Half of the Romanians consider that the present economic situation in their region is rather good, while 13% consider that it is very bad, according to a EC Eurobarometer.According to the quoted source, 7% of the Romanians consider that the economic situation is very good, percentages over the average being registered in the regions Bucuresti-Ilfov (13%), West (11%) and Centre (9%).The highest percentage of the Romanians according to whom the economic situation is very bad was registered in North-West (20%), South-West Oltenia (18%) and South-East (15%).At the EU level, 10% of the citiens answered that the economic situation in their region is very good, 55% rather good, 25% rather bad and 7% very bad.In terms of quality of life, 58% of Romanians think it is rather good, 20% rather bad, 11% very good and 10% very bad. The quality of life is considered very good by 16% of Romanians in the North-West and West regions, 15% in the Centre region and 14% in the South-West Oltenia region. Most Romanians who consider it very bad are from the South-East and North-East regions, 15%, and South-West Oltenia - 14%.The quality of life is considered very good by 20% of the EU citizens, rather good by 62% and rather bad by 13%.The most important issues the region is facing are according to the Romanians living costs (40%), health (38%), the economic situation and unemployment (30%) and the educational system (24%). At the level of the EU, the main issues are living costs (31% of the answers), health(26%), economic situation and unemployment (26%) and residences (20%).When asked how likely they are to vote in the June 2024 European Parliament elections, 53% of Romanians said very likely, 22% quite likely, 10% rather unlikely and 14% very unlikely. At EU level, the answers were 57% very likely, 20% quite likely, 10% rather unlikely and 10% very unlikely. Most Romanians who consider that it is very likely to vote are from the regions Bucuresti-Ilfov (56%), North-East (55%) and South-East (55%). The highest percentage of those who answered that it is very unlikely was registered in the regions South-West Oltenia (16%), West (15%) and Bucuresti-Ilfov (15%). The investigation was developed between 11 January – 15 February 2024, with 62,091 interviews at the level of the EU, namely 2,455 in Romania.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
