Romania’s real estate investment market returns to growth despite a slower start to the year
Read more
Bucharest, July 2026: The first half of 2026 recorded a total investment activity of €211.1 million, marking a 46% decrease compared to the same period last year. However, following the completion of AFI Europe’s acquisition of a portfolio of six retail parks from MAS Real Estate and several smaller transactions, during the first seven months … Continued
Commercial real estate financing increased by 15%, with the sector accounting for 54% of the loans granted to non-financial companies
Read more
Bucharest, July 2026: Romania’s commercial real estate sector accounts for 54% of the loans granted to non-financial companies and recorded a 15% annual increase in financing, while the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio, which stands at 6.2%, remains below the levels reported for certain segments considered more exposed to risk, according to an analysis performed by the … Continued
Romanians spent a record EUR 63 million in cinemas in 2025, with 11.2 million admissions
Read more
Bucharest, June 2026: Romanians spent approximately EUR 63 million in cinemas last year, a record level for the local market, reflecting an almost 7% increase compared with 2024, while the number of admissions remained relatively stable at 11.2 million, according to data from the Romanian Film Center analyzed by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. As a … Continued
Bucharest leads CEE in hotel revenue growth, up 12% in 2025
Read more
Bucharest, April 2026: Bucharest’s hotel market recorded the strongest performances in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in 2025, with revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing by 12% year-on-year, outperforming the CEE-6 average, according to a market analysis conducted by Cushman & Wakefield. The region recorded an 8.9% year-on-year increase in RevPAR in 2025, supported by … Continued
Frudisiac opens a restaurant in the Floreasca area in Bucharest, in a transaction brokered by Cushman & Wakefield Echinox
Read more
Bucharest, April 2026: Frudisiac, a Romanian brand active in the food and convenience retail segment, has leased the space previously occupied by the Gemini supermarket in Floreasca (one of most dynamic residential and office areas in Bucharest), where it opened a new restaurant. The transaction was brokered by the Retail Agency team of the Cushman … Continued
Luxury brands in Bucharest generate over €150 million in sales, double compared to 2019; European market enters a recalibration phase
Read more
Bucharest, March 2026: Europe’s luxury retail market is going through a period of recalibration, marked by moderate sales growth but continued strong interest from brands in expanding their physical store networks. In this context, Bucharest is increasingly emerging as a key luxury retail destination in Central and Eastern Europe, supported by rising purchasing power, growing … Continued
