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 […]
AROBS acquires 65% stake in Sibiu-based Gess Engineering to strengthen automotive testing and validation services
AROBS Transilvania Software (BVB: AROBS), Romania’s largest tech company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced the acquisition of a 65% majority stake in Gess Engineering, a Sibiu-based engineering company specializing in vehicle testing, validation, and integration systems for the automotive sector. Gess Engineering, officially Global Engineering Services & Solutions S.R.L., brings to AROBS an […]
Olympian Parks appoints Ana Dumitrache as CEO, targets 500,000 m² logistics portfolio
Olympian Parks, the industrial and logistics parks platform owned by Helios Phoenix, has appointed Ana Dumitrache as CEO, effective November 1, 2025. Her primary objective is to strengthen the company’s market position and lead its expansion toward a 500,000 square meter portfolio in the coming years. With over 25 years of experience in Romania’s logistics […]
Mars invests USD 5 million in agricultural research to protect the global peanut supply chain
Mars, one of the world’s top five peanut buyers, has announced a USD 5 million investment in a five-year agricultural research program. The initiative, titled “Protect the Peanut,” aims to protect peanut crops from pests, diseases, and climate variability, in an effort to reduce supply chain disruptions and harvest losses. According to the company, up […]