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.
“Catane,” a dark comedy inspired by real events and directed by Ioana Mischie, is set to have its first special screenings in Romania after a successful festival circuit. The film had its world premiere at the IFFI Goa festival in India and was nominated this year at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Best […]
Romania is among the European countries where water reserves are decreasing at an alarming rate, according to an analysis carried out by researchers from University College London in collaboration with The Guardian and Watershed Investigations. Scientists analyzed data from the period 2002–2024 provided by satellites that monitor changes in the Earth's...
George Smyth, 18, went missing on a hike near Romania’s famous Bran Castle more than a week ago. On November 23, the British citizen started to suffer from hypothermia and exhaustion and called the emergency services. Trying to locate him, mountain rescue services conducted searches over the next few days but were only able to […]
Over 107,000 people in Prahova and Dâmbovița counties, in southern Romania, have been without drinking water since Friday, November 28, due to problems at the Paltinu Dam. According to local authorities, the problems are set to persist until next week. The dam registered a drop in water levels, leading to problems in the water distribution system. […]
A special ‘Silent Day’ event will be held at the Bucharest Christmas Market in Constituției Square on Wednesday, December 3, aimed at creating a quieter and more accessible environment for children with sensory disabilities. The initiative is designed to make the festive market manageable for children who may struggle with loud noise, bright lights, and […]
Romanians have the highest level of trust in others in the European Union, according to the most recent Eurostat data for the year 2024, ahead of the usual leader of the ranking, Finland. The indicator ‘trust in others’ measures a person’s trust in people they do not know on a scale from 0 (‘I...
