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.
Romania is entering a new stage, with its multiannual economic recovery programme launching in 2026, carrying an estimated budget of around €5 billion through 2032 and a dedicated framework for anchor-type strategic investments above €200 million, according to experts at EY Romania.
OMV Petrom, an integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, has made the final investment decision for Gabare, an integrated solar energy and battery storage project in Bulgaria.
The gap between European and Romanian agricultural economic pressures widened in Q1 2026.
More frequent heatwaves, rising energy costs and concerns about indoor air quality are changing the way Romanians choose climate control solutions.
Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 10.85% in May from 10.71% in April, driven by rising costs across all sectors, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).