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The general government deficit of Romania contracted by 53% y/y to RON 14.2 billion (EUR 2.8 billion) in January-February, according to data published by the Finance Ministry. The deficit-to-GDP ratio reached 0.7%, compared to 1.6% in the same period of 2025. The outcome, encouraging for the full year deficit target of 6.2%, was partly due…

Romania’s national football team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 1-0 defeat to Turkey in the playoff semifinal in Istanbul on Thursday, March 26. The loss extends Romania’s absence from the tournament, with their last appearance dating back to 1998, Agerpres reported. The match was decided by a second-half goal…

The Romanian government adopted an emergency ordinance declaring a crisis on the crude oil and petroleum products market, introducing a set of measures aimed at protecting consumers and the economy, News.ro reported. The measures will apply between April 1 and June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension in three-month intervals if the situation persists.…

The modern office stock in Romania’s main regional cities, such as Cluj-Napoca, Timisoara, Iasi, and Brasov, currently stands at approximately 1.08 million sqm, while no office project has been delivered in these markets over the past two years, according to the “Romania Office Report” released by real estate consultancy company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. As…

Over 700 positions within the City Hall of Bucharest and its subordinate institutions could be eliminated according to a plan put forward by mayor Ciprian Ciucu on Thursday, March 26. The institution is in dire financial straits. Earlier this month, the mayor said that Bucharest reached an “extremely bad” situation because the former Social Democratic-led…

Sphera Franchise Group (BVB: SFG), the company that operates the Pizza Hut, KFC, and Taco Bell chains in Romania, announced a dividend with a yield of 2.2% for 2026. The Board of Directors of Sphera Franchise Group (BVB: SFG), operator of the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands, has convened the General Meeting of…

The Nusco City project offers one of the most balanced investment profiles in Romania’s real estate market, combining steady rental income with strong capital appreciation potential. Average annual rental yields are estimated at 7–8%, supported by consistent demand from multinational employees and the international community. At the same time, property value growth remains a strategic…

The Board of Directors of EVERGENT Investments, an investment company whose shares are listed under the symbol EVER, convenes the General Meetings of Shareholders for April 29/30, 2026. The most important items on the agenda submitted to shareholders for approval are: The individual and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2025,…

Eltra Logis, a major player in Romania in the niche logistics, transport, and storage industry, announced the expansion into the Bulgarian market and the opening of a new operational office in Sofia, with an investment of EUR 500,000.  The expansion is part of the company’s strategy to evolve towards a multinational model and comes to…

Tobacco company JTI announced a EUR 300 million investment to build a new factory in Ștefăneștii de Jos, Ilfov County, as part of its long-term expansion strategy in Romania. The facility is expected to become a key industrial hub for the company in Europe. The new plant, scheduled for completion in 2027, will cover nearly…