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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.

Romania's informal economy represents about one eighth of its GDP, according to an EY report.

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.

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).

Carrefour Romania has announced the appointment of Anne-Sophie Bauwens as its new CFO and Member of the Executive Committee.

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.

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.

Romanian developer Hexagon has secured a financing of over €18 million from Libra Internet Bank, for the development of a residential complex in Cluj.

Romania's unemployment rate at the end of February 2025 was 3.37%, a decrease of 0.01 percentage points compared to the previous month.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

The US government is currently reviewing Romania's recent inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to ensure it meets the program's strict security requirements.

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.

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.

Symmetrica, a local manufacturer of vibrated pressed paving stones and kerbstones, is preparing to complete its new factory in Bolintin Vale.

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).

The European Patent Office (EPO) received nearly 200,000 patent applications last year, according to the Patent Index 2024, with computer technology leading the way for the first time.

While there's significant interest in battery storage systems among Romanian prosumers, cost remains a major obstacle.

Construction labour cost and availability have become the primary concerns for real estate developers in Central Europe, according to a new survey by Deloitte. This shift sees it surpassing project financing, which has been the dominant issue in recent years.   

Price caps on electricity and natural gas will remain in place under the same conditions as at present, from the start of April to the end of June 2025 for electricity.

Niro Investment Group has officially opened its luxury boutique hotel Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, following a franchise agreement with the Corinthia hotel chain.

The European Commission (EC) has determined that Romania's €200 million (RON 1 billion) recapitalisation of CEC Bank.

Arctic Stream, a public IT infrastructure and security integrator, has formalised the acquisition of a 23% stake in Data Core Systems (DCS).

Bucharest's residential real estate sector is experiencing a significant downturn, with a notable drop in both permits and completions, raising concerns about the market's trajectory, according to an opinion by Dr. Sebastian Sipos-Gug - Ebuild srl, Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA) Romania.

Romanian engineering firm Simtel Team has announced the signing of a significant power purchase agreement (PPA).

Romanian textiles maker Brainconf is looking to start an urban reconversion project on a land plot it owns in Brăila.

Romania produced 219,000 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) in January 2025, down 4.5% compared to the same period of the previous year.

Rețele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC Group, has initiated a tender on the SEAP electronic public procurement platform.

The National Company for Road Infrastructure Administration (CNAIR) has announced that Vodafone Romania has won the contract for implementing the electronic road toll system.

Uber has expanded its services in Romania by launching Uber Black in Timișoara. This new service brings a premium and luxurious travel option to the city.