Intesa Sanpaolo completes the acquisition of First Bank. Carlo Messina's group doubles its presence in Romania
With the acquisition of First Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo ranks among the top 10 banks in Romania and continues its internationalization plan
Rome: at the Baths of Diocletian (National Roman Museum) a large exhibition dedicated to Dacia
The exhibition “Dacia. Dacia. The last frontier of Romanity”
Intesa Sanpaolo acquires First Bank and doubles its presence in Romania
Intesa Sanpalo strengthens its presence in Central-Eastern Europe, focusing on a country that expects GDP growth of over 3% in the next two years. Intesa is already present with the 34 branches of ISP Bank Romania
Unicredit allies itself with Alpha Bank: merger in Romania and partnership in Greece
Offer for 9% of the Greek bank. The two banks will combine their operations in Romania, creating the country's third largest bank by total assets. In Greece, commercial alliance on insurance and funds. Orcel: "This type of deal…
Enel leaves Romania, assets sold to Greek PPC for over 1,2 billion
New step in the debt-cutting disposal strategy: positive effect on debt for 1,7 billion euros. But the title leaves 0,86% on the ground
WeBuild: new contract in Romania, awarded a section of the European TEN-T project for 291 million
The contract that concerns one of the major railway lines in Romania is part of the European project aimed at increasing the railway connections of goods and people to the detriment of those by road
Enav wins order in Romania
Enav obtains an order worth 2,3 million euros in Romania - With the task of guaranteeing the safety and efficiency of air navigation
HAPPENS TODAY – Ceaușescu, 30 years ago the shooting of the dictator
On Christmas Day 1989, the Romanian dictator and his wife were executed at the end of a summary trial - Thus a chain of events ended which led in a few days to the collapse of the regime which reduced the…
Enel in Romania, new top management appointments
The new country manager of the Italian group in Romania is Carlo Pignoloni, until now responsible for Enel Green Power for Italy.
Fincantieri will build a maxi-bridge in Romania
The value of the contract for Fincantieri is approximately 70 million euros - Once completed it will be the longest in the country and the third with the longest central span in Europe.
Genagricola invests in Romania and focuses on forests
The Generali Italia agri-food holding returns to invest in Romania by acquiring two natural forests for an area of 1.770 hectares - This is a green area not designed by man, but which has developed autonomously over time, thus guaranteeing the maximum degree of…
Romania: GDP slows down but grows by +3,4%, but keep an eye on the deficit
The prospects for a strengthening of the fundamentals in a long-term perspective remain positive, while the position of the infrastructures and in the judicial system still appears weak. Inflation remains at low average levels (1,5%).
Prysmian invests in optical cables in Romania
The new optical cable factory opens today in Slatina: it is the largest in Europe - Prysmian Group's telecom business recorded a turnover of 1,164 billion in 2016.
Romania: Government withdraws decree on corruption
Romania's government reverses and revokes an emergency decree decriminalizing bribery and other corruption-related crimes. The announcement came a few minutes ago from Kalin Tariceanu, leader of Alde, partner of…
Romania takes to the streets against corruption (VIDEO)
In Bucharest the largest protest demonstration since the time of dictator Ceausescu against the decree to save corrupt - The people demand the resignation of the government of Sorin Grindeanu
The Romania of the new premier: GDP (+4,4%) and competitiveness are on the rise, but watch out for the debt
If domestic demand drives the country's growth, the public deficit will increase to 3,0% in 2016 and 3,3% in 2017, with a consequent increase in public debt to 40% of GDP. The strengthening of economic fundamentals remains positive. It is…
Romania appoints new prime minister
The institutional crisis in Romania has been resolved: after having rejected the economist Sevil Shhaideh, the 43-year-old Sorin Grindeanu has been appointed head of government.
Romania: president at risk of impeachment
After the veto placed by the President of the Republic Klaus Iohannis on the candidacy for the premiership of the Muslim economist Sevil Shhaideh, the social democratic party threatens to ask for impeachment.
THE 5 TOP NEWS OF THE DAY (VIDEO)
Mps, the Stock Exchange, the squeeze on vouchers but also a sensational institutional case that shakes Romania and, through videos, updates on the death of George Michael and the investigation into Anis Amri, the Berlin killer.
Romania, no to Muslim female premier
Economist Sevil Shhaideh would have been the first Muslim woman to become prime minister in Europe in a country with no Muslim majority: in Romania less than 1% of the population follows moderate Islam. Shhaideh was chosen by the winning party of the elections.
Pirelli: investment in Romania worth 200 million
Celebrated 10 years of industrial presence with the visit of Romanian Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos to the Slatina site. Tronchetti: "A strategic plant for Pirelli".
Football, European Championships: France beats Romania (2 to 1)
With a pearl from Payet in the middle of the Cesarini area, France debuted with a victory at the European Championships by beating Romania 2-1 with great difficulty - Giraud had previously scored with a header (but with a foul) and the Romanian…
France-Romania opens the richest European Championship ever: that's what it's worth
Tonight the hosts open the ball against Romania: it is the third edition hosted in France, the first ever with 24 teams and no longer 16 - The event cost UEFA 850 million, but it will bring more…
Bucharest: the government falls over the controversy over the burning in the disco
Romanian premier Ponta has resigned together with the entire Bucharest government. After the fire in the disco that led to the death of 32 people, 20 demonstrators took to the streets against the government accused of failing to monitor…
Romania, the future is in your hands
Thanks to exports and industrial production, Romania is experiencing a period of flourishing economic recovery, with GDP at 2,9%. If the government continues along the path of reforms, the country will acquire ever greater competitiveness, applying to become a welcome destination…
Romania, let's rethink the role of state enterprises
From the ECFIN analysis, these companies dominate particularly in the energy and transport sectors, despite being characterized by high debt and insolvency rates. The watchwords are then restructuring and privatisation.
Pirelli sells steel assets in five countries
The Belgian Bekaert will take over the tire group's steelcord activities in Romania, Brazil, China, Turkey and in the Italian factory in Figline.
Report Understanding: Romania improves in the East, Egyptian industrial production impresses
INTESA SANPAOLO REPORT - In Eastern European countries, the data from Romania stand out positively, those from Serbia have a negative impact - The Russian-Ukrainian situation weighs heavily, but the Russian economy is growing despite forecasts - In Egypt, the data on production is excellent…
Romania, surprise elections: liberal Iohannis wins
Ponta squanders a 10% advantage in 2 weeks - The management of the vote abroad weighed heavily on the performance of the Social Democrat.
Enel to start sales in Slovakia and Romania
The generation assets in Slovakia and the distribution and sales assets in Romania have been identified as possible objects of sale by the group.
What strategies for Made in Italy in Romania?
Intesa Sanpaolo indicates the numerous industrial and tertiary sectors capable of offering interesting investment, as well as commercial, opportunities to Italian companies operating in the largest market in South-Eastern Europe.
Romania: here is a relaunch that comes from the consolidation of the accounts
Intesa Sanpaolo indicates the recovery of production, the consolidation of public finances and the exit from the excessive deficit procedure as the reasons for benefiting from EU capital transfers and strengthening economic fundamentals.
Stock Exchange, Transylvania revives Salini Impregilo
After yesterday's debacle due to a possible rethinking of Panama, today Romania is reviving the fortunes of Salini Impregilo in Piazza Affari, highlighted in mid-morning with an increase of more than 2 percentage points.
Renewables, photovoltaic: for Thesan (Savio) 6 plants in Romania
Each has a power of between 1 MW and 2,5 MW, for a total of 9 MW, and a transaction value of over 13 million euros - The first plant, installed in an area southwest of Bucharest, is …
Economist: no fear of immigrants, Romania is an opportunity
The British tabloids slam the risk of barbarian invasions from Eastern Europe on the front page, but the Economist overturns the stereotype: the wave won't be so impressive, life is better in Bucharest than in Manchester and Romania can be an excellent opportunity to The…
Romania: retirees outnumber workers, welfare at risk
If the trend continues, within 10 years the country will no longer be able to pay pensions - In 2012 the number of employed people fell to 4,3 million, out of a total population of 20 million, while the number…
Romania, boom of dentists ready to invade the European market
Record enrollments at Bucharest dental school - Romania does not earn money, but young local dentists are ready to emigrate to Western Europe to become well-paid professionals
Elections Romania, the center-left triumphs
Prime Minister Victor Ponta's Social-Liberal Union (USL) dealt a severe blow to the centre-right, led by President Traian Basescu, winning almost 60% of the votes.
Unicredit - Populist wind in the East
A UNICREDIT study shows how Euroscepticism is growing in the East - Only Poland, the largest country in Eastern Europe, seems to be moving against the trend, supported by the excellent economic performance recorded in recent years which continues to generate…
Eurozone GDP: France and Germany better than expected, positive stock exchanges
In the second quarter, the German GDP marks +0,3%, against estimates of +0,2% - Stagnation in France (+0%), but Paris smiles: analysts had predicted a new period of recession - The data drag the European Stock Exchanges - Back…
Romania, the quorum for the dismissal of President Basescu has not been reached
The referendum for the dismissal of the conservative president Traian Basescu turned out to be invalid as it did not register a turnout of at least 50% of those entitled - The consultation was wanted by the center-left majority of the government.
Astaldi, contract worth 164 million for the Bucharest metro
The Astaldi group announced in a press release that it has been awarded a commission of 164 million Euros for the design and construction of a new metro line in Bucharest, Romania.
A novel by Vittorio Borelli is coming out these days: Stefana, the acrid scent of the East
The first novel by Vittorio Borelli, former director of East and former spokesman for Alessandro Profumo in Unicredit - A compelling story set in Romania that lays bare the contradictions of Eastern Europe in the late 90s where the…
Enel GP: loan agreement with Ekf for three wind farms in Romania, the USA and Brazil
The agreement was signed by the Italian company through its subsidiary Egpi and will last 12 years - Citygroup will be "agent" and "arranger" - The operation will have an interest rate in line with the market benchmark - Ekf carries out support for…
Romania, the European crisis also affects the East but the European side makes the difference
The crisis in the euro area risks covering up the progress made in recent years by Bucharest - A sharp slowdown in GDP is expected for 2012 and the austerity measures adopted by the government risk slowing down…
Italy and Romania, agreement between the Chambers of Commerce
A meeting was held today between the Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce of Italy and Romania, during which collaboration agreements were defined to encourage exchanges and simplify bureaucratic systems