Vista Bank announces the agreement with Alpha Bank S.A. and Alpha International Holdings S.MS.A. 100% subsidiaries of Alpha Services and Holdings S.A., for the acquisition of the shares (100%) in Alpha Leasing (Romania) (which also holds 100% of Alpha Insurance Brokerage (Romania)). The transaction is expected to be completed in the 2nd quarter of this year and is subject to approval by the competent authorities. Mr. Georgios Athanasopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of Vista Bank says: “The acquisition of Alpha Leasing (Romania) represents another milestone for Vista Bank and is in alignment with our strategy to further increase and consolidate our position as Group in the market. We are focused to support the Romanian economy creating value for all the stakeholders, customers, employees, shareholders. We would like to thank the Alpha Bank S.A. and Alpha International Holdings S.MS.A. representatives for their cooperation and professionalism in this transaction.” PWC and David & Baias provided tax & legal advice. Vista Bank is operating in Romania since 1998 through a network of 35 branches and 5 Business Centers providing a full range of products and services to local and international clients.
Romania’s authorities are reportedly negotiating with Turkish company Desan Shipyard, which is pondering the option of taking over the activity of Damen Shipyards Mangalia, abandoned last year by its 49% strategic shareholder Damen and currently under insolvency, according to
Faster declines in orders and output fail to dampen future outlook Reduced demand for inputs sees inflationary pressures cool... ...and supplier performance improve for the first time on record The Romanian manufacturing downturn deepened in March, as firms signalled a deterioration across all elements of the headline PMI. New orders and output decreased at faster […]
Digital services revenue is estimated to rise by 44%, expanding from 34% to nearly half (49%) of companies revenue by 2029, according to a report compiled from IDC surveys across Europe, Asia-Pacific region (APAC), and the Middle East demanded by Endava (NYSE ‘DAVA’), a leading technology services company combining world-class engineering, industry expertise, and a […]
On Monday, March 31, a detachment of the Romanian Air Force called "Carpathian Vipers" began executing an enhanced air policing mission in Lithuania. The mission will last four months, between April and July 2025. The "Carpathian Vipers" detachment, consisting of approximately 100 military personnel and four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, will carry out missions alongside […]
On Tuesday, April 1, controversial brothers and influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate left for Dubai after meeting with DIICOT prosecutors. Before they departed, the brothers mentioned that they would return to Romania within the legal period of two months, in accordance with the obligations of judicial control. "On April 1, 2025, Andrew Tate and Tristan […]
Wizz Air has officially opened its base at Bucharest Băneasa Airport, the capital’s secondary one, which will be served by an Airbus A321neo aircraft. An additional aircraft will also operate from Bucharest’s Henri Coandă Airport (Otopeni) from August 1, bringing the total number of aircraft based in Bucharest to 21 this summer, the carrier said. […]
