A total of 59,062 dwellings were completed in Romania in 2025, fewer by 1,916 units (-3%) than in 2024, data from the country’s statistical office INS showed on Thursday (March 12), citing provisional data.
Net investment in Romania's economy increased by 5% to RON216.45 billion in 2025 versus 2024, according to provisional data released by the country's statistical office INS on Thursday (March 12).
Romania's trade balance posted a deficit of EUR2.32 billion in January 2026, lower by 15.5% (-EUR425 million) than the level recorded in January 2025, data from the country's statistical office INS showed on Thursday (March 12).
Bertis group, with operations mainly in the meat industry, controlled by Berszany family of Covasna, expects turnover to rise by around 5% this year against 2025, when estimated consolidated turnover reached RON500 million (around EUR100 million).
Sporting goods retailer Decathlon Romania is readying to open a new store in Bucharest, with an area of around 1,000 square meters, in Plaza Romania shopping center owned by Turkish group Anchor, thus reaching 6 units in the capital city and 32 nationwide.
Verde Magnesium, which develops the magnesium mining project in Budureasa area, intends to open the first production units during 2027. This will mark the start of metallic magnesium production in Romania, in a project likely to become a major one in Europe in the field of rare earths.
Sphera Franchise Group (SFG), the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in Romania, forecasts over RON100 million investments in 2026, with the funds set to be mainly directed to the opening of new restaurants and the refurbishment of the existing network.
Chinese giant Xiaomi, one of the world’s largest electronics producers, is stepping up expansion on the traditional retail segment, planning to open new physical stores on Romania market this year.