Romania: Romania's construction activity reaches new record despite slower (…)

September 21, 2026

Romania's construction activity reaches new record despite slower July growth
Sep 21, 2026

Romania's construction activity reaches new record despite slower July growth.

Romania’s construction activity grew by 2.0% year-on-year in July, slowing sharply from 18.0% in the second quarter and 7.7% in the first quarter, (…)

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