At the same time, approximately 9% of children in Romania require medical support for various mental and emotional issues, according to a UNICEF study.
180,000 kilometers were covered by employees, which translated into a total of €30,000 donated by the company to NGOs in five countries, including "Ana si Copiii" Association in Romania.
This year, the program reached over 1,110 children, aged between 9 and 14, from 47 schools.
Lidl Romania continues to invest in the country and announces for the financial year 2026 (1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027) an expansion plan of over €285 million.
Romania's annual inflation rate saw a marginal decrease in February 2026, dropping to 9.31% from the 9.62% recorded in January.
The Romanian government has launched a comprehensive legislative package aimed at dismantling bureaucratic barriers for large-scale investments.
Romania continues to record the lowest uptake of e-government services in the European Union.
World Class Romania, part of Vectr Holdings, has appointed Matei Filipidescu as CEO. He is replacing Kent Orrgren, who concluded his term as CEO after nine years.