The annual inflation rate stagnated in April at 4.9%, and the most significant price increases, 6.83%, were recorded in the services sector, followed by rises in foodstuff prices by 5.57% and in non-food prices by 3.53%, shows data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).By categories, the services sector recorded the most significant price increases: the interurban transport has become the most expensive in the last year, with an increase in fares of 16.92%, followed by hygiene and cosmetics - with a 13.8% price increase and water, sewerage, sanitation - plus 12.36%. Telephone services registered price decreases of 4.75%.In the foodstuffs sector, in the last year, the products to see the highest price increases were fresh fruit, of 12.28%, edible oil - 9.93% and cocoa and coffee - 9.26%. Price decreases were posted for sugar - 6% and potatoes - 4.38%.As regards non-food goods, thermal energy prices have increased by 13.63% (April 2025 compared to April 2024), prices of books, newspapers and magazines by 7.28% and prices of knitwear by 7.22%. On the other hand, gas has become cheaper, with prices lower by 3.67%, while fuel prices have decreased by 0.18%.The National Bank of Romania (BNR) has revised upwards its inflation forecast for the end of 2025 to 3.8% from 3.5% previously and expects it to reach 3.1% by the end of 2026, according to data presented in February by BNR governor Mugur Isarescu.
A new study by RoCoach and Novel Research shows that 72% of Romanians believe artificial intelligence (AI) could help reduce corruption and increase transparency in public institutions. The findings reflect growing public interest in how technology, including digital records and the use of AI, could improve administrative efficiency. Despite this optimism, 44.5% of respondents say […]
ARTE.tv, the European public streaming platform, is now available in Romanian for viewers in Romania and the Republic of Moldova. The new version of the platform offers access to documentaries, series, news programs, concerts, and films, all with Romanian subtitles or voice-over. ARTE.tv already offers content in six other languages, namely French, German, English, Spanish, […]
Romania Education Alliance (REA), the first national initiative dedicated to scaling private education in the country, has unveiled a EUR 20 million investment plan aimed at uniting over 15 private schools under a single educational network by 2028. The announcement marks a significant milestone for REA, founded in 2024 by education entrepreneurs Anca and Dan […]
Environment minister Diana Buzoianu issued a stark warning about the condition of the Praid Salt Mine, saying the site is in an irreversible state of degradation and the collapse of its ceiling is now only a matter of time. During a recent visit to the area alongside economy minister Radu Miruță, a portion of the […]
A Code Red warning for extreme heat has been issued in southern Romania, with the intense heatwave expected to grip the region between Tuesday morning, July 22, and Wednesday morning, July 23. The alert covers the counties of Dolj, Olt, Teleorman, Giurgiu, Călărași, Ilfov, and the capital city, Bucharest. Temperatures in these areas are forecast […]
Four Ukrainian military aircraft unintentionally entered Romanian airspace for several minutes during the night of July 20 to 21, amid a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine's airport infrastructure. The Romanian Ministry of National Defence (MApN) confirmed the incident, stating that two Romanian F-16s and two Italian Eurofighter Typhoons were scrambled as a precaution, but the […]
