Over the last two decades, prices of fuel and lubricants for personal transport in the EU have been extremely volatile, with annual inflation rates ranging from -20% to +20%. This volatility has recently become very pronounced, with the annual rate of change climbing from a low of -20% in May 2020 to +23% in September 2021. The most recent peak and valley of similar magnitude were recorded a decade ago, with the annual rate of change climbing from a low of -19% in July 2009 to a peak of +20% in March 2010. In September 2021, Luxembourg recorded the highest annual rate of change among the EU countries (+31%). It was closely followed by Romania (+29%) and Slovenia (+29%). On the other hand, the lowest annual inflation rates were recorded in Ireland (+15%), Italy, Finland and Greece (all +18%). These data are released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest, Romania’s largest five-star hospitality complex and a flagship property within the Radisson Hotels portfolio, has been recognized with multiple international and national awards, underscoring its continued commitment to excellence, innovation, and guest satisfaction. At the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards – Europe Gala Ceremony, held in Sardinia, Italy, Radisson Blu Hotel, […]
The public is invited to discover a spectacular festive concept inspired by the charm of the Victorian era Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard will officially start the winter holiday season, lighting up Bucharest’s first Christmas decorations on 24 November at 7:00 PM, symbolically marking the opening scene of the city’s festive celebrations. The hotel transforms into […]
The office building of the former tire manufacturer Banloc-Goodrich in central Bucharest will be demolished for the construction of the Holocaust Museum, Profit.ro reported. The investment, valued at EUR 54.2 million, is partly covered by the EU-backed Recovery and Resilience...
One United Properties (BVB: ONE), Romania’s leading green developer of residential, mixed-use, and office real estate, recorded a turnover of 236.3 million euros in the first nine months of 2025, up 13% year-on-year (YoY), and a gross profit of 84.8 million euros, up 20% YoY, while the net profit stood at 70.3 million euros, up […]
Famed Romanian composer Horia Moculescu died on Wednesday, November 12, at the age of 88. The composer, pianist, and performer was born on March 18, 1937, in Râmnicu-Vâlcea. At the age of six, he learned to play the accordion. He attended secondary school in Turda at the Boys’ High School (now the “Mihai Viteazul” National […]
Romanians shift priorities: Health, Culture, and Hobbies take the lead, while Fashion and Home&Deco lose ground to low-cost non-EU commerce Black Friday 2025 marks a turning point for Romanian eCommerce. After two years of stagnation, the day recorded a +10% increase in the number of transactions, while the overall campaign week saw a +20% rise […]
