Arrears in the general consolidated budget increased by 8.27% in August 2023 compared to the previous month, to 306.24 million lei, from 282.84 million lei in July, according to data published on the Ministry of Finance (MF) website. Arrears over 90 days increased by 51.6%, from 54 million lei to 81.9 million lei, those over 120 days decreased by 5.83%, from 151 million lei in July 2023 to 142.2 million lei in August 2023. Arrears over 360 days increased by 5.5%, from 77.9 million lei to 82.2 million lei. According to the quoted source, as regards local budgets, arrears increased by 8.9%, from 363.2 million lei (in July 2023) to 286.83 million lei (in August 2023). Debts over 90 days increased by 54% to 79 million lei, those over 120 days decreased by 5.45% to 135.5 million lei, while arrears over 360 days increased by 5.4% to 72.3 million lei. In the "State budget and autonomous" chapter, arrears decreased from 19.63 million lei in July 2023 to 19.41 million lei in August 2023 (-1.12%). Arrears over 90 days increased by 11.53% to 2.9 million lei, those over 120 days decreased by 13% to 6.7 million lei and those over 360 days increased by 5.37% to 9.8 million lei.
Murillo Diosa Luis Alfonso, a Colombian man who intended to blow up strategic targets in Romania, was definitively sentenced on Monday, September 22, by the High Court of Cassation and Justice to six years in prison for attempted acts of sabotage. The Supreme Court dismissed the Colombian’s appeal, upholding the sentence handed down in June […]
Romanian real estate developer Nordis, which was embroiled in a national scandal at the beginning of the year for allegedly defrauding clients of EUR 200 million through a pyramid scheme, announced on Monday, September 22, that a new strategic investor is looking to take over its business. The investor, the Avangarde Group, is also active […]
Authorities carried out checks in several schools and hospitals in Bucharest and other cities in the country after threatening emails were received at official addresses, reportedly from abroad. Dozens of emails containing messages like “I will enter the school with two Beretta pistols,” or “I will cause a real massacre” were sent to schools and […]
Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude, one of Europe’s most acclaimed contemporary directors, has made his debut in the visual arts with the video installation Sleep #2, now on display at The Film Gallery in Paris. The show, running from September 22 to October 4, is supported by the Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) through its Cantemir Program, […]
Romania has been elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for a two-year mandate covering 2025–2027, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) announced. This marks the country’s return to the 35-member body for the first time since 2010. The vote took place on Friday, September 19, the closing day […]
Romanian car brand Dacia has launched a new utility version of its well-known Duster car, the Cargo. The new car is intended exclusively for the United Kingdom. Dacia routinely launches utility versions of its cars, and a Pick-Up version was announced last week for the Duster as well. Like the Pick-Up, the Cargo is also […]
