Safetech Innovations reports a 20% profit increase to 8.3 million lei in the first nine months of 2025
Safetech Innovations (BVB: SAFE), the Romanian cybersecurity company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, announced consolidated revenues of 41.3 million lei and a net profit of 8.3 million lei for the first nine months of 2025 — a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The company’s turnover reached 26.8 million lei, down […]
CEC Bank signs 520 million lei guarantee agreement with BID to support SME financing
CEC Bank has signed a new guarantee agreement with the Romanian Investment and Development Bank (BID), enabling the bank to grant loans worth up to 740 million lei to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), backed by a 520 million lei guarantee ceiling provided by BID. The partnership strengthens the portfolio guarantee mechanism designed to expand […]
BCR becomes the first BID partner supporting SMEs, with over 1 billion lei in financing
Banca Comercială Română (BCR) has become the first financial institution to sign a guarantee agreement with the Bank for Investment and Development (BID), under the new portfolio guarantee program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The partnership enables BCR to grant SME loans exceeding 1 billion lei, using a BID guarantee ceiling of 710 million […]
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 […]