The companies in Romania and Hungary pay the highest prices for energy in the EU, almost three times higher than the ones paid by the companies in Finland, shows an annual report regarding the single market and competitiveness, published on Wednesday by the European Commission, send DPA.According to the document, the prices for energy in the EU have increased significantly after the beginning of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, two years ago. The average price paid by an average-sized company in the EU has increased up to 0.21 euro/KWh in 2023, from 0.18 in 2022.The average-sized companies in Romania pay the highest prices for electricity in the EU, from 033 euro/KWh, followed by those in Hungary, which pay 0.30 euro/KWh. At the other end, the lowest prices were identified in Finland and Portugal, at 0.10 euro/KWh.The report of the community executive shows that the UK has registered most dramatic increases while the US has kept the energy prices at a reduced level.Similarly, in the case of the EU, the share of energy from renewable sources has increased up to 23.02% in 2022, shows the report of the commission. By comparison, in 2020, the last year for which there are comparable data, the share of renewable sources energy was two times higher in the EU than the US and Japan.The EU has established as target for 2030 42.5% of the used energy to come from renewable sources.
The countdown is on until the start of the largest local fest, Transilvania International Film Festival on 13 June. Or, as everyone calls it: TIFF. To pass the time and (or) have an alternative, do not miss some of the most entertaining stories of all time courtesy of suspense master Alfred Hitchcock. And check out […]
Roughly 45.7% of Romanians believe the country’s May presidential elections were rather unfairly organized, while 50.4% believe they were fair, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. Romania's previous presidential elections, which saw centrist Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan emerge victorious, saw extreme polarization. Immediately after...
CARFIL Brasov, central Romania, is set to begin production of three types of Romanian military UAVs this year, news agency Agerpres reported. The drones, named Cuda, Sirin, and a marine drone, were unveiled at the Southeast Europe Special Operations Forces Forum 2025 (SEESOF) in Targu Mures, the first international expo-forum dedicated to the special operations forces. ...
The National Meteorological Administration of Romania, or ANM, aims to become a European regional hub for professional training in the field of climate change, according to director general Elena Mateescu. The official noted during “The Future of Agriculture” forum held on Thursday, June 5, that the ANM has already completed the European Agrometeorology Center, which […]
Romania’s Interior Ministry (MAI) and Defense Ministry (MApN) have warned of ongoing disinformation campaigns on social media aimed at manipulating public opinion. The latest wave of false claims includes reports about the imposition of martial law and border closures, seeking to heighten public anxiety over the risk of war. Romanians, whether abroad or within the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued new recommendations to Romania, among which is an increase in VAT, but also excise duties, dividend taxes, and the introduction of two income tax rates of 15% and 25%. At the same time, it recommends the reduction or elimination of the health insurance contribution, as well as a change in […]
