The Government decided on Wednesday, through an emergency ordinance, that the current system of calculating the tax on buildings and the tax on land will be maintained until the beginning of 2026.Thus, the Government approved the extension of the entry into force of the provisions relating to the tax on buildings and the tax on land provided by OG no. 16/2022 for the amendment and completion of Law no. 227/2015 on the Fiscal Code, the repeal of some normative acts and other financial-fiscal measures, from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026."For the implementation of the real estate tax reform, a specialized structure will be established within the Ministry of Finance, according to the recommendations of the international institutions that provided technical assistance - the World Bank and the IMF. The implementation of the real estate tax reform represents a commitment assumed by the National Reform and Resilience Plan (PNRR)", the release reads.
Romanian border police announced on August 13 that they had seized 473 mobile phones suspected of being counterfeit, with an estimated value exceeding RON 3 million. The discovery was made the day before, on August 12, during a routine patrol near the Nădlac border area. ...
In a landmark moment for Romanian ornithology, experts have confirmed the nesting of the lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) in the country for the first time in over a century. This rare and significant event, backed by photographic evidence, marks a pivotal step in understanding and conserving this globally threatened species in the region, the Romanian […]
David Popovici, Romania's Olympic, World, and European swimming champion, has been named the first "Friend of the Brand" by Porsche in the country. The partnership marks a significant recognition for the 20-year-old athlete, whose extraordinary achievements have made waves on the global swimming stage. Popovici is the only...
Romania’s men’s national basketball team qualified for the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers after defeating North Macedonia 79-66 (26-19, 19-15, 14-15, 20-17) on Wednesday, August 13, in Oradea. Romania faced North Macedonia as part of Group E of the second phase of the competition’s pre-qualifiers. The top two teams qualify for the 2027 World Cup […]
The National Federation of Public Administration Trade Unions (FNSA) has voiced strong opposition to a government proposal to reduce staffing levels in local public administration by 20%, warning that the move could paralyse essential services. The reform plan, published this week for public consultation by the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, envisages the […]
Romania’s economy grew by only 0.3% gross in the first half of 2025, and by 1.4% in seasonally adjusted series, according to data published Thursday, August 14, by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In the second quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, the Gross Domestic Product increased by 1.2%. Compared to the […]
