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Reporter

Cristina Bellu

Fields
Companies, Banks-Insurance, Real Estate
Writing for ZF since
2021
Articles
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Sierra Quadrant: Number of Insolvencies in Romania Up 4.85% in Jan-August 2026
Analysis

Sierra Quadrant: Number of Insolvencies in Romania Up 4.85% in Jan-August 2026

The number of companies and PFAs (authorized private individuals) that entered insolvency proceeding in Romania reached 4,782 in the first eight months of 2026, up 4.85% from the year-earlie...

Cristina Bellu · 24.09.2026 · 12:01 · 1 min
Romania Automotive Market Shrinks 10.6% in Jan-August 2026 to 86,142 Units
Automotive

Romania Automotive Market Shrinks 10.6% in Jan-August 2026 to 86,142 Units

Romania automotive market registered a 10.6% decline in the first eight months of 2026, a period during which 86,142 new passenger cars were registered, with Romania ranking 17th in the EU b...

Cristina Bellu · 24.09.2026 · 11:35 · 1 min
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Student Accommodation Does Not Keep Up with Demand
Analysis

Cushman & Wakefield Echinox: Student Accommodation Does Not Keep Up with Demand

Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi and Timisoara have more than 361,000 students combined, corresponding to a 62% share at national level, while the public and private student accommodation stock...

Cristina Bellu · 23.09.2026 · 11:54 · 3 min
Eurowind Energy Completes Teius Energy Storage Project
Companies

Eurowind Energy Completes Teius Energy Storage Project

Eurowind Energy Romania, part of Danish company Eurowind Energy A/S, has completed and commissioned the Teius BESS, a project with a 120 MWh capacity.

Cristina Bellu · 23.09.2026 · 11:32 · 1 min
MKOR Survey: Romanians Are Increasingly Downbeat
Analysis

MKOR Survey: Romanians Are Increasingly Downbeat

Almost nine in ten Romanians, namely 87%, now have a negative perception about the economic situation, while only 8% still declare themselves upbeat, reveals MKOR Consumer Sentiment Romania...

Cristina Bellu · 15.09.2026 · 12:22 · 1 min
EIB Provides EUR630M for Brasov-Sighisoara Railway Upgrade
Banks-Insurance

EIB Provides EUR630M for Brasov-Sighisoara Railway Upgrade

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €630 million financing agreement with Romania for the upgrade of the Brașov–Sighișoara railway, alongside EU funds and State contribution. The...

Cristina Bellu · 14.09.2026 · 11:45 · 2 min
Delgaz Grid Completes 30HyGrid Pilot Project
Energy

Delgaz Grid Completes 30HyGrid Pilot Project

Delgaz Grid, the distribution company of German group E.ON, has finalized the 30HyGrid project, whereby it tested the use of a mixture of natural gas and 30% hydrogen in boilers, cookers and...

Cristina Bellu · 14.09.2026 · 11:33 · 1 min
Bucharest’s Calea Victoriei Becomes Increasingly Expensive for Retailers
Real Estate

Bucharest’s Calea Victoriei Becomes Increasingly Expensive for Retailers

Prime rents on Calea Victoriei reached €90 /sq. m/ month, marking a 28.6% year-on-year increase, one of the highest growth rates among all European high street destinations monitored by Cush...

Cristina Bellu · 09.09.2026 · 12:08 · 1 min
Horváth: Romania Companies Want to Grow More Without Expanding Teams at Same Pace
Analysis

Horváth: Romania Companies Want to Grow More Without Expanding Teams at Same Pace

Romania companies for 2026 estimate revenue increases of as much as 8.2%, but headcount growth would be significantly lower, a sign productivity, automation and AI use are weighing increasin...

Cristina Bellu · 09.09.2026 · 11:56 · 1 min
ENGIE Romania Buys 54 MW BESS Project in Hunedoara, Nears 140 MW Portfolio
Companies

ENGIE Romania Buys 54 MW BESS Project in Hunedoara, Nears 140 MW Portfolio

ENGIE Romania is expanding its energy storage portfolio by acquiring a BESS project with 54 MW installed power and 216 MWh capacity located in Calan, Hunedoara county.

Cristina Bellu · 04.09.2026 · 11:41 · 1 min
KRUK Buys Debt Portfolios Nominally Worth about EUR77M in H1/2026 in Romania
Companies

KRUK Buys Debt Portfolios Nominally Worth about EUR77M in H1/2026 in Romania

KRUK bought in Romania debt portfolio with a nominal value of around EUR77 million in the first half of 2026, while in the second quarter the company posted collections worth EUR41.8 million...

Cristina Bellu · 03.09.2026 · 11:46 · 1 min
Roxana Hidan, Former OTP Bank Romania Executive, Takes Helm of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania
Banks-Insurance

Roxana Hidan, Former OTP Bank Romania Executive, Takes Helm of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania has appointed Roxana Hidan as general manager (CEO) and chairperson of the Management Committee, after getting the necessary approvals and registrations.

Cristina Bellu · 03.09.2026 · 11:18 · 1 min