Tesco is reportedly considering the sale of its operations in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia, a move that would mark the British retailer's complete exit from international markets outside the UK and Ireland, according to reports by the Financial Times and Reuters.

Romania continues to gain visibility on the European industrial and logistics investment map, at a time when companies are looking for competitive markets for manufacturing, warehousing and distribution. Two-thirds of the European regions with the strongest profile for manufacturing activities are located in just four countries – Poland, Spain, Romania and France – according to the report "ExCEEding Borders: CEE & Iberia: Driving Europe's Industrial Transformation", published by Colliers.

Alto Real Estate is taking over the full operation of the coworking and event concept in Jurkovičova Teplareň. The developer and owner of this national cultural monument will continue developing the model under its own brand, Jurkovičova Teplareň. The brand has a strong reputation in Bratislava and reflects the character of the place: industrial architecture combined with the modern urban environment of the Sky Park district. The concept links three functions – flexible offices, coworking and event spaces.

Office markets across the six largest CEE capital cities, Prague, Warsaw, Budapest, Bucharest, Bratislava, and Sofia, have entered a new phase characterized by a severe supply crunch.

The office markets of CEE's six largest capitals records resilient demand for high-quality space in 2026, although new development has slowed, tightening supply, according to Colliers.

Central European developer Penta Real Estate has transitioned into an international platform following its expansion into the London market, prompting an update of its executive leadership.

Following a competitive tender process, iO Partners Slovakia has been awarded the office leasing mandate and landlord representation for Twin City Tower, one of Bratislava's office assets.

Bratislava's office market recorded strong performance in Q1 2026, with leasing activity exceeding 50,000 sqm. Half of this activity consisted of renegotiations of existing leases, according to the latest report by CBRE Slovakia.

CBRE Slovakia data shows that in Q1 2026, 742 apartments were sold in new Bratislava projects, representing a 17% quarter-on-quarter increase compared to Q4 2025 when 634 apartments were sold. The supply of available apartments rose slightly quarter-on-quarter to 3,922 units across 96 projects, marking a 21% year-on-year increase.

Property Forum is proud to present the second edition of its annual list recognising the 50 most influential people in Czech and Slovak real estate. Following the successful launch of the inaugural ranking last year, the publication once again highlights the individuals shaping the future of these two dynamic markets. The ranking, together with all other regional editions, is now available on the Property Forum website.