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Mastercard and BCR mark a first in Romania: the first live commercial transaction initiated by an AI agent. A new step toward the future of digital payments, where software can shop on behalf of the customer — with explicit consent, advanced security, and full user control.
Automated shopping, passwordless authentication, and tokenized payments could redefine the relationship between consumers, banks, and retailers.
We are closer to the era of autonomous commerce than we think.

👉 Full analysis: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/mastercard-and-bcr-test-the-first-commercial-payment-via-ai-agent-in-romania/

Mastercard and BCR test the first commercial payment via AI agent in Romania Mastercard and BCR test the first commercial payment via AI agent in Romania

Romania’s logistics market is adjusting after a strong 2025 📦
According to Colliers, demand for industrial and logistics space fell by 56% in Q1 2026, but structural fundamentals remain solid: strong manufacturing demand, ongoing infrastructure expansion, and long-term development potential.

👉 Full analysis: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/romanias-logistics-market-enters-adjustment-phase-after-2025-peak-demand-slows-but-fundamentals-remain-intact/

Romania’s logistics market enters adjustment phase after 2025 peak: demand slows, but fundamentals remain intact Romania’s logistics market enters adjustment phase after 2025 peak: demand slows, but fundamentals remain intact

Armen Matevosyan returns to the leadership team of tbi bank as Chief Data, AI & Monetization Officer.
The appointment reflects the acceleration of the bank’s digital strategy, with a strong focus on leveraging data and integrating artificial intelligence into banking processes and products.
👉 More details: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/tbi-bank-brings-armen-matevosyan-back-to-top-management-in-a-strategic-ai-and-data-focused-role/

tbi bank brings Armen Matevosyan back to top management in a strategic AI and data-focused role tbi bank brings Armen Matevosyan back to top management in a strategic AI and data-focused role

PENNY continues its expansion and is recruiting for the new store in Mihăești, opening in June 2026.
Roles are open even to candidates without experience, with training, competitive benefits, and career development opportunities offered.

👉 More details:
https://thebizz.ro/en/news/penny-recruits-in-valcea-county-for-a-new-store-in-mihaesti-opening-in-june/

PENNY recruits in Vâlcea County for a new store in Mihăești, opening in June PENNY recruits in Vâlcea County for a new store in Mihăești, opening in June

AHK România organizes Cities of Tomorrow 2026, an event dedicated to the smart transformation of cities in Romania.

Experts from Berlin, Munich, and Warsaw will present concrete solutions for urban regeneration, digitalization, and green transition.

👉 More details:

Cities of Tomorrow 2026: European solutions for the smart transformation of Romanian cities Cities of Tomorrow 2026: European solutions for the smart transformation of Romanian cities

Lidl Romania is expanding its national network by inaugurating two new stores in Ghimbav and Bucharest, creating 49 new jobs. The units, located at 2B Făgărașului Street (Ghimbav) and 54 Ilioara Street (Bucharest), are built to high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency.

For more details: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/lidl-romania-opens-two-new-stores-in-ghimbav-and-bucharest-creating-49-jobs/

Lidl Romania opens two new stores in Ghimbav and Bucharest, creating 49 jobs Lidl Romania opens two new stores in Ghimbav and Bucharest, creating 49 jobs

Giuseppe Carella takes leadership of Nestlé Romania and the SEE region

For more details: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/giuseppe-carella-takes-leadership-of-nestle-romania-and-the-see-region/

Giuseppe Carella takes leadership of Nestlé Romania and the SEE region Giuseppe Carella takes leadership of Nestlé Romania and the SEE region

Petr Baron appointed Chairman of tbi bank following Advent International acquisition

For more details: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/petr-baron-appointed-chairman-of-tbi-bank-following-advent-international-acquisition/

Petr Baron appointed Chairman of tbi bank following Advent International acquisition Petr Baron appointed Chairman of tbi bank following Advent International acquisition

One United Properties SA is strengthening its international vision by nominating two top-tier professionals with extensive global expertise to its Board of Directors. This move aims to enhance corporate governance and consolidate trust among international investors.

For more details: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/one-united-properties-proposes-two-new-board-members-with-international-profiles-and-capital-markets-expertise/

One United Properties proposes two new Board members with international profiles and capital markets expertise One United Properties proposes two new Board members with international profiles and capital markets expertise

Software acquisitions from third countries involve different tax treatments depending on the legal nature of the payment.
Royalty or electronic services? The difference determines obligations related to withholding tax or VAT via reverse charge.

👉 Full analysis: https://teaha.ro/en/2026/04/07/acquisition-of-electronic-services-from-a-third-country-nigeria-by-a-non-vat-registered-microenterprise-case-study/

Acquisition of electronic services from a third country (Nigeria) by a non-VAT-registered microenterprise (case study) Acquisition of electronic services from a third country (Nigeria) by a non-VAT-registered microenterprise (case study)

București: tranzacțiile cu apartamente scad cu aproape 19% 📉

Deficitul de autorizații și costurile ridicate de construcție pun presiune pe piață.

👉 Detalii: https://thebizz.ro/en/news/apartment-transactions-in-bucharest-drop-nearly-19-in-the-first-two-months-of-the-year-amid-permit-shortages-and-high-construction-costs/

Apartment transactions in Bucharest drop nearly 19% in the first two months of the year amid permit shortages and high construction costs Apartment transactions in Bucharest drop nearly 19% in the first two months of the year amid permit shortages and high construction costs