Romania's annual inflation rate climbed to 15.1 percent this June from 14.5 percent in May, as non-food prices rose 17.92, food prices grew 14.67 percent and services grew by 7.81 percent more expensive, shows data released on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS)."June's consumer prices inched up 0.8 percent compared to May 2022. Compared to the beginning of the year (June 2022 to December 2021) the inflation rate is 10.0 percent. Year-over-year, the inflation rate is 15.1 percent in June 2022. The average consumer price rate in the 12 months to June 2022 is 9.3 percent compared to the previous 12 months (July 2020 - June 2021)," the INS said.The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), an inflation indicator for EU member states, is 100.78 percent in June compared to May.The annual HICP inflation rate is 13 percent in June 2022 compared to June 2021.The HICP-based average consumer price rate in the last 12 months (July 2021 - June 2022) is 7.9 percent compared to the previous 12 months (July 2020 - June 2021).The statistics authority said that the provisions of OUG No. 27/2022 on the measures applicable to final customers in the energy and natural gas market over April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023 have been considered for the calculation of inflation.The National Bank of Romania increased its year-end inflation forecast to 12.5 percent and estimates inflation to be 6.7 percent at the end of next year.
Unanimously adopted, the Nordis Law marks a decisive moment for Romania’s residential market. It introduces a set of rules designed to protect buyers, hold developers accountable, and reduce speculative risks, with a strong focus on transparency and stability. Under the new legislation, the reservation fee cannot exceed 5% of the property value, reservation contracts cannot […]
Via Dobrogeana, a planned trail covering the southeastern part of the country, aims to offer travelers the opportunity to explore the region's cultural and ethnic diversity. The trail will be about 850 km long, stretching from the 17th-century Sfânta Precista Monastery in Galați to Ialomița County. Via Dobrogeana will be a mixed route. In addition […]
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Deep Purple, one of the most important rock bands in the world, is set to return to Romania for a concert on October 1, 2026, at the BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca. A giant in global rock, Deep Purple is one of the most appreciated bands in the world. The group boasts five decades of chart-topping […]
Profluo, a startup that automates a company's financial processes using AI, has attracted investment from corporate venture capital fund BCR Seed Starter, Inspire Capital, and other investors in a EUR 850,000 funding round. BCR Seed Starter, which led the round, invested EUR 500,000 in Profluo. The funding will support the company's plans to scale its […]
The Romanian film “Catane,” signed by Ioana Mischie, will have its world premiere at the International Film Festival of India, held annually in Goa. This year's edition is scheduled between November 20 and 28. The Romanian-Italian comedy stars Costel Caşcaval, Iulia Lumânăre, and Cristian Bota. The first screening of the film is scheduled for November 24. […]
