A total of 38,332 companies were deregistered nationwide in the first seven months of 2023, 6.52% fewer than in the same period last year, according to statistics from the National Trade Register Office (ONRC).The most deregistrations were recorded in Bucharest - 6,195 (minus 5.22% compared to January - July 2022) and in Cluj -1,842 (minus 1.07%), Constanta - 1,731 (minus 5.15%) and Timis - 1,715 (minus 7.85%) counties.Conversely, the fewest deregistrations were recorded in the counties of Ialomita - 231 (down 31.45% compared to the first seven months of 2022), Covasna - 277 (minus 18.77%) and Giurgiu - 300 (minus 27.36%).The most significant increases in the number of deregistrations were recorded in the counties of Dambovita (plus 20.45%), Botosani (plus 16.90%) and Bacau (plus 16.88%).During the period under review, the largest decreases in the number of deregistrations were recorded in the counties of Ialomita (minus 31.45%), Giurgiu (minus 27.36%) and Ilfov (minus 22.43%).By sector of activity, the highest number of deregistrations was recorded in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles - 9,750 (minus 12%, compared to January - July 2022), professional, scientific and technical activities - 3,345 (minus 2.22%) and transport and storage - 3,226 (plus 1.38%).In July 2023, 4,437 companies were deregistered, most of them in Bucharest (830) and in the counties of Constanta (208), Timis (181) and Cluj (176).
The forecasts made by managers in the second half of 2024, as expressed in the CONFIDEX study, were more pessimistic than the actual economic reality of Romania. The onset of the year, however, marked by surprising events, international geo-political tensions, and the unpredictability of the upcoming presidential elections in Romania, may heighten the caution levels […]
Arval Romania has recently launched Arval Re-Lease, a new service dedicated to the local market focusing on the leasing of used vehicles that have completed an operational leasing contract. Arval Re-Lease is designed to meet the common needs of companies, offering comprehensive solutions to reduce costs associated with vehicle rental, insurance, and maintenance services. Arval […]
Bogdan Crețu’s novel Mai puțin decât dragostea/ Less Than Love is Romania’s nomination for this year’s European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL). The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) recognizes emerging fiction writers from the European Union and beyond. Each year, national juries choose their proposal in a rotating selection of countries participating in the […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan is attending the European Council in Brussels on Thursday, March 6, to signal Romania’s position in favor of strengthening NATO's European pillar, supporting Ukraine, and increasing defense spending. He also met with several European leaders before the summit, including the next chancellor of Germany. European leaders met in Brussels to discuss […]
Russia carried out 34 hybrid attacks against Romania in 2024, according to a report presented in the Italian Parliament, based on information published by Romanian authorities regarding last year’s annulled presidential elections. On March 3, Italy’s ambassador to Bucharest, Alfred Maria Durande, announced that foreign forces were involved in the 2024 presidential elections in Romania....
Le Bistrot Français, part of the prestigious hospitality associations Relais & Châteaux, has started a collaboration with Chef Tom Meyer, one of the most appreciated French cooks, awarded by the Michelin guide and holding the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Starting Monday, March 3, the restaurant’s menu will bear his signature, marking a special […]
