit reached RON 1.14 billion lei (€228 million) in Q1, representing a 30.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Total assets for the group expanded to RON 227 billion lei (€45.4 billion) as the institution neared the milestone of five million active customers.
The European Commission (EC) has finalised the signing of the SAFE loan agreement with Romania.
E.ON has successfully issued two tranches of green bonds worth €1.3 billion, bringing its total funding since the beginning of the year to €4.3 billion.
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has been appointed to sell Joyson Safety Systems' industrial property in Ribiţa, Hunedoara County, as the automotive safety components manufacturer consolidates operations at its Arad hub.
Hotel Galaxy Timișoara, a member of Radisson Individuals, has opened as a 48-room lifestyle hotel at 18-20 Gheorghe Lazar Street in the old city of Timișoara, Romania. The property marks the brand's debut in western Romania and introduces the city's first internationally affiliated lifestyle hotel in the historic centre.
