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    INTERVIEW Valer Hancas, Kaufland: “By 2030, we aim to reach 250 hypermarkets across Romania and the Republic of Moldova”

    As Romania’s retail sector navigates economic uncertainty, evolving consumer expectations and accelerating digital transformation, Kaufland Romania remains focused on responsible growth, affordability and long-term...
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    Auchan launches Romania’s first immersive LED entrances at Auchan Drumul Taberei

    Auchan Romania is launching its new Auchan Retail Media in-store digital concept at the Auchan Drumul Taberei hypermarket in Bucharest. Featuring two immersive LED entrances — a first for Romanian retail — and 12 digital advertising formats integrated into the store’s architecture, the concept...
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    R.Power completes construction of its 55MWp solar project in Satu Mare County

    Renewable energy producer R.Power has completed construction works on site at its high-voltage 55 MWp (DC) Lazuri photovoltaic (PV) project in Satu Mare...
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    BMF GRUP acquires ENGIE Building Solutions and accelerates its expansion in energy services and critical infrastructure

    BMF GRUP, an entrepreneurial group founded in Romania in 2011, has acquired ENGIE Building...

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    INTERVIEW Valer Hancas, Kaufland: “By 2030, we aim to reach 250 hypermarkets across Romania and the Republic of Moldova”

    As Romania’s retail sector navigates economic uncertainty, evolving consumer expectations and accelerating digital transformation,...
    Interviews

    INTERVIEW Corina Radu, ALRO: “Good communication needs time to listen, understand and provide context”

    The Architects of Perception and Trust | Editorial Series by The Diplomat Bucharest  In a...
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    Deloitte: Private equity investors maintain confidence in Central Europe’s outlook

    Private equity investors in Central Europe maintain their confidence in the region's outlook, despite...
    Analysis

    Colliers: More than half of Romania’s modern retail stock is over 15 years old as investment shifts towards refurbishment and repositioning

    Romania’s retail market is entering a new stage of maturity, with investment increasingly shifting...
    Analysis

    Leonardo Badea, First Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Romania: The role of perceptions in economic choices

    When we analyze the performance of the economy and its impact on society and...
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    ING: 7 out of 10 Romanians do not invest, even though 60 percent say inflation could erode their savings

    For many Romanians, the first step toward investing begins with a financial safety net....

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    Mintia Power Plant successfully synchronises Gas Turbine 1 with the National Power Grid for the first time

    On 15 October 2026, Gas Turbine 1 (GT1) at the Mintia Combined-Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) was successfully synchronised with Romania’s National Power System (NPS)...
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    One United Properties appoints Cătălin Jalobă as Group CFO

    One United Properties has appointed Cătălin Jalobă as Group Chief Financial Officer. The appointment...

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    EduPro Summit #2: Relevant education and talent ecosystems for a competitive economy

    Preparing people for a labor market in which technology, artificial intelligence and business models...
    Business & Investments

    CCIB Recognizes the Business Performance of Companies in Districts 1 and 6 of Bucharest

    The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) recognized the economic achievements of companies...
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    EduPro Summit #2: Education that works. We are opening the conversation about education, skills, and a sustainable talent ecosystem for Romania.

    AHK Romania (the German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), through its Center for Professional...
    Energy

    R.Power completes construction of its 55MWp solar project in Satu Mare County

    Renewable energy producer R.Power has completed construction works on site at its high-voltage 55 MWp (DC) Lazuri photovoltaic (PV) project in Satu Mare...
    Investments

    BMF GRUP acquires ENGIE Building Solutions and accelerates its expansion in energy services and critical infrastructure

    BMF GRUP, an entrepreneurial group founded in Romania in 2011, has acquired ENGIE Building...
    Energy

    Transelectrica completes strategic investment to enhance the security of Romania’s national power system

    Transelectrica marked the inauguration of the STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) installation at the Sibiu...

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    Mintia Power Plant successfully synchronises Gas Turbine 1 with the National Power Grid for the first time

    On 15 October 2026, Gas Turbine 1 (GT1) at the Mintia Combined-Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) was successfully synchronised with Romania’s National Power System (NPS) for the first time. This key milestone marked the start of the testing phase for the plant’s equipment and electricity...
    Energy

    R.Power completes construction of its 55MWp solar project in Satu Mare County

    Renewable energy producer R.Power has completed construction works on site at its high-voltage 55 MWp (DC) Lazuri photovoltaic (PV) project in Satu Mare...
    Energy

    Roxana Gureanu, Parapet: “A successful project must be delivered on time, within budget and with the highest health and safety standards”

    Delivering renewable energy and battery energy storage projects on schedule, within budget and under...
    Energy

    Transelectrica completes strategic investment to enhance the security of Romania’s national power system

    Transelectrica marked the inauguration of the STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) installation at the Sibiu...
    Energy

    Radu Vasile, Eximprod Engineering: “Renewable energy producers should choose an EPC contractor with in-house design capabilities to speed up projects”

    Grid connection infrastructure, procurement of high-voltage equipment and project design are among the main...

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    INTERVIEW Valer Hancas, Kaufland: “By 2030, we aim to reach 250 hypermarkets across Romania and the Republic of Moldova”

    As Romania’s retail sector navigates economic uncertainty, evolving consumer expectations and accelerating digital transformation, Kaufland Romania remains focused on responsible growth, affordability and long-term...
    News

    Auchan launches Romania’s first immersive LED entrances at Auchan Drumul Taberei

    Auchan Romania is launching its new Auchan Retail Media in-store digital concept at the...
    Analysis

    Colliers: More than half of Romania’s modern retail stock is over 15 years old as investment shifts towards refurbishment and repositioning

    Romania’s retail market is entering a new stage of maturity, with investment increasingly shifting...
    Latest News

    Auchan celebrates 20 years in Romania with customer offers and new community projects

    In the year marking 20 years of presence on the Romanian market, Auchan Romania continues its anniversary initiatives with a programme bringing together thousands of offers, benefits for MyCLUB Auchan members, family-focused experiences and community impact projects. Throughout the anniversary period, Auchan has prepared thousands...
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    Fressnapf opens its first permanent office in Romania at Hermes Business Campus

    Fressnapf Romania, part of one of Europe’s largest retailers specialising in pet products and services, has leased office space at Hermes Business Campus in...

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    Annie Pin appointed as CEO of Arval starting April 2027

    As of 1 April 2027, Alain van Groenendael will become Chairman of Arval’s Board...
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    City Grill Group appoints Carmen Polcovnicu as new CEO

    City Grill Group, the largest Romanian-owned restaurant chain, is announcing a new leadership structure,...
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    Romanians are increasingly turning to AI for health information. Income is the main obstacle to healthcare investment

    Romania stands out for the speed at which consumers are adopting AI in healthcare....
    Interviews

    INTERVIEW Corina Radu, ALRO: “Good communication needs time to listen, understand and provide context”

    The Architects of Perception and Trust | Editorial Series by The Diplomat Bucharest  In a...
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    One United Properties appoints Cătălin Jalobă as Group CFO

    One United Properties 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, he will lead the Group’s finance function, including...

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    Transelectrica completes strategic investment to enhance the security of Romania’s national power system

    Transelectrica marked the inauguration of the STATCOM (Static Synchronous Compensator) installation at the Sibiu...
    Energy

    Radu Vasile, Eximprod Engineering: “Renewable energy producers should choose an EPC contractor with in-house design capabilities to speed up projects”

    Grid connection infrastructure, procurement of high-voltage equipment and project design are among the main...
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    HELLENIQ ENERGY targets 500 MW in energy storage projects in Romania by 2029

    HELLENiQ ENERGY is accelerating its renewable energy expansion in Romania, with plans to develop...
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    R.Power unveils second 100 MW / 200 MWh BESS project in Romania

    Renewable energy producer R.Power is now progressing with its second utility-scale battery energy storage...
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    Virgiliu Ivan, Transelectrica: “Energy companies should be required to invest in research”

    Romania will need more than 5,000 MW of installed battery storage capacity, equivalent to...
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    Giacomo Billi, Alive Capital: “Investor confidence is earned through competence and a credible project, and maintained through results”

    Investor confidence in battery energy storage projects is built on technical expertise, credible project...
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    EduPro Summit #2: Education that works. We are opening the conversation about education, skills, and a sustainable talent ecosystem for Romania.

    AHK Romania (the German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry), through its Center for Professional...
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    Schneider Electric launches new Motivair coolant distribution unit integrating liquid and air cooling for more flexible data center deployments (P)

    Schneider Electric launched its WCDU, a coolant distribution unit suitable for a wide range...
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    Enery opens its first solar plant in Czechia

    Enery, a leading independent power producer in Central and Eastern Europe, has officially opened...
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