In February 2024, compared with January 2024, seasonally adjusted industrial production increased by 0.8% in the euro area and by 0.7% in the EU, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In January 2024, industrial production fell by 3.0% in the euro area and by 2.7% in the EU. In February 2024, compared with February 2023, industrial production decreased by 6.4% in the euro area and by 5.4% in the EU. Monthly comparison by main industrial grouping and by Member State In the euro area in February 2024 compared with January 2024, industrial production increased by 0.5% for intermediate goods, decreased by 3.0% for energy, increased by 1.2% for capital goods, increased by 1.4% for durable consumer goods, decreased by 0.9% for non-durable consumer goods. In the EU, industrial production increased by 0.9% for intermediate goods, decreased by 3.3% for energy, increased by 1.0% for capital goods, increased by 1.7% for durable consumer goods, decreased by 0.5% for non-durable consumer goods. The highest monthly increases were recorded in Ireland (+3.8%), Hungary (+3.5%) and Slovenia (+3.3%). The largest decreases were observed in Croatia (-4.6%), Lithuania (-3.0%) and Belgium (-2.7%). Romania is, among the EU countries, with the largest increases in industrial production in February with an advance of 2.7% Annual comparison by main industrial grouping and by Member State In the euro area in February 2024, compared with February 2023, industrial production decreased by 2.7% for intermediate goods, decreased by 3.6% for energy, decreased by 8.9% for capital goods, decreased by 4.3% for durable consumer goods, decreased by 6.1% for non-durable consumer goods. In the EU, industrial production decreased by 2.5% for intermediate goods, decreased by 3.5% for energy, decreased by 7.5% for capital goods, decreased by 3.9% for durable consumer goods, decreased by 4.7% for non-durable consumer goods. The largest annual decreases were recorded in Ireland (-36.0%), Belgium (-12.7%) and Bulgaria (-8.4%). The highest increases were observed in Spain (+3.5%), Slovenia (+2.8%) and Denmark (+2.7%).
On November 20th, 2025, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) celebrated 30 years since its reopening, organizing a series of anniversary events along with various representatives of the Romanian capital market. Three decades ago, the first transactions took place on the BVB, and the Romanian investment landscape as we know it today began to take shape. […]
With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve created the new Collection of Boromir Infused Cozonac with natural vanilla syrup and pistachio. Unique, slightly moist, and richly filled, our latest assortments of Boromir Infused Cozonac make every festive moment with your loved ones even more special. Each bite melts in your mouth, bringing warmth, comfort, […]
Romanian airline AnimaWings announced on Friday, November 21, that starting in 2026, it will operate five new air routes from Timișoara International Airport, serving holiday destinations in Italy and Greece. The new connections include Athens (ATH), Olbia – Sardinia (OLB), Kefalonia (EFL), Thessaloniki (SKG), and Kavala (KVA). “We want Timișoara to become a reference point […]
President Nicușor Dan promulgated a law establishing October 29 as Queen Marie Day, following the bill’s adoption by the Chamber of Deputies on October 28, news agency Agerpres reported. The new law designates the date as a day dedicated to commemorating the life and historical contribution of Queen Marie of Romania. On October 29, public […]
Horaţiu Potra, the mercenary leader with alleged ties to Russia who previously fled Romania, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days after his extradition from Dubai. He is investigated for attempted actions against the constitutional order, violation of the regime of weapons and ammunition, and violation of the regime of explosive materials. The same preventive […]
Nicușor Dan is the political figure in whom Bucharest residents have the most trust, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. The former mayor, now head of state, is followed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. More precisely, 44.2% of the total sample state that they have quite a lot or very much trust in Nicușor […]
