Romania’s foreign trade gap up 27% y/y in Q1

Romania’s foreign trade deficit (goods) widened by 27% y/y to EUR 8.45 billion in Q1, according to data published by the statistics office INS. Exports rose by 2.7% y/y while imports surged by 8.1% y/y. Romania’s deficit in foreign trade in …

Romania pays 8.45% yield on 14-month Treasury bonds – 1.5pp up m/m

Romania’s Treasury on May 12 placed RON 540 million (EUR 100 million) of Government bonds on the domestic market at an average yield of 8.45% by reopening an issue that matures at the end of July 2026, according to the National Bank (BNR). The yield is 1.5 …

Heberger Romania announces the exclusive availability of the Combo apartment at Pipera Eins

Heberger Romania proudly presents the Combo Apartment at Pipera Eins, an exclusive boutique residential project designed for modern, eco-conscious living. Nestled in one of Bucharest’s most prestigious neighborhoods, Pipera Eins offers German-quality …

Romania’s famous Praid Salt Mine still closed due to flooding after heavy rains

The Praid Salt Mine, in central Romania, is still closed to tourists due to the flooding that took place following last week’s rains. Salt extraction activities are also halted due to the risk of collapse, while efforts are underway to remove the water …

George Simion and Nicușor Dan head into Romania’s presidential runoff with equal support, poll says

With five days remaining until the second round of Romania's presidential elections on Sunday, May 18, the race between far-right leader George Simion and independent candidate Nicușor Dan is extremely close, according to an AtlasIntel opinion poll …

Romania’s government taps retail debt market with new issues

Romania’s Treasury has launched new issues of government bonds under the Tezaur and Fidelis schemes, paying yields of 6.75% (1-year) to 7.8% (5-year) for the local currency debt and up to 6.25% (7-year) for euros. After the Treasury raised RON 21.4 billion …

Romania has launched its second renewables auction

The Romanian Ministry of Energy is launching its second auction to support electricity generation from renewable sources. Investors can bid for 3,472 megawatts (MW) of capacity, 2,000 MW for onshore wind and 1,472 MW for solar power. The maximum strike …

Romania Pavilion: The Romanian Magic Box

Bulgaria, Romania Set Good Example with Smooth Schengen Integration, European Commission Official Says

Olivier Onidi, Deputy Director-General for Schengen and Internal Security at the European Commission, highlighted the positive impact of the recent Schengen enlargement to include Bulgaria and Romania, describing the process as long overdue but ultimately …

BYD enters Romania with four NEV models, plans over 30 outlets by 2025

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On May 8, BYD officially entered the Romanian market, introducing four models: the SEALION 7, SEAL, SEAL U DM-i, and ATTO 2. According to the company, BYD has partnered with leading local dealers Tiriac Auto and DAB Auto to open its …