Heineken Romania has completed a major investment in modern technologies at its breweries in Craiova and Ungheni (Mureș County), accelerating the transition towards low-carbon production and optimised energy consumption.
In 2023, a state-of-the-art one-way glass bottling line and a new building within the factory were inaugurated, through a total investment of €11 million.
CEE is transforming from Europe's periphery into a defence industry powerhouse, according to a new KPMG study. The region's combination of cost efficiency, industrial capacity, and strategic location is attracting investment as European defence spending increases.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting energy price shock are putting additional pressure on Romania's economy, already affected by the EU's highest inflation, a major fiscal deficit and internal political risks, according to an eToro analysis.
In 2025, Romania recorded one of the highest shares of young entrepreneurs in the EU, with those aged 20–29 accounting for 10.3% of the country's self-employed population.