Holcim has completed the acquisition of Xella, a European walling business with projected 2026 net sales of €1 billion. The acquisition expands Holcim's building solutions portfolio with brands for both new build and the energy-efficient repair and refurbishment market.
Eleven programmes financed through the second Swiss Contribution, with a total value of around CHF 221.5 million (€240 million), are now in implementation in Romania.
The future owners have announced plans for improvements to the resort, with the goal of re-opening it as a luxurious 5-star property and welcoming its first guests in 2025.
The Top Employers Institute is an internationally recognized institution which surveys and independently audits companies' people practices based on top international standards.
Digi Spain has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Spanish stock exchanges, aiming to raise approximately €150 million.
The European Retail Banking Radar, Kearney's latest study now in its 18th edition, shows that Europe is entering a period of normalisation following the conditions of 2023–2025. For Romania, the challenge extends beyond the normalisation of interest rates.
Deloitte Technology Delivery Center announces the appointment of Emilia Dumitrescu as Managing Director, effective June 2026. She has also been promoted to Deloitte Partner and succeeds Marcus Williamson, Partner, Deloitte UK, upon the completion of his three-and-a-half-year mandate.
Romania's national electricity transmission network operator, Transelectrica, has halted scheduled maintenance shutdowns to ensure the grid operates at maximum capacity during an ongoing extreme heatwave. The preventive measures aim to mitigate operational risks associated with severe weather conditions.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romanian measures for the national investment and development bank Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare (BID).