Romania: Romania’s Hidroelectrica reports 62% y/y profit surge in H1

August 12, 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica reports 62% y/y profit surge in H1
Aug 12, 2026

Romania’s Hidroelectrica reports 62% y/y profit surge in H1.

Hidroelectrica (BVB: H2O) recorded in the first six months of 2026 operational and financial results significantly above the results recorded in (…)

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