Official figures provided by the National Agency for Cadastre and Real Estate Advertising (ANCPI) to Storia indicate a sharp fall in transactions with individual units in the third quarter of 2026. Between July and September ANCPI recorded a drop of 32.3% at national level and a 36.1% decline in Bucharest, based on the data shared […]

Greenvolt Group, via its utility-scale arm Greenvolt Power, has reached an agreement to sell two stand-alone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in north-eastern Poland to Malta-based A&R Investments. The deal is expected to be finalised by the end of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. The assets involved are the Ełk and Turośń Kościelna […]

Analysts and investors are increasingly convinced that gold could climb to a new all-time high within the next 12–18 months, driven by geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary pressures and demand from central banks. Attention has focused on comments from Germany that may signal a notable shift in its approach to gold reserves. After touching approximately USD 5,500 […]

tbi bank announces a partnership with LEPAS, an automotive brand owned by Chinese group Chery that recently entered the Romanian market, becoming its main financing partner for individual customers purchasing LEPAS vehicles. Through LEPAS Financing, customers can access financing solutions with annual interest rates starting from 4.9% and benefit from a financial incentive of 5,000 […]

Bozankaya, a Turkish manufacturer of electric vehicles for urban transport, says it has reached a portfolio of 117 trams and trolleybuses either delivered or under contract in Romania, the result of projects carried out in Iași and Timișoara. The company plans to expand its presence on the Romanian market and intends to bid in upcoming […]

Dozens of coach drivers took part in a defensive driving training on a racetrack, where they practised emergency braking, sudden lane changes and agility courses. The event was organised by FlixBus, the global travel-tech company that operates the most extensive intercity coach network in Europe. The first edition of FlixBus Drivers Academy in Romania was […]

In just 30 years, Romania has gone from a market where modern retail was virtually non-existent to more than 5 million square metres of modern retail space, with shopping centres, retail parks and international brands present in a growing number of cities. Rising purchasing power, stronger consumption and the maturing of the real estate market […]

Orange is once again the fastest mobile and fibre network in Romania, according to the latest ANCOM report. Following Netograf measurements, the operator once again achieved the highest average speeds for both mobile data (97 Mbps for downloads and 28 Mbps for uploads) and fixed internet services (593 Mbps for downloads and 554 Mbps for […]

Following dozens of acquisitions and organic projects developed over the past decade, as well as unprecedented investments in innovation and medical technology, MedLife is exploring a broader range of financing instruments to support the Group’s next phase of growth. In this context, MedLife is considering a potential share capital increase to finance organic development projects, […]

The flexible office market in Bucharest has expanded to roughly 73,500 sq. m, more than six and a half times the 11,100 sq. m registered in 2015, according to the Bucharest Flex Office Overview 2026 by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. There are at least 46 operational centres run by 24 companies across the city, and […]

In the first nine months of 2026, the value of claims paid by UNIQA for the SME segment under insurance policies dedicated to the business environment increased by 65% compared to the same period of the previous year. At the same time, the number of claims files settled in this segment recorded a 20% increase. […]

The conference “The Technological Revolution and Artificial Intelligence Regulation: Benefits, Opportunities and Risks” took place on 14–15 October 2026 in Bucharest, bringing together more than 120 representatives of European and national institutions, regulatory authorities, the judiciary, academia and the business community. The event was organised by the Faculty of Law of the University of Bucharest, […]

Enterprise-wide connectivity extends continuous cardiac monitoring beyond the bedside, helping care teams support patient mobility, simplify workflows and manage alarms amid growing operational pressures Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced the introduction of an innovative telemetry platform designed to support continuous cardiac monitoring while helping healthcare professionals […]

Workload, economic uncertainty and financial pressure are among the main factors draining employees’ energy, while the office is increasingly seen as a space for focus, collaboration and balance. Nearly 55% of employees say they feel tired or overworked because of work either every day or a few times a week, while only 12.5% describe their […]

One United Properties, a leading Romanian investor and developer of residential, office and mixed-use real estate, has appointed Cătălin Jalobă as Group Chief Financial Officer. The appointment was approved by the Board of Directors on 16 October 2026, and he will take office on 17 December 2026. In this role, Jalobă will lead the Group’s […]

Orange Romania is enhancing its content offering with the FILMBOX+ Stream service, available to its subscribers starting October 15, 2026. Through this partnership with CANAL+ CONTENT Benelux & Central Europe, the operator provides users with access to a diverse catalog of movies and series, including popular Turkish productions, as well as numerous live and SMART […]

Sphera Franchise Group, Romania’s largest food service group, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the symbol SFG, continues to expand its KFC network in Romania, opening its fourth restaurant in Oradea, a Drive-Thru unit, following an investment of EUR 1.1 million. This is the Group’s seventh KFC opening in 2026, following the restaurants in […]

Romania’s industrial and logistics market slowed in 2026 following a record year in 2025. In the first nine months of the year, publicly reported leasing transactions reached approximately 450,000 sqm, around 30% below the level recorded in the same period last year, according to Colliers data. Bucharest - Ilfov accounts for nearly 60% of the […]

Tommy Hilfiger and Hiroshi Fujiwara’s FRGMT bring New York and Tokyo together in an exclusive capsule. Grounded in the brand’s ‘90s era, when the roots of TOMMY HILFIGER prep intersected with music and street culture to resonate with a generation, the collaboration unites two distinct cultural perspectives, reinterpreting Classic American Cool through an East-meets-West lens. […]

A 55-square-metre flat, bought with a 15% down payment and a 25-year mortgage, would take 56.3% of the average net salary. After the mortgage payment and a minimum cost-of-living basket, an employee on an average income would be left with EUR 47 a month. The calculation, made by the Institute for Visionary Cities (IOV) and […]

From October 6 to 8, How to Web Conference 2026 brought together technology leaders, investors, startup founders, business professionals, and representatives of European institutions and the public sector in Bucharest. The event facilitated dialogue between the tech industry, the investment community, and institutions involved in developing the region's tech ecosystem. With the theme “What will […]

Dr. Radu Pavel, Attorney-at-Law, points out that setting up a PFA (an authorised self-employed person in Romania), although seemingly straightforward, involves more than completing and submitting documents. It is essential to verify that the PFA has been properly established and that its registration corresponds to the activities that will actually be carried out. Whether the […]

The startup will expand globally as they are cutting severe toxicity by up to 75%, reducing moderation costs by up to 70%, and increasing coverage to 100% of public lobbies GapMinder leads a $3.4M investment in VoicePatrol, alongside Impact Ventures, Ollin Ventures, and The Build Fund, to accelerate the company’s international expansion and technology development; […]

Romania’s leading investor and developer of sustainable residential, mixed-use, and office real estate projects, announces the acquisition of a 5,755 sqm plot of land at 110-112 Barbu Văcărescu Street. The company plans to develop a mixed-use tower on the site, in an area that pairs proximity to nature with easy access to Bucharest’s main business […]

More than 636,000 homes were completed in Romania between 2016 and 2025, equivalent to almost 33 new homes per 1,000 inhabitants, according to an analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox based on housing completion data compiled for the 2016-2025 period. These figures place Romania broadly in the middle of the 21 European markets included in […]

AmpliFY ONG and Orange Foundation, through the Orange Digital Center program, are launching Digital Builders, a program that helps Romanian NGOs manage their data more efficiently, simplify monitoring processes, and better assess the impact of their activities. The project runs from September to December 2026 and brings together NGO representatives, student volunteers, and experts to […]

Artificial intelligence is bringing increasingly clear benefits to medicine worldwide. Doctors are spending less time on paperwork, while the number of patients treated each week is rising. These are the findings of the Future Health Index, the largest global study of its kind, conducted by Royal Philips. The study surveyed more than 2,000 healthcare professionals […]

A 55-square-metre flat, bought with a 15% down payment and a 25-year mortgage, would take 56.3% of the average net salary. After the mortgage payment and a minimum cost-of-living basket, an employee on an average income would be left with EUR 47 a month. The calculation, made by the Institute for Visionary Cities (IOV) and […]

Major banks are stepping into the spotlight this week to reveal their latest corporate performance, offering a key test of strength after five straight weeks of market declines. Investors are looking for evidence that rising interest income can offset higher funding costs and growing economic pressures. The US banking sector ETF posted five consecutive weeks […]

On October 29, 2026, NEXXT AI Summit will bring together over 50 international speakers and more than 2,000 attendees to explore where artificial intelligence delivers real business value, what implementation entails, and how to measure results. Companies building artificial intelligence and enterprise teams already integrating it into daily operations will meet at the NEXXT AI […]

Carola Canale, a student at the International British School of Bucharest, won third prize in the Junior category of Theology with an essay exploring education, faith and values that cannot be measured in monetary terms. Out of more than 100,000 essays submitted from 183 countries, only three entries reached the podium in each category of […]

A year ago, bitcoin was breaking records above $126,000. Today, it trades near $83,000, down 34% from its peak, after losing more than half its value at one point. But here’s what I find most interesting. While bitcoin was losing ground, the crypto industry was moving forward. Institutional adoption, stablecoins, tokenisation and regulation have continued […]

Real estate consultancy Colliers is expanding its Office Leasing team, with Simona Urse joining the company as Associate Director | Tenant Services. With 20 years of experience in real estate, including 14 years in the office sector, Simona will work with companies reassessing their space requirements, from relocations and lease renegotiations to optimising office space […]

The Spanish artist Daniel Agra completes fifteen years of photography and optical experimentation, with seven projects behind him and one underlying question: how to turn a reality outside into an experience within. A quindecennial, an uncommon word but a fitting one, is long enough to look back without nostalgia. In that time Agra has built […]

Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Ponderas Academic Hospital mark a new milestone in their collaboration with the designation of Ponderas as a Philips Reference Center for Image-Guided Therapy (IGT). The status recognizes the shared commitment of the two organizations to supporting the development of minimally invasive procedures, medical education and the exchange […]

Wolf Theiss advised Nordic Tyre Group, a leading independent tyre distributor across the Nordic and Baltic markets, on its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Dinamic92 Distribution S.R.L., a Romanian wholesaler and distributor headquartered in Piatra Neamț. The transaction, which closed on 30 September 2026, marks the group's entry into the Romanian market and represents its first acquisition since becoming part of […]

Ananda Group has completed the casting of the slab above the basement of Building 1 within the Biruinței 75 complex in Popești-Leordeni. This stage-known in construction terminology as "reaching ground level"-marks the transition to constructing the above-ground floors. Work is proceeding according to schedule, with the next objective being to advance the structure up to […]

In credit brokerage, a full working day does not automatically mean a productive one. A single application can require hours of analysis, comparisons between banks, documents requested and resubmitted, and discussions with both the client and the bank. If the financing does not ultimately go through, some of that work does not translate into an […]

More than 200 investors from Romania and across Europe will gather in Bucharest for Investors Summit, part How to Web, marking one of the largest representations of the European venture capital ecosystem in Romania to date. The event brings together representatives of more than 80 funds and institutions, including some of Europe’s leading venture capital […]

Private equity investors in Central Europe maintain their confidence in the region's outlook, despite the difficult context, and the confidence index remains stable, pointing to continued optimism in the coming months, according to the latest edition of the Deloitte Central Europe Private Equity Confidence Survey. More than a third of respondents (36%) expect an increase in […]

Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook has expanded its European plant in Rácalmás, Hungary. Starting in October, Hankook will produce truck and bus tyres in Europe for the first time. The company has invested €540 million in the expansion of the plant. The new tyre production facility has an annual production capacity of more than 800,000 units. […]

Orange has launched in Romania a complete and responsible connectivity solution for children, which includes a subscription, a phone with an installment-plan, protection, and a parental filter. This is especially suited as your child's first phone. SaferPhone offers parents and children the tools necessary for safer phone use, while children benefit from additional online protection. […]

At a Capital Market Day held today, thyssenkrupp Steel provided an update on the company’s restructuring, and presented its strategy and medium-term ambition. The company is aiming to increase its profitability significantly, further expand its leading positions in attractive premium segments, and sustainably strengthen its competitiveness. The separation of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe, with thyssenkrupp AG […]

REDPORT and DAN ȘUCU have officially launched INFINITY NORD, a large-scale residential development that will contribute to the transformation of the Străulești, Dămăroaia area into a new urban hub of the capital city. The launch event took place at UNDA, Bucharest, in the presence of approximately 250 guests, including business leaders, representatives of the banking […]

Endava (NYSE ‘DAVA’), the technology-driven business transformation group, whose AI-native approach combines cutting edge technology with deep industry expertise, together with the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), continued their collaboration for the third consecutive year within the Summer School "From Robotics to Archaeology". Held this summer at the Sultana-Malu Roșu archaeological site in […]

 The most recent study conducted by Coface Romania shows that 3,855 new insolvency proceedings were initiated in the first half of 2026, an increase of 12.36% compared to the same period last year. There were 98 new preventive composition proceedings, compared to 64 new preventive composition proceedings in the first half of 2025. The wholesale […]

Across three action-packed days, more than 3,000 tech leaders, founders, investors and executives from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond will meet in Bucharest for How to Web Conference 2026. The event unites those actively shaping products, steering digital transformation and backing the region's next generation of tech. Built around the core theme "What will […]

In September 1945, a cinema opened on Sourati Street in Beirut's Hamra district. Le Colisée was part of a new seven-storey block, one of the oldest picture houses in the city, and for decades it was where Beirut went to the movies: Arab, Indian and French films, red-carpet openings, a full house in the golden […]

FlixBus, the global travel-tech company operating Europe’s largest intercity coach network, is launching a new direct connection between Bucharest and Chișinău and entering into its first partnership with a transport operator from the Republic of Moldova.   The new route is operated in partnership with Gal Trans and offers two daily services in each direction. […]

TARMAC Aerosave, the largest aircraft storage company in Europe and a leading provider of aircraft and engine maintenance services, is coming to Romania as part of its strategy to connect directly with the local pool of aviation professionals, offering them the opportunity to explore international career paths and join a global leader in the aviation […]