Alexandrion Group invests €2 million in Romania’s most advanced bottling lines, boosting production capacity by up to 40%
Alexandrion Group, Romania’s leading producer and distributor of spirits and wines, has completed a €2 million investment in state-of-the-art automation, commissioning two fully automated bottling lines – the most advanced in the country. The modernization project increases total production capacity by up to 40% and marks a major milestone in the company’s digital transformation. Developed […]
Zalando reports 21.6% GMV growth and 61.4 million active customers; strengthens position with DFB partnership and expanded B2B operations
Zalando SE delivered strong third-quarter 2025 results, posting a 21.6% increase in Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) to €4.2 billion and a 26.5% rise in revenue to €3 billion. The results were driven mainly by the inclusion of ABOUT YOU, reinforcing Zalando’s position as a leading European fashion and lifestyle e-commerce group. Adjusted EBIT rose to […]
Patria Bank reports 20% loan portfolio growth and over RON 1 billion in new loan sales in the first nine months of 2025
Patria Bank (BVB: PBK) announced a 20% increase in its total performing corporate loan portfolio, reaching RON 2.20 billion as of September 30, 2025. The Romanian bank listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange strengthened lending across its Agro, Micro, and SME & Corporate segments, which saw annual growth of up to 42%. The expansion was […]
Holcim Romania secures EU funding for Eastern Europe’s first onshore industrial carbon capture and storage project
Holcim Romania’s Carbon Hub CPT01 project, aimed at capturing and storing industrial CO₂ emissions, has been selected for funding by the EU Innovation Fund, marking a milestone for Eastern Europe’s decarbonization efforts. The project will capture CO₂ from cement and lime production at Holcim’s Câmpulung plant and store it permanently underground, helping to significantly reduce […]
Romania introduces the “Golden Visa” Program: minimum investment of €400,000 and 5-year residence permit for foreign investors
Romania has taken a decisive step toward aligning with European standards for attracting foreign direct investment through the introduction of the “Golden Visa” Program, currently under public consultation in the Senate until November 13, 2025. Under the draft law, foreign nationals who invest at least €400,000 in Romania will be eligible for a five-year temporary […]
EU funds can accelerate Romania’s economy only through reforms and strategic public investment
Romania’s economy faces fiscal pressures and administrative challenges, but European funds remain a key instrument for sustainable growth — provided they are matched by effective reforms and better public investment. This was the central conclusion of a debate organized by the German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Romania) during its monthly members’ meeting on […]
European defence industry to reach €381 billion in 2025: historic growth and new perspectives for Romanian investors
Europe’s defence and aerospace sector is entering one of the most dynamic phases in its modern history. After decades of underfunding and technological dependence, the continent is undergoing a strategic transformation marked by accelerated budget increases and rising private investment. According to an analysis by Freedom24, the European investment platform connecting Romanian investors to international […]
Short-term profit vs. sustainable future: Tariq Fancy warns in Bucharest about the risks of a short-sighted economy
In Bucharest, former BlackRock Chief Investment Officer for Sustainable Investing and Stanford University professor Tariq Fancy emphasized the urgent need for a paradigm shift in how leaders and institutions approach sustainability. Speaking at an event organized by the Embassy of Sustainability in Romania, Fancy argued that the real divide in modern society is no longer […]
PENNY invests €35 million in new logistics center in Mihăilești
PENNY Romania has officially opened its new logistics center in Mihăilești, Giurgiu County, following an investment of €35 million. Covering 22,000 square meters and employing around 200 people, the new facility marks a key milestone in the retailer’s national expansion. It is expected to serve 50 stores by the end of 2025 and 100 stores […]
Rheinmetall to invest €500 million in munition powder factory in Victoria, Romania
German defense company Rheinmetall is set to build a munition powder factory in Victoria, Brașov County, in partnership with the Romanian state. The total investment amounts to €500 million, and the project is expected to generate around 700 new jobs. The facility will be constructed from the ground up and is planned to produce approximately […]