State-run Nuclearelectrica (SNN.RO), the operator of the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, has announced in a stock market report on July 2 the adoption of the European Commission’s positive opinion regarding the project of Units 3 and 4 at Cernavoda nuclear power plant, based on Article 41 of the Euratom Treaty.
Romanians spent EUR36 billion in large retail chains, up 11% compared with 2022, out of which the FMCG spending accounted for EUR22.5 billion (more than 60% share), according to the Romania Retail Snapshot 2024 performed by real estate consultancy company Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, based on the financial results of 116 companies across 12 different retail segments.
Romania's industrial production prices for the total (domestic market and non-domestic market) decreased by 1% in May 2024 compared to May 2023, following a 2.2% decrease on the domestic market and a 2% increase on the non-domestic market, respectively, data from Romania’s National Statistics Institute INS showed on Tuesday (July 2, 2024).
Romania’s unemployment rate stood at 5.4% in May 2024, higher by 0.1 percentage point compared to April 2024, data from the country’s statistics institute INS show on Tuesday (July 2, 2024).
The overall investment climate in Romania is rated positive by 46% of respondents and companies' plans to expand operations and investment in 2024 reflect confidence in Romania's potential, as per a survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Romania (AmCham Romania).
Ameropa Group, a Swiss-held group, has acquired via Promat Comimpex company, included in its Romania portfolio, the majority stake in Agrotex, a farming input and grain trader of Satu Mare.
Global fintech Revolut saw its retail client base go up by 13% in the first six months of 2024 and will shortly reach the 4 million client threshold.
Stefanini Romania, the local subsidiary of Brazilian supplier of IT solutions and services, in 2023 saw its net profit rise by 67%, to RON13.5 million (EUR2.7 million).
Diana group of Ramnicu Valcea, owned by Craciunescu family, active on the meat and fish market, but also in retail, wants to expand from regional level, in Oltenia, nationwide.
Florin Lazarescu, founder of Trident stomatology clinics, with three units in Bucharest, wants to open the first clinic outside the capital city, in Timisoara.