Romanians between the ages of 35 and 44 are at the top of the list when it comes to launching new companies in 2023, especially in the IT sector, according to a specialized analysis published on Friday.The data analyzed by StartCo, a platform specialized in online company establishment and management services, reveals that Bucharest continues to be a central hub for start-ups, closely followed by Cluj-Napoca and other regional cities.According to the quoted source, 30% of the newly established natural legal persons (PFA)s between January and October 2023 are in the technology area, and over a quarter (26.6%) are with an IT profile.Other fields offering opportunities for starting a business are: Online trade (20.58% of newly established companies and 9.16% of PFAs), Marketing & Consulting (11.32% of new businesses and 12.79% of PFAs) and Alternative Education (7.54% of the newly established PFAs).Most of the start-ups opened in 2023 through StartCo (39.46%) were registered in Bucharest, while Cluj-Napoca claimed the title of regional leader, with a share of 10.75% , with a small difference compared to the cumulative percentage for three other important cities, respectively: 12.3% of the new businesses have their headquarters in Iasi, Timisoara or Brasov.The Romanians' appetite to have their own business is highest in the 35-44 age range (27.5%), followed by the 45-54 segment (24%), those between 25 and 34 years old (20%), and between 18 and 24 years old (11%).StartCo, the platform through which thousands of start-ups have been opened in Romania to date, also offers services for issuing invoices and online accounting.
The Wrocław Baroque Ensemble, a resident ensemble of the National Forum of Music (Narodowe Forum Muzyki – NFM) in Poland, will present a series of concerts in Romania exploring rarely performed works from Polish composers. Since its establishment in 2012, the group has specialized in historically-informed performance of Polish Renaissance and Baroque music under the […]
Fewer and fewer Europeans strongly support democracy, according to a new poll by European Movement International and Savanta. Romania is among the countries with the lowest support for democracy, the same study showed. Published on Monday, July 28, the report highlights that people are disillusioned with democracy across Europe. Overall, only 36% are consistent supporters...
The Romanian delegation concluded its participation in the Balkan Senior Championships in Volos, Greece, with a total of 9 medals, out of which 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. The gold medals were won by athletes Rareş Toader in shot put (20.74 meters), Alin Firfirică in discus throw (63.15 meters), Alina Rotaru-Kottmann in long […]
Romanian locomotive manufacturer Softronic Craiova has signed a contract with RS Lease Slovakia for the delivery of two Transmontana locomotives, which will be produced in the Craiova plant and delivered in the first half of 2026. The six-axle electric locomotives are designed for the demands of heavy freight transport, but are also adaptable to other […]
The Romanian heavy metal band Trooper returns to Sala Palatului on February 28, 2026, with the show “Regeneza,” a journey through its entire discography, along with special guest Blaze Bayley, Iron Maiden’s vocalist from 1994–1999. The concert is a transformation and a return to the spiritual roots of the band, according to lead singer Alin […]
Full Moon, the festival showcasing horror and fantasy films, will hold its tenth edition next month in Biertan, a village in Sibiu county known for its UNESCO-listed fortified church. The festival will present this year a program of 16 films, six of which are national premieres. The edition's headliner is Radu Jude's Dracula, an international […]
