Romania population in January 1, 2025, stood at 19,036,031 persons, a decrease of 31,500 persons from January 1, 2024, in line with data presented by the country’s statistics board INS.
Sphera Franchise Group, the company that manages KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell restaurants in Romania, reported RON745.2 million consolidated sales in the first six months of 2025, up 0.7% from the year-earlier period.
Libra Internet Bank, part of US investment group New Century Holdings (NCH), in the first half of this year raked in RON164.1 million net profit, almost 10% higher than in the year-earlier period.
German group IWIS Mobility Systems, a manufacturer of drive systems and precision chains for the automotive industry, is strengthening its Romania operations via a new investment of around EUR5 million.
American group Mars, particularly known for its presence in the food and pet food industry, has sealed its first acquisition in Romania. Surprisingly, this has been made not in the food, but in the veterinary industry.