Romania's coal production exceeded 1.924 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) in 2024, 14.2% lower (minus 319,700 toe) than in 2023, according to data centralized by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).Imports of coal amounted to 195,600 toe in the mentioned period, down by 1,900 toe (minus 1%) compared to the previous year.Both the dynamics of coal production and imports are expected to decrease until 2027, as other energy production capacities will be put into operation, and will decrease by 11.4% and 24.5%, respectively, according to the latest Energy Balance Forecast published by the National Commission for Strategy and Prognosis (CNSP.Thus, according to CNSP, coal production was estimated for 2024 at 1.92 million toe, down by 17.3% from the previous year,1.718 million toe in 2025 (minus 10.5%), 1.555 million toe in 2026 (minus 9.5%), and 1.432 million toe in 2027 (minus 7.9%).Imports are estimated to decline in 2024 by 15.4% compared to 2023, reaching 206,000 toe, in 2025 by 20.5% to 164,000 toe, in 2026 by 26.3% to 121,000 toe, and in 2027 by 34.4% to 79,000 toe.
President Nicușor Dan, in office for roughly three months, attended the Salzburg Industrialists' Summit, the most important reunion of the Austrian business community, urging them to invest in Romania. Specifically, the president emphasized the strategic opportunities in the defense, energy, infrastructure, and logistics sectors. “Romania is significantly expanding its defense industry. Our sector offers real […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
A scandal broke out on Friday, July 25, after it was made public that deputy prime minister Dragoș Anastasiu was a witness in an older corruption case involving one of his companies. The company, Eurolines, paid bribes for eight years to a financial inspector from Romania’s tax agency ANAF. Records from the Anti-Corruption Directorate show that between […]
The Drapers' Bastion in Brașov, built between the years 1450–1455, will be restored with European funds. The urban landmark will become an interactive museum integrated into the tourist circuit. The rehabilitation of the Drapers' Tower will support not only tourism but also the construction sector, contributing to the economic and cultural revitalization of Brașov, according […]
The National Meteorological Administration (ANM) has issued a code-red warning for persistent and intense heat from July 26, 10:00 AM to July 27, 10:00 AM for the regions of Banat, Oltenia, most of Muntenia, and southern continental Dobrogea. Day temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43 degrees Celsius, while the temperature-humidity index is […]
The fifth edition of Jazz Bastion will bring three concerts to the Weavers' Bastion in Brașov, featuring musicians from Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland. This year's edition "highlights the cultural diversity of music, which always brings together artists and audiences alike, regardless of language, nationality or affinities," the organizers explained. The public can attend performances by […]
