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Bitcoin halves from its October all-time high

The cryptocurrency has stabilised around $60,000, after peaking at roughly $126,000 in October 2025.

  • Bitcoin has dropped from roughly $126,000 to around $60,000.
  • Investors are selling to cut losses amid an uncertain macroeconomic climate.
  • The $60,000 mark is being watched as a critical technical support level.

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Reșița: Romania's last county capital below €1,000/sqm

At €952/sqm in May 2026, Reșița stands alone as the only Romanian county capital where apartments remain below the four-figure threshold.

  • Reșița recorded €952/sqm in May 2026, the lowest among all Romanian county capitals.
  • No other county capital remains below the €1,000/sqm threshold.
  • Low demand and absence of speculative pressure account for the city's affordability.

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Old apartments outprice new builds in Romanian cities

In several Romanian cities, a flat built in 1975 can cost up to 26% more than one completed in 2025 — even after the 21% VAT included in new-build prices.

  • Old flats exceed new-build prices by up to 26% in some Romanian cities.
  • Central location and larger floor plans are the key price drivers.
  • The gap is most visible in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara.

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Sports marketing in Romania: undervalued despite real growth potential

Romanian brands still invest modestly in sports sponsorship, even as competitions blend performance with entertainment.

  • Sports marketing in Romania is undervalued relative to the market's real potential.
  • Sport combines emotion and community — rare assets for any brand.
  • The sport-entertainment convergence broadens audiences and should draw new investors.

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TeraPlast buys Spanish factory for €6.7 million

The fourth cross-border deal in two years for the Romanian group led by Dorel Goia: a polyethylene pipe plant acquired from multinational Aliaxis.

  • TeraPlast pays €6.7 million for a polyethylene pipe factory in Spain.
  • Seller is multinational Aliaxis; this marks the group's fourth international deal in two years.
  • The Bistrița-based group, controlled by Dorel Goia, is listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

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Romania ranks 11th in Europe for FDI projects, but 2nd for growth rate

The country attracted 109 foreign direct investment projects in 2025 — a 16% jump that outpaced nearly every European rival, EY data shows.

  • Romania attracted 109 FDI projects in 2025, up 16% from 2024.
  • Its growth rate ranks second in Europe, behind only Turkey.
  • By total project count, Romania places 11th across the continent.

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Banks challenge ROBOR fines in court. A long legal battle ahead

Lenders sanctioned by Romania's Competition Council are taking the dispute to court and some are threatening to exit the benchmark rate-setting mechanism altogether.

  • Banks reject Competition Council fines and will contest them in court.
  • Legal proceedings could last years, handled by specialized law teams.
  • Some lenders threaten to exit the ROBOR rate-setting mechanism.

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Romanian luxury eyewear retailer goes bankrupt after US sales collapse

The company sold almost exclusively to American customers. Trump-era tariffs wiped out its revenue in 2025.

  • Romanian luxury sunglasses e-tailer filed for voluntary bankruptcy.
  • Nearly all its revenue came from sales to US customers.
  • Trump tariffs introduced in 2025 destroyed the company's income base.

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Dacia leads sales in Spain while losing ground at home

The Sandero remains Spain's best-selling car, as Dacia leans on local manufacturing ties — yet back in Romania, the brand is down roughly 40% this year.

  • Sandero is Spain's best-selling car in 2026.
  • Dacia markets locally-made engines and gearboxes as a selling point in Spain.
  • Romanian Dacia sales have fallen roughly 40% compared to the previous year.

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