The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) Group reported a net profit of RON 2.96 million for the first quarter of 2024, by 68 percent or RON 1.2 million higher from the prior year period, amid the upward dynamics started in 2023 after the listing of energy company Hidroelectrica, but also due to ongoing projects, show the consolidated financial results released on Thursday.BVB Group's consolidated operating profit in Q1 2024 reached RON 2.25 million, up by 132 percent year-on-year, as a direct effect of the revenues achieved in the transactions segment, and also backed by the positive trend of revenues in the post-transaction and register segments.Consolidated operational revenues increased by 34 percent or RON 4.4 million year-on-year to RON 17.25 million, mainly due to developments in the trading activity, with a direct impact also on the post-transaction business; this had a lasting positive effect on trading and settlement volumes, starting in H2 2023, with the listing of Hidroelectrica.Consolidated operating expenses were 26 percent up in Q1 2024 to RON 15 million, as a result of the growing inflation, the increase in personnel expenses determined by the enforcement of the Group-wide pay policy, as well as in third-party service expenses and other operational expenses, following the implementation of the projects approved at Group level.The consolidated net financial income was RON 1.27 million in Q1 2024, up 11 percent compared to Q1 2023, mainly as a result of the Group-wide increase in interest income, while provision expenses from expected credit loss were higher due to the increase in the CDS rate, but also in financial placements and cash assets.
Cambridge School of Bucharest (CSB) has been shortlisted for the Student Mental Health Initiative of the Year category in the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025, becoming the only school in Romania to appear on this year’s shortlist. The nomination recognises CSB’s pioneering, student-led approach to promoting well-being across the Secondary School and reflects the […]
The Romanian Film Festival UK (RFF25UK) begins this week with a program showcasing a selection of new and archive Romanian feature films, documentaries, and shorts. The festival will open with the UK premiere of Traffic, Romania's 2026 Academy Awards entry. The film is directed by Teodora Ana Mihai from a screenplay by Palme d'Or–winning filmmaker […]
The government is preparing a major overhaul of state-owned companies, deputy prime minister Oana Gheorghiu announced on Monday, November 24, unveiling plans for a unified registry and initial reforms targeting 10 key enterprises. According to her, Romania currently has 1,502 state-owned companies, including 230 at central level and 1,272 under local authorities. Among central entities, […]
Two Romanians reportedly forced open an emergency exit and ran after the plane that was preparing to take off for Bucharest from Cologne, southwestern Germany, on Friday, November 21. The two, aged 28 and 47, were late for boarding, at which point they broke an emergency window and activated a button to open a secured […]
NOËL, the longest-running designer gift fair in Romania, will hold its 16th edition on December 13–14 at Unirea Shopping Center in Bucharest. The event will feature more than 100 designers presenting handmade and curated gifts, including unique pieces, capsule collections, and seasonal items. The fair will host creators from Romania as well as artists from […]
Romania will celebrate its National Day on December 1 with a large military parade in Bucharest featuring Romanian and allied troops. The event will also showcase an extensive display of military equipment and aircraft at the Arch of Triumph. More than 2,900 servicemembers and specialists from the Ministry of National Defense, Interior Ministry, Romanian Intelligence […]
