CEE economies have been delivering solid GDP growth, outpacing many Western European peers despite external trade uncertainties and recent inflationary pressures, according to Colliers' latest report.
The first half of 2025 has confirmed a strong return of investor activity in Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic, with the most remarkable performance, is emerging as the regional leader, ahead of even Poland, according to the latest iO Partners report.
Industrial developer CTP said its gross rental income for H1 2025 reached €367.2 million, marking a 14.4% year-on-year increase, while signing 1 million sqm of new leases, an 11% increase compared to H1 2024.
Romanian gas transmission company and its Serbian peer JP Srbijagas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of two crucial natural gas pipeline projects.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a regional loan of up to €120 million to AFI Europe to support its development pipeline in Serbia, Poland, Romania, and Czechia.
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.
The biggest growth in Eastern Europe is foreseen in Bulgaria going into 2025, while the rest of the countries are projected to make side moves in the coming years, according to a report by the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA).
Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia still have a long way to go in the deployment of charging stations required for the desired uptake of electric vehicles.
Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia already comply with the EU's 2030 target for 15% grid interconnection compared to installed power.
Cris-Tim Family Holding, the Romanian cold cuts and ready-meals producer, successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO), raising RON 454.35 million (€89.5 million).
The tax-to-GDP ratio in Romania remains one of the lowest in the European Union, despite registering an increase in 2024, according to recent data published by Eurostat.
The Ministry of Energy acknowledged the public statement from Lukoil regarding its intention to sell its international assets.
CruiseHub, part of the Aerotravel group, has become the first travel agency in Romania to organise an expedition-type group cruise to Antarctica.
Courier firm Sameday has announced a significant investment of over €80 million in 2025, dedicated to technology, regional expansion.