1. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) – indicator for determining inflation at national level - Consumer prices were up 1.3% in November 2022 from October 2022. - The inflation rate since the beginning of the year (November 2022 compared to December 2021) is 15.9%. -The annual inflation rate in November 2022 compared to November 2021 is 16.8%. - The average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (December 2021-November 2022) as compared to the previous 12 months (December 2020-November 2021) is 13.1%. 2. The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) – indicator for determining inflation across the EU - The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices in November 2022 compared to October 2022 is 101.24%. -The HICP-based annual inflation rate in November 2022 compared to November 2021 is 14.6%. - The HICP-based average rate of change in consumer prices over the last 12 months (December 2021-November 2022) as compared to the previous 12 months (December 2020-November 2021) is 11.4%. The annual inflation rate rose to 16.8% in November 2022, from 15.32% in October, due to the increase in the price of food products by 21.55%, non-food products by 16.17% and services by 9.51%, according to the data of the National Institute of Statistics, published on Tuesday.In November, consumer prices increased by 1.3% compared to the previous month, given that food products were more expensive by 1.54%, non-food products by 1.03% and services by 1.31%.The inflation rate since the beginning of the year (November 2022 compared to December 2021) is 15.9%, and the average rate of change in consumer prices in the last 12 months (December 2021 - November 2022) compared to the previous 12 months (December 2020 - November 2021) ) is 13.1%.The National Bank of Romania (BNR) increased the inflation forecast for the end of this year to 16.3% and estimates an inflation of 11.2% for the end of next year, according to the data presented in November by the BNR governor, Mugur Isarescu.
Fashion retailer Primark announced major plans to expand its presence in Romania, confirming four new store openings for 2026. This will double its presence in the market and create over 450 new jobs. The announcement arrived at an important moment for the company, which marked three years since the opening of its first Romanian store […]
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Romania will host its first mixed team European Judo Championship in 2027, according to the Romanian Judo Federation. The competition will take place at a key moment in the Olympic cycle, when the points earned will directly influence world rankings and qualification for the Olympic Games, according to FR Judo. The event will...
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Carrefour Romania has expanded its proximity retail network, reaching 200 Express stores and 191 Market locations nationwide, as part of its strategy to strengthen convenience formats. The retailer announced that the 200th Carrefour Express store will open on December 22. In 2025 alone, Carrefour opened 27 Express stores, including 19 company-operated units and eight franchise […]
Bucharest Tribunal rejected on Wednesday, December 17, an appeal filed by former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu against a lower court decision to keep him under judicial control in a case in which he is accused of promoting legionary ideology. The ruling is final,
