The arrears of the consolidated general budget increased by 4.33% in May 2025, compared to the previous month, up to 620.7 million lei, from 594.9 million lei in April, according to data published on the website of the Ministry of Finance (MF). Arrears over 90 days increased by 1.6% to 171.2 million lei, from 168.4 million lei in April 2025, while those over 120 days climbed by 8.4% to 303.4 million lei in May, from 279.7 million lei in April 2025. Arrears over 360 days decreased by 0.48% from MDL 146.8 million to MDL 146.1 million. The arrears of the general consolidated budget increased by 4.33% in May 2025, compared to the previous month, up to 620.7 million lei, from 594.9 million lei in April, according to data published on the website of the Ministry of Finance (MF). Arrears over 90 days increased by 1.6%, from 168.4 million lei to 171.2 million lei, while those over 120 days rose by 8.4%, from 279.7 million lei in April 2025 to 303.4 million lei in May. Arrears over 360 days registered a decrease of 0.48%, from 146.8 million lei to 146.1 million lei. According to the quoted source, as regards the local budgets, the arrears increased by 5.07%, of 561.5 million lei (April 2025) at 590 million lei (in May 2025).Arrears over 90 days increased by 3.93% to 161 million lei, arrears over 120 days by 8.2% to 293 million lei, and arrears over 360 days increased by 0.1% to 136 million lei. In the 'State and autonomous budget' chapter, arrears decreased from 33.4 million lei in April 2025 to 30.7 million lei in May 2025 (-8.09%). Arrears over 90 days decreased by 25.2% to 10.1 million lei. Those over 120 days increased by 18.18% to 10.4 million lei, while those over 360 days decreased to 10.1 million lei (minus 8.19%).Arrears over 90 days increased by 3.93% to RON 161 million, those over 120 days by 8.2% to RON 293 million, and arrears over 360 days increased by 0.1% to RON 136 million. Under the 'State and autonomous budget' chapter, arrears decreased from RON 33.4 million in April 2025 to RON 30.7 million in May 2025 (-8.09%). Arrears over 90 days decreased by 25.2% to RON 10.1 million. Those over 120 days increased by 18.18% to RON 10.4 million, and those over 360 days decreased to RON 10.1 million (minus 8.19%).
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
