Romania Strong retail in Romania

Retail & leisure
Cushman & Wakefield Echinox has presented its report on Romanian retail market. The development activity in the retail sector remains animated, with over 230,000 sqm planned to be delivered in 2023, which is the highest level of the last six years.
Approximately 100,000 sqm of retail spaces were delivered last year, with retail parks having an 80 pct share, while cities such as Bucharest, Timisoara, Pitesti, Turda, Baia Mare, Slatina and Miercurea Ciuc benefited from such investments. The new supply will significantly increase in 2023, as over 230,000 sqm of retail spaces are currently under construction and are planned to be completed by the end of the year, a total which would represent a record for the last six years. New projects cons
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Warehouse & industrial

Romania CTP leases 55,600 sqm to Pepco at CTPark Bucharest West

schedule 20 October 2026
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CTP has signed a direct lease with Pepco for 55,619 sqm at CTPark Bucharest West in Romania. The retailer will operate a regional distribution centre at the site, serving Romania and the wider Central and Eastern European (CEE) region.

Investment & finance

Poland EPP increases its stake in the M1 shopping centre portfolio

schedule 20 October 2026
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EPP has increased its stake in the joint venture that owns nine M1 shopping centres in Poland to 59.4 pct. The ownership structure has also been simplified, with RMB Investments and Advisory Proprietary Limited (RMBIA) joining as a new investor.

Residential

Poland Murapol expands Prado project

schedule 20 October 2026
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Murapol Group has added 191 apartments to the Murapol Prado residential project in northern Kraków. The new phase, located on ul. Piaszczysta near the Prądnik Valley, comprises two four-storey buildings. Pre-sale prices start at PLN 13,680 per sqm.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland RMF Group signs 10-year lease in DL Tower in Katowice

schedule 20 October 2026
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RMF Group, owner of the RMF FM and RMF MAXX radio stations, has signed a long-term lease at DL Tower in Katowice. Under the agreement, signed on 15 July 2026, both stations will broadcast from the building’s 11th floor for at least the next 10 years.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Warsaw office market strengthens landlords’ position as vacancy falls

schedule 20 October 2026
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Warsaw’s office market is seeing stronger tenant activity amid record-low new supply. More than 592,000 sqm of office space was leased in the first three quarters of 2026, up 22 pct year on year, while the vacancy rate fell to 7.9 pct, its lowest level in six years, according to Knight Frank.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Global FMCG company to lease more than 4,300 sqm in Warsaw Spire

schedule 20 October 2026
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A global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company will lease more than 4,300 sqm of office space in Warsaw Spire, in central Warsaw. The relocation, combined with an expansion, is scheduled to begin in October 2026. JLL advised the tenant on the transaction and provided technical consultancy.

Investment & finance

Poland WPIP Group sells centre in Nowa Sól

schedule 20 October 2026
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WPIP Group has completed the sale of an industrial and office property in Nowa Sól, western Poland. The approximately 1,800 sqm facility was acquired by Trionik EMS, a company operating in the electronics manufacturing sector and linked to Ukrainian capital. The buyer plans to establish its Polish branch at the site.

Retail & leisure

Bulgaria Mitiska REIM and Park Lane Developments open first Estrea Park retail park in Bulgaria

schedule 20 October 2026
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Mitiska REIM and Park Lane Developments have opened the first Estrea Park retail park in Bulgaria, marking the start of a planned rollout of the brand across the country. Developed in Sofia’s Hadzhi Dimitar district, the project was delivered in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on behalf of the MEREP 3 fund.

Data centres

Poland Power, Power, Power

schedule 19 October 2026
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Access to electricity, rather than its price, is becoming the decisive factor in the development of data centres, as AI drives up demand and Europe's established hubs run out of capacity. This was the central message of Eurobuild's Data Centers – Real Estate, Technology, Investments conference, held at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel on 19 October.

Retail & leisure

Poland CH Osowa adds five new retail and entertainment concepts

schedule 16 October 2026
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Gdańsk’s CH Osowa shopping centre welcomed five new concepts in September and October, spanning gaming, collectibles, fashion and floristry. The new arrivals include a trading card vending machine, a gaming zone, a shop selling games and consoles, a florist and a women’s fashion boutique.

Construction

Poland PORR wins PLN 539 mln contract for US air force base in Wrocław

schedule 16 October 2026
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PORR has signed a contract worth around PLN 539 mln gross to build the first phase of a cargo and logistics facility for the US Air Force at Wrocław-Strachowice Airport. Commissioned by the Regional Infrastructure Management Board in Wrocław, the project is scheduled for completion by 2029.

Retail & leisure

Poland Ania Kruk opens store at Magnolia Park

schedule 16 October 2026
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Polish jewellery brand Ania Kruk has opened a 64.5 sqm store at Magnolia Park in Wrocław. The store offers everyday jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and jewellery for piercings.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Hybrid work dominates in Poland

schedule 16 October 2026
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As many as 93 pct of organisations in Poland operate hybrid working models, while just 1 pct are fully remote, according to Colliers Define’s ‘Hybrid and Beyond ’26’ report. Companies are increasingly focusing on how they organise collaboration and use offices to build relationships, rather than increasing the number of days employees spend on site.

Warehouse & industrial

Czech Republic Ecologistics leases 44,500 sqm warehouse near Prague

schedule 16 October 2026
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Ecologistics, the Czech arm of logistics company Goodcang Holdings, has signed a long-term lease for an entire 44,500 sqm warehouse at EQT Park Prague North in Lužec nad Vltavou, north of Prague. The 56,600 sqm complex is owned by EQT Real Estate and was developed by 7R.

Residential

Czech Republic RSJ and Na Jelenách plan 5,500 rental homes in Prague

schedule 16 October 2026
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Czech investment group RSJ and developer Na Jelenách have formed a strategic partnership to build a new residential district in southern Prague. The project will comprise around 5,500 rental homes for up to 16,000 residents, with a value exceeding CZK 50 bln.

Investment & finance

Poland Archicom raises PLN 385 mln in bond issue

schedule 16 October 2026
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Archicom, the residential developer subsidiary of Echo Group, has placed four-year bonds worth PLN 385 mln. Investor demand reached PLN 495 mln, equivalent to 128.6 pct of the issue value. The company secured financing at a margin of 240 basis points above six-month WIBOR, 85–100 basis points lower than the margins on the bond series being refinanced.

ESG

Romania Greenfield Băneasa Earns BREEAM Excellent Certification

schedule 16 October 2026
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Twelve residential buildings comprising 982 apartments at Greenfield Băneasa in Bucharest have received BREEAM Excellent certification, following an assessment by BuildGreen on behalf of developer IMPACT Developer & Contractor.

Warehouse & industrial

Germany Garbe leases Dissen logistics centre to Oval Group

schedule 15 October 2026
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Garbe Industrial has leased its 19,500 sqm logistics centre in Dissen, Lower Saxony, to Oval Group for fresh and chilled goods logistics from February 2027.

Warehouse & industrial

Poland P3 expands Polish logistics portfolio to 2.7 mln sqm

schedule 15 October 2026
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P3 Logistic Parks has taken over the management of a portfolio of logistics properties totalling around 650,000 sqm, bringing its Polish portfolio to 36 parks with a combined area of 2.7 mln sqm. The properties also offer potential for a further 1 mln sqm of development.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Yareal moves into new Warsaw office

schedule 15 October 2026
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Yareal Polska has moved its headquarters to LIXA C in Warsaw. The 750 sqm office was designed by The Design Group.

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schedule 20 October 2026

Mitiska REIM and Park Lane Developments open first Estrea Park retail park in Bulgaria

Mitiska REIM and Park Lane Developments have opened the first Estrea Park retail park in Bulgaria, marking the start of a planned rollout of the brand across the country. Developed in Sofia’s Hadzhi Dimitar district, the project was delivered in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on behalf of the MEREP 3 fund.

schedule 16 October 2026

CH Osowa adds five new retail and entertainment concepts

Gdańsk’s CH Osowa shopping centre welcomed five new concepts in September and October, spanning gaming, collectibles, fashion and floristry. The new arrivals include a trading card vending machine, a gaming zone, a shop selling games and consoles, a florist and a women’s fashion boutique.

schedule 16 October 2026

Ania Kruk opens store at Magnolia Park

Polish jewellery brand Ania Kruk has opened a 64.5 sqm store at Magnolia Park in Wrocław. The store offers everyday jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and jewellery for piercings.

schedule 14 October 2026

BIG Konstantynów to open expanded retail park on 29 October

BIG Konstantynów will open a new section of its retail park on 29 October 2026, adding around 13,500 sqm of retail space. Following the expansion, the complex will offer around 21,000 sqm in total, including the existing Kaufland and Bricomarché stores. The entire development is fully leased.

schedule 13 October 2026

LPP Group to bring four fashion brands to RIVUS

LPP Group will open stores for Reserved, Mohito, House and Cropp at RIVUS, the mixed-use development taking shape in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. The four brands will occupy more than 3,500 sqm, expanding the retail offer of the EUR 550 mln project developed by IULIUS and Atterbury Europe.

schedule 12 October 2026

Aurum Optics opens its 27th store in Poland at Manufaktura

Aurum Optics has opened its 27th store in Poland at Manufaktura shopping and leisure centre in Łódź. The new outlet combines eyewear from leading international brands with professional eye examinations and personalised optometric advice.

schedule 12 October 2026

Xtreme Fitness Gyms Opens First Club in the Czech Republic

Polish fitness chain Xtreme Fitness Gyms is expanding internationally. On 15 October, the brand will open its first club outside Poland in Opava, Czech Republic. The launch comes as the network reaches 200 clubs in its home market.

schedule 09 October 2026

Bricomarché opens new store in Włoszczowa

Bricomarché opened a new store in Włoszczowa, Poland, on 7 October. Located at 47 Czarnieckiego Street, the store offers around 23,000 products for home and garden and has created 20 jobs.

schedule 08 October 2026

BIG Poland to open BIG Olkusz retail park on October 22

BIG Poland will open BIG Olkusz retail park on October 22. The 13,500 sqm GLA project was developed in cooperation with BOIG The Blue Ocean Investment Group. Following the opening, BIG Poland will have 14 operating retail parks with a combined leasable area of approximately 271,500 sqm.

schedule 07 October 2026

Alior Bank opens in Manufaktura in Łódź

Alior Bank has opened a new branch at Manufaktura shopping centre in Łódź, introducing its new branch concept to the region for the first time. The format combines face-to-face advice with digital services. It is also the only bank branch in the region open for extended hours and on trading Sundays.

schedule 06 October 2026

Fun Park to open in Ferio Legnica

Focus Estate Fund has signed a lease with Fun Park, which will open an approximately 880-sqm entertainment centre at Ferio Legnica. The centre is scheduled to open by the end of 2026.

schedule 06 October 2026

Normal opens first two stores in Romania

Danish retailer NORMAL has opened its first two stores in Romania, at NEPI Rockcastle’s Mega Mall in Bucharest and Shopping City Timișoara.

schedule 05 October 2026

BIG Bolesławiec fully leased ahead of opening

BIG Poland has secured all 14 tenants for its new BIG Bolesławiec retail park, which will offer around 18,000 sqm of GLA. The project is scheduled to open at the end of Q4 2026.

schedule 02 October 2026

Aleja Bielany now 98 pct leased

Aleja Bielany in Wrocław, managed by Ingka Centres, is now 98 pct leased. The centre has recently signed 10 new lease agreements covering almost 4,000 sqm.

schedule 02 October 2026

Pocco Italia to open restaurant in DL Shopping Siemianowice Śląskie

Pocco Italia has taken 400 sqm at DL Shopping Siemianowice Śląskie for a new Italian restaurant. The new tenant will add to the food and beverage section at the centre, which is part of DL Invest Group’s portfolio.

schedule 02 October 2026

OTO Park Lubin to open on 22 October

OTO Park, a new retail park on ul. Jana Pawła II in Lubin, will open on 22 October. The centre has more than 14,000 sqm of retail space, around 30 stores and service outlets, plus more than 400 parking spaces. It is expected to create more than 200 jobs.

schedule 02 October 2026

ECE to manage Neumarkt Galerie Cologne

Deka Immobilien has appointed ECE to manage and lease Neumarkt Galerie in Cologne from January 1, 2027. ECE was selected following a tender.

schedule 30 September 2026

Tenant mix expands in Focus

Focus Bydgoszcz has added several new tenants in recent weeks, with 21 openings planned at the centre in 2026. Occupancy currently stands at 99 pct. New arrivals include a second Apart store, Komputronik, WOKy by Thai Wok, Beverly Hills Polo Club, TOUS and Shock Price.

schedule 30 September 2026

Marino now upgraded

Marino shopping centre in Wrocław has completed a major modernisation. The 20,000 sqm centre, which has been operating since 1993, remained open to customers throughout the works. The redevelopment was designed by RB Group.

schedule 29 September 2026

ShockPrice to open in M Park

M Park Konstantynów Łódzki has filled its core tenant line-up. ShockPrice, part of MODIVO PLATFORM, will open its first store in the Łódź area at the new retail park. The store will cover more than 1,800 sqm.

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