According to the Central Bank (BNR) data, at end-December 2021, broad money (M3) amounted to RON 564,423.6 million, up 3.1 percent month on month and 15.8 percent (7.0 percent in real terms) year on year. At end-December 2021, loans to non-government sector granted by credit institutions increased 0.7 percent (down 0.01 percent in real terms) from November 2021 to RON 324,227.9 million. RON-denominated loans, representing 72.4 percent of total volume of loans to non-government sector, moved up 1.3 percent, whilst foreign currency-denominated loans, representing 27.6 percent of total loans to non-government sector, decreased 1.0 percent when expressed in RON (similar evolution when expressed in EUR). In year-on-year comparison, loans to non-government sector advanced 14.8 percent (6.1 percent in real terms), on the back of the 19.6 percent increase in RON-denominated loans (10.6 percent in real terms) and the 3.9 percent rise in foreign currency-denominated loans expressed in RON (up 2.2 percent when expressed in EUR). Credit to general government went up 9.0 percent in December 2021 from the previous month to RON 172,628.2 million and 18.6 percent (9.6 percent in real terms) year on year. Deposits of non-government resident customers stood 3.6 percent higher month on month at RON 479,302.9 million and the annual growth rate was 13.9 percent (5.3 percent in real terms). RON-denominated deposits of residents, representing 65.0 percent of deposits of non-government customers, increased 4.6 percent to RON 311,439.6 million month on month and rose 13.5 percent (4.9 percent in real terms) year on year. RON-denominated households deposits increased by 2.5 percent to RON 165,023.8 million month on month and advanced 9.0 percent (0.7 percent in real terms) year on year. RON-denominated deposits of other sectors (non-financial corporations and non-monetary financial institutions) moved up 7.2 percent (to RON 146,415.8 million) month on month and increased 19.1 percent (10.1 percent in real terms) year on year. Foreign currency-denominated deposits of residents, representing 35.0 percent of total volume of deposits of non-government customers, increased by 1.8 percent against November 2021 to RON 167,863.3 million when expressed in domestic currency (when expressed in EUR, these deposits moved ahead 1.8 percent to EUR 33,924.8 million). In year-on-year comparison, this indicator grew 14.7 percent when expressed in RON and 12.9 percent when expressed in EUR. Foreign currency-denominated deposits of households went up 1.8 percent from November 2021 to RON 118,845.4 million when expressed in RON (up 1.8 percent when expressed in EUR). On an annual basis, this indicator expanded by 12.9 percent when expressed in domestic currency and by 11.1 percent when expressed in EUR. Foreign currency-denominated deposits of other sectors advanced 1.9 percent against November 2021 to RON 49,017.9 million when expressed in RON (2.0 percent when expressed in EUR). Compared to December 2020, this indicator moved up 19.3 percent when expressed in RON (17.4 percent when expressed in EUR).
I am a bit late to the party, but I have thoughts (and concerns) on Radu Jude’s much talked-about Dracula, and even more thoughts (and compliments) on other films that I fear might have gone under the radar a bit. Let’s go! There is no more recognizable marketing asset for the local tourism (and no […]
Waterdrop®, brandul european care a redefinit experiența de hidratare prin soluții sustenabile și design minimalist, lansează în România colecția AO26 în Ediție Limitată, inspirată de dinamica și ritmul inconfundabil al Australian Open. Noua colecție aduce în prim-plan produse create pentru cei care își doresc hidratare de nivel profesionist în viața de zi cu zi, de […]
The 33rd edition of Concerto di Natale, held on December 13, 2025, at the Auditorium Conciliazione in Rome, will feature Romanian artists Stephanie Radu and Alin Stoica. The concert, a Christmas emblem, brings artists from all over the world before the international public. Soprano Stephanie Radu will perform two special moments, namely “Regalo di Natale,” her […]
North Bucharest Investments has been honored at the CIJ Awards 2025 with the Best Residential Real Estate Agency of the Year distinction — a recognition of the company’s performance, dedication, and strong positioning within Romania’s high-end residential market. “This award is about people. About those who choose, every single day, to believe in this company, […]
Romania ranks 11th in the world in the EF English Proficiency Index 2025, with a “very high” level of English language skills. According to the index, which represents one of the most extensive global studies on language competence, adults in Romania show a high level of English knowledge. English remains the main international language of communication, […]
Over EUR 1 million was raised at the 25th Christmas Tree Festival, which took place on Thursday, December 4, at the National Museum of Art in Bucharest. Funds will be used by Save the Children Romania, the organizer of the auction, for access to quality education. The tree that raised the most money in the […]
