Romania's retail turnover (except for motor vehicles and motorcycles) saw an increase of 8.7%, as gross series, in the first ten months of this year, compared to the corresponding period in 2023, according to data published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).According to the same source, compared to the reference interval, increases were recorded in sales of non-food products (+14.8%), foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco (+4.3%) and automotive fuels in specialized stores (+3.6%).Also, the retail business increased by 8% overall, as series adjusted depending on the number of business days and seasonality, due to sales of non-food products (+13.9%), sales of foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco (+3.8%) and of automotive fuels in specialized stores (+3.3%).Official data also reveal that, in October 2024 vs. October 2023, the retail turnover (except for motor vehicles and motorcycles), went up 11.1%, as gross series, due to the sales of non-food products (+19.4%), sales of foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco (+5.8%) and sales of motor fuel in specialized stores (+2.9%).According to the INS, in October this year compared to the previous month, the retail businesses (except for trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles) increased both as gross series (+2.3%) and as adjusted series (+0.9%).
Six months into Donald Trump's second mandate as president of the United States, Romanian citizens are among the most pro-Trump Europeans. Most believe that his presidency is a good thing both for the country and for world peace. According to an opinion poll conducted in 12 European countries by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), 41% […]
Făgăraș Fest 2025, taking place between July 11-13 in the village of Sebeșu de Sus, Racovița commune, Sibiu County, announced its program on Tuesday, June 24. Activities include open-air music, hikes, guided nature tours, debates, and many more. Festival goers will be able to listen to well-known rock bands such as Subcarpați and Vama, and […]
The Romanian Parliament has elected new leaders for its two chambers following the formation of the new government led by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. Sorin Grindeanu, the interim leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), was confirmed as president of the Chamber of Deputies, while Mircea Abrudean of the National Liberal Party (PNL) was elected […]
Former tourism minister Elena Udrea received on Tuesday, June 24, approval for conditional release from the commission at the Târgșor women’s penitentiary, where she is incarcerated, News.ro reported. Next,...
Dr. Mireille Rădoi, General Director of the “Carol I” Central University Library in Bucharest, took part in the 16th edition of the Alba Transilvana Book Fair, held on June 20–22 in Alba Iulia. Organized by the “Lucian Blaga” Alba County Library, the event gathered hundreds of writers, publishers, educators, researchers, and passionate advocates of written […]
Romania ranks 49th in the 2025 edition of the World Competitiveness Yearbook, a report compiled by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) and published in Romania by CIT-IRECSON, the Technological Information Center. The global top three are Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong, according to a press release quoted by news agency
