National electricity consumption in Romania decreased by 5.7% in the first 11 months of 2023, y-o-y, to a total of 44.664 billion kWh, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Commercial electricity consumption stood at 33.900 billion kWh, down 4.6%, while households used 8.6%, or 10.393 billion kWh, less electricity.At the same time, public lighting reported a decrease by 19.7%, to 370.2 million kWh, and technological self-consumption in networks and stations was 4.488 billion kWh, decreasing by 1.9%.According to INS data, electricity exports amounted to 10.426 billion kWh, up 3.884 billion kWh. Technological self-consumption in networks and stations was 4.488 billion kWh, down 88.6 million kWh.Between January 1 and November 30, 2023, primary energy sources decreased by 3%, and electricity sources increased by 1.8% y-o-y.The main primary energy sources in the first 11 months of 2023 totalled 30.049 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe), down 933,000 toe y-o-y.Domestic production totalled 16.420 million toe, down 81,800 toe (-0.5%) y-o-y, and import was 13.629 million toe, down 851,200 toe (-5.9%).Thermal power stations generated 15.976 billion kWh of electricity, down 3.609 billion kWh (-18.4%). Hydropower plants generated 17.149 billion kWh of electricity, up 4.269 billion kWh (+33.1%), and nuclear power plants generated 10.176 billion kWh of electricity, up 111.3 million kWh (+1.1%).January 1 - November 30, 2023, wind power plants generated 6.930 billion kWh, which is an increase by 526.5 million kWh y-o-y, and photovoltaic installations gave 1.602 billion kWh, down 120.1 million kWh y-o-y.
“Garden of Memories,” a civic initiative meant to commemorate the 1989 Revolution that led to the fall of communism in Romania, is set to take place between December 19-20 around the Memorial of Rebirth, in Bucharest’s Revolution Square. Organized by the Streets for People Association, together with the Bucharest City Hall and the Museum of […]
Runware, a startup founded by two Romanian entrepreneurs, announced last week that it has secured a USD 50 million Series A funding round led by Dawn Capital, one of the largest European investors in B2B software companies. The round also included Comcast Ventures, Speedinvest, Insight Partners, and a16z Speedrun. The company founded by Flaviu Rădulescu and […]
The body of Romanian former justice minister Rodica Stănoiu was exhumed on Monday, December 15, after prosecutors opened an in rem case regarding her suspicious death, Digi24 reported. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the former minister may have been killed through negligence. ...
Authorities in Romania have begun imposing fines for owners of bicycles and electric scooters who do not take out mandatory motor third-party liability insurance (RCA). The new rules have been applicable since November 13, but the Romanian Parliament granted a 30-day grace period until the application of sanctions, according to...
Art Safari will relocate to Amzei Square in central Bucharest in 2026, where it will operate under a new format titled Art Safari New Museum, following more than a decade of pop-up exhibitions hosted in historic buildings across the capital. After 12 years, 17 editions, and more than 1 million visitors, the exhibition platform will […]
In Romania, Christmas is more than holiday markets, decorated trees, and wrapped gifts. It's a season filled with old customs, lively rituals, and dishes that bring families together. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is caroling. Although traditions vary depending on the area, the ritual of going from house to house and singing carols […]
