The trade balance deficit (FOB/CIF) increased by 17.7pct up to 30.054 billion euros January through November, 2024, higher by 4.518 billion euros (+17.7%) compared to the deficit recorded in the same period last year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) on Friday.According to the INS, in the first nine months of the year, important shares in the structure of exports and imports are held by the following product groups: machinery and transport equipment (47% in exports and 36.5% in imports) and other manufactured products (28.7% in exports and 28.9% in imports).In November 2024, FOB exports amounted to 8.389 billion euros, and CIF imports amounted to 11.227 billion euros, resulting in a deficit of 2.837 billion euros. Compared to November 2023, exports in November 2024 increased by 1.6%, and imports increased by 6.2%.The value of intra-EU27 trade in goods in the period January - November 2024 was EUR 62.338 billion in shipments and EUR 83.923 billion in imports, representing 72.4% of total exports and 72.2% of total imports.The value of extra-EU27 trade in goods in the same period was EUR 23.772 billion in exports and EUR 32.242 billion in imports, representing 27.6% of total exports and 27.8% of total imports.
The longest theatrical event in the world, “Horror Vacui,” will take place in February in Bucharest, as announced by the A.R.T. Fusion Association. The event consists of a large-scale artistic act supported by over 500 actors, which will take place between February 15 and 22 at the Galateca Art Gallery in Bucharest, for 7 days, 24 […]
Romanian voters who live abroad can register starting today, January 20, to vote in this year's presidential elections, the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) announced. Voters who live abroad can register on the website votstrainatate.ro. The website has sections for those who wish to vote at a polling station abroad and those who plan to vote […]
Romania won 35 medals at the IISA 6th Ice Swimming World Championship held between January 13-19 in Molveno, Italy. Eight of the medals were won in the overall rankings, of which two gold, two silver, and four bronze. Another 27 medals were earned in the age category rankings - ten gold, nine silver, and eight […]
The Romanian Intelligence Service, or SRI, said it prevented a sabotage operation planned in a way “specific to the Russian services” in the summer of 2024. The sabotage attempt happened in July-August 2024, and SRI managed to prevent its execution by identifying the perpetrator, a Colombian citizen, just before he could act. The man, Luis […]
A Romanian Library Corner will be inaugurated this month at the Worcester County Library in Ocean City, Maryland. According to an announcement from the Romanians of DC organization, the event is scheduled for January 24. The Romanian Library Corner has been established with funding and support from Romanians of Washington, DC, and in partnership with […]
Bird mortality due to electrocution is a major conservation issue, with uninsulated medium-voltage power lines, often used by birds as resting spots, posing one of the greatest risks to these species. In this context, the Romanian Ornithological Society (SOR) partnered with Rețele Electrice România to install insulating sleeves on medium-voltage poles in the central area […]
