The production services has increased by 0.1% in the European Union and has decreased by 0.1% in the euro zone, in May as compared to the previous month (when there was an expansion of 1% in both zones) and Romania had the most significant advance, according to the data published on Wednesday by the European Bureau for Statistics (Eurostat).The biggest increases of the production of services, in May as compared to April were registered in Romania (17.7%), Luxembourg (3.6%) and Malta (2.5%) and the most severe decline in Slovakia (minus 1.9%), Denmark (minus 1.8%) and Slovenia (minus 1.6%).Among the EU member states, the production of services dropped by 0.7% on the segment ”transport and storage”, by 0.2% for real estate activities, by 0.1% for administrative services and assistance, was stable for professional activities and increased on the segment of accommodation and food services by 1% and on the segment ”information and communication” by 0.4%. In May 2024, as compared to the similar period of 2023, the production of services has increased by 2.6% both in the EU and by 2.5% in the euro zone.The largest increases in service production in May 2024 compared to the similar period in 2023 were recorded in Luxembourg (16.6%), Malta (16.5%) and Romania (14%), and the most severe decline in Greece (minus 6.2%), Denmark (minus 3.2%) and Austria (minus 3%).Among the EU member states, the production of services has increased by 0.1% for the segment ”transport and storage”, by 7.7% for ”information and communication”, by 1.7% for real estate activities, by 2.7% for professional activities, by 1.3% for administrative and assistance services and dropped on the segment of accommodation and food services, by 1.1%.
Discovery said it is bringing Romanian creativity and craftsmanship back into the spotlight with the return of Produs în România/Made in Romania, its first local production in recent years. The new episode airs on October 26, featuring two renowned brands that embody tradition and innovation - Gerovital and Cemacon. This month’s episode also introduces a […]
Romania will be able to keep three coal-fired energy units operational until 2029, following a renegotiation with the European Commission of the decarbonization timetable for the national electricity production, according to energy minister Bogdan Ivan. The minister had been warning about the possibility of a blackout, namely, a temporary, widespread loss of electricity. By keeping […]
The authorities announced extensive traffic restrictions for Sunday, October 26, as Bucharest prepares for the consecration of the newly built National Cathedral. The Romanian Patriarchate will host a series of ceremonies to mark the occasion, expected to draw thousands of participants. According to the Interior Ministry, several major roads in central Bucharest...
The European Commission has approved Romania’s revised National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), a funding package worth EUR 21.4 billion, prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday, October 22. The revised facility includes EUR 13.57 billion in non-reimbursable grants and EUR 7.84 billion in low-interest loans, aimed at boosting investment in infrastructure,...
The Piatra-Neamț City Hall will build a palliative care hospital with financing provided from non-reimbursable European funds, mayor Adrian Niță announced. More than 3,000 patients need palliative care services in the county annually, the mayor said, quoted by Agerpres. ...
Employers who hire people older than 30 and registered with the Public Employment Service (SPO) to train them in the workplace can receive a monthly subsidy of RON 2,250 (approximately EUR 450) per apprentice, the Bucharest Employment Agency (AMOFM) announced. The funding is available as part of the project Formactiv - Training and Active Work, which […]
