The arrears of the general consolidated budget decreased by 14.3% in December 2023, as compared to the previous month, at 279.97 million lei, from 326.63 million lei in November, according to the data published on the site of the ministry of finances (MF).Arrears over 90 days decreased by 2.72% from 110.6 million lei to 107.6 million lei, those over 120 days decreased by 32% from 155.9 million lei in November 2023 to 106 million lei in December 2023. Arrears over 360 days increased by 10.3%, from 60.2 million lei to 66.4 million lei. According to the quoted source, as regards the local budgets, the arrears diminished by 15.6% from 304.86 million lei (in November 2023) at 257.31 million lei (December 2023).Debts over 90 days decreased by 5.14% to 101.5 million lei, those over 120 days decreased by 33.25% to 98.6 million lei, while arrears over 360 days increased by 14% to 57.2 million lei. In the "State budget and autonomous" chapter, arrears increased from 21.78 million lei in November 2023 to 22.66 million lei in December 2023 (+4%). Arrears over 90 days increased by 66.6% to 6 million lei, those over 120 days decreased by 9.8% to 7.4 million lei and those over 360 days decreased by 8% to 9.2 million lei.
Romanians are worse off now compared to 6 months ago, and 2026 will also be difficult, but from 2027 and then on, there is hope, said president Nicusor Dan during an interview with Romania TV. The government targets a deficit of 8.4% of GDP this year, marginally below 8.65% of GDP in 2024. To tackle […]
Imran Vilcassim, Chief Commercial Officer, Digital Platforms at BPC, explores how Romania’s booming digital payments outpace merchant readiness and why mobile POS is emerging as the practical solution. Romania’s digital payments volumes are rising fast, but merchant infrastructure isn’t keeping up. Independent market models estimate total digital payments will reach nearly
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Square 7, part of retail park investor M Core, officially inaugurated its new Bucharest office last week, marking an important milestone for the company. More than 150 guests joined the event, including partners, collaborators, and team members. M Core is a family of property investment and management companies comprising LCP, Sheet Anchor, Proudreed, and Sheet […]
Real estate developer Hagag Europe Development has expanded its Romanian operations into the energy sector with the acquisition of BTD Distribuție și Furnizare, a local company specializing in natural gas infrastructure, distribution, and supply. The company has opened a new local division - Hagag Energy - and announced plans to invest more than EUR 400 […]
