The number of companies that suspended their activity in the first ten months of 2023 was 12,523, up 2.76% compared to the same period in 2022, according to data published by the National Trade Register Office (ONRC).The most companies that suspended their activity in the mentioned interval were based in Bucharest, respectively 1,475 (their number increasing by 23.99% compared to January-October 2022), followed by the Cluj-based counties, 826 (an increase by 41.68%), Brasov - 577 (plus 12.04%), Iasi - 541 (plus 0.56%) and Bihor - 484 (plus 2.33%).At the opposite side of the scale, the fewest suspensions were recorded in the counties of Giurgiu - 80 (down 25.23% compared to the first ten months of 2022), Ialomita - 80 (plus 15.94%), Tulcea - 84 (minus 22 .94%) and Covasna - 91 (minus 5.21%).By field of activity, the largest number of suspensions was recorded in wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, respectively 3,062 (-11.5%), in professional, scientific and technical activities - 1,232 suspensions (plus 13, 34%) and information and communications - 1,118 suspensions (+38.54%).In October 2023, 1,222 suspensions of companies were registered, the most in Bucharest (133) and in the counties of Cluj (66), Iasi (65) and Brasov (55).
Two castles in Romania's Cluj county, namely the Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău and Bánffy Castle in Răscruci, will reopen in the coming weeks and host events dedicated to visitors. Rákóczi-Bánffy Castle in Gilău, one of Transylvania's historical monuments, will reopen its doors after a seven-year renovation process aimed at transforming it into a multifunctional cultural […]
The second edition of the Chicago Romanian Community Summit will take place on May 25, aiming to unite the Romanian community in Chicago. Leaders from various sectors - business, education, culture, and religion - will come together during the event to celebrate their shared heritage and establish a forum for addressing challenges. The summit also […]
In a recent promotional spot, Nicola Coughlan, Claudia Jessie, and Hannah Dodd, all part of the cast for Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton, played a game of True or False, Romanian Romance Edition. The game consisted of saying whether or not a particular superstition was actually true in Romanian folklore or if it was made up. The first […]
The organizers of the Untold and Neversea festivals in Romania announced the start of the 10th edition of their blood donation campaign - Blood Network. Under this initiative, blood donors can get free one-day tickets for the two summer events. This year's Blood Network runs between May 18 and June 30. Music fans can donate […]
Romanian mountaineer Adrian Ahriţculesei reached the summit of Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain above sea level, after a 12-hour climb. The expedition, which started on April 11, is scheduled to end on May 30. "Ahriţculesei Adrian conquered the Roof of the World. He is on Everest (8,848 m). Next comes the hardest part of this […]
Hesburger, the largest chain of fast food restaurants in Finland and the Baltic countries, has entered the Romanian market with a first restaurant in Râmnicu Vâlcea. A family business with a history of over 50 years, Hesburger currently operates in nine countries and has over 470 restaurants. The company aims to open 10 new locations […]
