The number of companies deregistered nationwide increased by more than 17% in the first two months of this year, compared to the same period last year, to 11,227, according to statistics from the National Trade Register Office (ONRC).Most write-offs were registered in Bucharest - 1,659 (10.38% more than in the same period in 2021).By areas of activity, the highest number of write-offs was recorded in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles - 3,032 (plus 13.47% compared to the same period in 2021), construction - 1,030 (plus 18.12%), professional, scientific and technical activities - 930 (plus 14.25%) and manufacturing - 915 (plus 15.97%).
Romania’s government adopted in its January 10 meeting a decision granting an extra day off to public sector employees at the beginning of May. Thus, Friday, May 2, will be an official day off for public sector workers, linking the legal holiday of May 1 (Labor Day) with the weekend (May 3-4). This...
The Ministry of Environment announced that 2024 was the hottest year in the history of Romania's meteorological records. Red alerts for heat waves began in June of 2024, with the longest consecutive periods of persistent and intense heat waves, six consecutive days, between July 13-18 and August 15-20. "The year 2024 is the hottest year...
Supporters of former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu gathered outside the Parliament Palace in Bucharest, which houses the Constitutional Court, on January 10, demanding a rerun of the second round of the presidential elections. The protest, dubbed "The Great Judicial Union," was initiated by Georgescu, who called on his supporters to challenge the election annulment, as […]
International Workplace Group, a provider of hybrid working solutions, recently announced the opening of a modern flexible workspace in Bucharest. Located in the Vastint Business Garden building, this new location comes to meet a demand for shared workspace in the area. The new Spaces center also offers a variety of amenities, including restaurants, fitness centers, […]
Over 7,800 lighting fixtures on 34 boulevards in Bucharest are set to be replaced by summer to more energy-efficient options, according to mayor Nicușor Dan. The general mayor mentioned that so far, 4,830 public lighting sources have been renewed with the help of funds from the Environmental Fund Administration. Additionally, the Bucharest City Hall managed […]
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu announced during the first government meeting this year that over 200 kilometers of highways and express roads are planned to be inaugurated in 2025. Among the key projects highlighted was the Focșani-Brăila expressway, valued at over EUR 1 billion, for which multiple bids have been submitted,
